Junk DNA in birds may hold key to safe, efficient gene therapy
The recent approval of a CRISPR-Cas9 therapy for sickle cell disease demonstrates that gene editing tools can do a superb job of knocking out genes to cure hereditary disease. But it's still not possible to insert whole genes into the human genome to.....»»
HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change
This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings a key upgrade to what’s surely the device’s most used Siri feature: Apple Music requests......»»
Apple issues updates for iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura, Sonoma
As part of Apple's operating system update releases, it has also brought out updates for older iPadOS and macOS generations for the public to install.An iMac running an older macOS versionWhile the main focus of software updates is on the latest gene.....»»
Reviewers hated this AMD GPU. Here’s why I still recommend it
AMD's RX 7700 XT wasn't broadly loved when it released, but some key price drops have made it a fantastic option for 1440p gamers......»»
Fast, rewritable computing with DNA origami registers
DNA stores the instructions for life and, along with enzymes and other molecules, computes everything from hair color to risk of developing diseases. Harnessing that prowess and immense storage capacity could lead to DNA-based computers that are fast.....»»
Meta’s Orion is years away, so I tried these advanced smart glasses instead
I tried four advanced smart glasses with heads-up displays for notifications, navigation, and more so you don't have to hold your phone......»»
The first search for soft unclustered energy patterns in proton–proton collisions at 13TeV
A key objective of many physics studies is to experimentally observe exotic phenomena beyond the Standard Model (SM) that are predicted by theoretical models. These include hidden valley models, which predict the existence of a dark sector in which p.....»»
Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them
In this Help Net Security interview, Allison Ritter, Head of Cyber Experiential Exercising at Cyberbit, shares her insights on the key differences between in-person and virtual cyber crisis simulations and what makes each approach effective. Ritter h.....»»
Two key proteins boost tomato"s phosphorus efficiency and plant health
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, yet it is often locked away in soils and inaccessible to plants. The natural process of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS), in which plants exchange carbon for essential nutrients with fungi, is.....»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?
The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors......»»
Seals" iceberg strategies: Navigating icy habitats for survival
Harbor seals in icy regions use icebergs shed by glaciers as safe platforms to give birth, care for young and molt. New research finds that as glaciers change with the climate, the resulting changes in size, speed and number of icebergs affect seals'.....»»
Security Bite: Jamf uncovers TCC bypass vulnerability allowing stealthy access to iCloud data
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Apple’s Stocks app gets a rare update in iOS 18.2 with one key feature
iOS 18.2 is releasing any day now, bringing a huge update for iPhone users. The focus of the update is the second wave of Apple Intelligence features, but it also brings a nice enhancement to one of Apple’s least-updated apps: Stocks. more….....»»
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your PC experience
Outfit your PC today with a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and enjoy a modern, efficient, and secure operating system that meets your needs......»»
Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments
In this Help Net Security interview, Phani Dasari, CISO at HGS, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity assessments, including effective tools and methodologies, the role of AI and automation, and strategies for aligning assessments with organizationa.....»»
EV charging infrastructure isn’t just for road trippers
Energy management will be key for electrified vehicle fleets. Although there's been a whole lot of pessimism recently, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, even if it is less.....»»
Google gets an error-corrected quantum bit to be stable for an hour
Using almost the entire chip for a logical qubit provides long-term stability. On Monday, Nature released a paper from Google's quantum computing team that provides a key demonstr.....»»
With the M4 Mac lineup, Apple will be doing something it hasn’t in over a decade
Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a number of times where this has been close, but it hasn’t happened anytime in the past decade, at lea.....»»
The shadow’s roots take hold in Wheel of Time S3 teaser
Get ready for "a perilous journey to the Aiel Waste to uncover the true fate of the Dragon Reborn." The Wheel of Time returns to Prime Video in March......»»
These three improvements could turn M4 MacBook Air into my dream laptop
While the MacBook Pro is the place to go for the latest and greatest tech, I’ve always been drawn to the for one key reason: portability. There’s just something really nice about the thinness and lightness of the MacBook Air, one that makes me w.....»»
Less is more: Why an economical iridium catalyst works so well
Iridium-based catalysts are needed to produce hydrogen using water electrolysis. Now, a team at HZB has shown that the newly developed P2X catalyst, which requires only a quarter of the iridium, is as efficient and stable over time as the best commer.....»»