Researchers reported on January 7 in Nature Medicine that AI-assisted mammogram analysis helped doctors detect one additional cancer case for every 1,000 women screened compared to when the technology wasn’t used. This finding comes from the largest real-world study on AI’s role in breast cancer screening, which involved nearly 500,000 women in Germany. The results […]
This week, U.S. AI giants received a stark wake-up call as emerging Chinese company DeepSeek erased an unprecedented trillion dollars from the valuations of industry leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI. The established tech players are shaken—and for good reason—since DeepSeek’s R1 model proves that the expensive, traditional path is no longer the sole option for
To grasp the seismic impact generative AI is poised to have on the film industry, this brief video says it all. Just one shot is truly “real“—and that includes the so-called “behind-the-scenes footage.” If you didn’t look too closely, this playful production could easily be mistaken for a genuine advertisement—one that appears to have a
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For most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication. On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk’s Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile’s network spectrum,
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Scientists have created a proof-of-concept technology enabling users to perform everyday smartphone tasks—like playing music, answering calls, or ordering food—using subtle, socially acceptable foot gestures while walking. Walking is a big part of our daily routines, whether it’s heading to work, running errands, or walking the dog. On average, adults take between 3,500 and 7,000
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In 2022, Lenovo showcased a unique laptop with a display that expanded upward to provide more screen space. At CES 2025 last week, the company turned that concept into reality with the release of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6. This laptop concept was first revealed at Lenovo’s Tech World 2022 event, alongside a Motorola phone
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One of the most talked-about products at CES 2025 isn’t a giant ultra-clear TV or a futuristic EV that soars through the sky. Instead, it’s the Swippitt IPS, a revolutionary solution for mobile phone charging. Say goodbye to tethering your iPhone to a power outlet or wireless pad for hours—just pop it into the toaster-like
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Computers typically malfunction when exposed to extreme heat, but engineers at the University of Michigan are working to change this by developing new memory that can function at the temperature of molten lead. Computers are now everywhere, with cars alone housing up to 100 running 100 million lines of code. Just 40 years ago, a
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Despite the progress in making quantum computers more viable, qubit-based systems remain prone to instability and errors. However, Google may have made a significant breakthrough in addressing this issue. With the introduction of a new quantum chip called Willow, Google engineers have achieved a major milestone in error correction. They’ve managed to stabilize a single
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SpaceX has successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit, completing the first phase of its direct-to-cellphone connectivity constellation. The satellites, deployed via a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 5, aim to provide internet access to standard cellphones in remote areas. Elon Musk stated on X that while current bandwidth
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