Smarter Serial Communications with WiSer
Surely you’ve been there: you need to capture serial output from a microcontroller or other device, so you reach for a PL2303 or CP210x or FT232RL-based USB-to-TTL serial cable (if you can remember where you put the damn thing after you last used.....»»
Researchers obtain promising results for control of pollutants in water
An article published in the journal Catalysis Communications describes a simple, efficient and sustainable approach to the degradation and quantitative monitoring of a mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), emerging pollutants that conta.....»»
AI predicts the taste and quality of beer
Belgian scientists have developed AI models that can predict how consumers will rate a particular beer, and what aroma compounds brewers can add to improve it. The research was published in Nature Communications and may revolutionize how the food and.....»»
Electron-bending effect could boost computer memory
A new magnetic material developed by RIKEN physicists could boost computer memory storage by enabling higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds. Their research has been published in the journal Nature Communications......»»
WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI
It looks like WhatsApp is building AI support into the app, where users will be able to ask Meta AI questions directly in the app itself. The post WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI appeared first on Phandroid. Many companies ar.....»»
Geomagnetic storm from a solar flare could disrupt radio communications and create a striking aurora
Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, saying an ouburst of plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth. It could also make for great aurora viewing......»»
Microsoft Edge is getting smarter with new AI tools
Microsoft is working on a couple of AI tools for its Edge browser that include an image editor and also Copilot Notebook. The post Microsoft Edge is getting smarter with new AI tools appeared first on Phandroid. Browsers used to be relativ.....»»
How ants are breaking down biogeographic boundaries and homogenizing biodiversity
Ants transported by humans out of their native zones reshape ant communities worldwide. A recent study in Nature Communications by the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) shows that our impact on biodiversity is o.....»»
Zoom Compliance Manager helps organizations fulfill regulatory requirements
Zoom announces Zoom Compliance Manager, an all-in-one offering that provides archiving, eDiscovery, legal hold, and information protection capabilities to help organizations fulfill regulatory requirements and mitigate organizational communications c.....»»
Truecaller just got a lot smarter at detecting and blocking spam calls
Truecaller has announced a new update for its app where they will leverage the use of AI to detect and block spam calls. The post Truecaller just got a lot smarter at detecting and blocking spam calls appeared first on Phandroid. If you’.....»»
MediaTek and NVIDIA Want to Make your Car Even Smarter
MediaTek's Dimensity Auto Cockpit lineup takes the term "smart car" to a whole new level. The post MediaTek and NVIDIA Want to Make your Car Even Smarter appeared first on Phandroid. The rise of modern in-vehicle infotainment systems has u.....»»
FCC scraps old speed benchmark, says broadband should be at least 100Mbps
Standard of 100Mbps down and 20Mbps up replaces old 25Mbps/3Mbps benchmark. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today voted to raise its Internet speed benchmark for the.....»»
Like the classic 1995 film Se7en? Then watch these three great serial killer movies now
Like the 1995 thriller Se7en starring Brad Pitt? Then watch these three great serial killer movies now that star Christian Bale, Jodie Foster, and others......»»
QuProtect Core Security secures Cisco routers against quantum threats
QuSecure unveiled QuProtect Core Security, a product designed to fortify existing Cisco router-to-router communications against emerging quantum threats. Leveraging advanced crypto-agile post-quantum cryptography, QuProtect Core Security offers a sea.....»»
A novel strategy to efficiently distinguish subtype-specific cardiomyocytes from human iPS cells
In a recent study led by Associate Professor Yoshinori Yoshida (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and published in Communications Biology, a team of researchers identified CD151 as a marker for distinguishing subtype-specific cardiomyocy.....»»
An EV that charges 30% faster? Volvo and Breathe think their tech can do it
Real-time battery-management algorithms on an embedded processor? Yes, please. Enlarge / Volvo's electric powertrains are going to get a bit smarter with Breathe's new real-time battery-management system. (credit: Volvo ).....»»
New type of tunable filter reveals the potential for terahertz wireless communications
Electromagnetic waves in the terahertz frequency range offer many advantages for communications and advanced applications in scanning and imaging, but realizing their potential poses challenges. Researchers at Tohoku University have addressed one of.....»»
PS4 vs. PS5: which console should you buy in 2024?
The PS5 is the successor to Sony's iconic PS4. It makes big upgrades to nearly all aspects of the console, but is PS4 or PS5 a smarter purchase in 2024?.....»»
Leveraging AI and automation for enhanced cloud communication security
In this Help Net Security interview, Sanjay Macwan, CIO and CISO at Vonage, addresses emerging threats to cloud communications and the role of AI and automation in cybersecurity. What emerging threats to cloud communications are you most concerned ab.....»»
Older adults want to express themselves with emojis, they just don"t understand how to
A new study from the University of Ottawa is providing insight into how different generations are interpreting the use of emojis in their communications, with older adults unsure of how to use them as frequently as younger adults despite understandin.....»»
More for less: A smarter way to protect biodiversity
University of Queensland research has revealed that protecting smaller but more strategic parcels of land will result in better and more cost-effective biodiversity conservation outcomes globally......»»