Structural changes in the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta variants identified
New SARS-CoV-2 variants are spreading rapidly, and there are fears that current COVID-19 vaccines won't protect against them. The latest in a series of structural studies of the SARS-CoV-2 variants' "spike" protein, led by Bing Chen, Ph.D., at Boston.....»»
Hands on: All the changes in iOS 18.1 beta 2 & iOS 18 beta 6
Hands on: All the changes in iOS 18.1 beta 2 & iOS 18 beta 6.....»»
What’s new in the latest iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas?
Yesterday, Apple released not one but two new iOS 18 betas for testing. iOS 18 beta 6 is now available for developers and public beta users, while iOS 18.1 beta 2 is now available for developers. Head below for a roundup of what’s new in each o.....»»
Large language models pose a risk to society and need tighter regulation, say researchers
Leading experts in regulation and ethics at the Oxford Internet Institute, have identified a new type of harm created by LLMs which they believe poses long-term risks to democratic societies and needs to be addressed by creating a new legal duty for.....»»
Jamestown DNA helps solve a 400-year-old mystery and unexpectedly reveals a family secret
An ancient DNA (aDNA) study at the 17th-century English colony of Jamestown, Virginia, has identified two of the town's earliest settlers, and revealed an unexpected family secret......»»
Cosmic count exceeds expectation: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on ISS reveals surplus of cosmic rays
Cosmic rays confound scientists once again. The latest analysis of data collected by the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) on board the International Space Station has revealed a surprising surplus of cosmic rays made of deuterons—atomic nuclei mad.....»»
Mars has ‘oceans’ worth’ of water – but it’s deep underground
Researchers have identified what they believe could be oceans' worth of water on Mars. There's just one snag: it's deep underground......»»
iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers
Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 2 to developers, two weeks after it began iOS 18.1 beta testing. iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, including a redesigned Siri, Writing Tools, and more. Here’s everything you.....»»
Beta 6 for developers now available: visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more
Apple has released new betas for its array of software platforms. Joining the just-released iOS 18 beta 6 and iOS 18.1 beta 2, developer beta 6 is now available for iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and more. more….....»»
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers
Alongside iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple is also now rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers. This update includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features and comes two weeks after Apple kickstarted macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta testing two weeks.....»»
New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for developers
Today has been a big one for Apple beta releases. But the company has one more thing in store for developers. New developer firmware for AirPods Pro 2 just dropped, and is available now. more….....»»
New AirPods Pro firmware beta brings head shaking and improved noise isolation
The third developer beta for the latest AirPods Pro 2 software is now available for those testing out new features.AirPods Pro 2 get new features with iOS 18Apple provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, even AirPods. These AirPods f.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as ma.....»»
How to sign up for the Dragon Ball Project: Multi beta
A new Dragon Ball game is on the way called Dragon Ball Project: Multi. This MOBA is a new spin on the DBZ universe that you can test out in the beta......»»
iOS 18 developer beta 6 now available
Apple has released the latest developer beta for iOS 18. Beta 6 comes less than a week after beta 5 debuted, and confirms releases are ramping up leading into the fall. more….....»»
Apple seeds second developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, & macOS Sequoia 15.1
Apple's second beta track for the fall releases with Apple Intelligence is on its second round, with new builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available for testing by developers.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The secon.....»»
Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield
I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov......»»
Apple Maps on the web now works in Firefox, plus Edge for Mac
Last month Apple debuted a beta version of Apple Maps for web. At the time, the web version only supported Safari and Chrome, plus Edge for PC. But now, Firefox users can experience the new maps interface too, as well as Edge users on Apple platforms.....»»
Apple Intelligence release date: Here’s when to expect AI on your iPhone
Apple releases new updates for its software platforms every year, and the highlight of 2024 is Apple Intelligence. Apple’s suite of AI features is now available for beta users. But when will Apple Intelligence release for the public? Here’s when.....»»
Apple Vision Pro disappointments and beta frustrations on the AppleInsider podcast
It's been six months since the Apple Vision Pro was released and there is so much to like — yet still so much missing. Plus for all the great features in Apple's beta updates, there are some real gripes too.The hardware is still remarkable, but the.....»»
Sequoia screen recording nags, iOS 18 Photos app changes, Apple Arcade woes
Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DO.....»»