Why C Isn"t a Programming Language Any More
The C programming language has many problems. But now the Registers notes that "Aria Beingessner, a member of the teams that implemented both Rust and Swift, has an interesting take... That C isn't a programming language anymore...." "And it hasn't.....»»
Programming cells to organize their molecules may open the door to new treatments
Researchers can engineer cells to express new genes and produce specific proteins, giving the cells new parts to work with. But, it's much harder to provide cells with instructions on how to organize and use those new parts. Now, new tools from Unive.....»»
How to change Google Assistant’s voice (and language)
Tired of Google Assistant's voice? If you own a Google Home speaker, you can change your Google Assistant's default voice to something that suits your tastes......»»
Samsung’s New Update Plans to Address the S24’s Display Woes
Other features that will come with the software patch include updates to camera functions, as well as Galaxy AI's language capabilities. The post Samsung’s New Update Plans to Address the S24’s Display Woes appeared first on Phandroid......»»
How TikTok Is Combatting Misleading Content Ahead of the European Elections
TikTok announced 27 local language Election Centers for each E.U. member state ahead of June's election. TikTok is launching an in-app Election Center to mitigate the spread of online misinformation during the 2024 European Parliame.....»»
New evidence of independent written language on Easter Island before arrival of Europeans
A team of philologists, chemists, environmental physicists and engineers affiliated with several institutions across Europe has found evidence of an undeciphered script on wooden tablets created on Easter Island that represents an independent writing.....»»
A new look at our linguistic roots
A controversial analytic technique offers new answers for Indo-European languages. Enlarge (credit: Roman Rybalko via Getty) Almost half of all people in the world today speak an Indo-European language, one whose origins.....»»
How to change your language in Google Chrome on desktop
Chrome's interface supports many languages and can help you translate web pages into common languages. Here's how to change your language in Google Chrome......»»
Do apes have humor? Study shows that great apes playfully tease each other
Babies playfully tease others as young as eight months of age. Since language is not required for this behavior, similar kinds of playful teasing might be present in non-human animals......»»
Technology with empathy: Using conversational agents in education
Artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies are driving the use of pedagogical conversational agents with empathic capabilities. They are virtual tools (e.g., chatbots) that are able to evoke an empathetic reaction in the stu.....»»
Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats
Generative AI based on large language models (LLMs) has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses, but also cybercriminals. Its ability to process large amounts of data and quickly generate results has contributed to its widespread adopti.....»»
How to change Alexa’s voice (and language)
Is Alexa's default voice not your cup of tea? You can change Alexa’s settings and have her speak in another language or regional accent. Here’s how......»»
Turn your TV into a language-learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Turn your TV into a language learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Rumor suggests iOS 18 will get new interface based on visionOS, but this seems unlikely
It’s been a while since Apple made sweeping changes to the iOS design language. Instead, the company has been slowly changing specific parts of the system – such as the Lock Screen with iOS 16. But now a skeptical rumor suggests that iOS 18 will.....»»
It"s back: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail
This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is back for one more week, giving you access to the All Languages plan for $149.97.Save $450 on Babbel.For a limited time, pick up a lifetime subscription to Babbel's languag.....»»
Love and hate in ancient times: New anthology on "magical" texts published
"Magical" texts from Egypt in Coptic script and language are at the center of a research project at the University of Würzburg. They have now been collected and scientifically annotated for the first time in a 600-page book......»»
Apple design execs explain why EyeSight is a ‘core’ feature of Vision Pro
In a new interview with Wallpaper, Apple design executives Alan Dye and Richard Howarth offered some new details on Apple Vision Pro’s design language. The piece also includes a variety of images that offer an “exclusive look inside Apple Vision.....»»
"Mom talk:" Study finds immigrant bilingual Latina mothers have dual-language personalities
Children who hear a language other than English at home currently make up more than 25% of the school-aged population in the United States. A large majority of those children hear Spanish because that is the native language of their parents. When the.....»»
How to use Translate with the Action Button in iOS 17
Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new option to the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button with the ability to start a translation. Here's how to do it, and how to pick the language you want.Apple has added a Translate option to the Action ButtonYou could already have.....»»
How to switch languages in macOS Sonoma
There are thousands of languages in the world, and chances are, you or someone you know speaks one other than English. If you want to have your Mac use that language, making the switch is easy enough to do.There are many languages available for use o.....»»