Jul 27
25 Affordable Home Items From Amazon That Reviewers Say Look Much More Expensive
Posted in: Today's ChiliSeriously — why splurge on decor when you can save?
Jul 27
It turns out that odor-removing gel, rainbow tile film and bed sheet holders make very noticeable improvements.
Jul 27
The police officers who are scheduled to testify endured some of the worst of the brutality.
Jul 27
Britain’s Tom Dean called his victory “the single greatest achievement of my life.”
Jul 27
The Huntington Beach eatery posted a sign protesting “anti-American stupidity.”
Jul 27
Simone Biles Falters On Vault, Pulls Out Of Gymnastics Team Final With Apparent Injury
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe champion gymnast faltered on the American team’s first rotation on vault and walked off the floor.
Jul 27
NASA has announced that on August 26 of last year, the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected a high-energy pulse of radiation that has been moving towards the Earth for nearly half the age of the universe. The pulse detected was extremely short-lasting only about a second, but it set records during its brief existence. The high-energy pulse of radiation was … Continue reading
Jul 27
Google has for a long time released new versions of Android and used names for the operating system based on desserts. A new report is making the rounds that claims the next version of Android (Android 13) will be called Tiramisu internally. The tip on the name comes from a comment by AOSP Gerrit. However, the leaker is clear that … Continue reading
Jul 27
Companies around the world are conducting lots of research into the future of mobility in cities. Research is being conducted by traditional automakers and by new startups looking at alternate methods of transportation. BMW Group Research has revealed two mobility concepts for the city with an e-scooter concept called Clever Commute and an electrified bicycle called Dynamic Cargo. The electrified … Continue reading
Jul 27
The power of deepfake tech to hone digital effects into incredibly realistic video can’t be underestimated. We’ve seen a top-level Tom Cruise impersonator transformed with a high-level deepfake artist, and now companies — and film studios — are taking notice.
Luke Skywalker’s CGI face in The Mandalorian was met with a lot of criticism, and one fan’s efforts to improve it resulted in a new job. Lucasfilm has hired YouTuber Shamook to ensure future projects won’t have wobbly representations of actors that are either much older or perhaps even deceased now. The latter, however, remains an ethical conundrum in itself, as demonstrated by the recent Anthony Bourdain documentary.
— Mat Smith
A magnetic helmet shrunk a deadly tumor in world-first test
The user-friendly medical device can be operated at home.
We’ve seen helmets and AI that can spot brain tumors, but a new magnetic hard hat can actually treat them, too. Researchers used a helmet that generates a magnetic field to shrink a deadly tumor by a third. The 53-year-old patient who underwent the treatment ultimately passed away due to an unrelated injury, but an autopsy showed that the procedure had removed 31 percent of the tumor mass from his brain. Continue reading.
The best Apple AirTag accessories you can buy
Accessories for your accessory.
Valentina Palladino / Engadget
Apple’s tiny Bluetooth trackers have one critical flaw: no built-in keychain hole. That means anyone who buys AirTags has to buy holders or cases to attach them to their stuff.
It’s a very Apple way of milking as much money out of a new product as possible since many will simply buy Apple’s own AirTag holders. But those aren’t the only options available — plenty of accessory companies have already made AirTag cases. We take a look at all the options. Continue reading.
A new Microsoft Surface Duo might come with a big camera upgrade
And possibly a new color.
Tech Rat
Microsoft’s double-screen Surface Duo landed with outdated specs and a hard-to-swallow price, but the company might be looking for a do-over. A Tech Rat leak suggests a Surface Duo with a new conspicuous rear camera bump with three sensors might be on the way — as well as a new black look. Continue reading.
LG’s new Tone Free earbuds have a case that plugs into headphone ports
They also feature spatial audio.
LG Tone Free FP
LG has revealed a new family of wireless earbuds, and while germ-killing UV tech is still on board, the coolest part may be backward compatibility. The high-end FP9 model has a charging case that plugs into a headphone jack to work as a Bluetooth dongle. The feature could be handy during flights and when dealing with wired environments of yesteryear, like gym treadmills. The headphones feature active noise cancellation and spatial audio compatibility, too. The LG Tone Free FP series will be available this month, price still TBC. Continue reading.
iOS 14.7.1 arrives with fix for Apple Watch unlocking bugIt also fixes a security vulnerability Apple says may have been exploited.
Apple has pushed out a new update to iOS 14 for iPhone and iPad owners. While there are no new features, it addresses a bug that broke Apple’s Unlock with iPhone integration, preventing Touch ID-equipped phones from unlocking Apple Watch devices. So if you use an older iPhone with your Apple wearable, you’ll want to download the update as soon as possible. Continue reading.
Why every robot needs a spiffy hat
If you thought the classic ‘pants on a dog’ problem was tricky, try it with treads.
As robots increasingly move into our everyday lives, a new kind of clothing revolution could soon be upon us once again, according to a new research study out of New York’s Cornell University.
“We believe that robot clothes present an underutilized opportunity for the field of designing interactive systems,” the team argues in What Robots Need From Clothing. It’s not simply a matter of tossing human clothing on a robotic chassis. “What robot clothes are is integrally tied to what robots need from clothing. Robot clothing should analogously fulfill needs robots have, rather than just being human clothes on a robot,” the researchers wrote. What will that entail? Continue reading.
But wait, there’s more…
Intel’s revised roadmap looks beyond 1-nanometer chips
Blue Origin offers NASA $2 billion in last-ditch attempt at lunar lander contract
Samsung’s ‘The Wall’ will be used to form a virtual movie studio
Hubble finds evidence of water vapor on Jupiter’s largest moon
Turtle Beach’s first gamepad pairs its audio expertise with great ergonomics
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