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Unravelling the secrets of the vagus nerve will revolutionise medicine
New Scientist - 22 Aug 2023 18:00
Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat conditions ranging from inflammation to migraine. Mapping the nerve's complex structure of more than 160,000 fibres could usher in a new era of precision treatments
T-Mobile unveils $100 phone plan, topping AT&T and Verizon's highest prices
Ars Technica - 22 Aug 2023 20:50
T-Mobile isn't trying to beat AT&T and Verizon on price anymore.
I tested the cameras on 2 great Android phones and it was brutal
Digital Trends - 22 Aug 2023 15:30
This is a camera battle between the OnePlus 11 and the Nothing Phone 2, which also makes it a battle between Carl Pei phones. Which one will win?
Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 7
Mac Rumors - 22 Aug 2023 22:34
We're now getting close to the end of the iOS 17 beta testing process as September approaches, which means we are seeing fewer new features in beta updates and more focus on small refinements and bug fixes. We've rounded...
MIT engineers use kirigami to make ultrastrong, lightweight structures
MIT - 22 Aug 2023 06:00
Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties.
This absurd PC with 7 RTX 4090s costs an eye-watering $31,600
Digital Trends - 22 Aug 2023 12:08
There's power, and then there's the power of seven RTX 4090s inside one PC. That's what one company is offering in its Big Boss PC, all for a hefty $31,600.
Photomator gets Pixelmator's 'Smart Deband' feature to enhance JPEG images
9 to 5 Mac - 22 Aug 2023 01:59
Pixelmator Pro last year introduced a new feature called "Smart Deband," which basically enhances images compressed as JPEG photos by removing artifacts known as color banding. This feature is now coming to Photomator, P...
'NBA 2K24' introduces a LeBron era and more updates
Engadget - 22 Aug 2023 16:00Naomi Duguid 'The Miracle of Salt' Cookbook Review: A Vital Reference for Pickling, Preserving, and Flavoring
Wired - 22 Aug 2023 15:00
Naomi Duguid's The Miracle of Salt is a magnificent single-ingredient trip around the world.
Events at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Phys.org - 22 Aug 2023 20:28
Japanese officials plan to start releasing treated but still slightly radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean as early as Thursday, 12 years after a massive ea...
Advances in quantum emitters mark progress toward a quantum internet
Phys.org - 22 Aug 2023 18:23
The prospect of a quantum internet, connecting quantum computers and capable of highly secure data transmission, is enticing, but making it poses a formidable challenge. Transporting quantum information requires working ...
iPhone 15 Pro Max might be delayed until October
BGR - 22 Aug 2023 12:50
The iPhone 15 launch event is approaching, with the most recent rumors saying Apple will hold its annual iPhone event on September 12th. Others say … The post iPhone 15 Pro Max might be delayed until October appeared f...
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max may come a month later than expected
Mashable - 22 Aug 2023 16:12
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max may come a month later than the other iPhone 15 variants, new report claims. Citing a note from a major analyst, 9to5Mac says that Apple plans to launch the iPhone 15 lineup of the devices in th...
Nvidia announces a community-made RTX remaster of Half-Life 2
Ars Technica - 22 Aug 2023 22:20
PBR materials, full ray-tracing, and DLSS are coming to Half-Life 2.
Disney's ESPN Bet Is a Play for Younger Gamblers
Wired - 22 Aug 2023 18:33
With ESPN Bet, Disney brokers a marriage between sports betting and the entertainment industry.
AI Can Now Design Proteins That Behave Like Biological 'Transistors'
Singularity Hub - 22 Aug 2023 16:00
We often think of proteins as immutable 3D sculptures. That's not quite right. Many proteins are transformers that twist and change their shapes depending on biological needs. One configuration may propagate damaging sig...
It's now easier than ever to get Windows apps running on ChromeOS
The Verge - 22 Aug 2023 15:00
You can have Windows apps living alongside Google Drive ones on your ChromeOS hotbar. | Image: Cameyo / Google If you've been hunting for a way to bring your favorite Windows apps to Google's ChromeOS without a virtual d...
Sonic Superstars will go head-to-head with Super Mario Wonder this October
Digital Trends - 22 Aug 2023 21:40
Sonic Superstars will reignite an old war between Sega and Nintendo when it launches days apart from Super Mario Wonder.
Putin's War Against Ukraine Is Slaughtering Dolphins in the Black Sea
Gizmodo - 22 Aug 2023 20:05
Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine has destroyed infrastructure and displaced about 5 million people from the country since last spring. The country's conservationists have also noticed that the war is killing endanger...
Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to Developers
Mac Rumors - 22 Aug 2023 19:25
Apple today seeded the sixth beta of the upcoming macOS 14 Sonoma update to developers for testing purposes. The beta comes two weeks after the launch of the fifth beta. Registered developers can download the beta throug...
It is very likely iPhone 15 prices are increasing, so Android prices will, too
Android Authority - 22 Aug 2023 17:03
As much as we hate to admit it, Android OEMs look to Apple for pricing strategies, so get ready for increases.
These Apple accessories won't break the bank before you go back to school
Live Science - 22 Aug 2023 10:58
Save on the Apple Watch SE, AirPods, and even Apple Pencil at Amazon and stock up on college tech.