How to combat hardware Trojans by detecting microchip manipulations
Not only do security vulnerabilities lurk within software, but they can also be embedded directly into hardware, leaving technical applications open to widespread attack. For their project, the researchers took thousands of microscopic images of micr.....»»
Research team develops metallodrug-antibiotic combination strategy to combat superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacterial infections have become a serious problem threatening human health worldwide. The overuse of antibiotics has promoted drug-resistant mutations in bacteria, causing almost all clinically used antibiotics to deve.....»»
Detecting Planck-scale dark matter by leveraging quantum interference
While various studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, its nature, composition and underlying physics remain poorly understood......»»
SOC teams are frustrated with their security tools
Security operations center (SOC) practitioners believe they are losing the battle detecting and prioritizing real threats – due to too many siloed tools and a lack of accurate attack signal, according to Vectra AI. They cite a growing distrust in v.....»»
Paper-based sensor offers rapid cardiac diagnostics in 15 minutes
In a significant advancement for point-of-care medical diagnostics, a team of researchers from UCLA has introduced a deep learning-enhanced, paper-based vertical flow assay (VFA) capable of detecting cardiac troponin I (cTnI) with high sensitivity. T.....»»
Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1
In this weekend’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has unveiled the potential release date of Apple’s anticipated late fall hardware releases. The keynote will still be in late October, but the products will potentially launch on No.....»»
The iPhone 16 Camera Control is fun, but it could be better
The new hardware feature for the entire iPhone 16 lineup this year is the Camera Control. While it's a fun idea, the execution could have been better......»»
Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro come with some pretty awesome features, and are currently on offer with up to 30% off the regular asking price. The post Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ec.....»»
New microchip captures exosomes for faster, more sensitive lung cancer detection from a blood draw
A new way of diagnosing lung cancer with a blood draw is 10 times faster and 14 times more sensitive than earlier methods, according to University of Michigan researchers......»»
Hexagonal magnetic defects could lead to energy-efficient neuromorphic computing
Artificial intelligence applications are experiencing a boom and expected to be mainstream technologies in the near future. However, these applications run on classic computing hardware and are extremely power-hungry......»»
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoo.....»»
Skiing calls on UN climate science to combat melting future
World skiing's governing body joined forces with the UN's weather agency on Thursday in a bid to feed its meteorological expertise into managing the "existential threat" to winter sports posed by climate change......»»
Hurricane Helene shuts down North Carolina facilities crucial for microchip production
Facilities in North Carolina operated by two companies that mine a crucial mineral needed for semiconductor production remain down because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene, raising worries about potential long-term effects on microchip supply......»»
Researchers create orientation-independent magnetic field-sensing nanotube spin qubits
Purdue University researchers have developed patent-pending one-dimensional boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) containing spin qubits, or spin defects. The BNNTs are more sensitive in detecting off-axis magnetic fields at high resolution than traditiona.....»»
“Obviously a failure”: Sonos execs not getting bonuses due to app fiasco
Sonos extends hardware warranties by a year as act of contrition. Sonos' controversial app update in May was "obviously a failure," Sonos CEO Patrick Spence told Reuters today. W.....»»
Best Buy slashed the price of this iBuyPower gaming PC with RTX 4070
The iBuyPower Y60 gaming desktop PC is a popular gaming rig thanks to being great value and packed with excellent hardware. It's on sale at Best Buy now......»»
YouTubers Emulating Nintendo Games Might Have a Problem on Their Hands
It seems that Nintendo has its sights set on YouTube channels which feature emulation hardware. The post YouTubers Emulating Nintendo Games Might Have a Problem on Their Hands appeared first on Phandroid. The concept of emulation has been.....»»
Best Buy slashed the price of this iBUYPOWER gaming PC with RTX 4070
The iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming desktop PC is a popular gaming rig thanks to being great value and packed with excellent hardware. It's on sale at Best Buy now......»»
RSA and Swissbit join forces to secure government agencies
RSA and Swissbit announced that RSA will start introducing its next-generation hardware authenticators RSA iShield Key 2 series powered by Swissbit alongside RSA ID Plus for Government. Built to meet the highest security standards, the RSA iShield Ke.....»»
3D-printed setup enables fast and accurate virus detection
A new method for quickly and accurately detecting nanoparticles and viruses marks a major advancement in virus detection technology, merging confocal fluorescence microscopy with microfluidic laminar flow. Unlike traditional PCR methods, which are sl.....»»
IBM opens its quantum-computing stack to third parties
You don't have to use IBM's tools to run software on its quantum processor. Enlarge / The small quantum processor (center) surrounded by cables that carry microwave signals to it, and the refrigeration hardware. (credit: IBM).....»»