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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For years, the mobile world has been dominated by the titans, Apple and Samsung, locked in a perpetual struggle for supremacy. But new data confirms a shift: Apple has surpassed Samsung to become t......
Read article →Apple's services division is firing on all cylinders. Eddy Cue, Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services, just announced a "record-breaking year" for Apple's services in 2025....
Read article →SpaceX just received FCC approval to launch another 7,500 Starlink satellites. This massive expansion further cements Starlink's dominance in the low Earth orbit (LEO) internet market. The move aims t...
Read article →The KIM-1, arguably the grandfather of the personal computer revolution, turns 50 today. Released in 1976 by MOS Technology, this little single-board computer ignited the imaginations of early hobbyis...
Read article →Get ready to see more drones buzzing around your neighborhood, folks! Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery service, is partnering with Walmart to bring airborne groceries and more to 150 new locati...
Read article →CES 2026 is proving to be a pivotal moment for smart home technology, extending beyond our walls and into the yard. Aiper, a company known for its innovative approach to automating outdoor tasks, is m...
Read article →Imagine drones that never need to land, drawing power directly from the high-voltage lines they inspect. That's the vision of Voltair (https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/voltair), a startup poised ...
Read article →Yuanzai World ([https://www.yuanzai.world/](https://www.yuanzai.world/)) is making waves with its innovative approach to role-playing games, leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to cre...
Read article →Google Photos users, get ready for a potential game-changer. For years, the app has been a reliable repository for our precious memories, but its video playback capabilities have lagged behind. Now, i...
Read article →WhatsApp is leveling up its group chat game. As your resident mobile and apps expert, I've been digging into the latest features hitting the platform, and there's a lot to unpack that will make managi...
Read article →Building a new gaming PC in 2026 doesn't have to break the bank. Newegg is offering some killer deals on DDR5 RAM and motherboard bundles, letting you snag a high-performance foundation for your rig a...
Read article →As Windows XP support fades further into the rearview mirror, many users are left with aging machines that feel increasingly obsolete. But don't throw that perfectly functional hardware away just yet!...
Read article →A trio of Democratic senators are pushing Apple and Google to take decisive action against X and Grok, demanding their suspension from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The senators, representi...
Read article →The question seems absurd: Can you pair the monstrous power of an NVIDIA RTX 5090—likely the top-end consumer graphics card of its generation—with the credit-card-sized Raspberry Pi, and actually game...
Read article →Apple's executive compensation is once again under the microscope, sparking debate among shareholders as the company navigates a challenging period of slower-than-expected growth in its AI initiatives...
Read article →The Vietnamese government has reportedly banned rooted Android phones from accessing banking applications. This move, confirmed through discussions on XDA Forums, raises questions about security and u...
Read article →Three U.S. Senators are turning up the heat on Apple and Google, demanding the removal of X Corp's X and Grok apps from their respective app stores. The reason? A surge in AI-generated images depictin...
Read article →Apple [https://www.apple.com/] has been touting its streaming service, Apple TV+ [https://tv.apple.com/], and specifically, its show 'Pluribus,' as a major success. The company even claimed it was the...
Read article →Here's a cautionary tale fresh out of Michigan: using spyware to monitor your spouse's phone isn't just morally questionable, it's illegal. One man is finding that out the hard way, facing potential l...
Read article →Just days after its unveiling at CES 2026, Anker's innovative 45W Nano charger with a smart display is already seeing a price drop. The charger, which promises to deliver power and real-time charging ...
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