Technology News
Arecibo Observatory Prepares for Life After Astronomy
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2023 21:25
In December 2020, the Arecibo Observatory's radio telescope was destroyed when a catastrophic cable failure caused its 900-ton platform to collapse onto the iconic dish below. Now, the National Science Foundation has nam...
DJI Osmo Action 4 Review: Finally, a Worthy GoPro Competitor
Wired - 28 Sep 2023 15:00
The company's latest action cam one-ups the GoPro with a bigger sensor, better mounting system, and a front touchscreen.
Integrating 2D materials for on-chip photonics
Phys.org - 28 Sep 2023 16:19
Recently, the introduction of nonlinear optical functions in integrated optics has sparked significant enthusiasm. Demonstrations have shown the potential for integrated photonic platforms. Furthermore, large-scale manuf...
DNA Drives Help Identify Missing People. It's a Privacy Nightmare
Wired - 28 Sep 2023 13:00
Police are hosting events to collect DNA samples that can help solve missing persons cases. But when people put their DNA in a commercial database, it can used for other purposes.
Apple Music Favorites are a thing in iOS 17.1. Here's what else is new.
Mashable - 28 Sep 2023 13:32
Apple has launched the first iOS 17.1 beta for developers. Here's what's new.
You Can Finally Use iCloud Keychain in Google Chrome
Life Hacker - 28 Sep 2023 21:30
There's a lot to love about Safari, but Google rules so much of the internet that using Chrome is sometimes a necessity. I can live with that, but what always frustrated me was the lack of iCloud Keychain compatibility. ...
'We know far more about the deep ocean than the moon or Mars,' says explorer Jon Copley
Live Science - 28 Sep 2023 13:01
The deep sea, which encompasses waters deeper than 660 feet (200 meters), is home to alien-like creatures, but we know far more about these inky depths than people think, ocean explorer Jon Copley tells Live Science.
Iran launches 3rd military satellite to orbit
SPACE.com - 28 Sep 2023 20:30
Iran sent its 3rd military satellite to orbit on Wednesday (Sept. 27), lofting the Noor 3 spacecraft atop a Qasem rocket.
Marshall Teams Combine to Make Space Station Science Reality
NASA Breaking news - 28 Sep 2023 18:17
By Gina Hannah and Jonathan Deal For more than 20 years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have worked diligently on science experiments that benefit humanity on Earth and in deep space. Getting these exp...
'Very rare' Bronze Age arrow with quartzite tip uncovered from melting ice after 3,000 years
Live Science - 28 Sep 2023 13:00
Glacial archaeologists in Norway have found an arrow with its quartzite tip still attached after spending up to 3,000 years in the snow and ice.
These Sennheiser earbuds are over $150 off, the lowest price we've ever seen
Mashable - 28 Sep 2023 16:59
Grab the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds for just $141.56, down from $299.95, at Amazon as of Sept. 28. That's a 53% savings.
WHOOP's New AI Coach Actually Makes the App More Useful
Life Hacker - 28 Sep 2023 14:30
You know I have a dim view of AI coaches. They don't understand the things a real coach understands, like how to plan for long-term progress. So I was skeptical of Whoop's new "AI coach" feature--until I realized its sec...
2023 Mac Studio listed on Apple's refurbished store with hefty discounts
Cult of Mac - 28 Sep 2023 08:19
The 2023 Mac Studio is now available for purchase from Apple's refurbished store in the US with up to 15% off. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Photographer Reunited With Painter He Photographed 40 Years Ago in NY
PetaPixel - 28 Sep 2023 17:59Adobe Launches Photoshop for Web With AI Tools - CNET
CNET - 28 Sep 2023 02:36
It replaces the free version of Photoshop for the web, which unfortunately seems to have been discontinued.
How to See the Full Harvest Supermoon Rise Tonight - CNET
CNET - 28 Sep 2023 16:15
The last supermoon of 2023 officially arrives Thursday and Friday. This one will help anyone in the Northern Hemisphere say goodbye to summer.
Record-breaking astronaut Frank Rubio finally home after over a year in orbit
The Register - 28 Sep 2023 04:31
Rubio spent 371 days on the ISS, the longest any American has been aloft NASA astronaut Dr. Frank Rubio has returned home after a 371-day stint aboard the International Space Station, setting a new record for the longest...
Mac Studio with M2 Max and M2 Ultra now available on Apple's refurbished store
AppleInsider - 28 Sep 2023 00:43
Apple has already begun offering the latest M2 Mac Studio models in its refurbished store, just months after its June launch. Mac Studio Mac Studio with M2 Max and M2 Ultra was revealed during WWDC in June. The product i...
Progress Software Patches Critical Pre-Auth Flaws in WS_FTP Server Product
SecurityWeek - 28 Sep 2023 20:38
Progress Software ships patches for critical-severity flaws in its WS_FTP file transfer software and warns that a pre-authenticated attacker could wreak havoc on the underlying operating system. The post Progress Softwar...
How to fix a blank Weather complication on Apple Watch
AppleInsider - 28 Sep 2023 18:21
If you've been seeing two dashes instead of today's temperature on your Apple Watch Weather complication, Apple has two solutions to try. Notice the two dashes in the top right complication: it should be showing the curr...
ChatGPT restrictions: How to bypass them for an uncensored chatbot
Android Authority - 28 Sep 2023 13:57
ChatGPT refusing to help out? Here's why and how to bypass its limitations.
After failing at privacy, again, Google is working to keep Bard chats out of Search
The Register - 28 Sep 2023 09:32
The URLs needed to share chat histories have been indexed. Of course Google's Bard chatbot is currently being re-educated to better understand privacy....