Europe’s next planet-hunting spacecraft just spread its “wings” in preparation for launch. PLATO ‘s twin solar panels, which will power the Planetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars spacecraft’s search for Earth-like exoplanets , spread out successfully during engineering tests last month in a European Space Agency (ESA) clean lab. That’s a big deal, as “PLATOContinue Reading
MAXSHOT.PL/Shutterstock An affordable and feature-packed USB hub can feel like a lifesaver when your laptop or desktop starts running out of ports, as it lets you plug in everything, from external drives to keyboards and webcams, all through a single device. However, you’re not imagining things if you’ve used a USB port and have noticed randomContinue Reading
The prank uses artificial intelligence to create a picture or video of a “homeless man” entering a person’s home, going through their fridge, or lying in their bed., BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – An AI-driven TikTok trend is resulting in 911 calls by panicked people who think a man hasContinue Reading
The move follows complaints from King’s estate and daughter Bernice King., (NewsNation) — OpenAI said it “paused” AI-generated videos depicting the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on its video app Sora, following complaints of “disrespectful” deepfakes. The company said representatives or estates of historical figures can nowContinue Reading
Measles is so back, baby! I know, you had thought we were done talking about this vile disease. After all, the outbreak that started in Texas among communities that are relatively unvaccinated finally slowed down at the tail end of the summer. That came after that outbreak almost single-handedly generatedContinue Reading
A deal on Amazon for MSI’s two-fan edition of the Nvidia RTX 5070 has brought the popular midrange GPU to its lowest price yet, dropping below the $500 mark for the first time. Today’s GPU market is a surprising reversal compared to just a few months ago.Read Entire Article…Continue Reading
The e-ink display technology arrived on the scene as the answer for a long list of issues and desires people had with digital book reading. The strain on the eyes, the distractions, the low battery life—all of it fixed in one swoop. While the most popular option that remains inContinue Reading
A latest release of Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” is here. We take a look at the best new features. Ubuntu 24.10 codenamed “Oracular Oriole” released on October 10, 2024. This is the first release following Ubuntu 24.04 LTS; hence it is packed with some exciting features across the desktop andContinue Reading
Chinese EVSE manufacturer Shenzhen Kehua has launched a new line of DC fast chargers for the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) market. The new 60-180 kW and 240-400 kW standalone CE/CB-certified DC chargers are designed to suit a wide range of applications, including urban public charging, highway charging sites, electric truck andContinue Reading
Effective thermal management is one of the most critical aspects of EV battery pack design. Engineers must not only ensure efficient heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles but also maintain uniform temperature across all cells to optimize performance and extend battery life. This requires integrating advanced materials—such as flame-retardantContinue Reading
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect in December. Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Friday that information on her agency’s website, esafety.gov.au,Continue Reading
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — On a scorching hot Saturday in San Antonio, dozens of teachers traded a day off for a glimpse of the future. The topic of the day’s workshop: enhancing instruction with artificial intelligence. After marveling as AI graded classwork instantly and turned lesson plans into podcasts orContinue Reading
Topline The average price for a new vehicle in the U.S. is now above $50,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book, which noted the all-time high pricing has not stopped electric vehicle sales from soaring. Key Facts Average transaction prices for new vehicles hit $50,080 in September, the report released MondayContinue Reading