Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere
Air pollution is a major public health problem: The World Health Organization has estimated that it leads to over 4 million premature deaths worldwide annually. Still, it is not always extensively measured. But now an MIT research team is rolling out.....»»
Arctic could be ice-free a decade earlier than thought
The Arctic Ocean's ice cap will disappear in summer as soon as the 2030s and a decade earlier than thought, no matter how aggressively humanity draws down the carbon pollution that drives global warming, scientists said Tuesday......»»
Apple announces new Optic ID biometrics for user authentication on Apple Vision Pro headset
Apple announced a new biometrics system called Optic ID for Apple Vision Pro. It analyzes your iris to identify you, akin to how Face ID works for your whole face on iPhone. This means the device can automatically unlock when you place the headset.....»»
Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests
Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14,.....»»
Fingerprint unveils Smart Signals to fight and prevent fraud
Fingerprint launched Fingerprint Pro Plus, featuring the company’s latest innovation, Smart Signals. These new capabilities provide real-time, actionable intelligence that builds on Fingerprint’s browser and device identification signals.....»»
Tim Cook: Apple Vision Pro tech is mindblowing, and will be too expensive for many
Speaking on "Good Morning America," Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged that Apple Vision Pro will be too expensive for many, but says the cost is because of the "mind-blowing" engineering in it.Tim Cook on "Good Morning America"Following the launch.....»»
Xbox COPPA violations cost Microsoft $20 million in FTC settlement
Complaint: MS didn't notify parents until children's info was already collected. Microsoft will face new restrictions on what it can do with this young player's info. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Microsoft will p.....»»
Samsung wants you to reserve the Odyssey OLED G9 — without knowing the price
Samsung has just opened reservations for the Odyssey OLED G9, but it's a bit of a gamble -- no one knows how much it's going to cost......»»
Tiny gold particles can help harness energy from the sun to break down pollution
When organic pollutants such as dyes, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals enter waterways all around the world, they can harm the environment and human health—and removing them can be incredibly difficult......»»
Best Buy is having a clearance sale on Garmin smartwatches today
There's a lot of models to choose from in Best Buy's sale for Garmin smartwatches, so if you want a fitness-focused wearable device, you should check it out......»»
Apple enters the MR market by unveiling Vision Pro
During the annual WWDC, Apple unveiled the long-awaited MR headset Vision Pro, as well as the Mac series powered by Apple Silicon. The MR device marks a new venture for Apple's foray into a new sphere since the launch of the Apple Watch......»»
Apple Vision Pro: release date, price, specs, and more
Apple's exciting, yet staggeringly expensive Vision Pro XR headset is no longer a rumor. Here's everything we know about Apple's revolutionary new device......»»
Vision Pro: Apple"s new augmented reality headset unveiled
The high price and two-hour battery life raise questions about how popular the new device will be......»»
No matter how great Apple makes its new OSes seem now, don"t install the betas
Apple makes iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma sound fantastic. But Apple will also make them sound ready, and they really, really are not. Don't risk bricking your device.Don't do this to your Mac.Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more are superb devices — but it's.....»»
Apple Vision Pro $3,499 mixed-reality headset launches at WWDC after years of rumors
Apple has unveiled its mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, its ambitious launch of a new platform that will make waves in the AR market, but it will ship in early 2024 and cost $3,499.Apple Vision ProFollowing years of rumors, Apple has used its k.....»»
iOS and iPadOS 17 drop support for iPhone X, first iPad Pros, and other old devices
You'll need a device made within the last five years to get new features. Enlarge / StandBy and other iOS 17 features won't be coming to some older iPhones. (credit: Apple) Apple sometimes releases new operating systems.....»»
Apple Vision Pro raises the bar for VR and AR headsets
Apple just announced its first XR headset, a high-quality augmented reality and virtual reality device that integrates with Apple's ecosystem......»»
Don’t get excited for an Apple Reality Pro price bait and switch at WWDC
Apple VR's headset, which rumors suggest will be called the Reality Pro, might 'only' cost $2,000 according to leaks, but that's still expensive......»»
3D printing near net shape parts with no post-processing
Carnegie Mellon University Professor Rahul Panat, and his team, were developing a new type of 3D printed Brain-Computer Interface (or BCI) device where custom micropillars capture the communication signals from neurons when they stumbled upon an unex.....»»
Study: Climate change"s cost includes losses of learning and earnings due to natural disasters
In the wake of natural disasters, survivors' losses of education and lifetime earnings may be comparable to the cost of property damage, according to a new study in Nature Human Behaviour co-authored by R. Jisung Park, an assistant professor at Penn'.....»»
New study explores phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge in China for environmental sustainability and cost analysis
In a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers from Tianjin University evaluate the environmental sustainability and socio-economic costs of recovering phosphorus (P) from sewage sludge by replacing curre.....»»