Researchers develop method to make sound waves travel in one direction only
The research has applications in various fields, including radar technology and signal routing
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Elon Musk unveils autonomous Cybercab and Robovan at sci-fi-themed event
Optimus robots served drinks and mingled with the crowd
Forward-looking: The Cybercab, with its sleek design and advanced capabilities, embodies Elon Musk's vision of a future where autonomous transportation is the standard. However, the journey from concept to widespread implementation will likely be filled with technological and regulatory hurdles.
Steam now explicitly states you're not buying the game, just a license
Editor's take: Steam has become one of the first companies to admit that you do not own the games you buy. This acknowledgment comes as new regulations take effect. We've long known that digital game purchases are nothing more than long-term rentals, and there's little we can do to change that. However, more transparency around this arrangement is welcome nonetheless.
Scientists create real-life Spider-Man sticky-web shooter
Accidental innovation
Electric 9-seater planes are on the way, can fly up to 500 miles on a full charge
The aircrafts are expected to take to the skies before the end of the decade
Apple Intelligence shows potential for humor - and heartbreak - with personal text summaries
AI savagely summarizes a breakup text... and it was no hallucination
Watch Palmer Luckey's new AI-powered kamikaze drone obliterate a pickup truck
The Marine Corps are testing the drones
Experiment shows AI can perform a CEO's job better than humans, but it struggles in a crisis
A hot potato: Most CEOs love generative AI, lauding its ability to streamline companies and make them more efficient – a process that usually involves laying off workers. But wouldn't it be ironic if the chief executives found themselves out of a job, replaced by a machine? A new study suggests AI can perform a CEO role better than a human, but there are scenarios where it struggles, meaning it's more likely to get fired more quickly.
14 state attorneys general accuse TikTok of exploiting and addicting young users
The social media platform denies the claims
Want more money for your old handset? Buy an iPhone instead of Android, survey suggests
Definitely don't go for a Galaxy S23 FE
New algorithm promises to slash AI power consumption by 95 percent
How hard will Nvidia fight adoption since it requires a competitive hardware redesign?
South Dakota crews excavate 800,000 tons of rock to build world's largest neutrino detector
Solving physics riddles, a mile underground
Roblox accused of inflating user numbers and being a pedophile paradise
Report claims Roblox is lying to investors about key metrics
Firmware vs. Software: What's the Difference?
Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.
School shooting game created by parents of victim looks to promote gun reform
It also challenges the link between video games and real-life violence
Teen becomes first Tetris player to loop back around to beginning, achieving record score
Level 235 actually lasts for just over 800 lines
Noise pollution from Bitcoin mining sparks health crisis in Texas town
Over two dozen residents have allegedly suffered health issues due to excessive noise
How much did it cost to rent a movie at the first rental store in the US in 1977?
Decades before the Netflix era.
Jensen Huang's net worth passes Intel's market cap
Number 11 on the Forbes 400 list
Dubai Airports unveils plan to install largest airport solar roof with 62,904 panels
Another initiative by Emirates airline will install 39,960 solar panels
Breaking stereotypes: gaming skills offer value in business, says expert
In context: It's time for workplaces to recognize the value of gaming and the skills it cultivates, such as social interaction, creativity, teamwork, empathy, improved memory, and a sense of competition, according to lecturer Jesse Olsen. Other hobbies like sports nurture similar traits, but people who engage in sports are proud to fly their flags at work. Gamers should feel the same pride in their hobby.
Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player
A stark divide in multiplayer vs single-player preferences by age
Editor's take: Publishers and developers will need to keep a close eye on these generational preferences. The younger set is gravitating toward live-service PVP games, but today's overall gaming landscape still leaves ample breathing room for richly crafted single-player adventures to resonate. This window could start closing, though, if upcoming generations continue embracing multiplayer experiences en masse.
HBO documentary claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Others have tried to do this and failed spectacularly
John Deere is still hindering farmers' ability to repair their machinery, US senator warns
Deere didn't comply with the memorandum of understanding signed in 2023
Quantum physics experiment leads to bizarre "negative time" phenomenon
No, it has nothing to do with time travel