Out with the old, in with the new? Exploring differences in elite mobility during the Meiji Restoration
Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals from one socio-economic strata to another, followed by a change in their social status. In today's world, social mobility is largely driven by personal motivation, education, skills and migration......»»
Snapdragon 8 Elite benchmarks blow the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 out of the water
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is out, but how does it fare against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, these benchmarks will clue us in. The post Snapdragon 8 Elite benchmarks blow the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 out of the water appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Meet “Autopilot AI,” Honor’s Approach to Mobile AI Software
Honor wants to capitalize on the AI craze this year. The post Meet “Autopilot AI,” Honor’s Approach to Mobile AI Software appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s newest flagship chip – the Snapdragon 8 Elite &.....»»
Qualcomm brings laptop-class CPU cores to phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
New CPU cores replace more complicated mix-and-match of CPU architectures. Qualcomm has a new chip for flagship phones, and the best part is that it uses an improved version of th.....»»
Qualcomm wants to power your next car with the Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms
Qualcomm is making deeper investments into the automotive industry through the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms......»»
Hands-on with the 2024 iPad mini: Spot the differences
A quick look at what’s new in Apple’s tiny tablet. The iPad mini is a niche product, that much is clear. But for those who want an extra-small tablet, the launch of the sixth-.....»»
Exploring the authenticity of a pair of storied gloves rumored to belong to Shakespeare
The leather gloves, embroidered at the wrists, rest on a tufted pillow of red satin in a glassed wooden box, a fitting place for artifacts that have a history tied to the English-speaking world's most-famous playwright......»»
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: a huge leap forward
Qualcomm's new flagship for smartphones is the Snapdragon 8 Elite. So far, it seems to be a massive leap over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every aspect......»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal
Qualcomm has announced its new smartphone chip. No, it's not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It's the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it sounds mighty impressive......»»
Archaeologist reveals factors affecting ocher application in ancient burials at Khok Phanom Di
A study by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Paris published in the International Journal of Osteoarcheology has investigated the link between ocher burials and chronology, age, sex mobility and funerary tradition at the site of Khok Phanom Di (~4000–3500BP), Th.....»»
Nobel economics prize: How colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country"s prosperity
This year's Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson of the University of Chicago for their work on why there are such vast differences in prosperit.....»»
Pioneering river restoration declared a success
A year on from the completion of a three-year project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset to reconnect a section of a river to its floodplain—the innovative "Stage 0" river restoration technique, first pioneered in Oregon, U.S.—h.....»»
Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions
Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside......»»
Roborock Qrevo Curv vs. Dreame L40 Ultra: Which premium robot vacuum is best?
Here's a closer look at the differences between the Roborock Qrevo Curv and Dreame L40 Ultra to help you decide which is better for your smart home......»»
"Nature markets" may help preserve biodiversity—but they risk repeating colonial patterns of Indigenous exploitation
As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, finance for the conservation and restoration of nature is one of the key themes of negotiations......»»
Silicon metasurfaces unlock broad-spectrum infrared imaging
Infrared imaging technology is crucial for advancing our understanding of the world, from exploring biological specimens to inspecting complex materials and detecting hidden patterns in physical systems......»»
A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones
The COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human population and its evolutionary potential to generate new variants is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. New research conducted at Princeton University.....»»
Toyota, Honda, Nissan pivot to startups as reinvented Japan Mobility Show convenes for new schedule
The reinvented Japan Mobility Show kicks off its new annualized schedule outside Tokyo with a business-to-business agenda focused on matching startups with such giants of Japan Inc. as Toyota, Nissan and Honda......»»
Is academic "TikTok" the future of learning?
There could be more value to vlogging than trying to become an internet personality, with a recent study exploring how the practice could boost university student engagement and ensure their work is authentic......»»
Elon Musk makes bold claims about Tesla robotaxi in Hollywood backlot
Tesla dusted off some decade-old ideas about mobility as the future of robotics. Last night, after a wait of roughly an hour after the official start time, Elon Musk spoke to a cr.....»»
Report spotlights urgent issues faced by Mobile Indigenous populations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have collaborated with the United Nations (UN) on a new report that focuses on the legal recognition, land rights and mobility (including transboundary movement) of Mobile Indigenous Peoples......»»