Technology News
iPad Air (2022) vs. iPad Mini (2021)
Digital Trends - 6 Apr 2022 14:50
The iPad Air (2022) is arguably Apple's best tablet that isn't the iPad Pro (2021), although how exactly does it compare to the iPad Mini (2021)? We find out.
Study Finds That People Can Recover and Thrive After Mental Illness and Substance-Use Disorders
Neuroscience News - 6 Apr 2022 03:12
Contrary to previous research, a new study reveals a prior history of mental health disorders or substance abuse does not prevent a person from thriving and leading a high-functioning life.
Probiotics for women: What are the benefits?
Live Science - 6 Apr 2022 19:36
A gut health expert explains why probiotics for women are important
Brain Charts Map the Rapid Growth and Slow Decline of the Human Brain Over Our Lifetime
Neuroscience News - 6 Apr 2022 23:37
New brain charts span the entire lifespan, from 15 weeks of gestation to 100 years old. The charts plot the expansion and rapid growth of the brain during early life and the slow shrinkage that occurs during the aging pr...
Apple hasn't patched critical vulnerabilities in macOS Big Sur & Catalina
AppleInsider - 6 Apr 2022 13:38
Despite issuing an update to address two zero-day vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey, Apple has yet to apply it to the last two macOS versions, reportedly leaving up to 40% of actively used Macs at risk. Apple addressed t...
Autism-Associated Brain Differences Can Be Observed in the Womb
Neuroscience News - 6 Apr 2022 01:55
A neuroimaging study of perinatal brains at 25 weeks of gestation reveals significant differences in brain structures in children who were later diagnosed with autism and those who were not. The findings add to the mount...
Google I/O 2022: When is it and what to expect
Digital Trends - 6 Apr 2022 17:59
Google's annual tech conference is right around the corner. Here's a rundown of all the logistic details, along with speculation as to what will be showcased.
Covid-19 news: One in 16 people infected in England
New Scientist - 6 Apr 2022 15:19
A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic
Sony may be revealing more about PSVR2 soon
Pocket-lint - 6 Apr 2022 12:17
It's been a while since Sony officially revealed PSVR2 but rumour has it that we might well be about to find out more about the next virtual reality headset. We've
Emoji reactions are coming to Google Docs
The Verge - 6 Apr 2022 10:09
Emoji reactions appear as a third option when highlighting text. | Image: Google Google Docs is getting support for emoji reactions, allowing you to respond to text with a simple symbol rather than a fully written commen...
Cash App breach impacts millions of U.S. customers
Digital Trends - 6 Apr 2022 04:50
Block has revealed a security breach impacting millions of current and former users of Cash App, its mobile payment and investment service.
SpaceX rolls Falcon 9 rocket, Dragon capsule out to pad for Ax-1 astronaut launch (photos)
SPACE.com - 6 Apr 2022 04:07
On Tuesday (April 5), SpaceX rolled the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule that will fly the Ax-1 mission out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Google Loses Upper Hand on App Payments in South Korea
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2022 03:46
The U.S. tech giant had threatened to delist local app developers that offered links to external websites for payments of subscriptions and other digital content.
Vitamin K May Help Ward Off Dementia
Neuroscience News - 6 Apr 2022 02:11
Vitamin K could help reduce or prevent age-related cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias, a new rat study reveals.
Touchy subject: 3D printed fingertip 'feels' like human skin
Phys.org - 6 Apr 2022 01:00
Machines can beat the world's best chess player, but they cannot handle a chess piece as well as an infant. This lack of robot dexterity is partly because artificial grippers lack the fine tactile sense of the human fing...
Elon Musk updates the paperwork on his shocking Twitter purchase to avoid extra SEC drama
The Verge - 6 Apr 2022 00:56
Photo by Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty Images Within the news of Elon Musk taking a significant ownership stake in Twitter -- and the revelation that it really is working on an edit button for tweets -- many people no...
Light pollution: Environmental impact, health risks and facts
Live Science - 6 Apr 2022 00:04
Discover the facts about light pollution and its impact on the environment and our health.
Meet the Unsung Force Shining a Light on Misinformation - CNET
CNET - 6 Apr 2022 14:00
For these grad students, going down the rabbit hole is required to get a degree.
Spreadsheets Are Hot--and Cranking Out Complex Code
Wired - 6 Apr 2022 14:00
The venerable (and yes, super dull) piece of officeware is getting reinvented as a tool for non-coders to automate and simplify their lives.
Meta Tries to Break the End-to-End Encryption Deadlock
Wired - 6 Apr 2022 13:00
A new report Meta commissioned aims to redefine comprehensive encryption as essential to protecting human rights.
Europe Is Building a Huge International Facial Recognition System
Wired - 6 Apr 2022 13:00
Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases--which include millions of pictures of people's faces.
How to Secure Your Email as Cybersecurity Concerns Grow - CNET
CNET - 6 Apr 2022 13:00
Your email account shouldn't be an easy target for malicious actors.