In addition to placing dire wolves more firmly in the Canidae family tree (they’re slightly closer to jackals than to gray wolves, but more than 99.9% identical to both at a genetic level) and determining when dire wolves split from the pack…
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New Study: A Lack of Intelligence, Not Training, May Be Why People Struggle With Computers
Researchers say that a person’s intelligence plays a bigger role in their computer proficiency than previously believed, so much so that practice alone may not be enough to ensure ease of use. A new study has found that general cognitive…
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AI companions are the final stage of digital addiction, and lawmakers are taking aim
You might think that such AI companionship bots—AI models with distinct “personalities” that can learn about you and act as a friend, lover, cheerleader, or more—appeal only to a fringe few, but that couldn’t be further from the…
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How to use the best new features in iOS 18.4
Apple typically pushes out major iOS upgrades every September, alongside new iPhones—you may recall the launch of iOS 18. Those big software upgrades…
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Smart glass windows would beam in-flight info over scenic views
The optical systems company Zeiss has supplied NASA and the ESA with high-grade glass components for years, including lenses for the James Webb Space…
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Master Lab Weighing: Accuracy, Compliance & Audits
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New Wearable Device Mimics the Complexity of Human Touch
The device moves beyond simple vibrations to produce a refined and diverse range of haptic sensations. Most haptic technologies today are limited to delivering simple vibrations. However, human skin is equipped with a wide array of sensors that…
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Play is the best companion app for YouTube power users
Dig deeper into YouTube and you’ll find plenty of useful tricks and tools, but you can get even more from the platform by adding some well-chosen…
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The Download: How the US is meeting China’s technological rise, and Trump’s tariff war intensifies
And that had opened the door to the possibility of hacking into the body’s circuitry and thereby controlling a host of chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and diabetes, as if the immune system were as reprogrammable as a…
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New Tech Can Spot Hidden Malware on Your Android Phone
Researchers have build a new tool to spot malware exploiting phone accessibility features and help users remove it. Accessibility features like screen readers and voice-to-text have made smartphones more usable for people with disabilities….
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