Realtek remains focused on high-end ICs
Realtek Semiconductor will remain focused on its high-end offerings to avoid price competition from peers focusing on mass-market device applications, according to the Taiwan-based network IC specialist......»»
iPad Pro hands on: Luxury technology in an impossibly-thin package
There is a lot that seems impossible about the new iPad Pro, but above all, it's the pinnacle of what Apple's vertical integration can achieve — with a high price to match.13-inch iPad ProThere was a point where "pro" on an Apple product meant "bes.....»»
Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says
The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed. Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragical.....»»
This top-rated Anker portable power station is discounted to $199
If you want reliable and high-capacity storage, this deal on Anker's portable power station will let you snag one for just $199......»»
Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results
Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore. Enlarge / Google continues to change what it means to be the "Google" search engine. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google I/O has come and.....»»
Researchers achieve ultra-high-Q free space coupling to microtoroid resonators
Scientists from the University of Arizona have achieved far-field coupling of light to ultra-high quality factor microtoroids using a single objective lens. This could provide the foundation for a fully on-chip multiplexed microtoroid sensing platfor.....»»
Researchers shed light on how key ingredient for life may form in space
A team led by University of Maryland chemists discovered a new way to create carbenes, a class of highly reactive yet notoriously short-lived and unstable molecules. Involved in many high-energy chemical reactions such as the creation of carbohydrate.....»»
Researchers discover new family of bacteria with high pharmaceutical potential
Most antibiotics used in human medicine originate from natural products derived from bacteria and other microbes. Novel microorganisms are therefore a promising source of new active compounds, also for the treatment of diseases such as cancer or vira.....»»
Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora
Google's video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts. Enlarge / Still images taken from videos generated by Google Veo. (credit: Google / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday at Google I/O 2024, Googl.....»»
Research investigates structural evolution and high-temperature sensing performance of polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics
Gang Shao's group from Zhengzhou University, China recently investigated the structural evolution of pentagonal polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics (PDCs) and outlined PDC-based sensor technology for high-temperature extreme environments. The high-perfo.....»»
Google just announced 10 huge updates for your Android phone
At I/O 2024, Google focused on making Android more safe and secure with the addition of features like remote lock, theft detection, AI app screening, and more......»»
Apple Watch golfing functionality highlighted by Apple, ten years on
A new Apple press release highlights Apple Watch golfing apps, as Golfshot launches a new tool to analyse your golf swing on the range. The latest feature has been made possible by the high-frequency motion API Apple added in watchOS 10 … mo.....»»
Multi-scale, nanomaterial-based ice inhibition platform enables full-cycle cryogenic protection for mouse oocytes
Safe and high-quality fertility preservation is of growing significance for women in clinical trials. Current primary methods for cryopreserving human oocytes are slow freezing and vitrification, but existing techniques pose risks of biochemical toxi.....»»
Astronomers discover merging twin quasars
Using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have detected a pair of merging quasars at a high redshift, as part of the Hyper SuprimeCam (HSC) Subaru Strategic Program (SPP) survey. The serendipitous discovery is reported in the latest issue of.....»»
The AI future Google envisions for us is all a bit boring
At Google I/O 2024, the keynote focused a lot on the company’s AI efforts and its vision of the future, which felt a little boring. The post The AI future Google envisions for us is all a bit boring appeared first on Phandroid. Google I/.....»»
How do mindfulness, compassion and need fulfillment affect satisfaction in midlife married couples?
Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine. Although many studies support the individual benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion, few have focused on romantic re.....»»
Cybersecurity analysis exposes high-risk assets in power and healthcare sectors
Traditional approaches to vulnerability management result in a narrow focus of the enterprise attack surface area that overlooks a considerable amount of risk, according to Claroty. Organizations must take a holistic approach to exposure management T.....»»
Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, scientists have found at leas.....»»
Bring the iPad’s one-app-at-a-time focus to your Mac with this new app
Developer Michael Tigas, maker of Focused Work, has launched a new app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad called focusOS. This new app is designed to elevate your focus and productivity by eliminating distractions through a variety of different tools. The one.....»»
Input from young and aspiring technicians wanted for survey
TechForce Foundation is soliciting feedback from new technicians and high school and post-secondary students enrolled in automotive training programs for its inaugural Techs Talk survey......»»
How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof
Within the Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library (BiCIKL) project, 14 European institutions from ten countries, spent the last three years elaborating on services and high-tech digital tools, in order to improve the findability, accessi.....»»