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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As PC builders brace for escalating component costs, PNY is throwing a lifeline with its new slim-sized NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs. But this bit of good news is overshadowed by a larger trend: NVIDI......
Read article →CES 2026 is already delivering some exciting tech, and I'm here to break down what's actually useful for you. From innovative chargers to the possibility of a touchscreen MacBook (finally!...
Read article →CES 2026 is already shaping up to be a battlefield for budget-friendly robovacs, and Eureka is leading the charge. The E10 Evo Plus, announced today, packs a serious punch with a self-emptying dock......
Read article →HP is making a bold move at CES 2026, shifting its gaming hardware branding entirely to HyperX. The star of the show?...
Read article →CES 2026 is shaping up to be a big show for Acer. Beyond the buzz around their new laptops, like the Predator Helios 16S AI rocking Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 386H processor, they're also leveli......
Read article →Get ready to feel the hardwood beneath your feet, Lakers fans. Starting January 9th, Apple Vision Pro owners can experience live Los Angeles Lakers games in a whole new dimension thanks to Apple's ......
Read article →It's a good week for headphone deals as we kick off the new year. Both the Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones and the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones are currently marked down, offering op......
Read article →Teradar just unveiled a groundbreaking sensor that could revolutionize self-driving cars at CES 2026. Instead of relying solely on cameras, lidar, or radar, Teradar is venturing into the terahertz ......
Read article →Switching phones should be a breeze, right? Pop out the SIM, pop it in....
Read article →Just when you thought the mobile gaming controller market couldn't get any more interesting, 8BitDo throws a curveball. The company, known for its retro-inspired gamepads, has unveiled the FlipPad,......
Read article →Microsoft has officially renamed its iconic Office app to 'Microsoft 365 Copilot app,' signaling a deeper integration of AI into its core productivity suite. The change, which quietly rolled out to......
Read article →Heads up, Discord users! A new piece of malware called VVS Stealer is making the rounds, and it's targeting your accounts....
Read article →Remember the satisfying click-clack of a physical keyboard? Yearning for the days before headphone dongles?...
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Read article →A free eBook titled "NSFW Acronyms for Programmers" has surfaced online, causing a stir within the tech community. The guide, hosted on GitHub, compiles a list of acronyms that, while seemingly inn......
Read article →CES is always a whirlwind, but this year, Sony Honda Mobility is taking center stage with a deep dive into their Afeela electric vehicle lineup. Forget the usual Sony gadget blitz; this press confe......
Read article →Hold up, singles! Your dating app might be more than just a place to find love....
Read article →CES 2026 is already shaping up to be a battleground for smart home supremacy, and SwitchBot just tossed its hat into the ring with its new E-Ink Weather Station. Forget fumbling with your phone—thi......
Read article →Flappy Bird. Just the name conjures up memories of frustration, addiction, and a pixelated bird's relentless flapping....
Read article →Reddit has officially dethroned TikTok as the fourth most-visited social media platform in the United Kingdom, a shift that underscores the growing importance of human-generated content and the imp......
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