Promoting axon regeneration in the zebrafish spinal cord
After an injury to the spinal cord, patients often remain paralyzed because damaged nerve tracts do not regrow due to the formation of scar tissue. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, together with colleague.....»»
Spinal Stimulation Helps People with Paralysis Walk, Canoe and Stand at a Bar
A new system that targets specific spinal nerves restored motor function quickly in three patients unable to move their legs or trunk -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Report: Apple will introduce new iPhone, iPad on March 8
iOS 15.4 will add Universal Control and mask-friendly Face ID in March, too. Enlarge / The 2020 iPhone SE. (credit: Samuel Axon) Once again, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has published a predictive report. This time, Bloomberg's sou.....»»
Piezoelectric Scaffold Boosts Cartilage Regeneration
A team of researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a biomaterial scaffold that generates small amounts of electricity when compressed. The piezoelectric material is intended to facilitate cartilage regeneration in joints. Normal mo.....»»
Robotic Spinal Replica for Surgical Planning
A team at Florida Atlantic University has developed a 3D-printed replica of a portion of the human spine, based on patient CT data. The patient-specific construct can be attached and articulated by a robotic platform, and a soft magnetic sensor allow.....»»
The best robot vacuum deals as of Feb. 2: The cord-avoiding Samsung Jet Bot AI+ is under $1,000
UPDATE: Feb. 2, 2022, 4:20 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect current sale prices and availability. We've compiled the best deals on robot vacuums from brands like iRobot, Shark, and Ecovacs. Here are the ones to grab as of Feb. 2:B.....»»
Apple now allows unlisted apps on the App Store
It's not self-serve, though; you have to fill out a request form. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has added a new feature for app developers that should prove useful for internal tools and other kinds of applications that.....»»
Apple just had the biggest holiday quarter in its history
The one exception was the iPad, which lost 14% revenue YOY. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Neither a global pandemic nor a supply chain crunch can stop Apple, based on the company's Q1 2022 earnings.....»»
AirPods 2 drop to $100 on Amazon
If you've been waiting for the right time to finally cut the cord on your wired earbuds, the day has come. Get the AirPods 2 for just $100 on Amazon today!.....»»
Apple fixes major bugs in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS software updates
There aren't any new features, but these issues had to be addressed expediently. Enlarge / The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple released several new operating system updates to the public: iOS 15.3,.....»»
Here’s what Apple might announce at a spring event this March
An iPhone SE, new iPads, and more ARM Macs? All possible. Enlarge / The 2020 iPhone SE. (credit: Samuel Axon) It doesn't seem like that long ago that Apple announced a plethora of new iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro compu.....»»
Sling TV is now streaming on Vizio TVs - here"s how to get it
Big news for cord-cutters: Vizio has announced that its SmartCast platform will now have direct access to a native Sling TV app......»»
Research in mice identifies neurons that control locomotion
For more than a century, scientists have known that while the commands that initiate movement come from the brain, the neurons that control locomotion once movement is underway reside within the spinal cord. In a study published January 20 in the jou.....»»
Tiny electric generators could accelerate wound healing
Tiny dressings that generate electricity in response to movement could accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration. Scientists in Taiwan reviewed the latest advances and potential applications of wound healing technology in the journal Science a.....»»
Realme sees handset sales in Taiwan surge 20% in 2021
Chinese smartphone brand Realme saw its handset sales in Taiwan climb 20% in 2021. Realme is set to focus more on promoting midrange and high-end 5G handset models while continuing to cement its market share in the budget-level segment, so as to bols.....»»
Dropbox starts testing native Apple M1 support
File-sharing service's latest macOS beta supports Arm. Enlarge / The 2021 MacBook Pro needs an emulator to run Dropbox's app. (credit: Samuel Axon) A recently released beta version of Dropbox's app for macOS has added support.....»»
YMTC eyeing SSD orders from Samsung customers
China's Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) has been promoting its Zhitai-branded consumer SSDs, and is eyeing orders from Samsung Electronics' local customers in China, according to industry sources......»»
Best Roku deals for January 2022
Want to cut the cord? A Roku is a great alternative to Big Cable. We've scoured the web for the best deals......»»
Networking chip specialist Realtek posts record 2021 revenue
Networking IC company Realtek Semiconductor saw its annual revenue top NT$100 billion (US$3.61 billion) for the first time in 2021, and is expected to pursue further revenue gains in 2022 through promoting new chip offerings launched at CES 2022......»»
YMTC promoting China homegrown SSDs
China's Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) continues to grow its Zhitai-branded consumer SSDs utilizing YMTC's in-house developed 3D TLC NAND chips, with the newly-developed TiPro 7000 series targeting the higher end segment of consumer SSDs......»»
The Goldilocks effect: Adding the right amount of sediment to salt marshes keeps coastlines afloat
Adding just the right amount of sediment to the surface of a Connecticut salt marsh protects coastlines by promoting rapid plant growth, scientists from the University of Connecticut report in a new study published recently in Environmental Engineeri.....»»