Palm Pilot: The Tablet That Schooled Apple
The Palm Pilot, released in the 1990s, revolutionized mobile computing and digital assistants (PDAs). It paved the way for smartphones, shaping many of the mobile technologies we now rely on today.
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Florida hospital deploys $860K air-to-water generator in wake of Hurricane Milton
Proves that air moisture capture can supplement emergency water supply
Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich gets blasted over landing a new job at automotive AI company
Cerence celebrates "the right leader," but critics pounce
Most Americans support banning phones in schools, but only during classes
For familiar reasons
QR codes were invented back in 1994 for tracking what?
The QR code (short for Quick Response code) goes back a few decades, but its original purpose was different than you probably imagine.
Researchers achieve first successful communication between dreaming individuals
Commercializing dreams could be a nightmare
SpaceX achieves major milestone with first-ever Starship booster catch
The test is a major step to rapid reusability
Tesla Optimus robots were all remotely controlled by humans at "We, Robot" event
"Today, I am assisted by a human," said one of the robots
Meta's AI chief Yann LeCun calls AI apocalypse fears "complete B.S."
The Godfather of AI says current LLMs aren't as smart as house cats
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
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