Image Credits: PixabayEdith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are developing a new method to help machines better recognize human facial expressions and become more emotionally aware.“As digital systems like virtual assistants and wellness apps interact more with people, it’s crucial they understand human emotions,” said ECU Ph.D. student Sharjeel Tahir.A More Human Approach to Emotion...
Image Credit: PixabayDust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over the southeastern United States this week, part of an annual weather phenomenon that doesn't always make it as far as North America.Saharan Air Layer Sends Thick Dust Plumes Across Atlantic Each Summer, Driven by Tropical Winds and Moist Ocean AirThe dust originates...
Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesFrench AI startup Mistral is launching its own “vibe coding” client called Mistral Code, aiming to compete with established players such as Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.Mistral Code, based on the open-source project Continue, is an AI-driven coding assistant that integrates Mistral’s models, an in-IDE assistant, options...
Image Cretdits: PexelsUber has introduced a new account option called Senior Accounts, designed specifically for older users. These accounts focus on a more user-friendly experience, offering features such as ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to pay using a relative’s card.Simplified Interface Designed for Easy Use and Better AccessibilityAccording to...
Image Credits: DepositphotosSnap is introducing new Lens Studio tools designed for AR creators and developers to build Bitmoji games, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Alongside this, Snap is launching a Bitmoji Suite and releasing new game assets.With the release of Lens Studio 5.10, these assets give developers fresh options for creating interactive game Lenses....
Image Credits: TechcrunchChipmaker Qualcomm released patches on Monday to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting dozens of its chips, including three zero-day flaws that may be used in ongoing hacking campaigns.The company credited Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which monitors state-sponsored cyberattacks, for identifying the zero-days potentially exploited in targeted attacks.Google Reported Zero-Day Vulnerabilities to Qualcomm...
Credit: FuturoprossimoSingapore has introduced the world’s first vertical solar forest—18 striking “supertrees” that generate 67,000 kWh annually, reshaping the future of sustainable architecture.Solar panels have traditionally been seen as more practical than beautiful. But Singapore’s urban planners challenged that notion. At Gardens by the Bay, they’ve created the first global example of vertical photovoltaics...
Credit: FuturoprossimoThree groundbreaking energy innovations are coming together to form a perfect storm—one that could mark the end of oil and coal as we know them.Remember how the iPhone brought Nokia’s reign to an abrupt end? Something just as monumental is about to shake up the energy sector. Three distinct discoveries—each one revolutionary on...
Image Credits: Sebastian Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesAs Apple gets ready to reveal iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, numerous rumors have emerged—ranging from a possible name change for the OS to a complete redesign influenced by the Vision Pro, and more.Here’s a summary of the most talked-about features expected in iOS 19.Possible...
Credit: FuturoprossimoRobotics is rapidly transforming the future of space infrastructure, making possible the construction of massive solar farms in orbit—and that’s just the beginning. A recent UK-based demonstration suggests that remote-controlled robots may soon assemble gigawatt-scale solar satellites in space.How Do Robots Assemble Structures in Space?In a test known as AlbaTRUSS, conducted at the...
