Apple is being sued over its decision not to implement a system that would have scanned iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit argues that by not doing more to prevent the spread of this material, it’s forcing victims to relive their trauma, according to The New York Times. The suit describes […]
A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot’s movement in the water. “Two years ago, we demonstrated an aquatic soft robot that was able to reach average speeds of 3.74 body lengths per second,” says Jie Yin, corresponding author […]
Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery. This new type of battery has the potential to power devices for thousands of years, making it an incredibly long-lasting energy source. The battery leverages the radioactive isotope, carbon-14, known for […]
How can vehicle emissions be reduced without necessarily having to change cars? A new monitoring system, developed by Politecnico di Milano and described in a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, offers a concrete answer that makes sustainable mobility accessible to all. The proposed methodology uses a virtual sensing system to accurately estimate emissions […]
Apple’s betting that its upcoming in-house 5G modem could help it beat Qualcomm’s performance eventually, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple has worked on developing its own modem for years, but the initiative reportedly experienced technical issues and other setbacks despite purchasing Intel’s modem unit in 2019. The first Apple modem is rumored to come […]
T-Mobile is once again shuffling its 5G internet options, adding a streaming bundle to its priciest plan and introducing a new mid-tier option. The new plans start at $50 per month (including an autopay discount) and become available starting December 11th. Importantly, it seems that prices are staying consistent with T-Mobile’s previous 5G Home Internet options — […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called o1 “the smartest model in the world now.” A safety review found it’s so smart it could fight back when it thinks it’ll be shut down. Researchers found that AI deception is often a strategy to complete its goals. Those who are worried that advancements in artificial intelligence could lead […]
In a potentially game-changing move for the EV industry, Stellantis and Zeta Energy Corp have teamed up to develop the next-generation EV battery with more range, more power, 50% faster charging, and at less than half the cost. Lithium-ion batteries have powered the electric vehicle (EV) revolution since 2008, when Tesla introduced the Roadster to […]
Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited overall coordination. But a new study shows that regional-level planning using fine-grained weather data, information about energy use, and energy system modeling can make a big difference in the design of such renewable power installations. […]
A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance. Current heating and cooling devices are based on vapor-compression technology, which is over 100 years old. They rely on refrigerants that contribute to global carbon emissions, and […]
Meta has signed contracts with renewable energy firm Invenergy for 760 megawatts of solar power capacity, the companies said on Thursday. The deal is part of the Facebook-owner’s search for cleaner power sources, including nuclear, as its power needs expand, namely because of the adoption of artificial intelligence. The project involves solar facilities in four […]
Ubisoft will shut down its free-to-play shooter XDefiant, Ubisoft announced Tuesday. Servers will remain on until June 3, 2025, but the game will no longer be offered for download, and player registration will be closed. Despite the sunsetting, XDefiant players will get access to its third-season content sometime in the “near future.” Nearly 300 people […]
