Credit: PixabayStimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior," is a self-soothing activity often observed in autistic individuals. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is typically classified in medical literature under "rigid and repetitive behavior."This perspective often portrays stimming negatively, leading health professionals, teachers, and even parents to try to prevent it. However, stimming is...
Image Credits:Malorny / Getty ImagesOpenAI’s ChatGPT may be the world's most popular chatbot app, but competitors are gaining traction, according to analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower.Similarweb, which tracks web traffic to chatbot platforms, has observed steady growth among rivals like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot. In March, Gemini’s daily web visits averaged...
Credit: PixabayMeta-owned Instagram is once again borrowing a feature from TikTok—this time, allowing users to play Reels at 2x speed by long pressing on either side of the screen.TikTok’s Evolution in Video Length and SpeedWhen TikTok first launched, videos were limited to 15 seconds. As the platform grew in popularity, it expanded support for...
Credit: PixabayEach year, over a million people of all ages participate in marathons, reaping various health benefits from running. However, researchers caution that long-distance running may negatively impact the brain, with effects lasting up to a month after a race.Scientists from Spain's University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have found a connection between marathon...
Gum gets some of its chewiness from polymers similar to those used in car tires. Credit: DepositphotosResearchers reported on Tuesday that chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic particles directly into the mouth, while also highlighting the environmental pollution caused by the rubber-based treat.This small study comes amid growing evidence of microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—being...
Image Credits: ZooxZoox, Amazon’s autonomous driving subsidiary, has voluntarily recalled 258 vehicles due to a flaw in its self-driving system that could trigger sudden hard braking.NHTSA Investigation Sparks RecallThe recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary investigation last May following two incidents where motorcyclists crashed into the rear...
Regent says its 55-ft-long Viceroy seaglider is the largest electric flying machine on the planetREGENT CraftA Rhode Island-based startup, Regent Craft, has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company’s idea for a new type of ocean-going vessel.Utilizing the Wing-in-Ground Effect for EfficiencyThe seaglider takes...
Image Credits:OpenAIHugging Face's head of product called Manus “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried,” while AI policy researcher Dean Ball described it as “the most sophisticated computer using AI.” Meanwhile, its official Discord server quickly surpassed 138,000 members, and invite codes are reportedly selling for thousands of dollars on the Chinese reseller...
Credit: PixabayApple unveiled a new MacBook Air on Wednesday, featuring enhanced performance while keeping its familiar design. The latest model is powered by the M4 chip, the newest addition to Apple's M-series lineup.Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the smaller model—$100 less than the previous entry price...
Image Credits: VolkswagenVolkswagen's budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model.Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is...
