What is NFC? Everything you need to know about how it works
NFC has become more popular largely through mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Our guide explains what NFC stands for and how it works......»»
How would an AI turn out if you raised it like a child?
Stick a camera on a child, then feed what it captures to an AI, and it almost works. Enlarge (credit: selimaksan) ChatGPT, arguably the most famous chatbot ever, learned its sometimes human-like conversational skills by.....»»
Were you affected by the AT&T outage? You may get some free money
Following AT&T's disastrous outage last week, the carrier is now responding with free bill credits. Here's how it works......»»
Researchers produce 3D model of the ribosome and visualize how it is made
Human cells contain ribosomes, a complex machine that produces proteins for the rest of the body. Now the researchers have come closer to understanding how the ribosome works......»»
How to turn wired CarPlay into wireless for under $100
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works wi.....»»
Wait, there"s an ‘Apple Ring’ in the works?
Rumor has it that Apple is working on a smart ring of its own, in the wake of Samsung doing the same thing. Apple should just start its own jewelry line at this point.After several years of dominating the smartwatch market, Apple is reportedly.....»»
Do immigrant deaths at the border influence white and Latinx Americans" belief in the American dream?
The American dream narrative posits that anyone who works hard can become successful in the US, whereas the systemic racism narrative argues that the US is a racist country where minorities are systemically held back......»»
Apple changing the leadership of its audio team ahead of major updates to AirPods
Although the iPhone is Apple’s flagship product, accessories such as AirPods have become extremely important to the company in recent years. And as Apple works on new products in this segment, it has now changed the leadership of its team responsib.....»»
Veterinary epidemiologist works to combat rabies in Uganda
Around the world, someone dies from rabies every nine minutes of every day. Uganda records more than 130 rabies deaths annually, but the number of unreported rabies fatalities there is presumably much higher. Dog bites are the cause of more than 95%.....»»
Princess Peach: Showtime! gives an icon the spotlight she deserves
We've played an hour of Princess Peach: Showtime! and have a much better sense of how the leading lady's unique solo adventure works......»»
How to use the Echo Show as a security camera
From using its built-in webcam to viewing live feeds of other cameras, Amazon makes it easy to turn your Echo Show into a security hub. Here's how it works......»»
1Password acquires Kolide to improve modern workforce security
1Password announced the acquisition of Kolide, enabling businesses to meet the rising security challenges of the modern workforce that now works from anywhere and on any device. “We’ve witnessed a historic transformation of the workplace that dem.....»»
How to gameshare on a Nintendo Switch
Gamesharing on Nintendo Switch is possible, and in this robust guide, we'll show you exactly how it works......»»
iOS 18’s new AI features: Everything we know so far
2024 is shaping up to be the “Year of AI” for Apple, with big updates planned for iOS 18 and more. The rumors – and Tim Cook himself – make it clear that there are new AI features for Apple’s platforms in the works. Here’s everything we.....»»
Rocket propellant tanks for NASA"s Artemis III mission take shape
As NASA works to develop all the systems needed to return astronauts to the moon under its Artemis campaign for the benefit of all, the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket will be responsible for launching astronauts on their journey. With the liquid ox.....»»
Japan’s new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?
"The H3 finally gave its first cry. The launch was a perfect success." Enlarge / Japan's second H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 9:22 am local time Saturday. (credit: Yang Guang/Xinhua via Getty Images).....»»
AI will let us read "lost" ancient works in the library at Herculaneum for the first time
On 19 October 1752, a discovery was made 20 meters underneath the town of Resina, near Naples in Italy. Peasants digging wells in the area around Mount Vesuvius had struck marble statuary and mosaic pavements—and they also found lumps of carbon......»»
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works
England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»
Doing DNS and DHCP for your LAN the old way—the way that works
Are you a sysadmin with control issues who needs a weekend project? Look no further! Enlarge / All shall tremble before your fully functional forward and reverse lookups! (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Here's a s.....»»
Diamond quantum memory with Germanium vacancy exceeds coherence time of 20 ms
The color centers of diamond are the focus of an increasing number of research studies, due to their potential for developing quantum technologies. Some works have particularly explored the use of negatively-charged group-IV diamond defects, which ex.....»»
Does Apple Home work on the Apple Vision Pro?
Apple Home works on Apple Vision Pro, though it's not quite as innovative as you'd expect. Here's what you need to know about Apple Home on Apple Vision Pro......»»