PSA: You can open QR codes on iOS without scanning from another device
Savvy iPhone users know what to do when they see a QR code in the wild. Open the Camera app, aim, and tap the link that gets revealed. But what about QR codes in images and PDFs that are already on your iPhone? more….....»»
Four advantages of the iPhone 16 over the iPhone 16 Pro
Trying to decide between an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro? The 16 Pro is, on paper, a better device than the iPhone 16. It has several key advantages that are hard to argue with. However, it’s not better in every way. The iPhone 16 comes with its own.....»»
Editorial: Affordability crisis shrank the market and could do long-term damage
Frustrated consumers unable to purchase a new vehicle may force open the door to the U.S. market to China if automakers can't satiate entry-level demand......»»
Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes—and clues about future eruptions
Imagine you had a crystal ball that revealed when a volcano would next erupt. For the hundreds of millions of people around the world who live near active volcanoes, it would be an extremely useful device......»»
VW recalls nearly 100,000 ID4s over faulty door handles
Insufficient water protection in the 2021-24 Volkswagen ID4 handles could cause the door to fly open while the vehicle is moving because of circuit board malfunctions......»»
“MNT Reform Next” combines open source hardware and usable performance
New design has sleeker profile, uses more RAM and better CPU than the original. Enlarge / More streamlined (but still user-replaceable) battery packs are responsible for some of the Reform Next's space savings. (credit: MNT Resea.....»»
33 open-source cybersecurity solutions you didn’t know you needed
Open-source cybersecurity tools provide transparency and flexibility, allowing users to examine and customize the source code to fit specific security needs. These tools make cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of organizations and individual.....»»
Can open-ear headphones really cancel noise? Apple’s AirPods 4 surprised me
Since they don't seal your ears, Apple's AirPods 4 wouldn't be an obvious choice for noise cancellation, but I came out of a demo shaking my head in surprise......»»
Roblox announces AI tool for generating 3D game worlds from text
New AI feature aims to streamline game creation on popular online platform. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images via Getty Images) On Friday, Roblox announced plans to introduce an open source generative AI tool that will allow.....»»
Open-source software helps streamline 2D materials research with scanning tunneling microscope automation
A new open-source software package developed by Monash University researcher Julian Ceddia aims to significantly streamline the study of materials using scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs)......»»
Like a diamond in the sky: How to spot NASA"s solar sail demo in orbit
Now that its reflective sail has deployed fully open in orbit, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System can be seen in the night sky from many locations across the world!.....»»
Scalable, multi-functional device lays groundwork for advanced quantum applications
Researchers have demonstrated a new multi-functional device that could help advance the scalability of solid-state color centers, enabling them to be used in larger and more complex quantum computers and networks. As efficient photon-spin interfaces,.....»»
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI extends innovation across the hybrid cloud
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AI is Red Hat’s foundation model platform, enabling users to develop, test, and run GenAI models to power enterprise applications. The platform brings together the open source-licensed Granite LLM family and Instruct.....»»
OpenZiti: Secure, open-source networking for your applications
OpenZiti is a free, open-source project that embeds zero-trust networking principles directly into applications. Example of an OpenZiti overlay network OpenZiti features “We created OpenZiti to transform how people think about connectivity. Whi.....»»
New measurements reveal the enormous halos that shroud all galaxies in the universe
Have you ever wanted to make a $150,000 gamble? If you're right, you open a new window to the universe. But if you're wrong, you've just wasted a lot of money and time......»»
2024 US Open Men’s Final: How to watch a live stream
After two weeks of competition, the 2024 US open is down to male competitions. Find out how to watch a live stream of the 2024 US Open Men's Final......»»
2024 US Open Women’s Final: How to watch Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open Women's Final. Find out how to watch a live stream of the match......»»
New quantum error correction method uses "many-hypercube codes" while exhibiting beautiful geometry
In work published in Science Advances, Hayato Goto from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing in Japan has proposed a new quantum error correction approach using what he calls "many-hypercube codes.".....»»
A new definition of ‘open source’ could spell trouble for Big AI
The Open Source Initiative announced an update to what constitutes an open source AI......»»
Respotter: Open-source Responder honeypot
Respotter is an open-source honeypot designed to detect attackers when they launch Responder within your environment. This application identifies active instances of Responder by exploiting its behavior when responding to any DNS query. Respotter lev.....»»
Man sparks terror response at Las Vegas Strip resort with ‘flamethrower’ device: police
Man sparks terror response at Las Vegas Strip resort with ‘flamethrower’ device: police.....»»