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Optimizing continuous-variable functions with quantum annealing
Phys.org - 3 Oct 2023 16:44
Quantum annealing (QA) is a cutting-edge algorithm that leverages the unique properties of quantum computing to tackle complex combinatorial optimization problems (a class of mathematical problems dealing with discrete-v...
The James Webb Space Telescope's early galaxy images were oddly bright. Now we know why
SPACE.com - 3 Oct 2023 22:00
Distant galaxies that existed a few hundred million years after the Big Bang are brighter than expected in JWST images because they were experiencing bursts of intense star formation.
ASSURE 2023
NASA Breaking news - 3 Oct 2023 21:30
ASSURE 20238th International Workshop on Assurance Cases for Software-intensive SystemsToulouse, FranceSeptember 19, 2023ASSURE 2023 is live UPDATES IntroductionThe 8th International Workshop on Assurance Cases for Soft...
The $10,000-plus golden Apple Watch is now "obsolete," according to Apple
Ars Technica - 3 Oct 2023 20:06
The point of it was never how it worked. Now it will struggle to work at all.
Name That Edge Toon: Office Artifacts
Dark Reading - 3 Oct 2023 19:00
Come up with a clever caption, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.
Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
Neuroscience News - 3 Oct 2023 00:36
A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either condition showe...
New Horizons is Funded Through the Decade. Enough to Explore Another Kuiper Belt Object
Universe Today - 3 Oct 2023 02:05
The ongoing saga of the New Horizons mission--will it get truncated and its science team disbanded?--may have some resolution. Dr. Nicky Fox, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headqu...
Dali says its latest headphones achieve electrostatic levels of clarity
Digital Trends - 3 Oct 2023 00:22
Dali's latest headphones, the IO-12, aren't exactly cheap at $1,299, but the company says they deliver performance that matches headphones that cost far more.
SpaceX wins $70 million Space Force contract for Starshield military satellites
SPACE.com - 3 Oct 2023 00:00
SpaceX has won its first contract with the United States Space Force for its new Starshield satellite constellation.
The Completely Unbelievable Story of the 'Deepfake Cheer Mom'
Gizmodo - 3 Oct 2023 18:05
When Bucks County, Pennsylvania District Attorney Matthew Weintraub stepped up to a podium on March 15, 2021, he set in motion a chain reaction of events that would capture the attention of millions and manifest a host o...
Study suggests large mound structures on Kuiper belt object Arrokoth may have common origin
Phys.org - 3 Oct 2023 17:09
A new study led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Planetary Scientist and Associate Vice President Dr. Alan Stern posits that the large, approximately 5-kilometer-long mounds that dominate the appearance of the larg...
Onewheel E-Skateboards Face Global Recall Following Four Deaths and Multiple Injuries
Gizmodo - 3 Oct 2023 17:00
All Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboard models are being recalled following reports of at least four deaths and multiple injuries between 2019 and 2021. The recall was issued on Friday and includes 300,000 of the...
Morphing robots can grip, climb and crawl like insects
Phys.org - 3 Oct 2023 16:39
Pulling inspiration from the natural world, researchers at Colorado State University have developed a trio of robots that can morph their bodies and legs as needed to better crawl, shimmy or swim over difficult terrain.
Scientists May Have Solved a Baffling Mystery at the Dawn of the Universe
Motherboard - 3 Oct 2023 16:27
The discovery of unexpectedly bright galaxies in the ancient universe has flummoxed astronomers. Now, a team thinks they have an answer.
Samsung's game-streaming service might be the best way to combat Apple's powerful iPhones
BGR - 3 Oct 2023 16:13
We expected the iPhone 15 Pro to rock an A17 chip that would feature improved energy efficiency and a minor speed bump. What we got … The post Samsung’s game-streaming service might be the best way to combat Apple’...
Bursts of star formation explain mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn
Phys.org - 3 Oct 2023 16:00
When scientists viewed the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) first images of the universe's earliest galaxies, they were shocked. The young galaxies appeared too bright, too massive and too mature to have formed so soo...
Scanning app lets you digitize any document with your iPhone or iPad
Cult of Mac - 3 Oct 2023 15:30
The iScanner app for iOS and iPadOS turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy document scanner. Get a lifetime subscription for just $29.97 now. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Artemis Accords signatories seek to boost transparency and safety in lunar exploration
Space News - 3 Oct 2023 15:14
A working group of nations signed up to the Artemis Accords aim to increase transparency and safety of civil lunar exploration missions. The post Artemis Accords signatories seek to boost transparency and safety in lunar...
Verge TS Pro Electric Motorcycle First Ride: Price, Specs, Review
Wired - 3 Oct 2023 15:00
WIRED takes an exclusive ride on this groundbreaking 233-mile-range electric motorcycle with a wormhole generator for a back wheel.
Apple agrees to tighten rules for Chinese App Store, no foreign apps allowed
BGR - 3 Oct 2023 14:44
Apple now requires new apps to show proof of a Chinese government license before releasing their software on the China App Store. According to Reuters, … The post Apple agrees to tighten rules for Chinese App Store, no...
Apple's carbon-neutral product claims deemed a 'climate-wash'
AppleInsider - 3 Oct 2023 14:14
Apple's claims it has created its first carbon-neutral product could be far-fetched, with a Chinese environment research organization calling it "climate-washing" by the iPhone maker. Apple CEO Tim Cook During its "Wonde...
How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
PC World - 3 Oct 2023 13:30
Windows licenses are expensive—almost painfully so. Shelling out $139 for Windows 11 Home or $200 for Windows 11 Pro feels rough when Linux is free, since that much cash is easily a third of a budget PC build. But with...