Apr 23
The young royal was absolutely adorable in a set of countryside photos.
Apr 23
Fans of Sam Raimi different parts of his filmography the like, but the Evil Dead series is often one of the most talked about. While the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV show from 2015 and last year’s video game have helped keep the franchise alive in pop culture, alongside the series’ longtime fans, Fede Alvarez’s 2013 reboot…
Apr 23
Apple’s mixed-reality headset may come with a magnetic cable for its external power supply
Posted in: Today's ChiliAt the start of 2023, Bloomberg’s Gurman reported Apple’s forthcoming mixed-reality headset would feature an external power supply. At the time, he said the company made the decision to offload the battery for a few reasons. Apple was concerned about the device overheating. It also wanted to make the headset lighter and thereby more comfortable to wear.
Ahead of WWDC 2023, the venue where Apple is expected to announce the headset, Gurman has shared more information about what to expect from the wearable’s external battery. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, he says the device, rumored to be named “Reality Pro” or “Reality One,” will feature two ports: a USB-C interface for data transfers and a “new proprietary charging connector.” Judging from Gurman’s description, the latter is reminiscent of Apple’s recently reintroduced MagSafe power port. The included power cable reportedly features a round tip that magnetically attaches to Apple’s headset. After inserting the cable, Gurman says you rotate it to lock it into place.
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As for the power supply, it’s about the size of an iPhone and looks similar to Apple’s own MagSafe Battery Pack (pictured above). The component can reportedly power the wearable for up two hours on a single charge. Recharging the pack involves a USB-C cable connected to a MacBook Pro power adapter. Gurman speculates Apple will allow customers to buy additional packs separately since a single one provides so little uptime.
More than anything, Gurman’s latest report underscores how much of a first-generation product Apple’s headset will be when it arrives later this year. With the device employing such a cumbersome power delivery method and coming in at a rumored $3,000, it’s hard to imagine the average consumer running out to buy Apple’s latest gadget.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apples-mixed-reality-headset-may-come-with-a-magnetic-cable-for-its-external-power-supply-171341879.html?src=rss
Apr 23
Great news for those in hope of restoring lost hearing for themselves or maybe for a relative; researchers from Harvard Medical School have discovered a drug cocktail that can regenerate hair cells in the inner ear that will bring back the hearing ability. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study detailed how the researchers reprogrammed genetic pathways in mice to regrow hair cells, raising hopes for potential treatment in humans.
Human beings are currently unable to regenerate their hair cells (unlike some species of fish, birds, and reptiles), however, in a previous study, Zheng-Yi Chen, an HMS associate professor, had his team make other cells develop the characteristics of hair cells; researchers activated the same pathways using newly developed chemical compounds, removing genes that suppressed the activation of a genetic pathway that allows for hair cell growth in the inner ear — by delivering their drug cocktail directly into the inner ear of adult mice, they were able to regenerate new hair cells that appeared to be fully functional.
The potentially groundbreaking treatment for hearing loss can be explored for future clinical applications.
According to Chen, “These findings are extremely exciting because, throughout the history of the hearing loss field, the ability to regenerate hair cells in an inner ear has been the holy grail,”
The treatment will be tested on larger animals before conducting clinical trials on humans — If proven successful, the study could have a profound impact on those who have lost part of their hearing. The researchers aim to refine the gene therapy delivery method and combine it with surgical procedures to bring a new treatment into the clinic, which is currently not available for hearing loss sufferers. This study offers a tantalizing ray of hope for people struggling with their hearing and may pave the way for future clinical applications.
Restoring Lost Hearing: Scientists Make Progress In Cell Regeneration
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Apr 23
Ex-Cop Kim Potter To Be Freed After Serving 16 Months For Killing Daunte Wright
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe white former officer convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting the Black motorist in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 is set to be released from prison.
Apr 23
The 2023 Toyota Corolla is a delightful little hatchback that is built as much for city streets as it is for the track. Check out our full review here.
Apr 23
A relatively new technology in military arsenals around the world, sonic-based weaponry are extremely effective, yet devastating suppressive weapons.
Apr 23
Fans of Sam Raimi different parts of his filmography the like, but the Evil Dead series is often one of the most talked about. While the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV show from 2015 and last year’s video game have helped keep the franchise alive in pop culture, alongside the series’ longtime fans, Fede Alvarez’s 2013 reboot…
Apr 23
A proposed DEA rule aimed at restricting telehealth for certain prescriptions has spurred a backlash from dying patients and those who care for them.
Apr 23
1989 Batman Utility Belt and Batarang Replica Set: Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?
Posted in: Today's Chili
Designed to look just like the one worn by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, this Utility Belt Prop Replica features all the gadgets seen on film, including a Batarang, grapnel launcher, and communicator. Available from The NECA Store, the belt’s four cartridge slots can be customized with any of the eight unique cartridges included: a torch, taser, scanner, micro camera, re-breather, gas pellets, and smoke bombs. I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but those are all nonfunctional. A shame, I know.
The belt has two removable face plates that reveal more tools printed underneath and has an adjustable rear to fit waists from 31.5 to 50 inches. The included Batarang measures 7″ long with articulated hinges and magnets so it can open and close. Plus, everything comes with display stands so you can proudly show off all your bat gadgets when you’re not running around the neighborhood pretending to dish out vigilante justice.
Does it look a lot more plastic-y than the one seen in the movie? Yes. I guess you get what you pay for, and this doesn’t exactly cost Bruce Wayne amounts of money. Still, it should pair nicely with a Batman onesie and cape fashioned from an old bedsheet.
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