Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients......»»
Saturday Citations: Cold dark matter takes a hit; a new paradigm for biology; those fracking earthquakes
This week, researchers formulated a new method to calculate the probability of generating intelligent life in the universe. Investigations of a meteorite that originated on Mars revealed that it once interacted with liquid water. And an analysis of f.....»»
Samsung is eyeing smart glasses that could shake up the market
Samsung maybe working on its first smart glasses that follow the Meta Ray-Ban Stories' footsteps. The software stack, however, will rely on Google's Gemini......»»
Award-winning dataset aids in earthquake liquefaction research
No one knows exactly when or where an earthquake will strike. But computer simulations are helping scientists and engineers improve predictions for liquefaction—a sometimes deadly earthquake effect where the soil loses its stiffness, thus toppling.....»»
What Lee Zeldin’s Nomination Means for the EPA
What to expect from Donald Trump’s EPA pick: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water......»»
How to reset the Linxura Smart Controller
Here's how to reset the Linxura Smart Controller if you're looking to sell the device or just need to start from scratch......»»
‘HomePad’ could make HomePod obsolete, but it might also save it
Apple is about to get serious about smart home products, with this spring’s ‘HomePad’ being the first part of a major strategic push. But what does this new device mean for the future of the HomePod? Will it make it obsolete? Maybe, but it also.....»»
I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing
I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model......»»
China tests building moon base with lunar soil bricks
China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the moon's own soil......»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam!
The 2nd-gen Indoor Nest cam packs a ton of useful features. The post Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you.....»»
TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings
It arrives just in time for the holidays. The post TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings appeared first on Phandroid. If you were ever in the mood to grab yourself (or a loved one) one of those huge 98-inch smart TVs, then you mi.....»»
Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI’s Water Demands
A few dozen ChatGPT queries cost a bottle’s worth of water. Tech firms should consider simpler solutions, such as harvesting rainwater, to meet AI’s needs.....»»
Water under Threat, Wooden Satellites and a Mud Bath for Baseballs
Droughts in 48 of 50 U.S. states, evidence of microplastics mucking up wastewater recycling and the science of a baseball mud bath in this week’s news roundup......»»
Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more
Black Friday sales officially kick off next week, but there are obviously tons of Black Friday deals that are already available now. Our favorite on … The post Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 14, 2024 – iCloud lawsuit, Matter smart home upgrades
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»
The new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users
has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Le.....»»
Theoretical model explains the anomalous properties of water in extreme conditions
Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties—known as anomalies—that define its behavior. However, there are still many enigmas about the molecular mechanisms that would explain the anomalies that make the water molecule unique. D.....»»
The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence
Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year. Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the num.....»»
Scientists compile library for evaluating exoplanet water
By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of planets outside of our solar system but could.....»»