New "metalens" shifts focus without tilting or moving
Polished glass has been at the center of imaging systems for centuries. Their precise curvature enables lenses to focus light and produce sharp images, whether the object in view is a single cell, the page of a book, or a far-off galaxy......»»
AWS CEO: No need for massive shifts - but AI could still bring changes
Matt Garman says things are pretty rosy at AWS right now, but AI could still bring in changes......»»
The case for enterprise exposure management
For several years, external attack surface management (EASM) has been an important focus for many security organizations and the vendors that serve them. EASM, attempting to discover the full extent of an organization’s external attack surface and.....»»
These 5 Apple products will likely be discontinued this month
Apple is expected to hold their next keynote in October, with a focus on the iPad and Mac. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the A.....»»
Neo-Nazis head to encrypted SimpleX Chat app, bail on Telegram
App swears there's no way for law enforcement to track users' identities. Dozens of neo-Nazis are fleeing Telegram and moving to a relatively unknown secret chat app that has rece.....»»
GM halts production at pickup, SUV plants after Hurricane Helene impacts suppliers
The automaker said it canceled all shifts Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 at Arlington Assembly in Texas and Flint Assembly in Michigan......»»
UAW local seeking strike authorization at GM pickup plant in Indiana
UAW Local 2209 in Indiana said the issue involves the move of seniority employees to other shifts after the departure of roughly 250 part-time temporary employees......»»
EVgo gets $1.05B loan to build 7,500 DC fast chargers
EVgo will focus on underserved communities where people can't charge at home. The electric vehicle charging company EVgo has secured conditional approval for a $1.05 billion loan.....»»
Plants have a backup plan to pass down accurate chromosome copies
Tending a garden is hard work. Imagine it from the plants' perspective. Each relies on fine-tuned genetic processes to pass down accurate copies of chromosomes to future generations. These processes sometimes involve billions of moving parts. Even th.....»»
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry......»»
I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming
I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability......»»
I Tried These Brain-Tracking Headphones That Claim to Improve Focus
Neurable’s MW75 Neuro is an everyday brain-computer interface that aims to boost your productivity. It also raises questions about data privacy......»»
PlexTrac unveils new capabilities to prioritize proactive security remediation
PlexTrac announced significant enhancements to its platform. These updates are designed to help enterprises and security service providers harness proactive security by offering business context, automating risk scoring to focus on what matters most,.....»»
Pollination shifts in Caribbean after Hurricane Maria demonstrate ecological resilience
Most flowering plants depend on animals for pollination. In warm wet tropical regions, more than 90% of plant species are pollinated by animals. In Dominica, a Caribbean island country, researchers have identified a mutualistic relationship between t.....»»
Overheard: Own your mistakes, then make it right
Service departments should go out of their way to do something different for a customer who didn't receive top-notch care, said Mindi Williams, service manager at CMA's Colonial Subaru in Chesterfield, Va., on "CMA's Moving Lives Forward Podcast.".....»»
Sonos completes internal review of app meltdown, details path forward
Sonos says it will be more methodical about updates, test more, and focus on customer experience as it continues to dig out from a catastrophic system update......»»
The Sonos update interview: ‘We just got taken by surprise’
Phil Nickinson catches up with Sonos executive Eddie Lazarus for a deep dive on the company's catastrophic 2024 update, and how Sonos is moving forward......»»
Ants might be pushing montane birds higher up, study finds
Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts......»»
These five Apple products will likely be discontinued next month
Apple is expected to hold their next keynote in October, with a focus on the iPad and Mac. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the A.....»»
Apple TV+ shifts movie strategy to be very Netflix-like, per report
Today is the Apple TV+ debut of Wolfs, which had its original theatrical plans abruptly canceled. To mark the occasion, Bloomberg has a report out detailing Apple’s new film strategy moving forward. And it sounds an awful lot like Netflix’s appro.....»»
Study reveals which men may be more likely to commit sexual assault
She swiped right and wants to meet up. Soon, you've both had a few drinks and dim the lights. Suddenly, the mood shifts: She pulls back, puts a hand up, even says no......»»