IC distributors to enjoy strong 1Q21
Taiwan-based IC distributors WPG, WT Microelectronics, Edom Technology and Supreme Electronics are poised to enjoy a particularly strong first quarter of 2021, after reporting brisk sales results for February......»»
Why Americans do political speeches so well (and debates so badly)
The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a showcase of impressive speeches. Presidential nominee Kamala Harris jupstified the newfound enthusiasm of Democrats with a strong acceptance speech, but even she couldn't match the oratorical.....»»
The 85-inch Samsung QNX1D is usually $4,000 — today it’s $2,450
Save big on one of the biggest Samsung TVs of 2024! Enjoy a $1,500 discount on the 85-inch QNX1D, but be sure to act fast......»»
LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English
Feedback gets rid of overt biases but leaves subtle racism intact. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect so.....»»
Three missing as "extremely strong" typhoon nears Japan
Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide......»»
iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event hints at major Apple Intelligence focus
Apple has officially confirmed its iPhone 16 event for Monday, September 9. The ‘It’s Glowtime’ event also came with a revealing press invite and animation. While some invites carry minimal secret meaning, this latest release is giving strong A.....»»
GenAI buzz fading among senior executives
GenAI adoption has reached a critical phase, with 67% of respondents reporting their organization is increasing its investment in GenAI due to strong value to date, according to Deloitte. “The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now decid.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Hydrogels can learn to play Pong
Work could lead to new "smart" materials that can learn and adapt to their environment. This electroactive polymer hydrogel "learned" to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al......»»
We were blown away by this Epson projector — it’s $700 off today
The Epson LS800 short throw projector is a fantastic way to enjoy a huge 4K picture and it's currently on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals: Grab the foldable phone for $624
Interested in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4? Here are the best deals for the foldable smartphone, but you need to hurry if you want to enjoy the huge savings......»»
Walmart is selling this 24-inch gaming monitor for $82 today
Snap up a 24-inch gaming monitor for a steal of a price at Walmart right now and enjoy a higher refresh rate than usual......»»
We know parents shape children"s reading—but so can aunts, uncles and grandparents, by sharing beloved books
More than 80% of Australians with children encourage them to read. Children whose parents enjoy reading are 20% more likely to enjoy it too......»»
How fly fishing strengthens our connection with wildlife and fosters conservation efforts
Whether it's to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities......»»
U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution—three strong points and a key issue to watch
Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily......»»
The pioneering sugarcane variety transforming China"s sugar industry
A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stre.....»»
Watch a space station astronaut enjoy a rare treat in style
A Russian cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, bringing with it tons of supplies and a special delivery......»»
Turkey battles forest fires for third day
Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated......»»
Hurricane Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm as it exits Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday after it lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving much of the British Atlantic Ocean territory without power before continuing on its path toward eastern Canada......»»
Apple welcomes back PC emulators on iOS – but are they here to stay?
New App Store rules now allow fans of old PC games to enjoy them on an iPhone… again......»»
Does Jewelry and Big Hair Slow Down Olympic Runners?
Even a little added weight and air drag can make a measurable difference. But WIRED's physics guru says, if it makes you feel strong, go for it!.....»»