Sam Altman’s brain-chip venture is exploring the idea of genetically altering brain cells to make better implants. “The company, which has been referred to as Merge Labs, is looking at an approach involving gene therapy that would modify brain cells,” reports Bloomberg. “In addition, an ultrasound device would be implanted in the head that could
Read MoreSouth Korean authorities have arrested the operator of Yubin Archive, a Telegram-based “pirate library” that grew to over 330,000 members by sharing textbooks, workbooks, lectures, and exam prep materials under the banner of “eliminating educational inequality.” TorrentFreak reports: An official statement confirming the operator’s arrest was published locally on August 12. The timeline suggests the
Read MoreWine 10.13 has been released after a one-month break, introducing a Windows Gaming Input configuration tab for the Joystick Control Panel, new ECDSA_P521 and ECDH_P521 cryptographic algorithms, OpenGL WoW64 thunk generation, and expanded Windows Runtime metadata support. The update also delivers 32 bug fixes,” which is more than normal given the month of time between
Read MorePHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 10, 2024: Laura Loomer arrives at Philadelphia International Airport on The Trump Organization’s Boeing 757. | Photo: Getty Images For all the power she wields with the White House’s affairs, Laura Loomer does not have the traditional tools that her rivals in the MAGA influencer industrial complex have – the highest
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from CleanTechnica: In a sharp rebuke to the anti-electrification agenda in the US, global EV sales are up 27% over last year, with some legacy automakers — but not all — indicating the potential for a successful transition to electric mobility. CleanTechnica has spilled much ink on the pace
Read MoreRCS support has opened the door for some advanced messaging features, and earlier this year Google started work on a new remote-deletion option. Users are able to delete recently sent messages from the phones of recipients. After beta testing this past spring, we’re now seeing the feature widely available. Who doesn’t love a good do-over?
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from CleanTechnica: In a sharp rebuke to the anti-electrification agenda in the US, global EV sales are up 27% over last year, with some legacy automakers — but not all — indicating the potential for a successful transition to electric mobility. CleanTechnica has spilled much ink on the pace
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station has become my go-to battery solution for most of my needs. Mainly because it is both portable and powerful enough to run all my electronics. Needless to say, I would recommend it, especially at today’s heavily discounted price. You can get it
Read MoreMacworld Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. This guide lists all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and
Read MoreCredit: Hueblog Philips Hue briefly put up a page revealing a range of new smart lighting products on its website before taking the page down. The Festavia line is getting expanded with the addition of two new models: Festavia permanent lights and Festavia globe string lights. The company is also releasing a gradient strip light
Read MoreCredit: Hueblog Philips Hue briefly put up a page revealing a range of new smart lighting products on its website before taking the page down. The Festavia line is getting expanded with the addition of two new models: Festavia permanent lights and Festavia globe string lights. The company is also releasing a gradient strip light
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A Reddit clip shows the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic’s bezel still works when held above the screen, thanks to magnetic sensing. The bezel uses a Hall sensor to detect changes in a magnetic field, rather than a mechanical connection. The same system is used on the latest Galaxy Watch
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A Reddit clip shows the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic’s bezel still works when held above the screen, thanks to magnetic sensing. The bezel uses a Hall sensor to detect changes in a magnetic field, rather than a mechanical connection. The same system is used on the latest Galaxy Watch
Read MoreThe Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are widely considered among the best on the market. Now, the second generation is here, and the upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are already on notice. Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) review: The charging case is larger than some. Bose has long been a name synonymous with quality audio gear. Its
Read MoreCredit: Zinwa Technologies A Chinese company is reviving old BlackBerry Classic phones with Android. The main board has been replaced, and so are the cameras, battery, and USB port. The revived BlackBerry is up for pre-ordering, and the company plans to start mass production by September. BlackBerry was more than a phone brand. It was
Read MoreLast week, we ran into an issue: no one on the show had ever vibe coded. So for today’s episode, we set out to fix that. Everyone came prepared with a vibe coded project – and some misadventures to go along with it. This week on The Vergecast, we’re discussing the fallout of the messy
Read MoreCredit: Reddit user whassupbun Some people have created exciting cover screen wallpapers for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. These wallpapers incorporate the dual cameras on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. You can download these wallpapers and apply them to your Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 marks a huge
Read MoreCohere has also appointed former Uber executive Francois Chadwick as its CFO. Read more: Canadian AI start-up Cohere raises $500m, hires former Meta exec
Read MoreCohere has also appointed former Uber executive Francois Chadwick as its CFO. Read more: Canadian AI start-up Cohere raises $500m, hires former Meta exec
Read MoreCredit: Google A trusted outlet has posted the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s specs. It looks like the phone will indeed have an IP68 rating for the first time in a foldable. The foldable is also listed with a 5x telephoto camera but 10x ‘optical’ zoom. Google will launch the Pixel 10 phones next week,
Read MoreCredit: Google A trusted outlet has posted the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s specs. It looks like the phone will indeed have an IP68 rating for the first time in a foldable. The foldable is also listed with a 5x telephoto camera but 10x ‘optical’ zoom. Google will launch the Pixel 10 phones next week,
Read MoreFrom literacy tools to mobile microlearning, we have put together a list of edtech start-ups worth learning about. Read more: Tech taught: 8 edtech start-ups worth watching
Read MoreGoogle has started to roll out the Calling Cards feature in the Contacts and Phone apps. This feature lets you create a stylish profile for your contacts. This differs from Apple’s Contact Posters, which only lets you create a poster for yourself. We’ve been tracking a Calling Card feature in Google’s Contacts app for weeks
Read MoreFrom literacy tools to mobile microlearning, we have put together a list of edtech start-ups worth learning about. Read more: Tech taught: 8 edtech start-ups worth watching
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