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The Apple Watch Ultra is the perfect women's smartwatch -- seriously
Digital Trends - 13 Jul 2023 15:00
The Apple Watch Ultra was always exciting, but it is also very big. But after using it, I think it's a great smartwatch for women.
When the stars align: Astronomers find answers to mysterious action of ghost stars in our galaxy
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 15:40
A collaboration of scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have found a source for the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center.
Nothing Phone 2 Review: A Flashy Phone That Needs to Be Cheaper - CNET
CNET - 13 Jul 2023 17:30
The Nothing Phone 2's lights stand out, but it's not without its problems.
How to increase the energy efficiency of your PC
PC World - 13 Jul 2023 12:45
An energy-efficient computer makes double sense: It not only protects the environment, but also reduces your electricity costs. Here are some tips to make your PC more energy efficient or even to help you plan a new, pow...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signs deal with AP to license news stories
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 20:05
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and The Associated Press said Thursday that they've made a deal for the artificial intelligence company to license AP's archive of news stories.
Einstein's theory of relativity reaffirmed, despite doubts from quantum physicists
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 19:14
One of the most basic assumptions of fundamental physics is that the different properties of mass--weight, inertia and gravitation--always remain the same in relation to each other. Without this equivalence, Einstein's t...
Tiny, 'ultracool' star emits surprising radio signals that it should not be capable of producing
Live Science - 13 Jul 2023 22:00
The brown dwarf, which is colder than a typical campfire, produces regular radio wave pulses despite having a magnetic field that, in theory, should be too weak to create them.
Stable Doodle Turns Your Dumbest Scribbles Into Off-Putting AI Art
Gizmodo - 13 Jul 2023 18:25
From the makers of Stable Diffusion, Stable Doodle is the company's latest free text-to-image and image-to-image combo. It takes your poor attempts at mouse-drawn images and converts them into a more cohesive AI illustra...
Scientists move toward engineering living matter by manipulating movement of microparticles
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 16:39
A team of scientists has devised a system that replicates the movement of naturally occurring phenomena, such as hurricanes and algae, using laser beams and the spinning of microscopic rotors.
The ground is deforming, and buildings aren't ready: Infrastructure study
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 02:10
There is a "silent hazard" lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it.
The Conveniently Flat Robot That Can Be Shipped To Your Door
Twisted Sifter - 13 Jul 2023 18:43
Help around the house would be really nice.
Twitter says it limited the reach of over 700,000 tweets that violated its policy
Engadget - 13 Jul 2023 08:35People Talk About the Jobs That They Have Limitless Respect For
Twisted Sifter - 13 Jul 2023 20:37
Much respect!
States From California to Florida Are Facing Down Another Dangerously Hot Day
Gizmodo - 13 Jul 2023 17:13
Communities from the golden state to the sunshine state are going to feel the burn today, as a heat wave is currently sweeping throughout the lower half of the United States.
Apple's vision for TV means never having to search for a remote, because anything will do
AppleInsider - 13 Jul 2023 15:23
It sounds like a joke, but in the future, if you want to turn the volume up on your Apple TV 4K set, you could wave a hand, a baseball bat, or any object lying around you to get the job done. Detail from a patent applica...
Delta lifts 2023 forecast as travel demand stays lofty
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 20:20
Delta reported record results in the second quarter on Thursday, raising its full-year forecast on continually robust travel demand as more international markets reopen.
Generative AI 'fools' scientists with artificial data, bringing automated data analysis closer
Phys.org - 13 Jul 2023 19:51
The same AI technology used to mimic human art can now synthesize artificial scientific data, advancing efforts toward fully automated data analysis.
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Faces FTC Probe Over Risks to Consumers, Report Says - CNET
CNET - 13 Jul 2023 18:50
The agency is reportedly seeking information on "false, misleading, or disparaging" statements the AI chatbot has made about people.
Ex-Twitter employees owed half a billion in severance, says lawsuit
The Register - 13 Jul 2023 15:31
There are only 1,300 souls left from 7,500 before Musk, complaint claims Former Twitter employee Courtney McMillian has filed a complaint claiming the company owes $500 million in severance pay to the thousands of people...
What is xAI, Elon Musk's new AI company, and will it succeed?
New Scientist - 13 Jul 2023 14:28
Elon Musk has announced a new project called xAI that plans to "understand the true nature of the universe". Here's what we know so far
Video Explaining How the Titan Sub Imploded Reaches 6.5M Views
PetaPixel - 13 Jul 2023 14:18Mortgage Interest Rates Today for July 13, 2023: Rates Move Upward - CNET
CNET - 13 Jul 2023 14:00
This week, a few key mortgage rates climbed higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.