Obi-Wan Kenobi concept art and sizzle reel tease showdown with Darth Vader
Disney also unveiled teaser for new documentary exploring the legacy of Boba Fett. Enlarge / Concept art for Obi-Wan Kenobi shows the titular character locking light sabers with none other than Darth Vader. (credit: Disney+) W.....»»
Apple Intelligence is more of a concept than a reality
Over the last few years, everyone has been talking about generative AI. Not only that, everyone was doing something about generative AI. Me and a lot of other people then started wondering when Apple would do something about it. At WWDC 2024 in June,.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 14: Android Showdown!
Which premium Android phone should you get? The post Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 14: Android Showdown! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Pixel 9 Pro is one of the more impressive 2024 Android flagships that we’ve seen so fa.....»»
Lexus EV concepts to make North American debut at Monterey Car Week
The Lexus LF-ZL and LF-ZC concept EVs feature styling cues and advanced technology that brand officials said will be coming to Lexus within the next several years......»»
Flagship smartphone showdown - Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google's latest smartphone, announced on August 13, was a pre-emptive strike on the iPhone 16 Pro. Here's how the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL fare against Apple's existing iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max [left], Google Pixel 9 Pro and.....»»
Set-top showdown: Apple TV 4K vs Google TV Streamer compared
Google TV Streamer is Alphabet's updated replacement for discontinued Chromecast. Here's how it fares versus the Apple TV 4K.Apple TV 4K [left], Google TV Streamer [right]The Google Chromecast has been Google's go-to solution to cheaply add smarts to.....»»
Researchers develop a concept for efficiency-enhanced noble-metal catalysts
The production of more than 90% of all chemical products we use in our everyday lives relies on catalysts. Catalysts speed up chemical reactions, can reduce the energy required for these processes, and in some cases, reactions would not be possible a.....»»
Polarization and wavelength routers based on diffractive neural network
The concept of deep diffractive neural networks (D2NN) was introduced by Professor Ozcan's research team in 2018. D2NN combines the principles of light diffraction with the functionalities of neural networks. It consists of a series of continuous dif.....»»
Apple Intelligence vs Grammarly -- AI powered text tool showdown
Apple Intelligence provides iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia users with new AI-driven tools to improve their writing. Here's how it compares against the current market favorite, Grammarly.Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools [left], Grammarly logo [right]It's.....»»
Spotify’s hi-fi tease is tearing my family apart
My family loves Spotify, but I'm dying for hi-res audio. Switching is not an option, but I don't know how much longer I can wait for Spotify to get it together......»»
Astronomers find first emission spectra in brightest GRB of all time
Chance that first detected emission line is a noise fluctuation is one in half a billion. Enlarge / A jet of particles moving at nearly light-speed emerges from a massive star in this artist’s concept of the BOAT. (credit: NASA.....»»
Is Tantra about sex or divine liberation? Why followers are split over the ancient yogic tradition
In a world of alternative therapies and new-age spiritual practices, Tantra holds a special place. This concept is largely associated with techniques for improving your sex life—but there's a lot more to Tantra than sex......»»
We’re building nuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
Cadillac reveals Sollei convertible concept to imagine future of bespoke vehicles
Cadillac is exploring how it could further elevate custom vehicle designs with the Sollei, an electric concept that it calls its "ode to the sun.".....»»
We’re building thermonuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
Deadpool & Wolverine final trailer teases emotional showdown, two major cameos
The final trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine features two major cameos, with one of the characters having an emotional connection to Hugh Jackman's Logan......»»
New tractor beam technology could one day minimize biopsy trauma
Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have taken an important first step in the development of metasurface-enabled tractor beams—rays of light that can pull particles toward it, a concept that fi.....»»
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus confirmed for July 31
Nothing has confirmed the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus which they have revealed will be officially revealed on the 31st of July. The post Nothing Phone (2a) Plus confirmed for July 31 appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier, Nothing shared a tease.....»»
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers, with implications for marine conservation
A new UBC study published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has unveiled insights into how microscopic organisms such as marine plankton move through water with different density layers......»»
Study unveils complexity of zoonotic transmission chains
Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna have dissected the complex interactions involved in zoonoses, which annually affect over two billion people worldwide. They introduce the concept of a "zoono.....»»
Amazon matches Best Buy"s $799 M2 MacBook Air deal as Prime Day nears
The price wars continue with Amazon matching Best Buy in an early Prime Day MacBook Air showdown. Grab the lowest price on record for the M2 13-inch model.The $799 record low price on the standard 13-inch MacBook Air M2 can be found at both Amazon an.....»»