SanDisk SSDs may have been failing due to a fundamental design flaw
SanDisk's parent company has been facing lawsuits over several failed SSDs. Now, researchers have discovered that is issue is not in the firmware......»»
XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch
While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch......»»
First set of rational design principles for chaotropic membrane transporters
The challenge of internalizing impermeable molecules into cells persists in drug development, particularly concerning water-soluble bioactive compounds that cannot diffuse across the cell membrane. To overcome this problem, various artificial transpo.....»»
Novel design for fast, sensitive high-energy photon detector
Prof. Long Shibing and his team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a novel strategy for a high-energy photon detector with high sensitivity and response speed by coupli.....»»
CubeSat propulsion technologies are taking off
CubeSats are becoming ever more popular, with about 2,400 total launched so far. However, the small size limits their options for fundamental space exploration technologies, including propulsion. They become even more critical when mission planners d.....»»
Affinity makes Designer, Photo, and Publisher free for six months
The entire Affinity suite of art, photography, and design apps for Mac and iPad are now available free in a much-extended six-month trial.Affinity apps on Mac and iPadFollowing the news that the Affinity range of apps have been bought by Canva, the c.....»»
Amazon"s Echo Spot is back with a fresh design and an improved display
Amazon's Echo Spot is back with a refreshed design and an improved screen that sports custom visuals for popular features like the weather, alarms, and music playback......»»
Figma disables AI-powered "Make Design" feature after Weather app rip-off
Figma has announced that the company will temporarily disable its primary AI App UI design tool following accusations of training the model on Apple's Weather app.Attempts by Andy Allen using Figma to create a weather app resulted in a rip-off of App.....»»
Exploring the possibility of probing fundamental spacetime symmetries via gravitational wave memory
As predicted by the theory of general relativity, the passage of gravitational waves can leave a measurable change in the relative positions of objects. This physical phenomenon, known as gravitational wave memory, could potentially be leveraged to s.....»»
Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant
A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins and safeguard plant h.....»»
A new Australian bill is proposing a human right to housing: How would this work?
There's a new bill before federal parliament calling for housing to be considered a fundamental human right......»»
Did Hawaii just pave the way for court enforcement of California"s climate promises?
Last month, 13 young Hawaiian plaintiffs were set to take the state's Department of Transportation to trial for failing to make real headway on reducing planet-warming pollution. Instead, on the eve of their court date, the youths inked a groundbreak.....»»
JLab mimics Bose’s open-ear design with the $50 Flex Open
If the glasses-friendly clip style of open-ear earbuds appeals to you, JLab has a very affordable option......»»
Nothing’s CMF Brand Teases its Phone once Again
It launches on July 8. The post Nothing’s CMF Brand Teases its Phone once Again appeared first on Phandroid. After weeks of teasers, Nothing’s CMF brand has given us a clearer view of the CMF Phone’s design thanks to a ne.....»»
Samsung’s Product Design Team has Seemingly Lost its Way
A case of stolen identity? The post Samsung’s Product Design Team has Seemingly Lost its Way appeared first on Phandroid. While it might seem that a lot of consumer electronics look so similar from a design perspective these days, th.....»»
Apple’s ‘take its time’ approach proven right as its competitors keep failing
Apple has a reputation for taking its time with new technology. It is rarely first to the party, but often it arrives with an offering that sets a new standard. There have always been critics to this approach, and that’s as true now as ever. But.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Belkin Wireless Charger improves over Apple’s design
has been the standard for many years, and while there is nothing wrong with it, it has not changed since its original design. I like the concept of a simple MagSafe cable to keep in my bag, and I recently picked up the Belkin Wireless Charger which.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 may not radical redesign after all
Over the past year, rumors have suggested that Apple is working on a brand new design for the Apple Watch, referred to as the “Apple Watch have thrown cold water on those hoping for more significant changes in this year’s models. more….....»»
Figma AI just copies Apple’s Weather app every time [U: Figma responds]
A developer who asked Figma AI to help him design a weather app says that it just copied Apple’s own Weather app every time. Update: See Figma response, below … more….....»»
Jony Ive talks about the joy & pain of working for Apple; shares seven songs
The Life in Seven Songs podcast has been named by Apple as a top new show, and the latest episode sees the company’s former design chief Jony Ive talk about his background, and the joy and pain of working for the company … more….....»»
I’d love to see Apple put together a creative team to invent the obvious
We’re of course all eagerly awaiting the iOS 18 headline feature to hit the betas: Apple Intelligence. But sometimes the little things really count. Steve Jobs famously said that design is not just how things look, but how they work. Jony Ive ad.....»»