E-Ink tablets have always been intriguing to me because I’m a longtime lover of pen and paper. I’ve had probably hundreds of notebooks over the years, serving as repositories for my story ideas, to-do lists, meeting notes and everything in between. However, I turned away from physical ...

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs. Archaeology is usually thought of as the study of ...

OpenAI keeps losing top talent, suggesting considerable inner turmoil at the ChatGPT maker. Cofounder John Schulman announced he'd left the company this week to join rival AI company Anthropic, while president Greg Brockman is taking a leave of absence. VP of consumer product Peter Deng ...

If you thought the recent GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini releases were enough to keep OpenAI busy, think again. The release of a new LLM codenamed "Strawberry" might be just around the corner. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a photo of a strawberry garden on X, accompanied by the ...

"A video data factory that can yield a human lifetime visual experience worth of training data per day." Leaked documents obtained by 404 Media reveal that AI-powering chip giant Nvidia has been quietly scraping astronomical numbers of YouTube video data to train its AI models — a legally and ...

If you experience low audio volume playback on Windows 11, then you may be affected by the same issue that I ran into over this weekend. When I turned on my HP laptop I realized quickly that something was not right. First, I thought that audio pfayback was muted, as I could not hear ...

Plume-surface interactions (PSI). That's a term you might not have heard much about until now, but when the Artemis missions to the Moon really get going, there's no way around it. And it may prove to be a real obstacle to our plans. Every single inch of the lunar surface is covered by a thick ...

A car company never wants to hear the word "scandal" mentioned in the same sentence as their brand. It usually implies accidents, a massive recall of some sort, and the likelihood that many will stay away from purchasing that vehicle for years. Many massive car scandals occur for valid, ...

It is easy to imagine the moon as an atmosphere-less hunk of rock orbiting Earth. However, while lacking breathable air, our planet's loyal natural satellite companion does have a thin and wispy atmosphere. Scientists have long puzzled over the existence of this tenuous atmosphere or ...

The rivalry between American V8 engines with unique names isn't anything new, dating back to the 1960s with names like 426 Hemi and 427 SOHC Cammer as at least one example. While those big block engines aren't likely to return to production vehicles anytime soon (at least, for now) we still have ...

Every now and again, our planet ponies up a fossil so spectacular that almost all you can do is gape in wonder. Sometimes those fossils are the magnificent remains that once trod Earth's surface with thunderous feet. Sometimes, they are mere motes, particles at which you may not look twice ...

In 2024, streaming is the new normal. With options for streaming TV, movies, music, books, and more, there are many ways to keep yourself occupied with a few clicks on your device of choice. But streaming services aren't cheap, and are typically offered as recurring monthly fees, which can ...

In big news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headset. This means that people with limited physical movement can now control the headset using only their thoughts. Synchron conducted the initial test on a ...

"Aliens could learn one of our languages, ask the LLM questions about us and receive replies that are representative of humanity." Speaker of the House Artificial intelligence is being heralded as the future here on Earth, and according to a pair of scientists invested in the search for ...

Cigarette butts pose a huge risk to the world’s oceans and can be a pain to clean up by hand especially on public spaces like beaches. A group of Italian scientists have built a quadruped robot that can identify litter and pick up the smaller bits with its leg mounted vacuums. VERO, the ...

Installing an SSD is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can do to your PC — the only one with fewer steps is installing new memory. That makes it a great way to try out upgrading your PC by yourself, and we're here to help. Just follow the steps below, and you'll have a new SSD in your PC ...

A city in Southern California has become the first in the nation to replace its police patrol cars with electric vehicles, officials announced Monday, unveiling a fleet of 20 new Teslas. South Pasadena on the edge of Los Angeles will replace its gas-guzzling police cruisers with the Teslas ...

Instagram parent Meta Platforms Inc. will let users create their own AI-powered chatbots and add them to their profiles, an effort to court creators and further integrate the company’s artificial intelligence software into its most popular consumer products. The feature, called AI Studio, lets ...

The AI race is on, and Google Gemini is one of the frontrunners. Gemini was first introduced as Google's newest AI model in December 2023, replaced Bard in February 2024, and has since gone on to become one of the best AI models we have access to today. That's not to say Gemini doesn't ...

Tesla shares jumped nearly 6.3% on Monday after Morgan Stanley named the most valuable automaker its "top pick" in the U.S. automotive industry, replacing Ford. The brokerage said Tesla's energy business could potentially grow to be worth more than the company's auto business in the ...

  Ranked as the 33rd largest supercomputer in the world at the time, the "Condor Cluster" was built by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) using 1,760 PlayStation 3 consoles. Situated in Rome, New York, the system was constructed for radar enhancement, processing satellite ...

Strong solar activity has prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) to issue a geomagnetic storm warning for July 30. If the predicted G3 conditions are reached, auroras could be visible across mid-latitudes around 50°. Previous geomagnetic ...

Although not officially a coastal-inspired dwelling, this French tiny home is very reminiscent of a classic beach house with beautiful shiplap walls, a color palette inspired by the sea and the sand, and a warm ambiance for instant relaxation. Apart from its timeless aesthetic, the Excentrique ...

The first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle sold in the United States was the 2000 Honda Insight, followed a year later by the Toyota Prius. Some manufacturers were quicker to develop (or license) hybrid technology than others, and BMW first got into that game here with a ...

Where did the water on Earth come from? About 71% of Earth's surface area is oceans, which contain 97% of Earth’s water. Human bodies are 55-60% water. Its origin is a missing link in scientists' understanding of our planet's history and life upon it. A new paper published earlier this ...

Mazda may be known today for cars, roadsters, and SUVs, but its humble origins were in motorcycle and 3-wheel truck manufacturing way back in the 1930s. It wasn't until 1960 that Mazda introduced its first 2-door passenger car, the R360 Coupe. The cartoon-like, bubble-top 4-seater was ...

Ever taken what you thought was the perfect picture, only to later notice a random photo bomber or a rogue tree branch ruining the shot? We've all been there. Whether it's a nosy stranger in the background or a trash can stealing the spotlight, these frame crashers can turn a cool picture ...

Ford began selling the Escape Hybrid in the United States four years after the introduction of the Toyota Prius here, with production continuing through 2012. To replace it, a Focus-derived MPV that had proven itself in Europe was given a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain and introduced as ...

  Look at any image of Jupiter and one feature is hard to ignore—its “Great Red Spot,” a massive storm raging close to its equator. It’s so iconic that it’s unusual to see an image of Jupiter without it, despite the fact that Jupiter rotates once in just under 10 hours. That spot, ...

Whenever one of the common dashboard warning lights on your vehicle illuminate, like many drivers, you probably release an audible sigh. It's not that these warnings aren't helpful, but often they can result in an expensive trip to the mechanic. One of the less common indicators on select ...

Car makers, like any manufacturer, want their products to be distinctive and follow their brands. It helps build customer loyalty to a level other industries can only dream about. Despite their competitive sales tactics, however, auto manufacturers do work cooperatively from time to time. ...

The Linux Mint team has just released Linux Mint 22, a new major version of the free Linux distribution. With Windows 10's end of support coming up quickly next year, at least some users may consider making the switch to Linux. While there are other options, paying Microsoft for extended ...

NASA's ICON, shown in this artist’s concept, studied the dynamic zone high in the atmosphere where terrestrial weather from below meets space weather above. On Wednesday, NASA announced the mission's official end. Photo courtesy of NASA/Goddard/Conceptual Image Lab July 24 (UPI) -- Nearly five ...

An instrumented Mooney research aircraft passes over the Northern Rocky Mountains in Montana during NOAA’s 2023 NOGAP aerial mission to capture atmospheric profiles of greenhouse gases in a series of flights across the United States. Photo courtesy of Anna McAuliffe/Cooperative Institute for ...

Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock The past several years have been interesting for the movie business. Rocked by the global pandemic that saw audiences reluctant to return to theaters, then two massive strikes from Hollywood's major actors' and writers' guilds, the future of ...

I bet there are still some people among you who still don't think bases on the Moon and trips to Mars are things we just might experience during our lifetimes. But you only have to look at the intense prep work the world's space agencies and private companies are conducting, and at the fortunes ...

The all-female team at Dada Projects, led by Christina Worner, teams up with Google DeepMind to delve into the intersection of AI and sustainability. Two new films, poetically visualized by the 3D motion studio, depict how this technology can provide a deeper understanding of global warming ...

 The 2024 Range Rover Velar received some light updates, including a new grille, updated lights and a larger touchscreen. It’s a little bit nicer, but the Velar’s mission is based on design and style, which it has in spades. After a week in this sleek Range Rover, I condensed my musings into ...

The tiny house market is no longer saturated with models designed to accommodate just one or two residents. Nowadays, tiny houses come in all shapes and sizes, catering to different needs and preferences and allowing people from all walks of life to adopt a downsized lifestyle. Lately, however, ...

The newly completed Trekroner Church in Roskilde, Denmark, by Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter, pushes the boundaries of religious architecture. Its organic curves, achieved through a pioneering on-site concrete casting method using over two hundred molds, demonstrate the church‘s commitment to ...

NASA is honoring a 'hidden figure' and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building in Houston, where at the time of the moon missions it was part of the "Manned" Spacecraft Center. The agency's Johnson Space Center (renamed for the president in ...

Everything seems like it's moving faster these days than it used to. Whether it be trendy memes or systems of government, what was popular yesterday doesn't stand a chance today. That's true of cars, too. Every major model is expected to have a refresh every couple of years followed by a complete ...

The big picture: A cybersecurity researcher just exposed a flaw allowing hackers to hijack traffic signals and manipulate light patterns to trigger colossal traffic jams. This is concerning considering reports of hackers targeting public utilities on US soil and beyond are on the rise. Andrew ...

You'll doubtless be aware already of the major outages of Microsoft systems today causing problems for airports, rail operators, banks, retailers, broadcasters and more. Among the disruption stores found themselves unable to accept payments and in the UK Sky News’s breakfast show was taken off ...

Auto battery is one of the most important features in an automobile. It is a known fact that no automobile can function without a battery. The battery is used in starting a  vehicle. It also serves as a surge protector for cars’ computer and provides power for short term use of other parts like ...

Two research teams have independently developed flexible batteries that can be stretched and deformed without losing functionality, potentially revolutionizing power sources for wearable technology and biomedical implants. A team from Nanjing University in China created a lithium-ion battery ...

A team of Australian scientists have cooked up a new AI-driven camera system that can detect whether you are too drunk to drive a vehicle. But the project isn't quite ready for wide use with only 75 percent accuracy, according to the researchers out of Edith Cowan University in Western ...

Gaming laptops are the true Transformers of the PC world: They’re powerful enough to play your favorite titles, ensuring you get the best gaming experience, but you can also harness their speed for media creation or extreme multitasking, like streaming high-resolution gameplay to Twitch. ...

New York has been the backdrop to countless "end of the world" storylines in film and TV. But on Tuesday an actual meteor shot over the city's iconic Statue of Liberty before disintegrating high above Manhattan, NASA's Meteor Watch said in a post on Facebook. Residents flooded the ...

The number of portable chargers on the market now is staggering, but they are some of the most useful tech accessories you can get. Small power banks with built-in connectors are easy to toss in a bag so you always have a backup. Bigger batteries with multiple ports and laptop-level capacity ...