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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Researchers have unveiled CytoCLIP, a groundbreaking AI model that's poised to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain. This innovative system, detailed in a new paper on arXiv, leverage......
Read article →The world of robotics is about to take a giant leap forward. A new paper published on arXiv details a novel approach to legged robot control that leverages "smooth neural surrogates....
Read article →Hold on to your qubits, folks, because the future of quantum programming just got a whole lot brighter. Researchers have cracked the code on using AI, specifically large language models (LLMs), to ......
Read article →Burnout in the tech industry isn't just a buzzword; it's a pervasive reality. The relentless pace, demanding hours, and constant pressure to stay ahead of the curve take their toll. A recent discussio...
Read article →Apple has secured a significant legal victory in France regarding its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, a move that could set a precedent for similar cases across Europe. After facing numerous ...
Read article →Boston's robotics scene just got a shot in the arm. MassRobotics, the Bay State's powerhouse incubator, has unveiled its fifth cohort for its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program, signaling co...
Read article →Hold onto your hats, Android fans! A new leak suggests Google's upcoming Pixel 10a might be hitting shelves sooner than expected, and with a potentially welcome surprise: stable pricing, at least in s...
Read article →Apple's ecosystem isn't bulletproof, folks. Multiple Apple services are currently experiencing outages, leaving some users unable to access the App Store, Apple TV, iTunes Store, Xcode Cloud, and App ...
Read article →Apple has defied expectations in China, surging to become the top smartphone vendor in the region during the fourth quarter of 2025. This impressive feat comes despite an overall slowdown in the Chine...
Read article →Nomad ([https://www.nomadgoods.com/](https://www.nomadgoods.com/)) is kicking off 2026 with a fresh spin on its popular Stratos Apple Watch band. The big news? A limited-edition 'Icy Blue Glow' colorw...
Read article →Android users, are you tired of bloated launchers slowing down your phone? A new contender has entered the arena: Kiss Launcher (https://kisslauncher.com/). Promising speed and simplicity, Kiss Launch...
Read article →The team behind Gatsby, the popular React-based open-source framework, just dropped a bombshell: Mastra 1.0, a brand-new open-source JavaScript agent framework. This release has the potential to shake...
Read article →Netflix is diving headfirst into interactive content. The streaming giant just launched a real-time voting feature for its *Star Search* reboot, letting viewers weigh in on the performances as they ha...
Read article →The iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to be a refinement, not a revolution, at least according to the latest whispers from the rumor mill. A new leak suggesting a smaller Dynamic Island on the Pro models ha...
Read article →Nomad, known for its premium Apple accessories, just dropped a new colorway for its acclaimed Stratos Apple Watch band: Icy Blue. This limited-edition release brings the eye-catching 'Icy Blue Glow' m...
Read article →The dream of a thriving, competitive app ecosystem on iOS in Europe is facing its first major setback. Setapp Mobile, one of the pioneering alternative app stores to launch in the EU following the Dig...
Read article →Just days after its release, Amazon is already offering significant discounts on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro. As your resident mobile and apps expert, I'm always on the lookout for deals that act...
Read article →Just when you thought your smartphone rotation woes were behind you, Google's Phone app is throwing users for a loop—literally. Reports are flooding in that the app is inexplicably switching to landsc...
Read article →The Android 16 beta is shaping up to be a bumpy ride for professionals. Reports are flooding in about popular work apps, particularly Microsoft Office, crashing repeatedly. What's worse, Google seems ...
Read article →Smartwatches have evolved from simple notification mirrors to miniature computers strapped to our wrists. But with that evolution comes a key question: how do we *actually* use them? Android Authority...
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