Ouch! Amagami Ham Ham bit my finger
Amagami Ham Ham is the collective name for a pair of plush robots that are designed to nibble the tip of your finger in a cute and reassuring fashion......»»
Apple considered VR controllers for Vision Pro, but didn"t like the idea
Early in the Apple Vision Pro development cycle, the company toyed with bespoke VR controllers for the headset, but ultimately decided that eye and finger tracking with cameras was the way to go.Apple Vision ProAt some point in early development, App.....»»
Could these marks on a cave wall be oldest-known Neanderthal “finger paintings”?
It's even more evidence that Neanderthals could think symbolically, create art. Enlarge / Examples of engravings discovered in the Roche-Cotard Cave in France. (left) A "circular panel" with arch-shaped tracings. (right) A "wavy.....»»
Could these marks on a cave wall be oldest-known Neanderthal finger paintings?
It's even more evidence that Neanderthals could think symbolically, create art. Enlarge / Examples of engravings discovered in the Roche-Cotard Cave in France. (left) A "circular panel" with arch-shaped tracings. (right) A "wavy.....»»
Puzzling rings may be finger loops from prehistoric weapon systems, research finds
When most researchers looked at a puzzling group of artifacts discovered at French archaeological sites, they presumed these to be ornaments or clothing. But Justin Garnett saw something else......»»
Gender trumps politics in determining people"s ability to read others" minds, study finds
Political parties regularly claim to have their finger on the pulse and be able to read the public mood. Yet a new study challenges the idea that being political makes you good at understanding others: it shows gender, not politics, is a far more imp.....»»
Finger on the pulse of drug delivery: Preclinical study could pave the way for multiple drug doses in a single injection
Pharmaceutical drugs can save lives, but taking these medications as prescribed—especially among those with chronic conditions—can be challenging, for a variety of different reasons. Improving medication adherence could reduce unfavorable health.....»»
Polychromatic full-polarization control in mid-infrared light
Mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) as one of the most important transparent atmosphere windows is less sensitive to interference from the background emission of the sun, providing a high-transmission zone for the finger-print spectra of various materials.....»»
Researchers explore effect of Instagram, TikTok on psychological well-being
Instagram and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing social media outlets in the U.S., offering entertainment and connection to a world-wide community with the ease of a finger swipe. Despite their growing popularity, little research has focused on th.....»»
Passwordless Google accounts are here—you can now switch to passkey-only
Switching is probably a terrible idea right now, but you've got to start somewhere. Enlarge / Google says the login flow will go something like this, from left to right: type in your username, pick a passkey, scan a finger. Hope.....»»
"Smart mines" show coal deeply embedded in China"s future
One hundred meters underground inside a pit in northern China, miners extract lumps of coal with the flick of a finger on a smartphone, as the country tries to drag the traditionally dangerous and dirty work into the digital era......»»
Future Apple Watch band could detect the smallest finger movements and gestures
Apple is investigating how the addition of electrodes to Apple Watch bands could detect the muscle movement and minute electrical activity when a user makes just about any finger gesture.Apple Watch already knows when you're just lazing around and sh.....»»
Hands-on: Pitaka launches 1,500 limited edition ‘Sunset’ cases with a clever MagSafe finger grip
Pitaka, the high-quality tech accessory brand that focuses on using premium aramid fiber materials, recently collaborated with well-known author Jack Kerouac to launch a brand-new, limited edition Sunset iPhone case collection! more… The post Han.....»»
Pandemic finger-pointing: New research sheds light on who Canadians blame in times of crisis
A little over a year ago, thousands of people descended on Ottawa protesting COVID-19 pandemic countermeasures as part of a "freedom convoy.".....»»
This bionic finger uses touch to “see” inside human tissue, electronics
Subsurface tactile tomography can detect details beneath a material's surface. Enlarge / Scientists have built a smart bionic finger that mimics the tactile perception mechanism of a human finger. (credit: Y. Li et al., 2023).....»»
Risk of diabetes rises 58% after COVID, even amid omicron, study finds
This is the latest study finding COVID infections can spur the development of diabetes. Enlarge / A woman with diabetes pricks her finger to take a blood sample to measure the glycemia in Paris on March 24, 2020. (credit: Getty |.....»»
Development of the bony cap structure in digits across species
In the late 19th century, researchers discovered, in separate studies, that horses and humans have a small bone at the tip of their hoof and finger, respectively. Since then, research on the anatomical development of many animals—including horses,.....»»
Apple"s headset to use 3D operating system that looks like iOS
Apple's VR headset will feature a 3D operating system that will resemble iOS with hand and finger gesture recognition — and can be used as a macOS display.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]The long-rumored Apple AR headset could f.....»»
Here’s a one-click fix for a macOS bug that breaks the two-finger zoom trackpad gesture
If you use a Mac with a trackpad, you’ve probably experienced a pesky bug that makes one of the most common trackpad gestures unusable. While Apple has not rolled out a permanent fix for this problem, a new utility for macOS can fix it with one cl.....»»
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: Apex of laziness
With a mop, a vacuum, and a self-emptying dock, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra cleans your house without you lifting a finger......»»
Roborock smart vacuums are a must-have for the holidays (now up to 38% off for Black Friday)
With the holidays just around the corner, you might be looking for ways to make your life a bit easier. If so, consider investing in a Roborock vacuum! It can clean your floors without you even lifting a finger. Plus it’s smart enough to know wher.....»»