Nuke-launching AI would be illegal under proposed US law
Markey and Lieu seek to ban fed funds for nuke launches without "meaningful human control." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud. (credit: Midjourney) On Wednesday, US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.....»»
How Apple’s Universal Control feature changes the way I work
Since first launching back in 2022, Apple’s Universal Control feature has become a key part of my workflow. The feature makes using multiple Macs or iPads a surprisingly seamless process. Here’s how it’s changing the way I work. more….....»»
‘Clicks’ adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone with shortcuts & backlighting
The iPhone is the device that pushed the mobile industry away from physical keyboards, but nothing can truly replace that tactile experience. Launching next month, “Clicks” aims to add a physical keyboard to your iPhone with support for keyboard.....»»
Apple Fitness+ launching Sound Meditations, workouts for golfers, and more
For 2024, Apple Fitness+ is getting some new ways to “stay active and mindful.” Headlining the update are Sound Meditations with a range of themes, a new program called “Strength, Core, and Yoga for Golfers, featuring record-breaking athlete Ro.....»»
European prices for the Samsung Galaxy S24 have leaked
Thanks to a leak, the European prices for the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup may have been revealed. The post European prices for the Samsung Galaxy S24 have leaked appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be launching so.....»»
Amid new tax rules and VC jitters, hydrogen vehicles still viable
Transportation has largely emerged unscathed from the U.S. Treasury's proposed guidance on hydrogen production tax credits and a leveling off of venture capital deals......»»
After all of this time searching for aliens, are we stuck with the zoo hypothesis?
In 1950, during a lunchtime conversation with colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, famed physicist Enrico Fermi asked the question that launched a hundred (or more) proposed resolutions. "Where is Everybody?".....»»
Please, don’t buy an AMD GPU right now
There aren't a ton of rumors about AMD launching new graphics cards soon, but we still expect to see prices drop in the next few weeks......»»
Apple again opposes proposed UK surveillance powers, through trade body
Apple last year described proposed new UK surveillance powers as “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – and it has repeated its opposition to the proposed legal changes, though the techUK trade body. The tec.....»»
UGREEN launches two new Nexode Pro GaN chargers, with two more on the way [Deal]
UGREEN is starting out 2024 by launching a new lineup with some of its most capable chargers yet. The new Nexode Pro series earns its name by packing even more power into smaller packages than before. There’s at launch with some discounts attached.....»»
New crystalline sponge method proposed for undergraduate courses
The crystal sponge technology is a revolutionary technique, which enables the direct and precise determination of the molecular structure of liquid and gas targets. The technique uses a special network complex to selectively absorb liquid or gas targ.....»»
Carl Pei teases new Nothing Phone
Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei has teased on X that the company will be launching a new phone soon. The post Carl Pei teases new Nothing Phone appeared first on Phandroid. We expect that in 2024, Nothing will be launching its brand new smartphon.....»»
New strategy for high-performance cathodes in aqueous zinc ion batteries
A new strategy was proposed in the field of aqueous zinc-ion battery to help increase the capacity of the cathodes, making them more efficient, according to a recent study published in ACS Nano......»»
Bose’s new QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off right now
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones with active noise cancellation are down to $379 after a $50 discount from Amazon, despite just launching in October......»»
Researchers reveal anthropogenically-induced atmospheric lead cycle in low-latitude Asia
In recent decades, environmental lead (Pb) pollution has posed a significant threat to public health and ecological systems due to its harmful and irreversible effects. It has also been proposed that the distinct Pb pollution signals in geological ar.....»»
Enhancing coastal cities" flood resilience through smart city technologies
Over the rest of this century due to global warming, coastal populations are likely to face increased risk of flooding. A team of researchers has proposed how the integration of Internet of Things, 5G mobile telephony, big data and machine learning i.....»»
Apple"s February 2023 in review: Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive"s red nose
Despite not launching any devices, Apple had a surprisingly packed month fighting for the Apple Watch, while Jony Ive helped out with charity, and Rihanna played the Super Bowl for Apple Music.Honestly, you're lucky to still be wearing an Apple Watch.....»»
SpaceX gears up for 5th try at launching Falcon Heavy rocket
Following four scrubbed attempts to launch the Falcon Heavy earlier this month, SpaceX is preparing to try again this week......»»
Apple is about to begin mass shipments of Vision Pro, report says
Apple will begin mass shipments of its Vision Pro headset next week before launching it in late January or early February, a new report claims......»»
SpaceX to set new annual launch record for Falcon rockets
SpaceX has had its busiest year yet, launching more Falcon rocket missions than ever, though it fell just short of reaching a major milestone......»»
Why the universe might be a hologram
A quarter century ago, physicist Juan Maldacena proposed the AdS/CFT correspondence, an intriguing holographic connection between gravity in a three-dimensional universe and quantum physics on the universe's two-dimensional boundary. This corresponde.....»»