Technology News
Sony's new XR headset is more 'pro' than Vision Pro and has 2 features Apple needs
ZDNet - 10 Jan 2024 17:27
The Sony-Siemens high-end VR and AR device is aimed at 3D content creators and engineers, and its thoughtful design could impact other products -- even Apple's.
Are there really freshwater manatees thriving deep within West Africa?
New Scientist - 10 Jan 2024 18:00
Manatees or sea cows usually inhabit coastal waters, but rumour has it that some are hiding out in Upper Guinea. A scientific expedition goes in search of them
Lenovo made a 2-in-1 laptop that's both a Windows PC and an Android tablet
ZDNet - 10 Jan 2024 06:51
Hybrid devices aren't new, but Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is taking a fresh approach with its two operating system device.
HP's new Chromebooks are purpose-built for mobile workers and students
ZDNet - 10 Jan 2024 17:41
Need a dependable machine with minimal downtime and low maintenance costs? HP's new Fortis lineup is worth a look.
Whiting takes helm of U.S. Space Command
Space News - 10 Jan 2024 21:22
U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson handed over the reins of U.S. Space Command to U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting Jan. 10 at a change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base outside Colorado Springs. The post ...
Pawport smart pet door opens via a lightweight collar tag and enables remote control
The Gadget Flow - 10 Jan 2024 14:06
Ensure your pet door is secure when you have the Pawport. This smart pet door seamlessly connects to new or existing frames and opens with a lightweight collar tag. -Connectivity and Convenience: Connected via Wi-Fi t...
How galactic mysteries near and far are poised to shake up cosmology
New Scientist - 10 Jan 2024 20:00
Last year saw a host of exciting galaxy-related discoveries, led by a study about a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, the Small Magellanic Cloud. What a time to be an astrophysicist, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin
The Verge - 10 Jan 2024 02:21
The Humane AI pin retails for $699 and requires a $24 per month subscription. | Image: Humane Humane laid off 4 percent of employees this week in a move that was described as a cost cutting measure to those who were impa...
Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: Brain-Fat Tissue Feedback Loop Holds Key
Neuroscience News - 10 Jan 2024 01:19
A new study reveals a vital brain-fat tissue feedback loop that plays a pivotal role in aging. The research identifies specific neurons in the hypothalamus that, when activated, signal the body's fat tissue to release en...
China launches Einstein Probe to unravel mysteries of X-ray universe
BGR - 10 Jan 2024 00:44
China has successfully launched a new spacecraft into orbit. The new Chinese probe is designed with a lobster eye and should help astronomers peer deep … The post China launches Einstein Probe to unravel mysteries of X...
Cat Goes Missing for 7 Years, Turns Out to Be Living at a Factory 900 Feet Away
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2024 22:14
A UK woman's missing cat appears to have done the most cat thing imaginable--spending years on his own just 900 feet away from home. The missing Bengal cat, named Duke, was discovered by a veterinarian seven years after ...
TurboTax Deluxe 2023 (Download) - CNET
CNET - 10 Jan 2024 19:13
Federal & State returns, PC/Mac.
From besting Tetris AI to epic speedruns--inside gaming's most thrilling feats
Phys.org - 10 Jan 2024 18:10
After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, who passed away in December 2023.
NASA delays first crewed Artemis missions to the moon
Digital Trends - 10 Jan 2024 03:05
NASA is delaying the Artemis II and III crewed missions to the moon to give its teams more time to ensure everything is ready for the ambitious flights.
Stuck valve may have doomed private Peregrine moon lander mission, Astrobotic says
SPACE.com - 10 Jan 2024 01:09
A stuck valve may be to blame for the problems plaguing Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander, according to the company.
Terrible Mac sales in 2023 help explain why Apple rushed out M3 processor
Cult of Mac - 10 Jan 2024 22:05
Shipments of Macs plunged in 2023. This may be why Apple launched the M3 processor just nine months after the M2 debut. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, reviews and how-tos)
RingConn takes on Oura with its impressive subscription-free smart ring
ZDNet - 10 Jan 2024 21:17
For under $300, the RingConn Smart Ring provides the unobtrusive health tracking I expected - plus a couple of extras.
I checked out Govee's new AI smart lights and now I want them everywhere
Digital Trends - 10 Jan 2024 20:42
Smart light maker Govee adds enhanced AI capabilities to its Sync Box Kit 2 for gamers and to its Rope Light 2 for making stunning wall light art.
Ancient Egyptian mummy masks, tombs and 'god of silence' statue discovered at Saqqara
Live Science - 10 Jan 2024 19:36
Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed tombs containing mummy masks and a 'god of silence' statue at Saqqara.
Amazon is laying off 'several hundred' employees at Prime Video and MGM Studios
Engadget - 10 Jan 2024 18:13Third investment firm downgrades Apple, but expects iPhone demand to improve
AppleInsider - 10 Jan 2024 17:01
Investment firm Redburn Atlantic has become the latest to downgrade Apple, although its analyst is keeping its $200 price target. Apple's iPhone 15 Following Barclays' expectation that the iPhone 16 will have no compelli...
Hackers Took Over the SEC's X Account and Caused Millions In Losses for Bitcoin Investors
Motherboard - 10 Jan 2024 16:55
Hackers broke into the SEC's X account to falsely post that Bitcoin ETFs were approved, causing $90 million in liquidations.