Is It Real or Imagined? Here’s How Your Brain Tells the Difference
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold.".....»»
Here’s how you can (and can’t) use Apple digital IDs in the real world
9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Do you want to stop those irritating robocalls and spam from filling up your inbox? Ensure your online privacy with Incogni. Learn why and how here. Support is live in select states for Apple Wallet to securely.....»»
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode impresses testers with sound effects, catching its breath
AVM allows uncanny real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT that you can interrupt. Enlarge / A stock photo of a robot whispering to a man. (credit: AndreyPopov via Getty Images) On Tuesday, OpenAI began rolling out an.....»»
NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid—and learned details about its 12-million-year history
NASA's DART mission—Double Asteroid Redirection Test—was humanity's first real-world planetary defense mission......»»
Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision Pro
A patient with ALS in the United States is the first person to use Apple Vision Pro with an implantable brain-computer interface. Apple’s spatial computer, … The post Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision.....»»
The Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled only by your mind
The Vision Pro's look-and-pinch interface connected to a brain-computer interface lets a person with ALS operate Apple's spatial computer, hands-free......»»
Study identifies universal blueprint for mammalian brain shape
Researchers have developed a new approach for describing the shape of the cerebral cortex, and provide evidence that cortices across mammalian species resemble a universal, fractal pattern......»»
What science communicators could learn from marketing professionals
The new romantic comedy "Fly me to the Moon" tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, NASA hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support......»»
An Apple Vision Pro has been controlled for the first time by a brain computer interface
Synchron, known for its brain-computer interface technology, has set its sights on the Apple Vision Pro after previously testing out similar technology with the iPad and iPhone.A stentrode brain implant | Credit: SynchronSynchron has successfully imp.....»»
Parasite engineered to deliver therapy proteins to nerve cells
An international team of neurobiologists has developed a way to use a parasite to deliver protein therapies through the blood–brain barrier to treat nerve cell disorders. In their study published in Nature Microbiology, the group engineered the par.....»»
Synology BeeStation review: A great way to start getting real about backups
If you're not ready for full-on NAS gear, consider this clever little drive. Enlarge / In this handout image from Synology, a thoughtful worker uses BeeFiles on their MacBook and BeePhotos on their iPhone, always keeping their Be.....»»
Team develops novel hybrid scheme for compressible flow computations
A team of scientists has developed a novel hybrid scheme for both steady and unsteady single-phase compressible flow simulations. Their scheme has potential applications in real-world scenarios, offering a promising avenue for future research......»»
How iBuyers are changing real estate racial disparities and individual homeownership rates in one major city
Instant buyers, also known as iBuyers, rapidly buy and sell homes using automated models to set prices. These companies, such as Opendoor and Offerpad, can turn around cash offers in a matter of hours, and they've captured more than 5% of the real es.....»»
Threads app now lets users create dedicated feeds based on search results
Threads introduced real-time search results earlier this year, allowing users to find posts in the order in which they were posted. Now the platform is taking this experience to the next level by letting users create dedicated feeds based on search r.....»»
Going on vacation? These are the best travel essentials for Apple devices
It’s vacation season, and whether you’re heading out of town for some much-needed rest, or just traveling for work as usual, the accessories you travel with can make a world of difference. Here are the best travel essentials for Apple devices......»»
Best games like Connections
One of the harder NYT games, Connections is a great brain teaser. There are more games like it if one per day isn't enough, so check these alternatives out......»»
Q&A: Expert discusses political advertising in the 2024 election
Steve Caplan is no stranger to the high-stakes world of political advertising. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of politics, advertising and marketing, Caplan brings real-world experience to his teaching at the USC Annenberg Schoo.....»»
Near-infrared photobiomodulation technique targets brain inflammation
As the world grapples with an aging population, the rise in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is becoming a significant challenge. These conditions place a heavy burden not only on those afflicted but also on their famili.....»»
Lake Vrangla immersive environment appears for all Apple Vision Pro users
Lake Vrangla is a foggy new environment available in visionOS, beta or not, and is found near Oslo, Norway, in the real world.Lake Vrangla now available to all Apple Vision Pro usersApple launched the Apple Vision Pro in February 2024, and a slow tri.....»»
The Cruise Origin driverless pod is dead, GM tells investors
The driverless Orion is dead; instead, Cruise will use next-generation Bolt EVs. Enlarge / As Cruise ramps up its robotaxi service, it won't be in these cool-looking driverless pods. (credit: Cruise) The Cruise Origin w.....»»
Fruit fly post-mating behavior controlled by male-derived peptide via command neurons, finds study
Scientists have succeeded in pinpointing the neurons within a female fruit fly's brain that respond to signals from the male during mating......»»