A team of researchers led by the RIKEN center in Japan have discovered an experimental way to control the weather itself using a chaos theory concept related to the flapping of a…
Month: March 2022
For AI assistants to move forward, Siri and Alexa need to die
It’s never easy saying goodbye. But it’s obvious that the time has come. We need to ditch big tech’s virtual assistants and calmly demand a little more autonomy in our AI. Up…
EV radiator grilles are pointless, but they don’t have to be
Electric vehicles don’t really need radiator grilles. They’re there because we’re used to seeing them on the front of gas guzzlers, as EVs don’t need an external air flow to cool down…
The quantum tech arms race is bringing us better AI and unhackable comms
Quantum technology, which makes use of the surprising and often counterintuitive properties of the subatomic universe, is revolutionizing the way information is gathered, stored, shared, and analyzed. The commercial and scientific potential…
How long does an electric car battery last?
If you’re a (prospective) EV driver, I’m sure this question has crossed your mind: how long will my car’s battery last before it becomes unusable? Indeed, that’s a valid question. Battery degradation…
Hackers are targeting US local governments — and it’s time to fight back
President Joe Biden on March 21, 2022, warned that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. targets are likely, though the government has not identified a specific threat. Biden urged the private sector: “Harden your…
Otter wants to be a hub for all your transcription and note-taking needs
Otter is one of the most useful tools for journalists. It helps me transcribe my interviews easily without having to manually listen to them and take notes. Generally, I used Otter to…
Introducing ‘Watch History’ will solve one of TikTok’s most annoying issues
I did. I finally did it. I bit the bullet and downloaded TikTok. And, within minutes, I was hooked. There was an issue I bumped into quite quickly though — it’s tough…
How I resurrected my old iPad for cheap — and it was worth it
I am DYING to tell you about how I repurposed my old tablet into a handy ebook reader. And if you’ve got an old or broken device lying around, you could try…
Apple’s rumored 15-inch MacBook Air is long overdue
Some of the spiciest news to leave the Apple rumor mill this month tells us the company plans to release a 15-inch MacBook Air. Actually, it might not even be called a…