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 breakneck pace of AI research just got a little easier to follow. Two new papers released on arXiv today detail a revolutionary approach to mapping the complex and ever-shifting terrain of arti......
Read article →Reinforcement Learning (RL) is hitting a wall, and it's not about processing power or fancy algorithms. It turns out, the real challenge lies in how AI agents *forget*....
Read article →WhatsApp Web users, rejoice! After years of waiting, the ability to make group voice and video calls directly from your browser is finally rolling out....
Read article →Google's answer to AirDrop, Quick Share, is experiencing turbulence for those brave enough to be running the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. Pixel owners participating in the beta program are reporting con......
Read article →The iPhone 18 Pro is still months away, but the rumor mill is already churning, and the latest whispers suggest a significant RAM upgrade for Apple's upcoming flagship. As the Mobile & Apps Editor ......
Read article →The world of smart contracts is about to get a whole lot smarter, thanks to new advancements in formal verification. Two groundbreaking papers published on arXiv this week detail innovative approac......
Read article →The world of AI-generated audio is about to get a whole lot better. Researchers are unveiling groundbreaking advancements that promise more faithful, natural, and controllable sound, moving beyond ......
Read article →The iPhone 18 Pro is already shaping up to be a significant leap forward, and the latest whispers from the supply chain suggest a radical change to the front display. Will Apple finally bury Face I......
Read article →Large Language Models (LLMs) are getting a serious upgrade. For years, we've seen them reason in a linear, step-by-step fashion, similar to how many of us jot down notes to solve a problem....
Read article →The iPhone 18 Pro is still months away, but the rumor mill is already churning. The latest whispers suggest a radical redesign: Apple might shift the front-facing camera and Dynamic Island to the l......
Read article →The wait might finally be over for Indian iPhone users eager to ditch their wallets. According to a new report in *Business Standard*, Apple Pay is expected to launch in India before the end of 2026....
Read article →Artificial intelligence is constantly surprising us, and the latest revelation comes from the world of audio codecs. A new study, pre-printed on arXiv, reveals that neural audio codecs (NACs) can e......
Read article →The race to make AI inference faster and cheaper just took a potentially revolutionary turn. A new paper published on arXiv details 'RAPID,' a power-aware disaggregated inference framework that pro......
Read article →In a development that could reshape how we store and retrieve data, researchers have unveiled new insights into functional batch codes. This theoretical work, detailed in a paper published on arXiv......
Read article →The future of robot navigation just got a major upgrade. Researchers have unveiled OpenNavMap, a groundbreaking system for large-scale collaborative localization that promises to make robot deploym......
Read article →The dream of a smartphone that can truly replace your computer is alive and kicking, thanks to Nex Computer and their upcoming NexPhone. This isn't just another Android device; it's a midrange phon......
Read article →The world of video retrieval is about to get a whole lot smarter, thanks to a new AI model called VIRTUE. Announced this week in a paper published on arXiv, VIRTUE promises to handle a diverse rang......
Read article →Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is generating buzz, and the question on everyone's mind is: what upgrades will it bring? A recent poll by Android Authority ([https://www....
Read article →Android Auto users, get ready for a visual refresh! After a period of anticipation, Google is finally pushing out the updated Media Playback template, promising a streamlined and more intuitive exp......
Read article →The fight to preserve indigenous languages is getting a high-tech assist in Bangladesh, where the Chakma community is battling linguistic assimilation. A new study highlights the community's effort......
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