Peer into the eyes of Cyberdog
When someone mentioned to me that Xiaomi was launching its own “robot dog,” my mind immediately went to Sony’s Aibo. And honestly, it would have been difficult to be more wrong. Now that the news has been out for a few days, the company’s hea.....»»
How to enable dark mode with LibreOffice to make it easier on your eyes
LibreOffice is a very popular free text editor, but if you're used to dark modes you may be looking for a way to switch themes fast: Here's how it works......»»
Peer-to-Peer LAN transfers are coming to Steam
The creator of SteamDB recently discovered code indicating Valve is working on peer-to-peer Steam game transfers. The feature would let users copy games between PCs on the same local area network (LAN) which is usually faster than downloading and doe.....»»
Derek Jeter steps up to the plate in 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer ad campaign
"Eyes Wide Open" is a multiyear, multiplatform campaign featuring retired New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, touting the attributes of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer large SUV. The first one-minute commercial will air tonight durin.....»»
What do the eyes mean on your Snapchat Story?
Ever wondered what the "eyes" symbol means on a Snapchat Story? In this guide, we'll tell you exactly what it means and the feature it represents......»»
How many bees can you fit in an X-ray machine? Researchers peer inside swarms for a deeper look at their distribution
Researchers at CU Boulder have, for the first time, used X-ray computed tomography (also known as a CT scan) to peer inside swarms of honeybees......»»
Brain hat helps paralyzed make music
A musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the people suffering from paralysis to make music with their eyes......»»
Fossil bird"s skull reconstruction reveals a brain made for smelling and eyes made for daylight
Jeholornis was a raven-sized bird that lived 120 million years ago, among the earliest examples of dinosaurs evolving into birds, in what's now China. The fossils that have been found are finely preserved but smashed flat, the result of layers of sed.....»»
US eyes expanding China tech ban to quantum computing and AI
The Biden administration is exploring the possibility of new export controls that would limit China's access to some of the most powerful emerging computing technologies, according to people familiar with the situation......»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals, too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
TenMax eyes SEA expansion after success with Gojek
TenMax, a Taiwan-based martech powerhouse, acknowledges how to grow gradually and make a real mark in Southeast Asia (SEA). It is currently present in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with Thailand as their next target country......»»
Black Friday headphones deals 2022: What we have our eyes (and ears) on
Sales and deals come up fast and frequently throughout the year. That is the case always and, more often than not, it’s for stuff you don’t want. But, there is a time of year where you’re bound to find stuff that you do want. That,.....»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
In languages such as Russian, Greek and Turkish, there are different terms for light blue and dark blue. When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appear before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world; they enable us.....»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
This HD dashcam has a 120-degree view and can detect a collision — and it"s half off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 16, you can get the myGEKOgear Orbit 110 Full HD Dashcam for just $49.99 instead of $99.99 — that's a 50% discount.You can keep your eyes on the road, but you can’t always catch everything. If you want an objective witne.....»»
Logitech’s G Cloud Cloud Gaming Device is Actually Pretty Awesome
Cloud gaming is in an interesting place, at least for us Android users. In our eyes, it’s not looking great, with Google announcing the shutdown of Stadia and refunds to be issued for games purchased. It’s just not a good, reassuring look.....»»
New tool allows scientists to peer inside neutron stars
Imagine taking a star twice the mass of the sun and crushing it to the size of Manhattan. The result would be a neutron star—one of the densest objects found anywhere in the universe, exceeding the density of any material found naturally on Earth b.....»»
Study addresses causes of eye color variation in primates
Have you ever wondered why some people have lighter eyes than others? Differences in iris coloration have traditionally been explained as a result of sexual selection, but a recent study led by researchers from the Department of Biological Sciences a.....»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appears before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world: they enable us to identify objects, materials and substances in our environment. They also facilitate communication wit.....»»
Meta"s newest VR headset is impressive. Here"s why you probably won"t buy it
Meta's newest virtual-reality headset, the Meta Quest Pro, is a slick, powerful device. It can display text and fine details in VR, making it possible to read even small type with ease. It can track your eyes and facial features, giving you a sense o.....»»
Webb, Hubble team up to trace interstellar dust within a galactic pair
This article highlights data from Webb science in progress, which has not yet been through the peer-review process. Here, Webb interdisciplinary scientist Rogier Windhorst and his team discuss their observations......»»