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Cenotectic concept redefines search for life on icy worlds
Phys.org - 19 Dec 2024 18:40
As NASA's Europa Clipper embarks on its historic journey to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, Dr. Matt Powell-Palm, a faculty member at Texas A&M University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has unveiled research that co...
Japanese Startup's Second Orbital Launch Attempt Ends in Failure as Kairos Rocket Self-Destructs
Gizmodo - 19 Dec 2024 04:10
As a result of the failure, Japan's private sector has yet to independently place a satellite in Earth orbit.
How to watch the final ISS spacewalk of 2024
Digital Trends - 19 Dec 2024 03:40
The space station will host its third and final spacewalk of 2024 on Thursday, December 19. Here's how to watch it.
Home Assistant's Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powers
Ars Technica - 19 Dec 2024 23:00
Home Assistant's voice device is a $60 box that's both focused and evolving.
Backbone One Controller Carrying Case for Protection at Home or on the Go on Gadget Flow
The Gadget Flow - 19 Dec 2024 17:30
The Backbone One Controller Carrying Case offers you portability and durability. Make it your companion for gaming at home or on the move!  –Protective design: A firm outer shell and molded interior provide protectio...
Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini's AI answers
Engadget - 19 Dec 2024 16:30DJI evades US ban but has one year to prove its products aren't a national security threat
Engadget - 19 Dec 2024 15:30IBM's new enterprise AI models are more powerful than anything from OpenAI or Google
ZDNet - 19 Dec 2024 15:29
Bigger, better, and all open-source AI for enterprises: IBM releases its Granite 3.1 Large Language Models.
Apple's Indonesia iPhone 16 ban drama will probably end with $1 billion investment
AppleInsider - 19 Dec 2024 15:00
Indonesia's president has agreed to a $1 billion deal with Apple that if approved, will build two factories that will ultimately produce 20% of the world's AirTag supply. iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus -- still banned in Ind...
Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they're consuming too much of its energy
Phys.org - 19 Dec 2024 14:16
Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here.
The Morning After: US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's ban appeal
Engadget - 19 Dec 2024 14:15DJI escapes US drone ban -- but may get banned automatically unless Trump steps in
The Verge - 19 Dec 2024 04:48
Image: DJI The US Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense spending bill, and it may have major consequences for the world's largest drone company -- though not necessarily the ...
U.S. military seeks commercial space technology for strategic edge
Space News - 19 Dec 2024 03:53
The Pentagon wants to leverage commercial space technology to enhance military capabilities, even as officials work to address longstanding challenges in government-industry collaboration. The post U.S. military seeks co...
EU Provides Guidance on How AI Developers Can Obey Privacy Laws
TechRepublic - 19 Dec 2024 23:56
The opinion addresses how AI companies can be exempt from GDPR, when they can process personal data without the individuals' consent, and the consequences of developing a model with unlawfully processed data.
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own "reasoning" AI model
Ars Technica - 19 Dec 2024 23:49
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is Google's take on so-called AI reasoning models.
Are You Getting the Internet Speeds You're Paying For? Here's How to Read the Fine Print
CNET - 19 Dec 2024 23:49
Speed throttling, data caps and hidden fees can all impact your internet's performance.
Making classical music and math more accessible
MIT - 19 Dec 2024 23:40
In math and in music, senior Holden Mui values interesting ideas, solving problems creatively, and finding meaning in their structures.
Google accused of lowering the bar for how reviewers rate Gemini output
Android Authority - 19 Dec 2024 23:37
Reviewers don't need to be subject matter experts, but is that actually a problem?
How to solve the Three Eyed Gate puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Digital Trends - 19 Dec 2024 23:35
Even Indy doesn't like light puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The three eyed gate puzzle is mandatory, though, so we will help you solve it.
Chrome may be deploying a new tool to combat scammers
Android Authority - 19 Dec 2024 23:32
A new flag in Chrome Canary indicates that Google will use AI to identify suspicious websites.
New research validates performance enhancement and injury risk reduction from back-assist exosuits
Phys.org - 19 Dec 2024 23:31
A new peer-reviewed study shows that a back-relieving exosuit originally developed at Vanderbilt University and then commercialized by spin-off company HeroWear can simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce in...
Charge your phone in your pocket with new wireless technology
Phys.org - 19 Dec 2024 23:31
A groundbreaking advancement in technology is paving the way for mobile phones and other electronic devices to recharge simply by being kept in a pocket. This innovative system enables wireless charging throughout three-...