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.....»»
Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices
Meta managers are accused of retaliation and covering up mistreatment of women. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Meta got hit Tuesday with a lawsuit alleging that the company knowingly.....»»
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?
The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max Neural Engine up to 25% faster with iOS 18 in early benchmarks
We learned that Apple Intelligence will require an A17 Pro chip or later at WWDC last week. And now that the iOS 18 beta is out in the wild, we’re seeing the first benchmarks for performance on the iPhone 15 Pro/Max. The new software significantly.....»»
Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall
iOS 18 is one of the biggest software updates ever for the iPhone. Apple Intelligence is the headliner, but there are also powerful new customization tools and big changes to the apps you rely on every day, like Photos, Messages, and Notes. A key.....»»
Solid-state battery with 100x energy density could be used in Apple devices
Apple battery supplier TDK has announced the development of a technology it says could be used in next-gen solid-state batteries to offer one hundred times the energy density of existing ones … more….....»»
Pixel Android 15 Beta 3 Issues & Fixes
Google’s pushed a new Android 15 beta 3 update for Pixel devices. Unsurprisingly, the operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and Google’s Android 15 beta may.....»»
When Will Apple Release macOS Sonoma 14.6?
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.6 update. The software doesn’t have a release date yet, but we can help Mac users set proper expectations about the roll out. macOS Sonoma 14.6 is the next milestone upgrade for macOS Sonoma, the si.....»»
There’s an annoying issue with Google’s latest Pixel update
Google released an important software update to Pixel customers beginning last week. Unfortunately, there are some users that haven't yet received it......»»
eBook: The Art & Science of Secure Software Development
Software security requires a creative and disciplined approach. It involves having the vision to develop secure strategy, tactics, and execution. Excelling in the discipline demands thinking through the entire software lifecycle and enforcing securit.....»»
Polarization and risk perception could play important roles in climate-policy outcomes
Times of crises often call for strong and rapid action, but in polarized societies, strong top-down policies can backfire......»»
AI shows how field crops develop: Software can simulate future growth based on a single initial image
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed software that can simulate the growth of field crops. To do this, they fed thousands of photos from field experiments into a learning algorithm. This enabled the algorithm to learn how to visualize.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, June 18
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......»»
Is Apple Intelligence artificial?
In the days before WWDC, it was widely believed that Apple would be playing catch-up to everyone else in the consumer tech industry by rushing to bolt a copy of ChatGPT onto its software and checking off the feature box of "Artificial Intelligence.".....»»
FTC targets Adobe for deceiving consumers about early termination fees
The US Federal Trade Commission is taking action against creative software giant Adobe after alleging the company has employed deceptive pricing schemes to trap customers into subscriptions.AdobeIn December, Adobe told investors on its quarterly fina.....»»
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......»»