Tuning transparency and opacity
Making a dark human hair transparent, or even an opaque bar of silicon: this optical "sorcery" is possible by manipulating the incident light. This new phenomenon is called "mutual extinction and transparency." Until now only existing in theory, phot.....»»
HPE wants to supercharge business AI training using its cloud
AI training, tuning, and deployment via a carbon-neutral, on-demand cloud service is HPE’s latest project......»»
How to create SBOMs for container images
The importance of software bills of materials (SBOMs) has grown substantially in recent years as organizations recognize the need for greater transparency in the software supply chain. This focus on SBOMs is a response to increasing cybersecurity thr.....»»
How to turn on AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio, how it works, more
AirPods Pro 2 get several impressive upgrades alongside iOS 17 with the headlining new capability allowing them to automagically adjust between noise-cancellation and transparency modes, change volume, and make it easier to hear voices. Follow along.....»»
AirPods Adaptive Audio could be the future of hearing protection at gigs
AirPods Adaptive Audio is Apple’s latest take on active noise cancellation and transparency modes. The idea is that it allows in the external sounds you’re likely to want to hear, like someone speaking to you, while blocking unwanted noise (like.....»»
Untangling the web of supply chain security with Tony Turner
Decades ago, Tony Turner, CEO of Opswright and author of Software Transparency: Supply Chain Security in an Era of a Software-Driven Society, faced an SQL Slammer worm. Having been one of the 75,000 infected users, he called upon his skills and risk.....»»
International team reports powerful tool for studying, tuning atomically thin materials
Physicists have been riveted by systems composed of materials only one or a few layers of atoms thick. When a few sheets of these two-dimensional materials are stacked together, a geometric pattern called a moiré pattern can be formed. In these so-c.....»»
Transparency, simplicity are key to healthy supply chain, auto execs say
The supply chain crisis that roiled automakers and suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic provided costly lessons about pinpointing vulnerabilities, increasing visibility and improving communication across tiers......»»
Chevy salesman leverages TikTok to educate, move metal
A former high school principal is bringing transparency to the car-buying process and rapidly gaining fans through social media......»»
Apple’s most expensive AirPods miss out on Adaptive Audio, ‘Siri’ command, and more
For AirPods users, Apple announced a notable new feature at WWDC this week called Adaptive Audio. This feature is an expansion of Adaptive Transparency mode, blending Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation together. Adaptive Audio, however, is o.....»»
How to install the AirPods Pro beta and try the slick new Adaptive Audio feature
Apple announced its exciting new Adaptive Audio feature for AirPods Pro 2 at WWDC that blends its Adaptive Transparency with Active Noise Cancellation. However, testing out the feature is a bit trickier than just installing the iOS 17 beta. Here’s.....»»
Capcom Showcase 2023: how to watch and what to expect
This is what you need to know before tuning into the Capcom Showcase on June 13......»»
Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials "on the fly" for more energy-efficient devices
A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities scientists and engineers discovered a new method for tuning the thermal conductivity of materials to control heat flow "on the fly." Their tuning range is the highest ever recorded among one-step proc.....»»
Soon, Apple AirPods Pro will be able to react to your environment
Apple AirPods Pro are getting new features that improve the way ANC, transparency, and calls are handled......»»
Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves
Scientists at EPFL have found a new way to create a crystalline structure called a "density wave" in an atomic gas. The findings can help us better understand the behavior of quantum matter, one of the most complex problems in physics. The research w.....»»
Ford to keep tuning into AM radio for 2024
The company will restore AM radio service on all 2024 Ford and Lincoln models and restore it on two electric vehicles via an over-the-air software update, CEO Jim Farley pledged......»»
Fine-tuning air pollution models
Air pollution doesn't affect everybody the same way. And in a new study, researchers developed a method to improve estimates of how, within cities, different communities are exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5)......»»
Apple shares its first ‘App Store Transparency Report’ with data on app rejections, gov requests, more
Earlier this week, Apple shared an in-depth look at how the App Store helped prevent fraud and protect developers and customers alike. Now, the company has shared more details in what it’s calling the “2022 App Store Transparency Report.” This.....»»
Apple shares App Store Transparency report, detailing removals & data requests
Apple has released a transparency report for the App Store that provides information on requests made by government entities and private parties for data, app removals, or account preservation.Apple releases new transparency report for App StoreOn Ma.....»»
How good is the data for tracking countries" agricultural greenhouse gas emissions?
Limited accuracy and transparency of national greenhouse gas emission inventories are curbing climate action, especially in the agriculture and land use sector......»»
Beats Studio Buds+ now available to order with better ANC, transparent option
After months of leaks, Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has released the Beats Studio Buds+, which improves on ANC and Transparency modes and adds a transparent color option.Beats Studio Buds+Beats launched the first iteration of the Beats Studio Buds i.....»»