Highlights of the day: Micron stepping up capacity advancements
Micron is stepping up expansions of its production capacity, with plans to install EUV tools at its Taiwan fabs in 2024. In China, smartphone shipments to the domestic market slipped 5.4% in September, with local brands accounting for over 90% of the.....»»
This top-rated Anker portable power station is discounted to $199
If you want reliable and high-capacity storage, this deal on Anker's portable power station will let you snag one for just $199......»»
Comparative research on resilience-related policies and local practices in five cities worldwide
In the context of urban studies and urban planning, future cities' development and prosperity is highly related to their capacity to adapt and recover from shocks and changes caused by diverse types of hazards. Hence, resilience has emerged as a fund.....»»
Anycubic Debuts Its Annual Flagship Products and Announces a New Business Department at TCT Shanghai 2024
Shanghai, China – May 7th, 2024 – Anycubic, a renowned brand in consumer 3D printing, showcased its latest advancements at the highly anticipated TCT Shanghai event, held at Booth number 8E22. The event coincided with Anycubic’s An.....»»
Coupling quantum mechanical simulations and AI paves way for screening new superconductors
Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity without resistance and are essential for several technological advancements, which include medical imaging and energy-efficient technology. However, most known superconductors operate under extre.....»»
Method milestone for quantum physics: Rapid test for topological 2D materials
Topological quantum materials are hailed as a cornerstone of future technological advancements. Yet, validating their exceptional qualities has always been a lengthy process......»»
Apple Watch golfing functionality highlighted by Apple, ten years on
A new Apple press release highlights Apple Watch golfing apps, as Golfshot launches a new tool to analyse your golf swing on the range. The latest feature has been made possible by the high-frequency motion API Apple added in watchOS 10 … mo.....»»
Avian flu detected in New York City wild birds
A small number of New York City wild birds carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a study published in the Journal of Virology,. The work highlights that the interface between animals and humans that may give rise to zoonotic infe.....»»
AWS CEO Adam Selipsky is stepping down
AWS confirms Matt Garman as new CEO as Adam Selipsky steps down with immediate effect......»»
Young whale"s journey highlights threats facing ocean animals
A young whale's journey across the Mediterranean highlights the many threats facing ocean animals, researchers say......»»
Report reveals peer review capacity not used to its full potential
A new global study from IOP Publishing (IOPP) has found that certain peer review communities continue to feel overburdened by reviewer requests, while others remain underrepresented......»»
Amazon drops Apple"s M4 iPad Pro to $949 ahead of tomorrow"s release
Amazon's preorder discount on Apple's M4 iPad Pro knocks double digits off the 2024 tablet.The 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB capacity, Wi-Fi functionality and Standard Glass is on sale at Amazon today, but the $50 preorder discount may end when the tab.....»»
The Vivo X100 wants to Claim the Smartphone Photography Throne
Vivo is stepping up its camera game again. The post The Vivo X100 wants to Claim the Smartphone Photography Throne appeared first on Phandroid. While some might say that smartphone cameras have mostly stagnated in terms of hardware, there.....»»
Optical power evolution in fiber-optic networks: New framework for better modeling and control
With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operation.....»»
M4 iPad Pro lacks always-on display despite OLED panel with variable refresh rate
One of the biggest highlights of the is the OLED display for the first time on an iPad. Although the technology has been around for a while in the iPhone and Apple Watch, previous iPads were all equipped with LCD (or mini-LED) displays. However, des.....»»
Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses
I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet. I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that fut.....»»
Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow
Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul. Enlarge (credit: Honda) Global carmakers are stepping up their investment in hybrid technologies as consumers’ growing wariness over fully.....»»
Parity-time symmetry: Unlocking faster and stronger optical signal processing
In the era of big data, signal processing faces significant challenges in terms of capacity and energy consumption due to the torrent of data to process. With over 90% of data transmitted through light, optical signal processing may offer unprecedent.....»»
Team compares robot-assisted language learning systems and human tutors in English conversation lessons
Advancements in large language models, robotics, and software such as text-to-speech, have made it possible to develop robots that can understand language, interact physically, and communicate verbally. These breakthroughs have opened up possibilitie.....»»
Editorial: Pedestrian safety measures should go beyond automatic emergency braking
The industry has five years to comply with NHTSA's latest automatic emergency braking rule, but we hope for advancements far sooner......»»
Best Buy Spring sale: Save on 177 TVs, including a 50-inch for $230
Best Buy has a huge sale on TVs with dozens of models heavily reduced, from OLEDs to QLEDs, HDTVs, and everything in between. Here are the highlights......»»