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Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble
Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology.
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Business
Novel analytics framework measures empathy of people captured in video recordings
Empathy, the ability to understand what others are feeling and emotionally connect with their experiences, can be highly advantageous for humans, as it allows them to strengthen relationships and thrive in some professional ...
Jun 7, 2025
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An active optical intensity interferometry scheme enables synthetic aperture imaging from over a kilometer away
Intensity interferometry is a promising technique that enables the precise measurement of spatial properties (i.e., distances, shapes and light properties) by probing fluctuations in the intensity (i.e., brightness) of light, ...
New technologies help wood-burning stoves burn more efficiently, produce less smoke
Oregon State University researchers are gaining a more detailed understanding of emissions from wood-burning stoves and developing technologies that allow stoves to operate much more cleanly and safely, potentially limiting ...
Jun 6, 2025
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New class of SrHfSe₃ chalcogenide perovskite solar cells with diverse HTMs may make more efficient solar tech
The photovoltaic industry has witnessed a remarkable breakthrough with the advent of lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPSCs), which have achieved outstanding power conversion efficiencies (PCEs); 25% in single-junction ...
Hardware
Old smartphones can have a new life as tiny data centers
Researchers at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science introduce a novel approach to reducing electronic waste and advancing sustainable data processing: turning old smartphones into tiny data centers.
Jun 5, 2025
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Machine learning & AI
How can we tell if AI is lying? New method tests whether AI explanations are truthful
Given the recent explosion of large language models (LLMs) that can make convincingly human-like statements, it makes sense that there's been a deepened focus on developing the models to be able to explain how they make decisions. ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Engineering
Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make a dent in carbon dioxide emissions
Harnessing just 2% of the energy potential from tidal and offshore solar sources could make a significant dent in global CO2 emissions, new research has found.
Jun 5, 2025
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Robotics
Algorithm lets a robot 'think ahead' and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously
Ready for that long-awaited summer vacation? First, you'll need to pack all items required for your trip into a suitcase, making sure everything fits securely without crushing anything fragile.
Jun 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Self-healing electrodes promise cheaper, longer-lasting green hydrogen from water electrolysis
A research team from Seoul National University College of Engineering has developed a new water electrolysis operation strategy that can produce green hydrogen without complex catalyst manufacturing processes.
Jun 5, 2025
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Automotive
Front brake lights could significantly reduce the number of road accidents, study suggests
The idea of the front brake light has been around for some time, but no vehicle manufacturer has as yet implemented it. A research team led by Ernst Tomasch from the Institute of Vehicle Safety at Graz University of Technology ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Internet
A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional radio frequency ...
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers uncover how magnesium boosts solid-state battery safety and longevity
Low-battery anxiety may soon be a little less stressful thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Houston.
Jun 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Neural networks speed up search for solid-state battery materials for safer electric cars with extended range
Researchers from Skoltech and AIRI Institute have shown how machine learning can speed up the development of new materials for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. These are an emerging energy storage technology which could ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Engineering
Brain-inspired vision sensor enhances object outline extraction in varying lighting conditions
A novel vision sensor inspired by the neural transmission mechanisms of the human brain has been developed to efficiently and accurately extract object outlines even under fluctuating lighting environments. This advancement ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Computer Sciences
Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects
Animators could create more realistic bouncy, stretchy, and squishy characters for movies and video games thanks to a new simulation method developed by researchers at MIT.
Jun 5, 2025
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Engineering
How light and movement could power smart buildings of the future
Research from the University of St Andrews has unraveled energy harvesting potential using light and movement, discovering the makeup and methods used to generate electricity using an emerging family of semiconductors.
Jun 5, 2025
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