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.....»»
Invasive ants hit Texas hard—now a killer fungus is coming for them
When crazy ants roll into new parts of Texas, the invasive species wipe out local insects and lizards, drive away birds, and even blind baby rabbits by spewing acid in their eyes......»»
Apple reportedly eyes up alternative memory chip suppliers
Apple is reportedly testing memory chips from a new supplier as it seeks to protect itself from market disruption......»»
Researchers find surprising route to better team decision-making
The next time your manager calls a final meeting to discuss data before making a decision, don't roll your eyes or mutter about wasted time: The practice is actually borne out by science......»»
Google wants your smartphone to be able to save your eyes
Google is testing whether a smartphone's camera can be used to detect diabetes-related vision loss problems and if the onboard mic can listen to heart problems......»»
Conner O"Malley is the internet"s unlikely oracle. And its most deranged comedian.
If you squint your eyes, or maybe you're three beers deep, it's the metaverse. There's some self-important maniac preaching that the body is the past, the future is digital recreation where we all exist through cheesy avatars."I'm talking about a pla.....»»
Simulated human eye movement aims to train metaverse platforms
Computer engineers have developed virtual eyes that simulate how humans look at the world accurately enough for companies to train virtual reality and augmented reality programs. Called EyeSyn for short, the program will help developers create applic.....»»
Stimulating the sense of touch with chemistry
Our eyes may be windows on the world, but our fingertips put us in touch with it. To recreate this tactile sense, current technology relies on tiny motors and electricity. However, the bumps and buzzes they generate are not that good at mimicking the.....»»
Please stop putting COVID-19 test solution in your eyes and nose, FDA says
FDA says it has received reports that people are injuring themselves with the tests. Enlarge / A woman takes a swab as part of a COVID-19 antigen rapid test. (credit: Getty | NurPhoto) The Food and Drug Administration is alert.....»»
Finding the most boring person in the world
The most boring person in the world has been discovered by University of Essex research—and it is a religious data entry worker, who likes watching TV, and lives in a town. The peer-reviewed study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs,.....»»
Crypto Startup That Wants To Scan Everyone"s Eyeballs Is Having Some Trouble
Worldcoin -- the billion-dollar startup that wants to give cryptocurrency to every living human by imaging their eyes -- has recently halted operations in at least seven countries due to a host of logistical hurdles that have prompted it to redraw it.....»»
In Casey Neistat’s documentary, David Dobrik’s act unravels
The essence of David Dobrik, the puckish subject of Casey Neistat’s documentary Under the Influence, first crystallizes on screen during a high-pressure pitch to Netflix. It's 2020, and the then 24-year-old sits in front of a laptop, his eyes s.....»»
How do blind cavefish survive their low-oxygen environment?
Cavefish have obvious adaptations such as missing eyes and pale colors that demonstrate how they evolved over millennia in a dark, subterranean world......»»
I2P: The Censorship Resistant Anonymous P2P Network is 20 Years Old
I2P, short for the Invisible Internet Project, has recently turned twenty years old. Unlike other peer-to-peer technologies such as Tor and BitTorrent, I2P has mostly stayed under the radar among the public at large. Considering its name that's perha.....»»
Ethiopian Dam Generates Power, but What’s Next?
In the eyes of Ethiopia’s government, the future is a 145-meter-tall monument of rolled concrete and Francis turbines that spans the Blue Nile River within a shout of the Sudanese border.That future shifted from vision to reality on 20 February, w.....»»
Mac Pro gets boosted, but all eyes are on the Mac Studio
Apple has made its current Mac Pro base model a 512GB storage for $6,000, but that might not be the best deal in town......»»
Understanding the language of the eyes
What is the significance of the sclera of our eyes? A question which researchers have been interested in for some time now. Recently a research team led by comparative psychologist Dr. Fuhimiro Kano has succeeded in deciphering the mystery: The white.....»»
LimeWire Plots a Return
LimeWire, a hugely popular peer-to-peer file sharing service that shut down more than a decade ago, plans to relaunch as soon as May as a digital collectibles marketplace for music, Slashdot has learned. The firm is currently engaging with artists fo.....»»
Your chances of getting rid of student loan debt depend on who you are
To get rid of student loan debt through bankruptcy, you must prove to the court that paying back your student loans would cause an "undue hardship." But in our peer-reviewed study of nearly 700 student loan discharge cases spanning 1985 to 2020, we f.....»»
The Batman review: Pattinson’s hero finds light in the shadows
The Batman is the noir detective-thriller fans have hoped for, telling a tale that dissects the anatomy of systematic corruption through the Dark Knight's eyes......»»
New species of stegosaur is oldest discovered in Asia, and possibly the world
A new species of one of the most recognizable types of dinosaur is the oldest stegosaur ever found in Asia, and one of the earliest unearthed anywhere in the world, according to research published today in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebrate Pale.....»»