Knowles enables high-fidelity voice calling with new voice vibration sensor
Knowles has announced the release of a revolutionary new voice vibration sensor for high-fidelity voice pick-up in TWS. Working in conjunction with microphones, the Knowles V2S200D improves voice call quality in noisy environments by picking up the s.....»»
Save up to $300 on Apple"s M4 iPad Pro during this week"s holiday sale
Apple's M4 iPad Pro is in high demand, and despite Christmas being more than two weeks away, ship times are slipping. We've rounded up the top markdowns, with savings up to $300 off.Save up to $300 on Apple's M4 iPad Pro - Image credit: PeanutsApple'.....»»
Surprising rumor says new HomePod will get high-quality OLED screen
South Korean press unexpectedly claims that Apple's anticipated new HomePod with a display will use high-quality OLED screens, all of which are to be manufactured in China.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayThe much-rumored HomePod with.....»»
Your AI clone could target your family, but there’s a simple defense
The FBI now recommends choosing a secret password to thwart AI voice clones from tricking people. On Tuesday, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation advised Americans to share a s.....»»
In vivo electrochemistry could provide early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury
People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can lead to life-threatening hypoxic brain injury. By using in vivo electrochemistry, researchers have demonstrated that characteristic changes occur in the oxygen content of v.....»»
In at least one leading company, foreign-born talents are paid less
In the national debate over legal immigration, the H-1B visa program has acquired a special significance. Immigration skeptics contend that the program—reserved for high-skilled foreign nationals working in tech and other lucrative industries—mig.....»»
Digital twin model enables precise simulation of forest landscapes, depicting a forest in 100 years
Forest ecosystems of the future will have to cope with very different conditions to those of today. For this reason, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) state that a strategic approach to forest management is crucial. To this end,.....»»
High heat is preferentially killing the young, not the old, research finds
Many recent studies assume that elderly people are at particular risk of dying from extreme heat as the planet warms. A new study of mortality in Mexico turns this assumption on its head: it shows that 75% of heat-related deaths are occurring among p.....»»
NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US
On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»
Brazil antitrust ruling against Apple overturned by Federal Justice
Apple's antitrust case in Brazil caught a short break as a Federal Justice overturned a regulator's decision, calling it "disproportionate," but appeals are expected.Image source: CADE BrazilIn 2022, an antitrust complaint was filed against Apple wit.....»»
Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight
If it's a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates. 2023 was always going to be a hot year, given that warmer El Niño conditions were superimposed on the l.....»»
On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice
What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»
Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one m.....»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Longitudinal study reveals ethnic studies boosts critical thinking, equity awareness in high school students
High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests......»»
"Scary" drought empties one of Bosnia"s largest lakes
Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko......»»
Bitcoin hits $100,000
Trump-fueled crypto rally rages on as bitcoin hits new high. Late Wednesday, bitcoin hit $100,000—a major milestone for the cryptocurrency, which has been experiencing a massive.....»»
Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say
We all need to eat, but the impact of the climate crisis on our crops is throwing the world's food supply into question. Modern crops, domesticated for high food yields and ease of harvesting, lack the genetic resources to respond to the climate cris.....»»
Bitdefender GravityZone XDR enhancements protect business data stored in the cloud
Bitdefender announced enhancements to its GravityZone XDR platform with the addition of its new Business Applications sensor, designed to protect corporate data hosted and stored in cloud-based productivity and collaboration applications. The sensor.....»»
Apple Savings APY hits new low of 3.90% after Federal Reserve rate cut
The Apple Savings APY falls again after another Federal Reserve rate cut in November, reaching a new all-time low of 3.90% APY.Apple Savings APY drops to 3.90%Apple launched a high-yield savings account attached to the Apple Card in April 2023 at 4.1.....»»
High-Tech, High-End: Must-Have Luxury Tech Gadgets to Gift This Holiday
Luxury are the ultimate way to impress. Combining innovation, practicality, and indulgence, they can also be thoughtful, if not showstopping. This year, we’ve curated an extraordinary selection of luxury tech gadgets and devices that deliver cuttin.....»»