Nigeria’s Decagon raises millions to finance and train software engineers
This past decade, Nigeria has seen several companies cater to the development and growth of software engineers and tech talent in general. It’s a space many in the Nigerian ecosystem like to think is budding yet overcrowded. So when Chika Nwobi.....»»
Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria......»»
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores......»»
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores.....»»
When will Apple stop supporting Intel Macs?
Apple transitioned the Mac lineup to Apple Silicon starting in 2020, and they completed the transition in 2023. Since the transition started, Apple quickly started dropping support for Intel Macs on newer versions of macOS. That raises the question:.....»»
iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature
Apple just started the testing cycle of iOS 18.2. This upcoming software update will be packed with long-awaited Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji, Image … The post iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature.....»»
Don"t be duped: Here"s how to spot deepfakes
Not all deepfakes are bad. Deepfakes—digital artifacts including photos, videos and audio that have been generated or modified using artificial intelligence (AI) software—often look and sound real. Deepfake content has been used to dupe viewers,.....»»
Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response
A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.....»»
SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cy.....»»
Concentric AI raises $45 million to expand go-to-market strategies
Concentric AI has secured financing of $45 million in a Series B round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $67 million. The funding round was led by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners. CyberFuture, a global CISO inves.....»»
Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday
Announcements will almost certainly include the first wave of M4-powered Macs. Apple has released new iPhones, new Apple Watches, a new iPad mini, and a flotilla of software updat.....»»
Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»
Biologist finds new ways to study snake venom
Dutch biologist Mátyás Bittenbinder developed new, non-animal methods to investigate tissue-damaging snake venom. In this way, he hopes to contribute to solutions for victims. Millions of people are bitten by venomous snakes every year. Of these, 4.....»»
Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home, says researcher
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those anti-immigrant views......»»
Apple Intelligence -- The test applications that paved the way for Apple"s generative AI
Apple Intelligence is the product of more than a year's worth of tireless testing. Here's what Apple engineers used to ensure the quality of their AI software.Internally, Apple used multiple test applications ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch.Fo.....»»
How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to use.Text effects offer the option to anim.....»»
Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner
Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physic.....»»
iOS 18.2 developer beta adds ChatGPT and image-generation features
AI image-generation features headline Apple's upcoming software update. Today, Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2 for supported devices. This beta release marks t.....»»
A multi-level breakthrough in optical computing—a faster, more efficient, and robust memory cell
For the first time, an international cadre of electrical engineers has developed a new method for photonic in-memory computing that could make optical computing a reality in the near future......»»
iOS 18.2 beta 1 now available with Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more
Ahead of iOS 18.1’s release next week, Apple is already seeding the first developer’s beta of iOS 18.2. This upcoming software update is packed with … The post iOS 18.2 beta 1 now available with Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and mor.....»»
How to master the camera on iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple's latest iPhones pack impressive hardware and software to capture photo and video anywhere. Here's how you can make the most of it by mastering the Camera app on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.The new iPhone 16 Pro camerasIn 2024, both pro.....»»