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How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico's Clandestine Graves

Thousands of hidden graves contain the bodies of the disappeared all across Mexico. Using drones, hyperspectral imaging, and other technologies, scientists and members of the public are uncovering them.

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What Are Hall Effect Sensors and How Do They Work? (2024)

More and more keyboards and video game controllers employ Hall effect sensors, but what exactly is this technology? We break it down.

A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping

Archaeologists have revealed an ancient lost Mayan city using advanced laser mapping technology, unearthing monumental structures such as pyramids and plazas. Named Valeriana, the city is believed to have been founded before 150 AD.

Lost Maya City, Including Pyramids, Discovered in Mexico’s Jungle

Lidar technology has revealed extensive Maya infrastructure across Campeche, located in Mexico's Yucatán.

The M4 MacBook Pro Might Be Hiding a Significant Screen Upgrade

The M4 MacBook Pro models may be featuring quantum dot technology, though the jury is still out on whether these displays are truly better than before.

Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.

'We took on Google and they were forced to pay out £2bn'

Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, describe their long court battle with technology giant Google.

Royal Navy Successfully Tests Quantum-Sensing Technology

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Royal Navy: The Royal Navy has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of ground-breaking cold atom technology. P2000 vessel HMS Pursuer hosted the trial, which unlocks new possibilities in areas such as covert …

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Pro Display XDR 2 Expected to Feature Quantum-Dot Technology

In a blog post this week, Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young said that he expects Apple's next-generation Pro Display XDR to feature the same quantum-dot display technology adopted by the latest MacBook Pro models. It is unclear if Young con…

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How a Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI

Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.

LG unveils its own 480Hz OLED gaming monitor

Back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG unveiled a 27-inch 480Hz OLED panel with some incredible specs, but didn't say when or even if it would build a monitor around it. Now, the company has announced the UltraGear GX7 (27GX790A), a 27-inc…

The Norwegian Company Blamed for California's Hydrogen Car Woes

A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

Genies launches Parties for brands and creators to launch their own ‘AI Roblox’

Genies, an avatar technology company, has launched Parties after developing its foundational technology stack since the last fundraise.

Xiaomi 15 said to be 'unmatched' with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite

The company also discussed its HyperCore technology to join Qualcomm's newest chip.

Netflix is removing much of its interactive content

Here’s some bad news for those who thought the future would include streaming versions of Choose Your Own Adventure books. Netflix is deleting much of its interactive content, according to reporting by The Verge . The platform currently lists 24 “Interacti…

iPhone 17: Newer 3nm Technology Expected for A19 and A19 Pro Chips

Apple's next-generation A19 chip for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air and A19 Pro chip for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be manufactured with TSMC's latest, third-generation 3nm process called "N3P," analyst Jeff Pu said today, in a broader tech…

Questions About IVF? Here's How In Vitro Fertilization Works

IVF is a medical technology that's been around for decades. Here's a step-by-step process of how it works.

Gurman: Apple Believes Its AI Technology Is Two Years Behind Rivals

Some Apple employees believe that the company's in-house generative AI technology powering Apple Intelligence is more than two years behind industry leaders, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman's source…

Alexa at 10: Amazon’s assistant is a winner and a failure

Amazon’s Echo launched in 2014, and since then has helped create a voice-first revolution. But as AI takes over, the questions remain about what these devices are for.

The Beatles’ final song, restored using AI, is up for a Grammy

The AI-restored Beatles song, “Now and Then” has been nominated for two Grammy awards alongside Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish.

Helen Mirren has been bringing up Kurt Cobain missing out on modern technology for years

Helen Mirren's comments about Kurt Cobain missing out on GPS went viral, but the actor has been using the example for a decade.

Market-making giant Citadel Securities is rebuilding the tech that powers its trades as it eyes growth

Two of Citadel Securities' top technology execs explain how the market maker is revamping its core trading infrastructure.

On Its Official Store, Samsung Is Offering -50% on Its OLED TVs For Early Black Friday

These are among our favorite OLED TVs on the market in 2024.

Before Black Friday, Amazon Is Slashing The Price of Google’s Foldable Phone to a Record Low Price

This is the first time since its release that Google's foldable phone is available at a discounted price.

Rolls-Royce is in talks to use its compact nuclear reactors to power data centers and space missions

Rolls-Royce has been working on the micronuclear reactor technology for over three years, first collaborating with the UK Space Agency in 2021.

Custom Drone Software Searches, Rescues

When a new technology first arrives in people’s hands, it often takes a bit of time before the full capabilities of that technology are realized. In much the same way that many early Internet…

Chinese company bullish on Cuban solar drive, executive says

Hangzhou Duojia Technology, which distributes solar technology to Cuba, called a Cuban plan to dramatically boost solar generation a win for both countries, ...

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Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They'll Need to Work at 62 MPH

A new report from AAA says newer systems prevent twice the number of collisions—and save lives. Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy.

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick says companies must make organizational changes if they want to benefit from AI

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick spoke at an AI conference, where he described how organizations can see positive results from the technology.

Google Chrome’s uBlock Origin Purge Has Begun

Plus: The alleged SEC X account hacker gets charged, Kroger wriggles out of a face recognition scandal, and Microsoft deals with missing customer security logs.

OpenAI’s Transcription Tool Hallucinates. Hospitals Are Using It Anyway

In health care settings, it’s important to be precise. That’s why the widespread use of OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool among medical workers has experts alarmed.

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AI’s math problem: FrontierMath benchmark shows how far technology still has to go

FrontierMath, a new benchmark from Epoch AI, challenges advanced AI systems with complex math problems, revealing how far AI still has to go before achieving true human-level reasoning.

Elon Musk ‘Doesn’t Know How to Make a Battery,’ Rival Says

Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of CATL, says Musk's 4860 battery design "is going to fail and never be successful."

Prime Video will let you summon AI to recap what you’re watching

Amazon’s Prime Video is getting a new generative AI-powered feature, X-Ray Recaps, to help catch you up on the show that you’re watching.

Georgia Tech joins Apple’s new silicon engineering initiative

Georgia Tech has joined Apple's initiative aimed at preparing students for hardware technology, computer architecture and chip design.

Your Apps Are on Borrowed Time. AI Agents Are on the Way

AI agents will be at center of our digital worlds, dancing across our devices from smart glasses to cars, providing a consistent experience and adapting the way technology interacts with us.

Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards

Arm has taken its feud with Qualcomm to the next level, two years after filing a lawsuit against its former close partner. According to Bloomberg, the British semiconductor company has canceled the architecture license allowing Qualcomm to use its intellectua…

The Morning After: FBI warns about fake election security videos

At the start of the weekend, the FBI issued a statement addressing videos “falsely claiming to be from the FBI relating to election security.” That includes one claiming the bureau had “apprehended three linked groups committing ballot fraud,” and one about K…

Meta brings back face scanning to combat scams and account hacking

Facebook and Instagram are testing new facial recognition tools that could help users quickly restore compromised accounts and combat fake celebrity-endorsed scams.

Dodge Chargers with semi-solid-state batteries may hit the road in 2026

Stellantis plans to demonstrate a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytonas equipped with semi-solid-state batteries in 2026, using tech that Mercedes will also deploy in the future.

Choose Boring Technology and LLMs

I really like boring technology. Software that has been tested for decades, does what it is supposed to robustly and fast, and is known by every person and machine on the planet. Technology like relational databases and SQL, HTTP, HTML, a well-known programmi…

RFK Jr. Wants the Internet to Pick Trump’s Top Health and Tech Experts

Captain Brainworm looks poised to have a lot of power soon.

Amazon Didn’t Acquire iRobot, But The Roomba i5+ Is Still at a 46% Off For Early Black Friday

Amazon continues to highlight the iRobot brand despite not being able to acquire it.

The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Is at a Record Low Price, Now 35% Off on Amazon

It is the ultimate smartwatch for (almost) every sport.

Amazon Is Taking $1,500 Off This LG OLED C4 TV, Black Friday Starts Very Early

This Black Friday season has kicked off early and one of the offers is a whopping $1,500 discount on the stunning LG OLED C4 77-inch TV.

LG Display’s stretchable screen is now even stretchier

LG Display’s stretchable screen prototype can now expand from 12 to 18 inches and be repeatedly stretched over 10,000 times without damage.

Microsoft is the mystery AI company licensing HarperCollins books, says Bloomberg

Microsoft will train a new AI model on licensed nonfiction titles from HarperCollins, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Bluesky has been acting up today

Bluesky is growing quickly in popularity, but if you’re trying to use it today, the site might be acting up. For a little while, my feeds and notifications were very slow to load on the web and mobile while logged in.

In an Early Black Friday Deal on Amazon, This Samsung SSD is Priced at $0.073/GB

This is an unbeatable deal on the Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD.

In an Early Black Friday Deal, Amazon is Offering $1,200 Off on This Stunning LG 65″ C4 TV

That's a massive 45% discount on this LG OLED TV.

Dyson Hot and Cool Jet Focus Is a Year-Round Investment Now 33% Off

Heat up or cool down with the same powerful indoor fan and save over $150 at Amazon.

How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig

Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warning that we’ve already passed a point (before superintelligence or AGI) that deserves a lot more attention.

US Plans $825 Million Investment For New York Semiconductor R&D Facility

The Biden administration is investing $825 million in a new semiconductor research and development facility in Albany, New York. Reuters reports: The New York facility will be expected to drive innovation in EUV technology, a complex process necessary to make…

Google Photos is getting an Updates page to help you follow changes to shared albums

Google Photos is making it easier to follow activity in your shared albums with a new “Updates” section. The section is rolling out now on Android and iOS.

A first look at Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini and its other new Macs

Apple has officially announced its M4-equipped Mac Minis, iMacs, and MacBook Pros, and we were able to take photos of the new computers.

Apple is preparing an M4 MacBook Air update for early next year

Apple plans to release MacBook Airs with M4 chips in early 2025. The company is also working on an M4 Mac Studio for sometime in 2025, too.

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Grok can try and explain Elon Musk's terrible jokes

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is home to the Grok AI model, and it just received an update today to help it understand images . Musk showcased Grok explaining a joke in an X post and mentioned that the technology is still in the early stages. Other t…

In the Shadow of War, Armenia Tries to Make Its Economy Indispensable

In the shadow of war, Armenia seeks to recast itself as a global technology hub.

It’s Election Week. Brace Yourselves

The United States will choose between two drastically different futures in the coming days. Here’s what you can expect from WIRED.

Apple Reportedly Working on 90Hz Studio Display, iMac, iPad Air

A new rumor suggests Apple is developing 90Hz display technology that could make its way to future versions of the Studio Display, iPad Air, and 24-inch iMac, all of which currently feature 60Hz refresh rates. The claim, spotted by 9to5Mac, comes from an…

Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even auto-generating pages.

The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines

The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia.

How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away

WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche.

The Chinese Queen of Cottagecore Has Suddenly Reappeared After Three Years

After quietly settling a dispute with her management agency, the massively popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi has started posting again, gaining her millions of new followers overnight.

Researchers Develop New Lithium Extraction Method With 'Nearly Double the Performance'

PV Magazine reports: Researchers in Australia and China have developed an innovative technology enabling direct lithium extraction from difficult-to-process sources like saltwater, which they say represents a substantial portion of the world's lithium potent…

These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids

Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.

Man Who Received Historic Pig Kidney Transplant Did Not Die From It

Doctors say that Richard Slayman's body did not reject a pig kidney modified to become more compatible with human biology.

To Upgrade Your TV, Amazon Is Slashing Prices on Fire TV Sticks by 50% For Early Black Friday

Amazon has just lowered the price of all its Fire TV Stick models for the second time in a few days.

Google is further cracking down on sites publishing ‘parasite SEO’ content

Google is updating its search spam policy, this time targeting websites that host content meant to take advantage of site ranking — even if the publisher didn’t directly produce the content.

Google just gave its AI access to Search, hours before OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search

Google launches real-time search integration for Gemini AI platform at $35 per 1,000 queries, while OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Search on the same day, setting up a major battle for the future of AI-powered search technology.

ICE's $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's contract with Paragon Solutions faces scrutiny over whether it complies with the Biden administration's executive order on spyware, WIRED has learned.

Hacking Haptics: The 19-Sensor Patch Bringing Touch to Life

On November 6th, Northwestern University introduced a groundbreaking leap in haptic technology, and it’s worth every bit of attention now, even two weeks later. Full details are in their original …read more

NASA’s Pioneering Solar Sail Hits a Snag While Tumbling in Space

Mission operators are analyzing a small bend in one of the spacecraft's composite booms.

Canada Is Doing Its Own Extremely Weird TikTok Ban

Canada wants TikTok's parent company to stop doing business in Canada.

AI Face Anonymizer Masks Human Identity in Images

We’re all pretty familiar with AI’s ability to create realistic-looking images of people that don’t exist, but here’s an unusual implementation of using that technology for a different purpose: masking …read more

WiFi Status Indicator Keeps Eye on the Network

These days, most of us take the instant availability of a high-speed link to the Internet for granted. But despite all of the latest technology, things still occasionally go pear-shaped …read more

US Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As major U.S. indexes experience a downturn, with technology stocks leading the slide and Treasury yields reaching new highs, investors are increasingly...

An Unlikely Alien Species Returns in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Zoe Saldaña additionally reveals her hopes for Uhura in Star Trek 4.

Former OpenAI Staffer Says the Company Is Breaking Copyright Law and Destroying the Internet

Is OpenAI breaking U.S. copyright law? A former employee of the company says yes.

Forget The Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge 6 And Versa 4 at 40% Off For Early Black Friday on Amazon

Fitbit's activity tracker and smartwatch hit all-time low prices before Black Friday.

Apple’s AirTags Are Back In Stock, And Amazon Is Slashing Prices Just Like Last Year’s Black Friday

It's the ultimate tool for locating your items.

This Is The Lowest Price Ever on The AirPods Pro 2, Amazon Has Slashed The Price Like Never Before For Black Friday

Amazon's AirPods Pro 2 inventory is likely to sell out very quickly at this price point.

Covid Vaccine Tech Is Being Used to Fight a Nasty, Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria

Scientists in Pennsylvania have developed an experimental mRNA-based vaccine for C. diff bacteria, which often cause recurring, miserable bouts of diarrhea.

Hollywood stars grow Wrexham empire with brewery

The football club's star co-owners grow their Wrexham by buying half of the Wrexham Lager brewery.

DJI sues the US Department of Defense for labeling it a ‘Chinese Military Company’

DJI, the world’s largest drone company, is suing to avoid being seen as a tool of the Chinese government. On Friday, it sued the US Department of Defense.

More than a quarter of new code at Google is generated by AI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that more than a quarter of all new code at Google is generated by AI. He made the announcement on company’s third quarter 2024 earnings call.

A new iMessage safety feature prompts kids to report explicit images to Apple

Apple is adding a new child safety feature to iMessage that lets kids send a report to Apple when they are sent photos or videos with nudity, according to The Guardian. After getting a report, the company can choose report messages to law enforcement.

Meta Permits Its AI Models To Be Used For US Military Purposes

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Meta will allow U.S. government agencies and contractors working on national security to use its artificial intelligence models for military purposes, the company said on Monday, in a shift from its…

Little RC Car Project Takes Inspiration From Mario Kart

RC cars used to be pretty simple. They’d go forwards, backwards, and steer if you got a full-function toy. However, with modern technology, it’s pretty trivial to make them more …read more

A Tiny Chemistry Lab

While advances in modern technology have allowed average people access to tremendous computing power as well as novel tools like 3D printers and laser cutters for a bare minimum cost, around here w…

Scientists develop new cooling technology that could save money on air conditioning costs: 'Aims to solve several critical problems'