Perform A Brain Transplant On A See-N-Say To Add Custom Sounds
Hacking childhood toys is somewhat of a maker’s right of passage around here. John Park over at Adafruit has made a habit of it for many years though. His latest, he shows how to transplant the brain of a See-N-Say to have your own custom mess.....»»
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......»»
Chemoenzymatic approach enhances Stevia sweetness through glycosylation of Rebaudioside C
A research team has revealed that Rebaudioside C (Reb C), a key compound in Stevia extracts, can undergo chemoenzymatic modifications to enhance its sweetness. Researchers used engineered glycosynthases to add glucose and galactose moieties to Reb C,.....»»
Google Meet now lets users add their pronouns
Google Meet is the latest app to get pronoun support in the company’s push to foster a more inclusive workplace......»»
What is Fubo? Channels, price, plans, packages, and add-ons
If your household is packed with sports fans, one of the best streaming platforms to use is Fubo. Here’s everything you need to know about the service......»»
The Nissan Rogue is joining the plug-in hybrid club in 2025
Nissan will add a plug-in-hybrid powertrain to the 2026 Rogue compact SUV, which should be available stateside in 2025......»»
The Sonos Arc Ultra might not need a separate subwoofer
With 15 amps and a new type of driver for low frequency sounds, the Sonos Arc Ultra might be the company's first soundbar that doesn't need a subwoofer......»»
Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures displays a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation......»»
Controlling sound waves with Klein tunneling improves acoustic signal filtration
In the context of sensory modalities, eyes work like tiny antennae, picking up light, electromagnetic waves traveling at blistering speeds. When humans look at the world, their eyes catch these waves and convert them into signals the brain reads as c.....»»
Benchmark tests show just how fast the new iPad mini really is
The first iPad mini (2024) benchmarks have been shared. Does it perform better than the previous model? How about when compared to last year's iPhone Pro?.....»»
Google Wallet testing support for passports
Google has started to test the ability for Google Wallet users to add their US passports to the app, making it easier for travel. The post Google Wallet testing support for passports appeared first on Phandroid. Wallet apps like Google Wal.....»»
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal......»»
Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap
You can now add songs from Instagram to your Spotify account with a single click......»»
Instagram now lets you quickly add a song to your Spotify library
Instagram and Spotify on Thursday announced an update to both apps that will bring new integration to make their users’ lives a bit easier. Instagram users will now have a quick and easy way to add songs they like to their Spotify library with just.....»»
Cheap AI “video scraping” can now extract data from any screen recording
Researcher feeds screen recordings into Gemini to extract accurate information with ease. Recently, AI researcher Simon Willison wanted to add up his charges from using a cloud se.....»»
Putting out a brain on fire: Researchers map how antibodies bind in rare autoimmune disorder
Imagine you wake up in a hospital without a single memory of the last month. Doctors say you had a series of violent episodes and paranoid delusions. You'd become convinced you were suffering from bipolar disorder. Then, after a special test, a neuro.....»»
You Don’t Need Words to Think
Brain studies show that language is not essential for the cognitive processes that underlie thought.....»»
Space Force"s X-37B will perform "never before-seen maneuvers" in orbit
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) has been shrouded in mystery since its maiden flight in 2011. Designed by Boeing and operated by the U.S. Space Force (USSF), this remotely operated, reusable space plane is designed to operate in Low-Earth Orbit.....»»
Boston Dynamics gave its Atlas robot an AI brain
Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute are combining their expertise in robotics and AI to build a better bipedal bot......»»
The Vision Pro is being used to assist surgeons during live procedures
Often when Apple’s Vision Pro is discussed, the device’s tech is praised as impressive. However, there’s common rhetoric about whether the device has enough practical use cases. Can it add value not offered by other computing devices? It turns.....»»
Best Nest thermostat deals: New and refurbished starting at $28
Add some smarts and convenience to your smart home with these Google Nest Thermostat deals......»»