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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CES, the annual tech extravaganza, is known for its audacious claims. We often see companies touting groundbreaking technologies slated for release just far enough in the future to generate buzz, b......
Read article →The legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope, a beacon of astronomical discovery for decades, may soon have a privately-funded successor. Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google [https://www....
Read article →The future of laptop battery life just got a whole lot brighter, literally. Samsung Display ([https://www....
Read article →Microsoft is diving deeper into the world of e-commerce, launching Copilot Checkout in the US. This new feature lets users make purchases directly within their Copilot chats, streamlining the onlin......
Read article →Snowflake, the data warehousing giant, just announced its intention to acquire Observe, a leading observability platform. The move signals a significant push by Snowflake to enhance its platform's ......
Read article →The latest data is in, and it paints a surprising picture: most iPhone users are sticking with iOS 18, despite iOS 26 being available for nearly four months. As someone who spent years troubleshoot......
Read article →Houston, we have a problem. Automatica Press has learned that NASA abruptly postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station (ISS) due to a concerning medical situation with one o......
Read article →Apple CEO Tim Cook took home $74.3 million in 2025, according to Apple's latest proxy filing....
Read article →Volvo is making a bold statement to kick off 2026: their upcoming EX60 electric crossover is targeting a staggering 400-mile EPA range and blazing-fast 400kW charging speeds. As someone who's spent......
Read article →Apple TV+ is starting the year strong, announcing the return of 'Drops of God,' one of its most critically acclaimed series. After a stellar first season, fans can rejoice knowing that more is on t......
Read article →Audiophiles, listen up! You can currently snag a refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbar for the incredibly low price of $319....
Read article →The first Android Canary release of 2026 is here, and it's packing some heat. As the Mobile & Apps Editor here at Automatica Press, I've been digging into the changes, and there are a couple of key......
Read article →Heads up, Android users! The days of squinting at your phone, trying to decipher cryptic time zone change notifications, may soon be over....
Read article →Bose is taking an unexpected, customer-friendly turn with its older SoundTouch smart speakers. Instead of bricking them after ending cloud support, the company is open-sourcing the software....
Read article →The winds of change may be blowing at Apple. After more than a decade steering the ship, Tim Cook, now 65, is reportedly considering reducing his workload, igniting speculation about his successor....
Read article →Asus ROG is diving deeper into the world of augmented reality. The gaming giant is partnering with Xreal to launch ROG-branded AR glasses designed specifically for gamers, slated for release in 2026....
Read article →Apple users, did you notice your Wi-Fi feeling a little snappier lately? It turns out those iPadOS 26....
Read article →Well, folks, it looks like 2026 is starting with a bang – and not the good kind – for Logitech users on macOS. An expired code-signing certificate has effectively bricked several key Logitech apps,......
Read article →The tech world is mourning the loss of Stewart Cheifet, the longtime host of PBS's "The Computer Chronicles." Cheifet, who passed away at the age of 87, dedicated his career to demystifying the bur......
Read article →Smart rings are having a moment. These tiny wearables promise to pack a punch when it comes to health tracking, but some companies are facing unexpected roadblocks....
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