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.....»»
2021 16-inch MacBook Pro review: One year later, still worth buying
Apple's 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro powered by M1 Pro and M1 Max Apple Silicon launched more than a year ago. As we await new M2 versions, we revisit how well these machines have held up under our daily workload.The 2021 16-inch MacBook ProIn Oct.....»»
How to maximize your holiday footage by using Cinematic mode
The bulky, over-the-shoulder dino-tech camcorder Dad used to haul on holiday has been replaced with shrinking, more efficient tech. Here's how to perfectly capture the holidays using the iPhone Cinematic Mode.Cinematic ModeThis holiday, leave your DS.....»»
Using additive manufacturing to detect counterfeit parts
Ensuring manufactured goods and components have not been copied and replaced illegally by counterfeited goods is a high-priority concern of the manufacturing and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world......»»
I took a folding phone and laptop on vacation — and discovered one huge problem
On my one-week trip last month, I discovered that foldables are productive machines but the form factor still has one major problem to solve......»»
Best HP laptop deals for December: new laptop for $340
Need a new PC? Here are the best HP laptop deals available right now, from 2-in-1s to gaming machines......»»
Legacy VPN will be replaced by ZTNA, sooner rather than later
Interview: Perimeter81 tells us more about the future of VPN and the year ahead......»»
Fired Twitter cleaning staff "treated like garbage"
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots......»»
Diablo IV’s first hours provide welcome twists on a familiar formula
There’s a lot going on in the first 12 hours of the upcoming horror-fantasy RPG. Enlarge / Stop, drop, and roll! It’s not a stretch to say that the Diablo series is one of the most influential role-playing game fran.....»»
Google Translate app now uses Google Lens for its camera mode
In an update to the Google Translate app, Google has replaced the camera function with Google Lens. The post Google Translate app now uses Google Lens for its camera mode first appeared on Phandroid. The Google Translate app is incredibly u.....»»
America"s Group CEO Cam Hitchcock to retire at the end of 2022
Hitchcock will be replaced by Chuck Tapp, the company's chief revenue officer and executive vice president, according to a news release......»»
I replaced my MacBook with a Quest Pro for a full work week. Here’s what happened
To put the Meta Quest Pro to the test as a VR headset designed for work, I left my MacBook Air untouched for a full week of virtual reality productivity......»»
All the Actually Important Stuff Neuralink Just Announced
The company is vying for an edge in an increasingly crowded field that seeks to let people control machines with their minds......»»
Disney’s new neural network can change an actor’s age with ease
"Production ready" neural net makes actors younger or older for film or TV. Enlarge / An example of Disney's FRAN age-changing AI that shows the original image on the left and re-aged rows of older (top, at age 65) and younger (l.....»»
Researchers demonstrate light-induced locomotion in a nonliquid environment and report a new type of liquid-like motion
Motion is everywhere in living systems and is necessary for mechanical functions in artificial systems, such as robots and machines. Functional mechanical structures that can change volume and shape in response to external stimuli (such as light, hea.....»»
Free ray-tracing update will overhaul Portal’s graphics on December 8
Its fancy new effects have much higher system requirements than the original. Low-polygon models, blurry textures, and low-resolution effects are replaced with shiny new upgrad.....»»
China buys fewer chip-making machines as US restrictions start
China's purchases of machines to make computer chips fell 27% last month from a year earlier as the US imposed new, sweeping sanctions to try and derail the country's chip ambitions......»»
Cisco issues fixes for active exploits of its Windows VPN clients
Cisco is offering software updates for two of its AnyConnect for Windows products it says are actively being exploited in the field.AnyConnect for Windows is security software package, in this case for Windows machines, that sets up VPN connectivi.....»»
Drone show mishap sees flying machines drop out of the sky
A drone-based light show turned chaotic after some of the flying machines began falling out of the sky and crashing into the water during the performance......»»
High-temperature superconductivity in lanthanum, yttrium, and cerium ternary hydrides
There has been a lot of progress and development in the superconductivity (zero electrical resistance) front owing to its wide range of applications in MRI machines, particle accelerators, and low-loss power cables. However, its widespread use has be.....»»
The best laptops for college
The best laptops for college students deliver snappy performance in thin and light form factors. Here are the top machines to keep your eye on......»»