Some sperms poison their competitors
Competition among sperm cells is fierce—they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now shows in mice that the ability of sperm to move progressively depends on the protein RAC1. Optimal amounts of active.....»»
Netflix says use Safari on Apple Vision Pro, because you aren"t getting an app
Apple Vision Pro users will have to access Netflix via Safari as the company has no plans to develop an app or offer the iPad app on the platform.Netflix can only be accessed via a web browser on Apple Vision ProDespite its competitors embracing Appl.....»»
Hands on with Xreal Air 2 Ultra -- The would-be Apple Vision Pro competitor
As Apple Vision Pro prepares to launch, competitors are lining up to capitalize on its massive price tag. That includes Xreal who had its latest wearable on hand to demo at CES, where we got to try it out.The Xreal Air 2 Ultra mixed reality glassesAp.....»»
Rapid AI development is putting security and privacy at risk
It doesn't require much knowledge to poison or misdirect an AI in most phases of its development.....»»
Apple"s generative AI push includes Xcode tools, auto-summarizing features in apps
Apple's efforts to catch up with competitors in the field of generative AI will include tools for creating apps in Xcode, as well as other additions to its productivity app suite.The rapid growth and massive impact of ChatGPT and the work of tech riv.....»»
Why MSI’s leaked gaming handheld might crush its competitors
A new leak shows us everything we need to know about MSI's new gaming handheld. Will it beat the competition?.....»»
Vision Pro competitors on the way as soon as Monday; Qualcomm takes dig at Apple
A new Qualcomm spatial computing chip has been announced, intended to allow companies to create their own Vision Pro competitors. Five companies will be using the new chip, as they work on mixed reality headsets designed to go, uh, head-to-head wi.....»»
Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 SoC sets up a wave of Apple Vision Pro competitors
Qualcomm says five companies are working on new headsets. Enlarge / Qualcomm's XR reference device. (credit: Qualcomm) The Apple Vision Pro is coming out sometime in early 2024, and since it is a VR/AR headset that run.....»»
2023 Apple stock growth lags behind competitors, longest revenue decline in two decades
Today marks the last day of trading for 2023. While AAPL saw a 54% gain for the year, the performance is put in perspective when looking at its competitors and peers. Here’s a look at the revenue declines Apple has seen and how it could turn things.....»»
Protein allows poison dart frogs to accumulate toxins safely, shows study
Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing scientific mystery and may suggest potential therapeutic st.....»»
EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint
Apple will soon be handed a major loss in its antitrust battle with Spotify in the European Union. According to Bloomberg, EU regulators are preparing a ruling that would prohibit Apple from “blocking music services from pushing their users away fr.....»»
Apple faces antitrust criticism for blocking Beeper Mini: ‘Protecting profits by squashing competitors’
Last week, Beeper Mini debuted as a way to bring iMessage to Android, without having to hand over your Apple ID credentials. A few days later, Apple made a change that stopped Beeper Mini from working – and it promised to continue doing so. App.....»»
U.S. self-driving industry seeks federal support, cites China risk
The Transportation Department needs to support autonomous vehicle development, a coalition of groups representing the industry said, warning it risks losing out to competitors like China. .....»»
How Apple"s 40 years of learning & iteration is powering Vision Pro
How are competitors so bad at what Apple has been so good at? The answer to this question can tell us a great deal about the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.Apple Vision ProLast week I asked if Apple Vision Pro can reinvent the computer, again. I did it wi.....»»
Mercedes-Benz opens the first of ‘thousands’ of EV fast chargers in the U.S.
One of the biggest charging network competitors to Tesla is finally starting to go live. In January, Mercedes-Benz announced plans to build out its own … The post Mercedes-Benz opens the first of ‘thousands’ of EV fast chargers in t.....»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8x threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8X threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
Animals skin patterns are a matter of physics—research could improve medical diagnostics and synthetic materials
Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature regulation, camouflage and warning signals. The colors making up these patterns must be distinct and well separate.....»»
Apple"s ad-free presence on Amazon raises questions about digital advertising practices
Apple's Amazon product pages have a minimalistic, ad-free design due to a 2018 agreement, drawing mixed reactions from industry competitors and highlighting the complexities of digital ad negotiations.[Investopedia]In a recent lawsuit against Amazon,.....»»
Poison dart frogs: Personality determines reproductive strategies, research suggests
Unlike their relatives, individuals of the poison frog Allobates femoralis are not poisonous but are captivating due to their different behavioral profiles: They successfully reproduce with different strategies depending on whether they are bold, agg.....»»
"Like breathing poison": Delhi children hardest hit by smog
Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. His doctors blame the acrid air that blights New Delhi every year......»»