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.".....»»
Artificial intelligence resolves conflicts impeding animal behavior research
Artificial intelligence software has been developed to rapidly analyze animal behavior so that behaviors can be more precisely linked to the activity of individual brain circuits and neurons, researchers in Seattle report......»»
Researchers describe spin-boson systems to configure quantum devices
Many of today's quantum devices rely on collections of qubits, also called spins. These quantum bits have only two energy levels, the "0" and the "1." However, spins in real devices also interact with light and vibrations known as bosons, greatly com.....»»
Spotify will kill Car Thing units later this year, tells owners to throw them away
Spotify has just announced that Car Thing, its discontinued car display, is dying. As in, the company will be killing any remaining units later this year. more….....»»
Family stricken with rare brain worms after eating undercooked bear
In the parasite vs. bear vs. human battle, the grizzly parasite comes out on top. Enlarge / American black bear seen along the Red Rock Parkway inside Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. (credit: Getty | Artur Widak).....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is real and we’ll learn more about it soon
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was just announced, and you can expect to learn more about it next month......»»
One difference with this wave of Arm PCs? All the big PC makers are actually on board
Windows RT and Windows 10-on-Arm each launched with just a handful of devices. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Here at Ars, we’ve been around long enough to chronicle every single time that Microsoft has tried to get Windo.....»»
Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence......»»
PlexTrac Plex AI helps offensive security teams write reports
PlexTrac announced Plex AI, the company’s AI-powered offensive security report writing tool, real-time team collaboration to enable simultaneous report editing by multiple team members, and a scheduler to help offensive security teams keep assessme.....»»
Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why
The benefits may seem small, but they can make a world of difference, patients say. Enlarge / Trial participant Sherown Campbell manipulating a Rubik's Cube. (credit: UP-LIFT Trial) With a zap of electricity from well-p.....»»
Highly sensitive fiber optic gyroscope senses rotational ground motion around active volcano
Researchers have built a prototype fiber optic gyroscope for high resolution, real-time monitoring of ground rotations caused by earthquakes in the active volcanic area of Campi Flegrei in Naples, Italy. A better understanding of the seismic activity.....»»
The real reason behind Copilot+ PCs goes far beyond just AI
Microsoft is kicking off a new era with Copilot+ PCs, but despite AI being all the rage in 2024, the Copilot+ push is about more than that......»»
Ford tells dealers to halt EV investments while it alters certification program
The automaker plans to work with its dealer council in the coming weeks to make changes in response to feedback from a series of nationwide dealer meetings......»»
iPad tip: Fit way more content on screen at once with this setting
Unlike the Mac, there’s no 24-inch iPad screen size, or even a 15-inch model. Apple’s tablet tops out at 13 inches (for now), making every inch of screen real estate especially valuable. But did you know that, with one simple setting tweak, yo.....»»
Designing a tiny new tool to map and treat children"s brain cancer
Medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children, and fighting it requires an approach that is delicate, durable, and direct. Now a group of researchers at UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) bel.....»»
Real-time video translation comes to Microsoft Edge
AT Build 2024, Microsoft announced an update to Edge that will grant it the power to translate videos to different languages in real time......»»
Single brain implant restores bilingual communication to paralyzed man
Tracking syllables of words lets English and Spanish training assist each other. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If things ultimately work out as hoped, brain implants will ultimately restore communication for those who.....»»
Single brain implant gives paralyzed man bilingual communication
Tracking syllables of words lets English and Spanish training assist each other. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If things ultimately work out as hoped, brain implants will ultimately restore communication for those who.....»»
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo review: swinging mops make a difference
The Ecovacs T30S uses a swinging mop to better clean your floors, and a bonus handheld vacuum helps tackle other parts of your home......»»
Strata Maverics Identity Continuity provides real-time IDP failover capabilities
Strata Identity announced Maverics Identity Continuity, a new add-on product to its Maverics Identity Orchestration platform that provides always-on identity continuity in multi-cloud environments. Unlike regional redundancy offerings from cloud prov.....»»
Neuralink to implant 2nd human with brain chip as 85% of threads retract in 1st
Algorithm tweaks made up for the loss, and Neuralink thinks it has fix for next patient. Enlarge / A Neuralink implant. (credit: Neuralink) Only about 15 percent of the electrode-bearing threads implanted in the brain of.....»»