JWST"s MIRI instrument is having problems again
Last week, NASA shared a blog post saying they detected a sensor glitch associated with the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). For some reason, the sensor for MIRI's Medium Resolution Spectroscopy (MRS) is receiving less lig.....»»
Study unveils limits on the extent to which quantum errors can be "undone" in large systems
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming conventional computers on some practically relevant information processing problems, possibly even in machine learning and optimization. Yet their large-scale deployment is not yet feasible, large.....»»
Sonos’ $30M app fail is cautionary tale against rushing unnecessary updates
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Addressing blowback from Sonos' wildly unpopular app redesign will cost the company $20 to $30 million "in the short term,".....»»
iOS 17.6.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s new iOS 17.6.1 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.6, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6.1. On the flip side, some iPhone.....»»
iOS 16.7.10 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 16.7.10 update fixes issues, but there are problems plaguing iOS 16 and the iPhone as we push away from the company’s latest software release. Some iPhone users are noticing an improvement after upgrading to the latest version.....»»
App redesign blowback will cost Sonos up to $30 million, CEO says
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Addressing blowback from Sonos' wildly unpopular app redesign will cost the company $20 to $30 million "in the short term,".....»»
This new patch might finally fix the issues with Intel CPUs
Intel's partners are beginning to release microcode patches that might fix the problems with 13th- and 14th-gen processors......»»
Lens-free fluorescence instrument detects deadly microorganisms in drinking water
Researchers have shown that a fluorescence detection system that doesn't contain any lenses can provide highly sensitive detection of deadly microorganisms in drinking water. With further development, the new approach could provide a low-cost and eas.....»»
Two new Sonos products delayed; likely includes Apple TV rival
Two new Sonos products are ready to ship, according to the company, but the launches have been delayed by ongoing problems with the company’s app. This likely includes a set-top TV box intended to compete with Apple TV. Sonos CEO Patrick Spence.....»»
The link between fuzzy images and quantum fields
Mathematical solutions to thorny quantum problems can be found more quickly by exploiting the correspondence between the statistical methods used in deep learning and techniques for implementing quantum simulations, a team led by a RIKEN researcher h.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 16.7.10 to iOS 16.7.9
This is how you bring your iPhone back to iOS 16.7.9 from iOS 16.7.9. If you run into problems with iOS 16.7.9 on your iPhone and you think moving your iPhone back to an older version of iOS 16 could help, this guide will help you downgrade. You can.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.6.1 to iOS 17.6
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.6 from iOS 17.6.1. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. iOS 17.6.1 users can on.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 16.7.9 to iOS 16.7.8 [u]
This is how you bring your iPhone back to iOS 16.7.8 from iOS 16.7.9. If you run into problems with iOS 16.7.9 on your iPhone and you think moving your iPhone back to an older version of iOS 16 could help, this guide will help you downgrade. You can.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.6 to iOS 17.5.1 [u]
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.5.1 from iOS 17.6. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. Update: Apple recently.....»»
AI promises to solve Earth"s big environmental problems—but there"s a hitch
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized our lives in myriad ways, from personalizing our social media feeds to giving us driving directions and monitoring our health......»»
Deadpool & Wolverine isn’t the solution for the MCU’s problems
Deadpool & Wolverine may be a massive hit, but it's only a short-term fix. Here are the reasons why Deadpool & Wolverine isn't the MCU's long-term solution......»»
Apple now sending up to $395 payments to butterfly keyboard MacBook owners
In 2022, Apple agreed to pay a $50 million dollar settlement for certain eligible 2015-2019 MacBook owners who experienced problems with their butterfly keyboards. The claims process opened in late 2022, and the settlement got final approval last May.....»»
Silicon plus perovskite solar reaches 34 percent efficiency
There are still longevity problems, but things continue to get better. Enlarge / Some solar panels, along with a diagram of a perovskite's crystal structure. (credit: Subhakitnibhat Kewiko) As the price of silicon panels.....»»
Testing shows “significant durability” problems with edge-lit LCD TVs
"Brand agnostic" design flaws cause uniformity problems, RTINGs torture test finds. Enlarge / Samsung's 2022 The Frame is one of the edge-lit TVs that RTINGs tested. (credit: Samsung) Thin LCD-LED TVs are appealing bec.....»»
North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim"s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says
North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim"s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says.....»»
iOS 17.6 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 17.6 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.5.1, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6. On the flip side, some iPhone users.....»»