New S-Class is supposedly comfier than ever. Also, many screens and few buttons
AI software enables real-time 3-D printing quality assessment
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed artificial intelligence software for powder bed 3-D printers that assesses the quality of parts in real time, without the need for expensive characterization equipment.
Cloud computing testbed Chameleon launches third phase with focus on IoT and reproducibility
Over the past decade, cloud computing grew from a tool used primarily by large scientific collaborations to one of the core technologies beneath the hood of the internet and other critical systems. That evolution continues today, as the Internet of Things (IoT), more powerful mobile applications, and serverless computing drive […]
The best VPN service for 2020
A virtual private network lets you send and receive data while remaining anonymous and secure online.
Best true wireless earbuds under $50
There are some surprisingly decent true wireless earbuds that still don’t cost a lot. Some are really cheap. Here are the current best of the bunch.
Facebook accuses the ‘Apple tax’ of stifling its plan to help struggling small businesses
Facebook is launching a new events feature that will let page owners and event organizers create paid online events to try to fill the gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the social media giant announced on Friday.
Amazon can be liable for third-party sellers’ defective products, appeals court rules
Amazon can be held liable for defective products sold on its Marketplace in California, an appeals court ruled Thursday, which suggests that if you buy a defective third-party product on Amazon, it might be Amazon that’s responsible. The California Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed a 2019 trial court ruling […]
iPhone or Android? Your phone choice could be impacting your dating life
This week on Love Syncs: The beef between phone ecosystems users gets personal.
Depression and anxiety are skyrocketing in young adults amid pandemic
In a recent survey, more than 60% of young adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder.
Investigation begins into damage at one of the world’s most iconic observatories
This week, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico — an iconic facility made famous by movies like Contact and Goldeneye — had to halt observations of the Universe after a structural cable failed, punching a hole in the facility’s giant reflector dish. Operators of the observatory say the overall facility […]