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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The world of retro computing just got a shot in the arm with the announcement of PicoPCMCIA, a new development board designed specifically for PCMCIA enthusiasts. This board promises to bridge the ......
Read article →Intel is officially retiring its 12th Generation Alder Lake CPUs and 4th Generation Xeon Sapphire Rapids processors. The move marks the end of an era for Intel's initial foray into hybrid CPU archi......
Read article →Get ready for a change on Threads. Meta's text-based social network is officially rolling out advertising to its entire global user base, meaning your feed is about to get a lot more… *sponsored*....
Read article →Get ready to return to the stars. Apple TV+ has just dropped a teaser trailer and, more importantly, the premiere date for the highly anticipated fifth season of *For All Mankind*....
Read article →For years, Apple has reigned supreme as TSMC's largest customer, but that era has come to an end. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently confirmed that his company has once again claimed the top spot aft......
Read article →Let's face it: working on a laptop for extended periods can wreak havoc on your posture. Neck strain, wrist pain – the struggle is real....
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Read article →Channel3, a startup fresh out of Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (YC S25), is actively seeking a Backend Engineer. The job posting, recently spotted on Y Combinator's job board, signals a critical......
Read article →The honeymoon phase with iOS 26 might be over. While Apple ([https://www....
Read article →The traditional job hunt can feel like throwing spaghetti at the wall, hoping something sticks. But what if there was a more strategic approach?...
Read article →Apple Cash users, brace yourselves. A price hike is coming to those convenient instant transfers to your debit card....
Read article →Nova Launcher, a long-time favorite Android home screen replacement, is facing backlash after its latest update quietly introduced tracking for Facebook and Google Ads. Users are understandably con......
Read article →A massive security flaw, dubbed "Firehound," is exposing the data of millions of users through leaky apps in Apple's App Store. CovertLabs, a security research lab, has uncovered a vast repository ......
Read article →Apple may be turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, according to a new research note from analyst Jeff Pu. The move, if it materializes, would see Intel fabricating Apple-designed silicon using ......
Read article →Apple giveth, and Apple taketh away. Just when we thought the golden age of extended trials was behind us, there's a loophole—a fleeting opportunity to snag a full 90 days with either Logic Pro or ......
Read article →Samsung fans, listen up! The Galaxy S25 FE, typically a mid-range powerhouse with a premium feel, is currently available at its lowest price ever....
Read article →The mobile app market continues its meteoric rise, with Sensor Tower reporting a staggering $85 billion spent globally in 2025. This represents a 21% year-over-year increase, solidifying the app ec......
Read article →The Internet of Things is about to get a whole lot smarter, thanks to a new abstraction called RASC (Request-Acknowledge-Start-Complete). This isn't just another incremental improvement; it's a fun......
Read article →The AI world is abuzz this week with the unveiling of AgenticRed, a revolutionary automated red-teaming pipeline that's pushing the boundaries of AI safety evaluation. Early results show this syste......
Read article →Apple is reportedly diving headfirst into uncharted territory: an AirTag-sized AI wearable. According to a report from *The Information*, this mysterious device could arrive as early as 2027, thoug......
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