Software optimizations make variant calling 8 to 16 times faster for genome sequencing
The cost of sequencing has gone down tremendously. But still it is not used in daily practice. One of the reasons for this is that the processing of the raw data into useful insights takes a long time (several days for whole genome sequencing) and re.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 17.6 update for iPhone and the software is now in beta testing ahead of its release later this year. iOS 17.6 is a milestone upgrade, the sixth for iOS 17. This means it should bring more than just bug fixes and security.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.6 update for Mac and the software is in testing ahead of its release later this year. macOS Sonoma 14.6 is a milestone release. This means it should bring a mix of features, bug fixes, and security patches to.....»»
5 Things to Know About the watchOS 10.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new watchOS 10.6 update for Apple Watch and the software’s currently in beta testing ahead of its release later this year. watchOS 10.6 is a milestone upgrade, the sixth for the company’s watchOS 10 operating system. This me.....»»
iOS 17.6 Beta: Should You Install It?
Apple’s finally put iOS 17.6 into beta testing. And while some iPhone users might want to install the software, most iPhone users should avoid it. The company hasn’t confirmed a release date for the upgrade, but iPhone owners should expec.....»»
TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough
Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries. Enlarge / TDK says its new ceramic materials for batteries will improve the performance of small consumer electronics devices such as smartwatches.....»»
Social media is the new cigarette
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling on Congress to implement a tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms......»»
Software-defined vehicles are all the rage. Too bad they don’t exist yet
Industry analysts and software companies agree the development of software-defined vehicles will require huge changes to supply chains and vehicle architecture......»»
Xgrid lives -- a new project resurrects the promise of Apple"s dead clustering software
Evoking the old Xgrid days, a new project connects Mac Studios together with Thunderbolt cables, and uses them in tandem for massively parallel computing tasks.If you have two Mac Studios, maybe you can cluster themA very long time ago, I was involve.....»»
Ghidra: Open-source software reverse engineering framework
Ghidra, a cutting-edge open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, is a product of the National Security Agency (NSA) Research Directorate. The framework features high-end software analysis tools, enabling users to analyze compiled code.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, June 17
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Sunday, June 16
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
The 7 apps you"re paying for that iOS 18 could soon replace for free
Apple's upcoming iOS 18 software update may enable you to drop some of the apps you're already using......»»
WhatsApp Announces Updates for Desktop and Mobile Calling
Ever hopped on a 32-person video call? The post WhatsApp Announces Updates for Desktop and Mobile Calling appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp recently announced that it was bringing some new updates for calls, which the company says shou.....»»
The Pixel 8 is $150 Cheaper Right Now!
Get Google's flagship phone for cheaper than usual. The post The Pixel 8 is $150 Cheaper Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s current Pixel 8 flagship comes with some of the best hardware and software features, and while.....»»
Here Are the Apple Devices Getting Left Behind on Old Software This Fall
A slew of Apple devices will be left behind on older software when the company releases its new batch of operating systems this fall. When Apple confirmed iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 11, it outlined devices that will, and won’t, ma.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know
The macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the pre-release software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as.....»»
Retired engineer discovers 55-year-old bug in Lunar Lander computer game code
A physics simulation flaw in text-based 1969 computer game went unnoticed until today. Enlarge / Illustration of the Apollo lunar lander Eagle over the Moon. (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a retired software engineer.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, June 15
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Genomic insights into the tea gray geometrid"s survival strategy
A study has shed light on the genetic makeup of the tea gray geometrid, Ectropis grisescens. Through the re-sequencing of 43 genomes, scientists have mapped out the pest's population structure and its remarkable adaptation to tea crops, offering new.....»»
AI enables faster, more effective antibiotic treatment of sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection complication and accounts for 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Fast and accurate diagnosis is critical, as mortality risk increases up to 8% every hour without effective treat.....»»