Imagine being able to translate your thoughts into written words without ever having to physically type or speak them aloud — well, this might not be too far off from reality, thanks to Alexander Huth, an assistant professor of neuroscience and computer science at the University of Texas at Austin. He has developed an AI language decoder that can translate thoughts into text; this latest development has been published in... Read more ›
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The Google Pixel Fold is a highly anticipated foldable phone that has been subject to numerous leaks over the past several weeks — and a new leak has just revealed official-looking images of the device, posted by Evan Blass on his private Twitter account. The images appear to be press renders used for marketing purposes, showcasing the Pixel Fold’s “Charcoal” color from the side.The pictures offer a detailed look at... Read more ›
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Researchers from Linköping University and Sweden’s Royal Institute of Technology have created what they call “the world’s first transistor made out of wood”, a move that could lead to the development of eco-friendly wood-based electronics and even the control of electronic plants. They used balsa wood treated with a conductive plastic polymer to create the wooden transistor — while the resulting device is at least as much plastic as it... Read more ›
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Switching from incandescent to LED bulbs is one of the easiest ways to save on your electric bill and, with that in mind, Philips has recently launched their Ultra Efficient LED bulbs which use just 4.5 watts of energy, making them even more efficient than most LED bulbs available today. The bulbs cost around 55 cents per year to operate and can last up to 45.7 years, according to Philips’... Read more ›
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A recent study by Imperial College London and Florida International University challenges the commonly held belief that “bugs are attracted to artificial light because they mistake it for moonlight” — the biologists behind the study suggest that the bugs’ behavior might be the result of interference with their brain function; instead of flying directly towards the light, insects are found to be drawn towards it from the opposite direction, flying... Read more ›
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A recent study published in the journal Jama Internal Medicine found that patients rate the responses of ChatGPT — a computer program designed to simulate online conversations with humans — as more empathetic and of higher quality than those of doctors. According to an article published on Standard, in the study, a team of licensed healthcare professionals were asked to rate responses from doctors as well as ChatGPT; they found... Read more ›
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Bugatti Smartwatches has launched its latest masterpiece, the Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition watch, which is making waves in the luxury smartwatch market. This third variant in the Bugatti collection is designed for those who seek both luxury and functionality from their smartwatches.Crafted with the same exclusivity and craftsmanship as Bugatti automobiles, the Ceramique Titane Edition smartwatch features a large 585mAh battery, providing up to 15 days of battery life (without... Read more ›
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We know that several startups are working on automating in vitro fertilization (IVF), a multimillion-dollar industry where trained embryologists delicately handle sperm and eggs using ultra-thin hollow needles under a microscope, but one such startup, Overture Life, has developed a sperm-injecting robot that they claim is an initial step toward automating IVF, potentially making the procedure less expensive and far more common than it is today.The special robot was designed... Read more ›
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As a solution to the unreliable nature of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, a Swiss startup called Energy Vault is nearing the completion of two gravity battery units that are located in China and Texas. The idea behind a gravity battery system is to lift a heavy object (like a large mass of concrete or a weight) using energy from a power source, and when energy... Read more ›
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LG has announced its latest addition to its laptop lineup, the LG Gram SuperSlim. This ultra-thin laptop boasts a slim design of just 0.43 inches thick, making it the thinnest laptop in LG’s lineup. Despite its slim form factor, it still packs a punch with the power of 13th-generation Intel CPUs and a stunning OLED display.Formerly known as the “UltraSlim,” the LG Gram SuperSlim is available at a starting price... Read more ›
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Motorola has finally launched its highly anticipated high-end smartphone, the ThinkPhone — which specifically targets the enterprise segment — in the US. The first ThinkPad-branded smartphone from Motorola was first introduced during CES 2023 (check out our best picks from the event), and it was designed to complement Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup of notebooks.One of the most exciting features of this device is its ability to serve as a companion device... Read more ›
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DJI‘s latest consumer drone, the Mavic 3 Pro, has been launched, boasting a triple-camera setup, including a new 70mm lens and a 10-bit D-Log M color mode. This drone is the fourth in the Mavic 3 range and is available in regular and Cine models (the Cine option offers advanced features for filmmakers, such as Apple ProRes capture, a 1TB SSD drive, and a 10Gbps data cable, but it comes... Read more ›
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If you are looking for a powerful and affordable smartphone, you might want to check out the upcoming Poco F5. This device has been spotted on Geekbench with some impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor and 12 GB of RAM. The Poco F5, which according to the MySmartPrice website gained the TDRA certification recently being listed with model number 23049PCD8G, will be the first phone in India... Read more ›
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Ispace, a Japanese space exploration company, is set to make history by landing their Hakuto-R lander on the moon. After a five-month journey, the lander is scheduled to reach the lunar surface today (04/25/2023) at 12:40 PM EST. The success of this mission, named Mission 1, would make Ispace the first private company to land on the moon, as well as the first spacecraft from Japan to do so. China,... Read more ›
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a fresh discovery, spotting the most distant galaxy cluster ever found — which is almost 30 billion light-years away. The cluster consists of 7 galaxies (that had previously been observed with the Hubble Space Telescope), but their distance and whether they were truly bound together was still unknown. Using JWST’s spectrometer, the scientists measured the redshifts of these galaxies, which are caused... Read more ›
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The new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature present on the iPhone 14 series (check out our iPhone 14 review here) has once again proven its worth in helping people in dire situations when recently, three BYU college students found themselves stranded in a deep canyon in Utah after their hiking trip took an unexpected turn. As reported by AppleInsider, The students were hiking through a difficult rappel slot canyon called... Read more ›
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With many smartphone makers no longer providing a wall charger with new handsets, finding a great charger that is small, fast, and reliable has become a need for more users. There are many options on the market, but I took the EZquest UltimatePower Mini(s) for a spin.EZQuest is one of many accessories makers that use GaN chargers designed for a wide range of smartphones, including big-brand Android and iPhone handsets.... Read more ›
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We know that Artificial Intelligence is nowadays very mainstream, thanks to assistants like ChatGPT and tools like Midjourney, but Nvidia is up to something very cool too, that could end up taking our GIF experience to a whole new level. The company’s Toronto AI Lab developed what they call “Latent Diffusion Models” (LDMs); they are able to generate videos without the need for large amounts of computing power. These models... Read more ›
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Reliefband — an innovative company in wearable technology designed to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting — has just released the newest addition to its line of FDA-cleared, anti-nausea wearables: The Reliefband Flex. This water-resistant device is powered by replaceable lithium coin batteries that deliver over 350 hours of use, twice that of the Reliefband Classic. The current gen of the Reliefband Flex is designed to provide all-natural, drug-free prevention... Read more ›
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The latest addition to HP’s flagship Envy series of laptops is the new HP Envy 17.3. Available in Natural Silver color, it was designed to provide an unparalleled computing experience with its cutting-edge features and sleek design, and with its powerful processor, brilliant display, and long battery life, the 2023 version of this laptop is the perfect device for anyone looking for a high-performance on-the-go machine.Built using high-quality materials that... Read more ›
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