Fran Drescher: “We are all going to be in jeopardy of being replaced by machines”
As actors strike, Hollywood reportedly seeks to own actors' digital doubles. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, members of the SAG-AFTRA actors' union (and its president, actor Fran Drescher) announced their dec.....»»
Discovering a protein"s "elevator motion" could spur new cancer treatments
Michigan State University researcher Jian Hu has taken another important step in learning as much as possible about tiny protein machines that help shuttle metals into living cells......»»
Get ready for a flood of self-published games on the Epic Games Store
Previous "high-quality" curation replaced by access for anyone who can pay $100 fee. Enlarge / Epic Games Store Epic Games Store Epic Games Store Epic Games Store Epic Games Store Epic Games Store... (credit: Epic) Epic.....»»
M2 Pro MacBook Pro one month review: A mobile powerhouse [Video]
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro saw a major redesign with the M1 varieties, but far fewer changes with the upgrade to M2. Still, these machines have seen some changes from the previous generation, including most notably that processor upgrade, t.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in transportation of 2023
From Ford, Bosch, and Alphabet’s Waymo to startups such as Sea Machines and Wallbox, these companies are bringing fresh thinking to moving people and goods—on land, at sea, and in the air. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company.....»»
How Much You Should Actually Be Paying To Get The Brakes Fixed On Your Car
Getting the brakes on your car replaced can be an expensive job - here's how much you can expect to pay depending on what needs to be done. Getting the brakes o.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro volume control likely a single button; perhaps mute switch, too
New CAD drawings point to the iPhone 15 Pro volume control being a single rocker-style button, rather than two separate ones for up and down. Additionally, the moving mute switch may be replaced by a button, as Apple makes a switch from mechanical c.....»»
Home offices continue to affect our travel patterns
When countries shut down during the pandemic, many people stayed home. Some replaced their old habits with new ones, either temporarily until society opened up again or continuing post-pandemic. What do these changes in habit mean for our travel patt.....»»
Nanosatellite shows the way to RNA medicine of the future
The RNA molecule is commonly recognized as messenger between DNA and protein, but it can also be folded into intricate molecular machines. An example of a naturally occurring RNA machine is the ribosome, that functions as a protein factory in all cel.....»»
The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use
Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds......»»
15-inch MacBook Air could have one advantage over the current M2 model
Apple’s Mac pipeline for the rest of this year includes the first-ever 15-inch MacBook Air and long-awaited Mac Pro with Apple Silicon. With these machines on the horizon, a new filing from Apple could tell us more about what to expect from the ha.....»»
15-inch MacBook Air may have one advantage over the current M2 model
Apple’s Mac pipeline for the rest of this year includes the first-ever 15-inch MacBook Air and long-awaited Mac Pro with Apple Silicon. With these machines on the horizon, a new filing from Apple could tell us more about what to expect from the ha.....»»
How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry......»»
Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines
Apple held a surprise, invite-only event on Thursday to showcase some games coming to its devices in 2023, and they aren't limited to Apple Arcade.Gaming on a MacThey include titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Run Legends, Lego Starwars cas.....»»
PSA: Dropbox for macOS will no longer provide support for external drives
Mac users who also use Dropbox have been experiencing some issues recently. That’s because Apple killed an old extension used by cloud services with macOS Monterey 12.3 and replaced it with a new API. Dropbox is finally working on a new version of.....»»
Amateur astronomer spots dwarf galaxy that computers missed
There are some tasks that humans are still better at than machines. In this case, we're referring to spotting a dwarf galaxy......»»
An alternative to touchscreens? In-car voice control is finally good
Poor experiences in the past put people off talking to their cars. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Over the past decade or so, cars have become pretty complicated machines, with often complex user interfaces. Mostly, the.....»»
Grim Reaper starts coming for fax machines, pagers, landlines
China will stop giving network-access permits to some legacy communication tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The end is near for a bunch of old telecommunications tech in China. On Monday, the country's Ministry of Industry.....»»
Japan prepares to restrict chip-making machine exports
The Japanese government is drawing up plans to impose export restrictions on advanced semiconductor-making machines, Kyodo News reported......»»
The physics of James Joyce’s Ulysses
The 101-year-old novel shows that "physics and literature are not mutually exclusive." Enlarge / An early edition of one of Dublin's most famous literary masterpieces: Ulysses by James Joyce, published in 1922. (credit: Fran Caff.....»»
Best HP laptop deals: HP Envy, HP Spectre x360, and more
Need a new PC? Here are the best HP laptop deals available right now, from 2-in-1s to gaming machines......»»