Smith Micro appoints Von Cameron as CRO
With more than 30 years of experience as the driving force behind sales of technology solutions to communications providers and enterprises globally, Von Cameron has joined the executive leadership team at Smith Micro Software. Cameron will serve as.....»»
Comcast complains to FCC that listing all of its monthly fees is too hard
Comcast blasted for seeking "loopholes" in rule requiring disclosure of all fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Comcast is not happy about new federal rules that will require it to provide broad.....»»
New study reveals TikTok"s spread of COVID-19 misinformation
A new study recently published in the International Journal of Communication reveals how TikTok's unique features have been used to spread COVID-19 misinformation. Unlike Twitter, which uses a text format, the micro-video format of TikTok makes it mo.....»»
Incorporating cloud security teams into the SOC enhances operational efficiencies
Security leaders are recognizing that cloud and the way cloud security teams work today are becoming increasingly critical to business and IT operations, according to Trend Micro. As a result, cloud security and the foundational practices of their te.....»»
Researchers achieve higher precision with biocompatible hydrogel photoresist
Hydrogel materials are widely used due to their excellent biocompatibility. However, the micro- and nanofabrication biomaterials, such as small-diameter artificial blood vessels, flexible biomaterial microdevices, minimally invasive tissue adhesives,.....»»
Quantifying microplastics in Swiss rivers and lakes
Every year, 14,000 tons of plastic end up in Swiss soils and waters, in part in the form of microplastics, which are particles in the micro to millimeter range. Microplastics come from many sources, such as cosmetics or synthetic fiber clothing. The.....»»
UK hobbyist stuns math world with "amazing" new shapes
David Smith, a retired print technician from the north of England, was pursuing his hobby of looking for interesting shapes when he stumbled onto one unlike any other in November......»»
Shift Technologies appoints new CEO; strategic alternatives review ‘ongoing"
Shift Technologies Inc.'s board of directors on Friday appointed Ayman Moussa, founder of northern California dealership group operation Carnamic, as the company's new CEO......»»
Data center firms keen to diversify AI GPU sources
Data center manufacturers are keen on diversifying their AI GPU suppliers. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) intends to reap the most benefits with its Instinct MI300 series, offering an alternative to Nvidia's H100 GPU, according to industry sources......»»
Where to watch Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to 2009's Avatar, is now available to stream. Find out where to watch it......»»
Resecurity appoints Shawn Loveland as COO
Resecurity announced the appointment of Shawn Loveland as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). With an impressive track record of over 35 years in technology and cybersecurity, Mr. Loveland brings extensive experience and expertise to the Resecurity te.....»»
Apple once again references ‘xrOS’ software for Reality Pro headset
In the run-up to WWDC next week, Apple has once again leaked a reference to its xrOS software platform of the Reality Pro headset. As spotted by Steve Troughton-Smith, the latest xrOS reference from Apple has popped up in App Store Connect for devel.....»»
Frog with baggage: Invasive species do not arrive alone
Senckenberg researchers have introduced a new invasion biology concept, so-called "nested invasions." Using Johnstone's whistling frog as an example, they show that this amphibian not only colonizes foreign regions, but it also carries invasive micro.....»»
Significant presence of cesium-rich microparticles in an abandoned school close to the Fukushima nuclear power plant
Work recently published in the journal Chemosphere has documented the presence of large amounts of highly radioactive, poorly soluble cesium rich micro-particles (CsMPs) in an abandoned school building close to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Pla.....»»
Among AI dangers, deepfakes worry Microsoft president most
Brad Smith urges steps to curtail deepfakes "with an intent to deceive or defraud." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a "wall of fake images." (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Thursday, Microsoft President Brad Smith annou.....»»
Why consumers forgo front-row seats: Sacrificing experience quality for togetherness
Researchers from Texas A&M University's Mays Business School, Harvard University's Harvard Business School and University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business have published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides.....»»
Compound from magnolia tree bark found to impede SARS-CoV-2 replication in certain cells
A compound called honokiol, which is found in the bark of multiple species of magnolia tree, inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 virus in several types of cells, according to a team of researchers in the Netherlands. The research is published in Micro.....»»
Panasonic rugged laptop supplier sees FPC shipment recovery in Q3 2023
Taiwan-based Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) manufacturer Complex Micro Interconnection Co. expects that FPC shipment momentum in third-quarter 2023 will gradually recover as customer inventory levels decrease. The company is also stepping up the cons.....»»
Samsung backs down from its threat to switch its Android phones to Bing
Samsung and Google's contract dispute comes to an end, as usual, in favor of Google. Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Like most people.....»»
Newly discovered exoplanet could have liquid water, lots of volcanoes
The likely volcanoes should ensure that it has an atmosphere, too. Enlarge / An artist's conception of what a volcano-rich exoplanet might look like. (credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Chris Smith) For most of.....»»
Plastic pervasive in food supply, says new study
Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found......»»