When it comes to upgrading electrical and broadband infrastructure, new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that a “dig once” approach is nearly 40% more cost effective than replacing them separately.This post was […]
In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has more than 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda […]
Australia has huge reserves of coal and gas—but very little oil. Before the 20th century, this didn’t matter—trains ran on local coal. But as cars and trucks have come to dominate, Australia has become more […]
Researchers have developed a new type of optical receiver, able to restore chaotic signals in free-space optical communication links distorted by atmospheric turbulence. Using a system of optical antennas integrated into a programmable photonic chip, […]
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD expects to see record profits in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary results published on Tuesday, as booming sales saw it ship more than a million cars.This […]
The Trump administration’s threat of massive new tariffs has sent Apple Inc.’s share price plummeting, but it has also brought a short-term benefit: customers rushing to retail stores to buy iPhones.This post was originally published […]
What makes people think an AI system is creative? New research shows that it depends on how much they see of the creative act. The findings have implications for how we research and design creative […]
A new study on how computers can be accurately controlled using only facial expressions could help make augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies more accessible to people living with disabilities.This post was originally […]
The shelves lining Luke Malpass’s home workshop are a gamer’s treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage Game Boys, Sega Mega Drives and Nintendos jostling for space and awaiting repair.This post was originally […]
Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo’s new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks must-have new features and the progress comes at a steep price.This post was […]
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