What we learned at HIMSS21
Vertica was a first-time sponsor at August’s HIMSS21 show in Las Vegas, the largest annual North American healthcare technology conference. While the show followed strict health and safety precautions to protect guests, attendance at the show was s.....»»
The top 5 astronomical discoveries of all time (so far)
From Eratosthenes' circumference to black holes, we've learned a lot about the cosmos. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) We’ve managed to discover quite a lot about our Universe from our relatively limited.....»»
Surviving fishing gear entanglement isn"t enough for endangered right whales. Females still don"t breed afterward
It sounds like a crime show episode at sea: In late January 2024, federal regulators learned that a dead female North Atlantic right whale had been sighted near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The whale was towed to shore, where more than 20 U.S. a.....»»
macOS 14.4 brings 50+ security fixes, iOS 17.4 patch list expands to over 40
We learned with the public launch of iOS 17.4 that Apple included fixes for two exploited vulnerabilities and two other security issues. Now with the arrival of macOS 14.4, there are over 50 security patches and the list of security fixes for iOS 17......»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is already punishing me for my negligence
We learned a lot of hard lessons in our three hours with Dragon's Dogma 2, which ended with a whole lot of tragic escapades......»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy lays off 37 more employees
Battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. is again trimming headcount following months of struggles. Crain’s Detroit Business has learned that the Southeast Michigan-based company has cut another 37 jobs — 24 of which were located in Michigan — w.....»»
Dune: Awakening will change its map every week thanks to rogue sandstorms
We learned a ton of new details on Dune: Awakening, an upcoming MMO that'll feature a whole lot of sand worms......»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy lays off another 3 dozen employees
Battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. is again trimming headcount following months of struggles. Crain’s Detroit Business has learned that the Southeast Michigan-based company has cut another 37 jobs — 24 of which were located in Michigan — w.....»»
Unlearning loneliness: How TikTok is rewriting the rules of connection
We're in the era of learned loneliness where people have adjusted to isolation. Yet, young people on TikTok are unlearning loneliness and turning their FYPs into IRL communities. New York City is often portrayed as a city of tight-knit female f.....»»
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.....»»
GM to include EVs, software, Cruise in salaried employees" bonuses
For 2024, 60 percent of salaried employees' bonuses will come from earnings before interest and taxes and free cash flow, while 40 percent will come from EVs, software and services and Cruise, has learned......»»
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.....»»
Fire is a chemical reaction—here"s why Australia is supremely suited to it
Over the last 15 million years, Australia has slowly dried out. After humans arrived more than 65,000 years ago, they learned to use fire to their advantage. Today, fire weather is getting more frequent—and fires are following as the world heats up.....»»
Researcher: A long voyage to Mars in a confined space could raise stress levels and make the journey more challenging
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program......»»
How to reset your iPhone, restart it, and wipe your data
We've learned a lot about the iPhone over the years, but it's good to have a strong grasp on the basics. Here's a simple guide on how to reset your iPhone......»»
What Happened When Computers Learned How to Read
Computers love to read. And they love to read greedily, writes Dennis Yi Tenen. Computers love to read. And it isn’t just fiction before going to bed. They read greedily: all literature, all of the time—novels, encyclope.....»»
Case study: The evolution of a series of participant-centered workshops
Ludmila Tyler, senior lecturer in the biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) department, is co-first author of a paper in the journal Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education that reflects on the lessons learned from the first full year of Incl.....»»
We just learned two critical details about the 2024 Zephyrus G14
After the debut of the 2024 Zephyrus G14 and G16 earlier this year, listings have gone live for the laptops, revealing two critical details......»»
What I learned from the Apple Store’s 30-minute Vision Pro demo
Despite some awe-inspiring moments, the $3,500 headset is a big lift for retail. Enlarge / These mounted displays near the entrance let visitors touch, but not use, a Vision Pro. (credit: Kyle Orland) For decades now, po.....»»
This Might be the Pixel Fold 2 and What The…
We learned just this week that Google may provide some major upgrades to its next foldable, the Pixel Fold 2. In a report that cited a source, Google is testing the Tensor G4 on the device, along with 16GB RAM. Needless to say, the hype is beginning.....»»