Image Credits:TechcrunchAt this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25), Apple revealed plans to enhance app discovery on the App Store using AI technology.During a session on App Store Connect updates, Apple introduced “App Store Tags” — descriptive labels that showcase key features and functions of an app.AI-Generated Tags with Human OversightApple’s large language models...
Image Credits:Science alertSince the late 1800s, sauropod dinosaurs—like Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus—have been widely accepted as plant-eaters. Yet until recently, no direct evidence, such as fossilized stomach contents, had confirmed this.A Rare Glimpse Into a Sauropod's DietI was part of a paleontology team working in outback Queensland, Australia, where we discovered “Judy,” an extraordinary sauropod...
Image Credit: PixabayResearchers from Tohoku University, in collaboration with NASA, conducted a study predicting the end of life on Earth in the year 1,000,002,021. Using supercomputers, they simulated the Sun's behavior over billions of years and concluded that the gradual increase in solar radiation will make the planet uninhabitable.As the Sun ages, it will...
Image Credits: PixabayMore than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to...
Image Credits:newatlasAutomatic gear-shifting on bikes is common but usually relies on batteries that need frequent recharging. Shimano's new Q'Auto system is different—it uses the rider’s pedaling power instead.Q'Auto is primarily designed for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes—both traditional and electric. It includes three components: a modified Shimano Cues rear freehub, a connected Cues wireless...
This image provided by ispace, inc. shows the Resilience lander circling the moon, Wednesday June 4, 2025. Credit: ispace, inc. via APA Japanese private lunar lander is approaching the moon, targeting a landing in the uncharted far northern region with a small rover onboard.Tokyo-based company ispace is making another attempt at a moon landing...
ImageCredits: TechcrunchAndroid users can now access Photoshop on their mobile devices. On Tuesday, Adobe announced the release of the beta version of its Photoshop app for Android, arriving four months after the iPhone version debuted.The app includes many of the same editing tools found on the desktop version—such as layering and masking—adapted for mobile...
Image Credits: TechcrunchThe wave of data company acquisitions persisted on Monday as Snowflake moved to acquire Crunchy Data.Late Monday, cloud data platform Snowflake revealed its plan to acquire Crunchy Data, a partner specializing in Postgres databases. A source familiar with the transaction estimated its value at approximately $250 million.Deal Terms Undisclosed as Snowflake Remains...
Image Credits:DENIS CHARLET/AFP / Getty ImagesThree years ago, Stellantis revealed plans to team up with Amazon to develop in-car software aimed at delivering a range of connected services by 2024, aligning with the automaker’s goal of generating $22.5 billion a year from software.However, those plans fell through. According to Reuters, the partnership is now...
Image Credits: RivrMost delivery automation ends at the curb, but Veho and Swiss robotics startup Rivr are tackling the more difficult final 100 yards—from the van to the doorstep.Austin Pilot to Test Rivr’s Stair-Climbing Delivery RobotLaunching this week in Austin, a pilot program will deploy Rivr’s four-wheeled, stair-climbing robot—described by CEO Marko Bjelonic as...
