What mimes can teach us about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
Octopuses shown to map their visual landscape much like humans do
An octopus devotes about 70% of its brain to vision. But until recently, scientists have only had a murky understanding of how these marine animals see their underwater world. A new University of Oregon study brings the octopus's view into focus......»»
iOS 17 can tell you what’s wrong with your car using Visual Lookup
iOS 17 includes some big improvements to Visual Look Up, Apple’s feature that identifies things in pictures you take and shows you more information about them. As part of iOS 17, this feature has been expanded to recognize some of the most common.....»»
Introducing the book: Visual Threat Intelligence
In this Help Net Security video interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses his new book – Visual Threat Intelligence. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: Threat intelligence fundamentals and meth.....»»
Reading taught inconsistently in primary schools, finds Australian survey
A survey of 284 Australian primary school teachers looking at the strategies used to teach reading comprehension, reveals practices that are ad hoc, with little agreement in the Australian primary teaching community about how reading skills are taugh.....»»
Google Home gets powerful smart home automations, but there’s a catch
It requires people to have some programming experience but, luckily, Google is willing to teach people how to get started.....»»
How to block "no caller id" on iPhone
Time wasted by a nuisance call can be frustrating — we can teach you how to block 'no caller id' on iPhone without an issue......»»
Opinion: How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with "turbo charging" teacher education
The case for action on climate change no longer needs to be laid out......»»
Save big on these gaming monitors from ViewSonic, Razer, and HP
Gaming is all about details and making quick decisions. Just a nanosecond can make a difference between winning or losing. A great gaming monitor can improve visual clarity and give you that extra edge. Here are a few deals on some excellent gaming m.....»»
Twitch reverses overlaid stream sponsor ban after mass creator backlash [Updated]
"I've never seen creators so pissed," one industry watcher said of the furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) [Update (9:53 p......»»
Twitch bans stream sponsor overlays, and “I’ve never seen creators so pissed”
Twitch tries to walk back "overly broad" new policy following instant creator furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) A recent.....»»
Network Perception NP-View platform 4.2 improves OT security analysis
Network Perception introduced its next-generation NP-View platform, providing improved scalability and throughput, making OT network path analysis and reporting more comprehensive. The new NP-View platform, version 4.2, powered by a second-generation.....»»
An immersive tactile book for blind children
Children with visual impairment do not perceive the world in the same way as sighted people. As a result, they need specific educational tools, including children's books, that enhance their skills and senses. A team from the University of Geneva (UN.....»»
This GPT-powered Discord bot can teach you a new language — here’s how to use it
The Memrise bot allows you to learn language through conversation on Discord......»»
This sci-fi game predicted our current AI landscape four years ago
The 2019 indie visual novel Eliza is set in a world where therapy has been automated. Four years later in our own world, apps are doing exactly that with AI......»»
Kia no longer just a value brand, says America CEO Sean Yoon
Kia America CEO Sean Yoon said the company has gone through a transformative image overhaul, with new emphasis on crossovers and more disciplined incentive spending to improve consumer perception......»»
Incorporating AI in audio chips now a trend, says Cirrus Logic
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into audio processors is gaining traction and is becoming more and more necessary for PC applications, according to Cirrus Logic, a US-based audio and visual analog IC designer......»»
Romantic relationships between coworkers may deteriorate workplace culture
Workplace ostracism refers to an employee's perception of being excluded, ignored, or rejected in the workplace. A study published in PLOS ONE by Jun Qiu at the School of Nanchang, Institute of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China and colleagues sugg.....»»
What mungee, the world"s largest mistletoe, can teach us about treading lightly
Noongar Country of southwestern Australia is home to the world's largest parasitic plant, a mighty mistletoe that blooms every December. That's why it's commonly known as WA's Christmas Tree. But it also goes by other names, mungee and moodjar. And i.....»»
A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas.....»»
Threat actors exploit new channels for advanced phishing attacks
Perception Point’s team has identified a 356% increase in the number of advanced phishing attacks attempted by threat actors in 2022. Overall, the total number of attacks increased by 87%, highlighting the growing threat that cyber attacks now.....»»