No sugarcoating: Donut math yields way to make qubits last longer
Quasi-periodic kicks result in very periodic qubits, thanks to donuts. Enlarge / An ion trap, the quantum hardware that was used for this work. (credit: Honeywell) You can almost hear the indrawn breath from newsrooms around t.....»»
Judge awards Apple a token $250 in its latest lawsuit against Masimo
A Delaware jury has found smartwatch maker Masimo guilty of infringing Apple's Apple Watch patents on health technology, but limited it to only older smartwatch models that are no longer sold, and awarded the firm the least damages it legally could.A.....»»
Disney+ and Hulu ditch App Store In-App Purchase billing as latest round of price increases goes into effect
In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement, many platforms have been ditch.....»»
You can no longer sign up for Disney+ and Hulu via the App Store
In an attempt to avoid paying Apple's App Store fees, Disney has removed the ability for users to pay for Disney+ or Hulu through the App Store.Disney+ and Hulu no longer allow signups via the App Store.By instructing their users to visit a website r.....»»
Mercedes’ patented steering may finally make EVs exciting to drive
It describes a way of generating feedback for the driver through the steering. New cars really are better than they used to be. They last longer, they're more efficient, and they'.....»»
Male stalk-eyed flies with short eyestalks are less attractive to females but fight more fiercely, scientists discover
In stalk-eyed flies, longer eyestalks attract the ladies. Females prefer males with longer eyestalks, and other males are less likely to fight them for access to females. But some males have a copy of the X chromosome which always causes short eyesta.....»»
Apple axes Powerbeats Pro ahead of major refresh coming next year
Apple has just discontinued its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones. They are no longer available from the Apple Store and have been removed altogether from Beats’ own website. But it’s not all bad news: a major refresh is still coming soon. m.....»»
Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to carbon dioxide recycling process
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemica.....»»
Longer wildfire seasons means more bad air days
Each year in Utah and most other western states in America, the period from July through October is considered wildfire season because it typically represents the peak times atmospherically for such hazardous phenomenon. Besides the danger to propert.....»»
Math Puzzle: Play Architect with These Houses of Cards
Can this house of cards be built?.....»»
Numbers Are Persuasive—If Used in Moderation
Despite high levels of innumeracy and math anxiety, people often appreciate numeric data.....»»
Cheapest iPad loses the charger in Europe, gets a price cut
Following yesterday’s launch of the iPad mini 7, Apple has also made a couple of changes to the cheapest iPad in the line-up in a number of European countries. The box no longer contains a charger, only a USB-C cable, and that has been offset by.....»»
Nano-nutrients can blunt effects of soil contamination, boost crop yields
One of the pressing problems that the world faces in the era of climate change is how to grow enough healthy food to meet the increasing global population, even as soil contamination rises. Research recently published in Nature Food by an internation.....»»
Novel sensors could help develop bee-friendly protection for plants
The increasing global demand for plant-based foods makes the use of pesticides necessary in order to protect crops from pests and ensure crop yields. However, there is one major disadvantage: the widespread use of pesticides has led to a considerable.....»»
Enhanced wavelength conversion paves the way for more efficient quantum information transfer
Advancements in quantum information technology are paving the way for faster and more efficient data transfer. A key challenge has been ensuring that qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information, can be transferred between different wavelengt.....»»
Samsung is catching up to the iPhone in an unexpected way
The iPhone is known for holding its value over the long term, but new data shows that Samsung devices are retaining their worth for longer, too......»»
Comet last seen in the Stone Age makes appearance over Earth
A comet that passes by Earth just once every 80,000 years has been spotted in the skies, but it may not survive for much longer......»»
Acting ethically is no longer enough: Brands need to "care" about consumers
In an era where consumers expect more from brands, merely adhering to ethical guidelines is no longer sufficient, according to new research by the University of Portsmouth......»»
NASA’s Crew-8 astronauts will stay in orbit a little longer
Weather conditions in Florida mean that the return of four crew members from the International Space Station has been delayed again......»»
Machine learning could improve extreme weather warnings
Because small changes in atmospheric and surface conditions can have large, difficult-to-predict effects on future weather, traditional weather forecasts are released only about 10 days in advance. A longer lead time could help communities better pre.....»»
Latest Google experiment shows you full recipes in search results
It seems that Google is trying to make you stay on its page longer by showing users full recipes in the search results. The post Latest Google experiment shows you full recipes in search results appeared first on Phandroid. It used to be t.....»»