Valve’s Gabe Newell imagines “editing” personalities with future headsets
"Remember when Bob got hacked by Russian malware [and] ran naked through forests?" Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of how future Dota 2 tournament trophies might look if Valve chief Gabe Newell pushes any further into brain-computer interfa.....»»
NADA Academy preps future dealership owners, staff for changing times
Through in-person and online classes, the National Automobile Dealers Association trains dealership staff and future owners to face an industry challenged by consolidation, inflation and the perils of new technology......»»
At a crossroads to the future of computing: choosing between Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro
Spatial computing represents Apple's long-term goals while iPad Pro lives in the post-PC present, but choosing one over the other may not be easy for those seeking to live on the cutting edge.iPad Pro versus Apple Vision ProAfter iPad was introduced.....»»
Team develops an epigenome editing toolkit to dissect the mechanisms of gene regulation
Understanding how genes are regulated at the molecular level is a central challenge in modern biology. This complex mechanism is mainly driven by the interaction between proteins called transcription factors, DNA regulatory regions, and epigenetic mo.....»»
Affordability to affect new-vehicle purchases, study says
An Urban Science and Harris Poll study found 55 percent of consumers said they're likely to change their vehicle purchase or lease plans due to economic concerns in the near future, lower than dealers' expectations......»»
When choosing co-founders, entrepreneurs have a gender gap
One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make when launching a business is choosing the right co-founder. Should compatible personalities guide the choice? Or should the priority be someone who brings resources to the startup? How do e.....»»
Model predicts future spread of box tree moth in North America
CABI scientists have led research with collaborations from the University of Toronto and University of Guelph, both in Canada, to update a model which predicts the future spread of the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in North America......»»
Boeing"s first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week because of a bad valve in the rocket that needs to be replaced......»»
TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok's future in the United States. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popula.....»»
Roundup: Hands-on with the new M4 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard
Apple today officially unveiled the future of its iPad product category with new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. Apple invited influencers and members of the press to New York City and London to go hands-on with the devices. Head below for a roundup o.....»»
Apple Confirms iOS 16.7.8 for iPhone
Apple today confirmed a new version of iOS 16 for iPhone and iOS 16.7.8 will roll out alongside iOS 17.5 in the near future. The confirmation comes in the form of the iOS 16.7.8 Release Candidate, or RC, which Apple pushed into testing today. The Rel.....»»
Faulty valve scuttles Starliner’s first crew launch
The soonest opportunity for Atlas V and Starliner to launch is Friday night. Enlarge / The Atlas V rocket and Starliner spacecraft on their launch pad Monday. (credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni.....»»
Video: Using a hopping robot for asteroid exploration
One day the SpaceHopper will be deployed on space missions to explore relatively small celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons. These are thought to contain valuable mineral resources that could be of use to humankind in the future. The explorat.....»»
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed until at least Friday
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship will have to wait until at least Friday to give ground teams time to analyze a malfunctioning rocket valve, pushing back a high-stakes test trip to the International Space Station......»»
Apple"s new Photos app will utilize generative AI for image editing
A new teaser on Apple's website could be indicative of some of the company's upcoming software plans, namely a new version of its ubiquitous Photos app that will tap generative AI to deliver Photoshop-grade editing capabilities for the average consum.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2024 – Last-minute Apple event expectations, future iPhone rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscrib.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get 12GB of RAM
A new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 Pro, due in 2025, will increase to 12GB of RAM and have a more narrow Dynamic Island cutout.The Dynamic Island cutout could get smaller in future modelsApple won't reveal the iPhone 16 lineup until September 2024, b.....»»
Art-based approaches can encourage fresh perspectives on the future
Art can contribute to futures thinking in various ways, such as inspiring alternative futures through mediums like science fiction in films and literature, encapsulating future scenarios through artistic illustrations, and posing thought-provoking qu.....»»
China publishes world"s first high-definition lunar geologic atlas
China has released a geologic atlas set of the global moon with a scale of 1:2.5 million, which is the first complete high-definition lunar geologic atlas in the world, providing basic map data for future lunar research and exploration......»»
Turbid waters keep the coast healthy, finds study
To preserve the important intertidal areas and salt marshes off our coasts for the future, we need more turbid water. That is one of the striking conclusions from a new study conducted by a Dutch-Chinese team of researchers and published in Nature Ge.....»»
Microsoft just gave us a first look at the future of its DNS services
Zero Trust DNS is coming, but Microsoft is still not exactly sure when......»»