Science & Applications Correspondent
Owen Mercer follows the practical uses of machine learning in science and everyday systems. His coverage centers on usefulness: who benefits, what has been demonstrated and what remains a prototype. He writes patient explanations of technically demanding subjects.
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As Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and its ilk become more powerful and pervasive, the dream of customizing them for specific tasks without breaking the bank has taken center stage. The l......
Read article →In a move that could dramatically reshape web development and accessibility, researchers have unveiled a new AI system capable of automatically detecting and fixing accessibility issues on websites......
Read article →It looks like you can all breathe a sigh of relief, especially if you're still rocking Animate for your animation needs. Just days after announcing plans to pull the plug, Adobe has reversed its de......
Read article →Social media discussion: OpenAI GPT-4o and user choice...
Read article →Social media discussion: OpenAI and xAI dispute...
Read article →The future of mobile connectivity, particularly with the push towards 6G, is getting a serious upgrade in how it handles hiccups and conserves power. Two new research papers, both arriving on arXiv......
Read article →Social media discussion: AI Partnerships and Collaborations...
Read article →Social media discussion: GPT-5 and AI Safety Concerns...
Read article →Social media discussion: AI general discussion and use cases...
Read article →Even before its first foldable iPhone hits the market, Apple is reportedly already sketching out plans for a second foldable device, this time aiming for a compact, clamshell design. This early exp......
Read article →Ditching those expensive postpaid phone plans and long-term contracts is more appealing than ever, especially as we head further into 2026. If you're looking to slash your monthly mobile expenses w......
Read article →Escape the Chill: Physics Hacks for Slipping Out of an Ice Bowl Ever found yourself metaphorically – or perhaps even literally – stuck in a slippery situation, a true "ice bowl" of a problem? Wheth......
Read article →Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 26, has introduced a much-hyped call-screening feature, promising to act as a personal executive assistant for filtering out unwanted calls. However, thi......
Read article →Social media discussion: AI in Healthcare and Policy...
Read article →HomeBoost App Promises to Slash Your Energy Bills Saving money on your monthly utility bills just got a whole lot easier, thanks to a new app from a startup called HomeBoost. This isn't just anothe......
Read article →WhatsApp is taking a major step to protect its users from increasingly sophisticated spyware threats. The messaging giant announced today the rollout of a new 'Strict Account Settings' mode, alongs......
Read article →The roar of the engines is about to hit Apple TV. As the exclusive U....
Read article →Losing your phone is bad enough, but the thought of someone accessing your data afterward? That's a whole different level of anxiety....
Read article →Apple just dropped a surprise update, not for the latest iPhone, but for devices running *ancient* versions of iOS. We're talking iPhones and iPads that haven't seen an update in years, all to keep......
Read article →The foldable phone wars are heating up, even before Apple has officially entered the arena. Rumors surrounding the iPhone Fold's display size have reportedly spurred Samsung (https://www....
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