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Apple Vision Pro just shipped. Reviewers say the technology inside is magnificent and unprecedented, but the experience of using it still flawed. But by the end of the year, some 400,000 units could well be…
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Apple accuses UK gov’t of ‘unprecedented overreach’ on privacy
In the name of security, the UK government may well have put a cybersecurity target on the nation’s back, with Apple once again warning that proposed changes to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 are a “serious…
New Quantum Dot Technology Improves Solar Cell Efficiency
A research team has developed a novel “pulse-shaped” light method to enhance the electrical conductivity of PbS quantum dot solar cells. This new technique, which replaces the lengthy traditional heat treatment process, generates substantial energy…
Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Stable Qubits at Room Temperature
Researchers have achieved quantum coherence at room temperature by embedding a light-absorbing chromophore within a metal-organic framework. This breakthrough, facilitating the maintenance of a quantum system’s state without external interference, marks a significant advancement for…
“Miracle” Filter Turns Store-Bought LEDs Into Spintronic Devices
A breakthrough in spintronics has been achieved by modifying LEDs to control electron spin using a new chiral material, enabling more efficient data processing and promising advancements in electronic device capabilities. (Artist’s concert). Credit: SciTechDaily.com…
Unlocking AI’s Black Box in Genomics: SQUID’s Deep Dive Into DNA Data
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in genomics to sift through vast amounts of genome data to identify potential therapeutic targets, despite the opaque nature of AI decision-making. To address this, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory…
Innovative Nanogel Shown Effective in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
A recent study has introduced an innovative nanogel capable of delivering anti-inflammatory drugs directly to glial cells, showing promise in treating spinal cord injuries that lead to paraplegia or quadriplegia. Innovative nanogels developed by researchers…
Engineering the Impossible: How Metamaterials and AI Redefine Material Science
Researchers are pioneering the development of metamaterials, whose properties are not dictated by molecular composition but by their structural geometry. This innovation is made possible through digital design and 3D printing, enabling the creation of…
Report: Scale cuts off subsidiary’s remote workers in several countries
Scale AI, the data processing company that advertises itself as a way to train generative AI on higher-quality information, has apparently shut down access to its platform in several countries, leaving gig workers in the…
Microsoft fixes two zero-days with Patch Tuesday release
Microsoft on Tuesday released 73 updates in its monthly Patch Tuesday release, addressing issues in Microsoft Exchange Server and Adobe and two zero-day flaws being actively exploited in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2024-21410) and Microsoft Exchange (CVE-2024-21413)….