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Researchers have developed a method to make adaptive and eco-friendly sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto a wide range of biological surfaces, whether that's a finger or a flower petal.

The Spiking Neural Network (SNN) offers a unique approach to simulating the brain's functions, making it a key focus in modern neuromorphic computing research. Unlike traditional neural networks, SNNs operate on discrete, event-driven signals, aligning more closely with biological processes.

Closing in on the theoretical maximum efficiency, devices for turning heat into electricity are edging closer to being practical for use on the grid, according to University of Michigan research.

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduce a polymer-based material with unique properties in the journal Nature Communications. This material allows sunlight to enter, maintains a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and cleans itself like a lotus leaf. The new development could replace glass components in walls and roofs in the future. The research team has successfully tested the material in outdoor tests on the KIT campus.

The design of battery technologies with increasingly longer lifespans could help to meet the growing needs of the electronics and automotive industry. Lithium (Li) batteries are the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide. Thus, devising strategies that can increase their longevity could be far easier than designing entirely new batteries.

In the early 2010s, LightSquared, a multibillion-dollar startup promising to revolutionize cellular communications, declared bankruptcy. The company couldn't figure out how to prevent its signals from interfering with those of GPS systems.

China's latest artificial intelligence chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, in a stark reminder of the ideological parameters that Chinese AI models should abide by.

According to On3 Sports, Texas Longhorns top recruit Arch Manning was paid handsomely by EA Sports to be in NCAA 25.

Native iPadOS support includes Split View and Stage Manager.

It also includes a digital copy of the latest Animal Crossing.

Hope you didn’t need your digital drivers’ license.

The new TUAW is ripping off its former writers.

The MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M3 Pro processor, 18GB of memory and 512GB of storage has dropped $300 on B&H and Amazon. This powerful laptop is discounted to $1,699, matching the all-time best price.

Florida has abruptly removed its digital driver's license application from the iOS and Android app stores, forcing digital ID holders to rely on physical cards for the time being.

As the U.S. transitions away from coal and gas, battery storage is crucial for making the power grid reliable.

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The Tetraprism lens used in the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be used in more models for the iPhone 16 generation, according to a report seemingly confirming more orders for the component.

Epic Games has hit out against Apple for allegedly dragging its heels to approve the Epic Games Store in the EU, calling Apple's objection to a few button designs and locations a violation of the Digital Markets Act.