The push to cashless transit fare leaves some riders behind
A multi-year study on automated transit fare collection offers a key finding that won't surprise you: Despite the convenience, the rush toward cashless fare systems has created barriers for lower-income riders seeking to use transit. Results from foc.....»»
Samsung Rolls Out March Security Patch to Galaxy S24 Series
It’s a new month, which means new security patches! Samsung is off to a fast start, already beginning to push the March security patch to owners of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’re seeing nothing in the update beyo.....»»
Could fiber optic cable help scientists probe the deep layers of the moon?
An increasing number of seismologists are using fiber optic cables to detect seismic waves on Earth—but how would this technology fare on the moon, and what would it tell us about the deep layers of our nearest neighbor in space?.....»»
New discovery speeds scientists" push for Huanglongbing-tolerant citrus
It's one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease (a.k.a. Huanglongbing) and quite another if it also produces orange-like fruit—especially if the juice makes for a delicious breakfast beverage. Now, that holy grail of tra.....»»
Nissan eyes Level 4 robotaxi service in Japan"s cities in 2027
Japan's No. 3 carmaker will begin testing the driverless shuttle service in downtown Yokohama in the fiscal year starting April 1. Nissan's service will expand over the following years to accepting riders in a fleet of self-driving Serena family vans.....»»
UAW says majority of workers at Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama seek to join union
In November, the UAW said it was launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire nonunion auto sector in the U.S......»»
You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus
You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March......»»
Apple smart ring, glasses, camera-equipped AirPods rumored in wearables push
Apple has been deeply investing into wearables for years, and a report about smart glasses, smart rings, and AirPods details what the future might hold.Oura Smart RingApple already sells a number of wearable devices to consumers, including its Apple.....»»
Nothing Phone 2a renders appear to reveal the promising mid-ranger in full
A recent leak leaves nothing on the table as the renders reveal what the device's front and rear may look like at launch......»»
How to Fix iOS 17 Performance
As we push away from the latest iOS 17 update we’re hearing about a variety of performance issues plaguing iPhone users. While many iPhone users are having a great experience on Apple’s operating system, others are complaining about bugs and perf.....»»
Apple Sports, Apple Vision Pro, and a Smart Ring on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has proven that it's sports mad by making a slightly crazy new app, while Apple Vision Pro is still giving up secrets, and we may — or may not — be about to get another new Apple platform.Apple continues its push into live sports with a bra.....»»
Astronomers detect a new short-period brown dwarf
While analyzing the data from the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new brown dwarf. The newfound object, designated NGTS-28Ab, orbits its host star in just about 30 hours. The finding was re.....»»
Internal Apple AI "Ask" tool being tested by employees
Apple is reportedly testing an AI tool called "Ask" for AppleCare support advisors that generate answers using data learned from an internal database.Apple is working on AI toolsApple's push into AI isn't a secret, as its CEO has even shared his exci.....»»
Google Introduces a Handy AI Feature for Chrome Users
The feature runs on Gemini models. The post Google Introduces a Handy AI Feature for Chrome Users appeared first on Phandroid. As Google continues its push to integrate Generative AI among its different products and services, it was only a.....»»
AI threats: US Justice Department appoints AI officer; call for action on deepfakes
There’s growing recognition of the AI threats we may face as companies push further and faster with artificial intelligence tech. Responding to this, the US Justice Department has appointed its first ever federal law enforcement officer focused on.....»»
Climate change could push bowhead whales to cross paths with shipping traffic
The population of bowhead whales that migrates between the Bering and Beaufort Seas each year is a conservation success story, with today's population nearing—if not exceeding—pre-commercial whaling numbers. But climate change is shifting the wha.....»»
Check out this underrated 1997 action movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week
This great action thriller starring Kurt Russell is leaving Amazon Prime Video at the end of February. Find out what it is and why you should check it out......»»
Possible atmospheric destruction of a potentially habitable exoplanet
Astrophysicists studying a popular exoplanet in its star's habitable zone have found that electric currents in the planet's upper atmosphere could create sufficient heating to expand the atmosphere enough that it leaves the planet, likely leaving the.....»»
Taiwan"s Indigenous languages are under threat—what can NZ learn from their successes and failures?
There has been a global push to revitalize Indigenous languages since the late 1980s......»»
Indigenous Colombians fret as sacred mountain glaciers melt
In the shade of a sacred tree, Indigenous wise men chew coca leaves as they mull the threats to their home among the melting, snow-capped peaks of Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains......»»
Bixby is about to lot smarter with Galaxy AI
Samsung is integrating its new Galaxy AI with its virtual assistant, Bixby, giving it smarter capabilities. The post Bixby is about to get a lot smarter with Galaxy AI appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby leaves.....»»