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.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has quietly removed a crucial warning regarding unproven and potentially dangerous therapies for autism, raising concerns among medical professionals and advocac...
Apple aficionados, listen up! Amazon is currently offering the one-meter Apple MagSafe charger for a tempting $30, a solid $10 discount from its usual price. If you need a bit more reach, the two-mete...
For years, subscription apps have been the bane of many users’ existence, myself included. We’ve all been burned by that free trial that auto-renews into a hefty annual fee. But could Apple's new Crea...
The rumor mill is churning for Apple's iPhone 18, expected to debut later this year. While it may seem early, details are already surfacing about potential screen size upgrades and changes to the sign...
Happy New Year, Pixel users! Google [https://www.google.com/] is rolling out its first Android update of 2026, bringing the usual mix of security patches and performance tweaks. As the Mobile & Apps E...
The new year is bringing some streaming savings! Disney is offering a tempting deal for new and returning subscribers: snag the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle for just $10 for one month. As some...
Google's Pixel phones are known for their top-notch cameras and clean Android experience, but a recent poll by Android Authority paints a less rosy picture when it comes to customer support. The poll,...
The iPhone 17 Pro is still months away, but the nostalgia is already hitting hard. A new case design is set to drop alongside the new phone, paying homage to the original 1984 Macintosh. For those of ...
The software engineering world is buzzing after a popular interview coach seemingly revealed the names and employers of individuals suspected of cheating during technical interviews. The video, posted...
Ozempic, the diabetes drug that's become a household name for its weight loss effects, is now making waves in an unexpected corner: the grocery aisle. A new study from Cornell University reveals that ...
The iOS app 'Are You Dead?' is making waves for its morbidly practical function: checking in on users to ensure they're still alive. The app prompts users at set intervals, and if they don't respond, ...
Apple is finally making moves to secure RCS messaging with end-to-end encryption. After a period of silence following last year's announcement, the iOS 26.3 beta 2 release contains strong hints that t...
Imagine being a college sophomore and launching a potentially game-changing app with your dad. That's exactly what one University of Michigan student has done, introducing WorkJourney, an AI-powered p...
Apple has quietly updated its app distribution guidelines for Texas, specifically concerning age requirements. This change impacts developers targeting users in the Lone Star State, forcing them to re...
SK Hynix is making a massive bet on the future of memory chips, announcing a $12.9 billion investment in a new, state-of-the-art chip packaging plant in South Korea. This move underscores the company'...
For years, JavaScript developers have wrestled with the quirks and inconsistencies of the built-in `Date` object. But those days are numbered. The future of handling dates and times in JavaScript is h...
The retail landscape is littered with the ghosts of once-dominant chains, and the latest signs from GameStop suggest it might be next. The sudden shuttering of hundreds of stores nationwide has sen......
Apple is shaking things up in Sonoma County. The Apple Store in Santa Rosa, California, is relocating from its longtime home in the Santa Rosa Plaza shopping mall to the more open-air Montgomery Vi......
WhatsApp is about to make expressing yourself even easier, rolling out a slick new feature in its iOS beta that suggests relevant stickers based on the emojis you're already using. Say goodbye to e......