You’ve probably seen images of scientists peering down a microscope, looking at objects invisible to the naked eye. Indeed, microscopes are indispensable to our understanding of life. They are just as indispensable to biotechnology and medicine, for instance in our response to diseases such as COVID-19. However, the best light microscopes have hit a fundamental barrier – the bright laser light used to illuminate tiny objects can also destroy them.... Read more ›
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Earlier in June, Chinese EV automaker BYD officially introduced its new electric Type D school bus, available in the US in lengths of 10.6, 11.6, and 12 meters, and capable of carrying up to 84 passengers. Most notably, the school bus enables bi-directional charging. According to the company, the bus can be charged overnight when energy demand is low, and feed clean energy back to the school during school hours.... Read more ›
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When your Netflix stream drops out in the middle of a rainstorm, can you blame the wild weather? Quite possibly. The weather can affect the performance of your internet connection in a variety of ways. This can include issues such as physical damage to the network, water getting into electrical connections, and wireless signal interference. Some types of connection are more vulnerable to weather than others. The behavior of other... Read more ›
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With the end of the pandemic (hopefully) in sight, most of us are eagerly waiting to go “back to normal,” but there are some things that maybe might never go back to the way they were before. It’s interesting to think about what habits of pandemic life could or should remain with us after things have returned to normal. Will we continue to enjoy the calming power of frequent walks... Read more ›
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I’m sure you’ve heard the news: a Facebook smartwatch is on the way. And you know how this makes me feel? Absolutely fantastic. There are few things I’d like more than for the company to track my every single movement and access a raft of health data — and what better way of doing that is there than a Facebook smartwatch? But… I have a dilemma. Ideally, I’d like to... Read more ›
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There are not enough cameras and mics around us to record every moment of our lives. At least Facebook thinks so, because the company’s reportedly putting two cameras on its upcoming smartwatch. According to a report by The Verge, the social networking firm is planning to release its first smartwatch next summer. The device will have all the usual fitness stuff, including a heart rate sensor. And then there’s the... Read more ›
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Here’s a fascinating little mystery. Going into WWDC 2021, it seemed quite likely Apple would announce the rumored redesigned MacBook Pro, along with a more powerful update to the M1 processor, perhaps called the M2. That didn’t happen, so many concluded the leakers just got it wrong this time. But then @maxbalzer_ on Twitter noticed something interesting about the WWDC live stream on YouTube: Apple tagged it with the keywords... Read more ›
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The last US presidential election featured the highest voter turnout in the nation’s history. The candidates received a combined 155.4 million votes with just over seven million separating them. That’s a margin of about 4%. By that math it would seem like incredibly poor judgment if a candidate were to intentionally disrespect a group of people representing as much as 20% of the US adult voting population. Enter the 45th... Read more ›
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The makers of Sophia the robot have unveiled another creepy-looking humanoid: Grace, a healthcare droid designed to help the elderly and isolated. The prototype device uses AI to diagnose patients and a thermal camera to take their temperatures. It can also provide social stimulation and talk therapy, Reuters reports. The robot could provide some support to overworked medical staff and people feeling lonely during the pandemic. But, at best, it... Read more ›
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This article was originally published by Martin Banks on Clean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. New technology raises new legal questions More than 1,400 autonomous vehicles from more than 80 companies are being tested on US roads. As they... Read more ›
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Range anxiety isn’t just an issue for electric car drivers — electric bike riders suffer from it too. That’s a bit of a problem if we want ebikes to serve as veritable car replacements, as too often consumers have to choose between an affordable, lightweight ebike and something with more range. Barring dramatic advancements in battery technology, this isn’t likely to change anytime soon. But there’s another way to deal... Read more ›
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Self-driving vehicles are hot business in the automotive industry and we’ve been wondering how regular people feel about them. We here at TNW had a very interesting conversation with the folks at Lynx Software Technologies, who shared with us their new consumer survey exploring Americans’ sentiment towards autonomous vehicles. According to the findings, Americans are mostly positive about this technological step forward, but they’re still very, VERY skeptical. The majority... Read more ›
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TLDR: The Unity Game Developer Bundle serves up 10 courses for building awesome video games…plus you can a year of PlayStation Plus for inspiration. Sometimes, we all need a little push. If you’re a video game fan, you’ve probably always considered learning some of the skills needed to create cool games of your own. Of course, when it actually came time to really dig in to do the work and... Read more ›
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Earlier this week, in preparation for World Environment Day, Nissan published a research that might put an end to myths surrounding EV ownership and range anxiety. To help understand the driving experiences and perceptions of European motorists, the Japanese automaker surveyed 700 European drivers from the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. According to the findings, European EV drivers are traveling per year 630km more... Read more ›
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With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in India, there’s nowhere for me to go and have an adventurous trip. So the only audacious step I could take within the confines of my home was to install the iOS 15 beta on my iPhone. The new update brings a lot of goodies to the iPhone, including notification profiles, separate security updates, and FaceTime links. But personally, I think the update to the... Read more ›
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United Airlines has announced it will purchase up to 50 Boom Overture supersonic jets for commercial use by 2029, heralding the return of supersonic passenger flights nearly 20 years after the Concorde was decommissioned. Supersonic planes halve the time it takes to fly from New York to London, from seven hours down to 3.5 hours, but such airliners were abandoned following Concorde’s final flight in 2003. Concorde had become financially... Read more ›
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Many people think you have to live in California to build a billion-dollar business, but it should be obvious by now that this isn’t true. I’ve always believed that Asia provides a unique opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs, ever since I moved to South Korea in 2010. However, one thing is undoubtedly true – business in Asia is different from other parts of the world. But if you know how to... Read more ›
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Big news from WWDC: FaceTime will be available on Windows and Android! Apart from! Not really! Because the port! Is total shit! In case you missed the update, Apple has spent the past year trying to copy Zoom. Part of this is that FaceTime, its video calling app, is opening up. This is all well and good — besides the fact that you can’t really use FaceTime if you’re not... Read more ›
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Now don’t get me wrong, cars are great, brilliant even. Offering luxury, flexibility, and comfort, they are the pinnacle of personal transportation. But as towns and cities get busier, and space comes at more of a premium, they don’t mix so well with the humble automobile. Cities full of cars end up not being quite friendly to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit, and TikTok shows us how. In an attempt... Read more ›
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Australian and US law enforcement officials on Tuesday announced they’d sprung a trap three years in the making, catching major international crime figures using an encrypted app. More than 200 underworld figures in Australia have been charged in what Australian Federal Police (AFP) say is their biggest-ever organised crime bust. The operation, led by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), spanned Australia and 17 other countries. In Australia alone,... Read more ›
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