Making crops colorful for easier weeding by robots
To make weeding easier, scientists suggest bioengineering crops to be colorful or to have differently shaped leaves so that they can be more easily distinguished from their wild and weedy counterparts. This could involve altering the crops' genomes s.....»»
iOS 18: Exciting New App Leaks Ahead of WWDC
According to a reliable source, iOS 18 will come with a new Passwords app to compete with the likes of LastPass and 1Password. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 18 includes a dedicated Passwords app that will make it easier for iPhone users to l.....»»
Schooling fish expend less energy in turbulent water compared to solitary swimmers, study finds
Swimming through turbulent water is easier for schooling fish compared to solitary swimmers, according to a study published June 6 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Yangfan Zhang of Harvard University, Massachusetts, US, and colleagues......»»
New material records mechanical stress through luminescence
Identifying crumbling infrastructure is sometimes as difficult as rectifying it. Yet, this process has been made easier thanks to an innovative new material developed by Tohoku University researchers. Details of the findings were published in the jou.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out [U: Investigations]
Update: Both the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Commission have now launched investigations into the legality of making it opt-out instead of opt-in. If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train i.....»»
iOS 18 Mail app will get huge AI enhancements & summarizations with "Project Blackpearl"
Apple's Mail application is getting a massive AI upgrade with Project BlackPearl. Here's how iOS 18 will make your life better, and your working day easier.Project BlackPearl will greatly enhance the Mail app with machine learning and AIPeople famili.....»»
Can a technology called RAG keep AI models from making stuff up?
The framework pulls in external sources to enhance accuracy. Does it live up to the hype? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) We’ve been living through the generative AI boom for nearly a year and a half now.....»»
Ars drives the second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S electric trucks
The EV startup has reengineered the R1 to make it better to drive, easier to build. Enlarge / The R1S and R1T don't look much different from the electric trucks we drove in 2022, but under the skin, there have been a lot of chang.....»»
90% of Michigan state troopers are white—why making the force more representative is a challenge
Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and officer-involved shootings......»»
Super funds are using "nudges" to help Australians make financial decisions. How do they work?
Late last year the federal government announced measures to make it easier for Australians to access financial advice......»»
The Protestant Work Ethic could explain a liking for "natural" health care, research suggests
A strong belief in the Protestant Work Ethic might underpin the decision-making of many people choosing "natural" approaches to health care, new research suggests......»»
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush. Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re c.....»»
Tracking blood sugar with your Apple Watch just got way easier
While the Apple Watch may not have blood glucose monitoring just yet, Dexcom users can now get real-time glucose readings on the Apple Watch......»»
Oppo wants to bring AI to all of its smartphones
Oppo has announced their commitment to bringing AI to all of its phones, making it more accessible to its customers. The post Oppo wants to bring AI to all of its smartphones appeared first on Phandroid. Like many companies, Oppo makes a w.....»»
"Painting with light" illuminates photo evidence of air pollution
Researchers and artists have joined forces to "paint with light"—making invisible air pollution visible and demonstrating the health risks posed to people living and working in Ethiopia, India, and the UK......»»
Maker Spotlight: Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently based in Oakland Ca. The artists utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing, create a unique approach to sculpture making ..Michael.....»»
Legendary trader Roaring Kitty finally shows his hand, and it"s full of GME
Legendary trader Roaring Kitty has posted an update that shows he has a huge long position in "meme" stock GME. Roaring Kitty isn't done making money on GME. The trader (whose real name is Keith Gill), known for making bank on GME (Gamestop) st.....»»
IRS makes Direct File a permanent option
Free tax filing program to return in 2025, with expanded eligibility. The Internal Revenue Service is giving taxpayers one more option when it comes to filing taxes. The government agency recently announced that it's making the Direct File pilo.....»»
Exploring the Vital Benefits of Compatibility Testing Services
Users in the current digital era expect flawless compatibility of software and apps across different platforms and devices. As a result, compatibility testing services have become essential to making sure that this interaction goes well. These serv.....»»
SailPoint Risk Connectors helps organizations identify and act on risks
SailPoint has announced a new offering on its Atlas platform, SailPoint Risk Connectors. As part of its Atlas platform, SailPoint Risk Connectors makes it easier for organizations to make informed access decisions based on an identity’s third-party.....»»
Boeing"s Starliner set up for third shot at first human spaceflight
A pair of NASA astronauts will try again on Wednesday morning to take a ride on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, making its first-ever human spaceflight......»»