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 sun has set on Mint, Intuit's once-beloved budgeting app, leaving millions scrambling for a replacement. After extensive testing, I've pinpointed the top 5 Mint alternatives to help you manage you...
Read article →Ripple has just received the green light from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), securing both an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license and registration as a crypto asset firm. This land...
Read article →The X app, formerly known as Twitter, is facing a potential ban from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store following controversy surrounding its AI chatbot, Grok. The chatbot has been accused of g...
Read article →CES 2026 is in full swing, and the trends are… well, let's just say they're diverse. From hyper-personalized health monitoring that requires intimate sample collection, to surprisingly agile humanoid ...
Read article →The perennial problem with foldable phones? That unsightly crease right down the middle. But could that soon be a thing of the past, especially for Apple fans eyeing a foldable iPhone? Samsung Display...
Read article →Tired of endless spam calls? iOS 26 has a potential solution: a new feature that asks unknown callers to identify themselves *before* your phone even rings. It's like having a virtual receptionist scr...
Read article →Microsoft is pulling the plug on a key feature that many Kindle users rely on: the ability to directly send documents from Microsoft Word to their e-readers. The change, while seemingly minor, has ......
Read article →The tech world is buzzing after a sneak peek at the Clicks Communicator at CES 2026, and early impressions suggest this might be *the* Android phone to watch this year. Ditching the sleek, all-scre......
Read article →As flagship phone prices continue their skyward trajectory, thanks in no small part to rising RAM costs, a contender has emerged from the budget-friendly ranks. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is makin......
Read article →Intel has officially taken the wraps off its highly anticipated Panther Lake processor at CES 2026. This marks a significant milestone, as Panther Lake is the first product built on Intel's cutting......
Read article →The co-founder of iNaturalist, Ken-ichi Ueda, has announced his departure from the popular nature observation platform. In a recent blog post, Ueda outlined his reasons for leaving, raising questio......
Read article →Nvidia's next-generation H200 AI chip is generating significant buzz, particularly in China, but its path to market isn't clear. The chipmaker is reporting strong demand from Chinese customers, but......
Read article →After six years in development, LocalVideo ([https://www.localvideoapp....
Read article →Choosing the right Apple Watch can feel overwhelming. A decade after its debut, Apple now offers a diverse lineup: the budget-friendly SE, the all-around Series, and the rugged Ultra....
Read article →Apple's annual Back to School promotion has kicked off, but not where you might expect. While US and European students usually have to wait until summer, several countries are already seeing deals ......
Read article →Apple's Safari browser just took another hit. Marco Triverio, a lead designer on Safari, has left the tech giant to join The Browser Company, the startup behind the increasingly popular Arc and Dia......
Read article →The world of voice cloning just got a whole lot more accessible. Sopro TTS, a new text-to-speech model boasting impressive zero-shot voice cloning capabilities, is making waves for its ability to r......
Read article →Nintendo fans, get ready to welcome some extra cuteness into your lives! After a successful launch in Japan, the My Mario product line is finally making its way to the US next month, bringing inter......
Read article →The rumors are swirling, the speculation is rampant, and the question on everyone's mind is this: when Apple *finally* unveils a foldable device, will it be an iPhone that folds, or a small iPad th......
Read article →Apple's annual shareholder meeting is locked in for February 24th, and this year's event promises to be more than just a formality. Set for 8:00 a....
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