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This Molecular 'Hard Drive' Stores Information in Plastic
Singularity Hub - 20 May 2025 01:14
Like DNA hard drives, the approach could lock the world's data down for the long haul--if researchers can make it practical. The post This Molecular ‘Hard Drive’ Stores Information in Plastic appeared first on Singul...
Hospital superbug can feed on medical plastic, first-of-its-kind study reveals
Live Science - 20 May 2025 16:15
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with 559,000 yearly deaths worldwide, and many of them come from hospital-acquired infections. A new study suggests it may be thriving in sterile environments by feeding on medical pl...
Android scam lets hackers use your credit card remotely
Fox News - 20 May 2025 16:00
Tech expert Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson says SuperCard X Android malware steals card data and lets attackers use your card remotely.
Ransomware attack on food distributor spells more pain for UK supermarkets
The Register - 20 May 2025 14:15
Peter Green Chilled supplies all the major UK chains It's more bad news for UK supermarkets with chilled and frozen food distribution business Peter Green Chilled confirming a ransomware attack with customers....
Nintendo is reportedly using Samsung to build the main Switch 2 chips
Engadget - 20 May 2025 14:00Intel bets you'll stack cheap GPUs to avoid spending top dollar on Nvidia Pros
The Register - 20 May 2025 13:32
Behold 'Project Battlematrix' Computex When it comes to AI accelerators, Intel isn't very competitive, and its newly announced Battlemage workstation cards don't do much to change that. But at least they're cheap. Really...
Imaging technique removes the effect of water in underwater scenes
MIT - 20 May 2025 06:00
The color-correcting tool, known as "SeaSplat," reveals more realistic colors of underwater features.
MSI's newest laptops pack RTX 50-series GPUs and AI frame boosting
PC World - 20 May 2025 03:30
At Computex 2025, MSI showed off some new gaming laptops, including the sci-fi inspired Crosshair 18 HX AI and the sleek Stealth A16 Mercedes-AMD Motorsport Edition. These laptops offer strong performance, and they also ...
MSI's new Claw gaming handheld switches to AMD guts
PC World - 20 May 2025 03:30
The MSI Claw series of Steam Deck-style handheld gaming PCs is the only one from a major manufacturer that goes with Intel chips instead of the much more popular (at least in this segment) AMD APUs. Well, it looks like M...
Peek-a-boo, Big Tech sees you: Expert warns just 20 cloud images can make an AI deepfake video of your child
Fox News - 20 May 2025 23:56
A new study reveals nearly half of parents are unaware that data services like Apple's iCloud analyze their kids' images, raising privacy concerns over AI deepfakes.
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out with Material 3 Expressive
Android Central - 20 May 2025 23:56
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out to Pixel users starting today
Google XR glasses hands-on: Lightweight but with a limited field of view
Engadget - 20 May 2025 23:52Apple's New Patent Brings Advanced Position Sensors
The Mac Observer - 20 May 2025 23:47
Apple’s New Patent Brings Advanced Position Sensors Apple has been granted a new utility patent: US12307046B1, detailing advanced position sensors for use in MacBooks, foldable devices, and robotic systems. These senso...
Solar trade association warns of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut
Engadget - 20 May 2025 23:46Fortnite's Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.
The New York Times - 20 May 2025 23:45
The actors' union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.
Chicago Sun-Times publishes made-up books and fake experts in AI debacle
The Verge - 20 May 2025 23:45
The May 18th issue of the Chicago Sun-Times features dozens of pages of recommended summer activities: new trends, outdoor activities, and books to read. But some of the recommendations point to fake, AI-generated books,...
Project Astra Is the Secret Sauce for Google's Gemini Live AI Advances
CNET - 20 May 2025 23:45
Think of Project Astra as the testing ground for the visual AI that comes to your phone.
My demo with Google's AR glasses went better than the one on stage
Android Central - 20 May 2025 23:41
Google and Samsung co-made their monocular AR glasses reference design, and I was one of the first to try it. Here's everything I learned and liked.
Google Announces AR Glasses, More Gemini in Chrome, 3D Conferencing and Tons More at Google I/O
CNET - 20 May 2025 23:37
From its new Project Aura XR glasses to Chrome's wants-to-be-more-helpful AI mode, Gemini Live and new Flow generative video tool, Google puts AI everywhere.
Google Pixel 10 rumors: Everything we know (and everything we think we know)
Mashable - 20 May 2025 23:36
As we wait for Google to announce its next flagship phone lineup, let's go over everything we know right now.
Google just gave Gmail a major AI upgrade, and it solves a big problem for me
ZDNet - 20 May 2025 23:36
The new Workspace features coming to Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, and Vids can actually help take a task off your plate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal: Get a free 512GB upgrade and $50 gift card
Android Authority - 20 May 2025 23:35
This is the phone to get if you hate bulky pockets.