WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem
WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»
This gorgeous Mac mini hub exacerbates the power button placement problem
Satechi has announced its new stand and hub for the Mac mini M4, offering extra storage and extra connectivity for the compact PC......»»
Preventing credential theft in the age of AI
In this Help Net Security video, Tina Srivastava, MIT Lecturer and CEO of Badge, discusses a 20-year cryptography problem – using biometrics for authentication without storing a face/finger/voice print. This has massive implications for corpora.....»»
Using matter waves, scientists unveil novel collective behaviors in quantum optics
A research team led by Dominik Schneble, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has uncovered a novel regime, or set of conditions within a system, for cooperative radiative phenomena, casting new light on a 70-year-old problem.....»»
Gel coatings could make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods
Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now invented a "disguise" that solves the problem of the dry and gritty mouth feel.....»»
This accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs [Save 20%]
Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off.....»»
This is Apple’s official fix for the bug that makes notes disappear in iOS 18
Some iPhone owners recently discovered that their Notes were missing from the handset. Savvy users figured out that accepting the new iCloud terms of service … The post This is Apple’s official fix for the bug that makes notes disappear i.....»»
Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race
An oracle erred badly. The most impressive results were turned in by a little-known company in Brazil. A nagging problem reemerged, and some media critics turned profane in their assessments......»»
The ISS has been leaking air for 5 years, and engineers still don’t know why
"This is a an engineering problem, and good engineers should be able to agree on it." Officials from NASA and Russia’s space agency don’t see eye to eye on the causes and risk.....»»
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look … The post NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus appeared f.....»»
Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience
Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford enginee.....»»
Biofouling release technology to protect ship hulls
How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry......»»
Gmail could be borrowing this useful Apple feature
Google could be working on a new feature for Gmail that would allow users to create aliases that could help prevent spam. The post Gmail could be borrowing this useful Apple feature appeared first on Phandroid. For online services, your em.....»»
Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation
Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»
Is Weight Really the Problem?
Focusing on size in health care might be doing more harm than good......»»
Montessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’
A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more….....»»
This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
Power press: Fixes for Apple"s oddly-placed Mac mini button
Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.Mac mini power buttonThe introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by c.....»»
BeReal: The attention war on social media
During a vocational training class one morning, the teacher was discussing the possible solutions to a problem with her students when a notification signal suddenly rang out from a mobile phone. A student took his device out of his backpack, and aske.....»»
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary......»»
The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem
After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring......»»