[ad_1] Hyundai thinks you’ll be more likely to use its new machine learning-based Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML) because it will be able to match your own driving style. As for how SCC-ML works, Hyundai says the feature adjusts for a couple of factors. First, it will mimic the distance you keep between your vehicle and […]
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A star died violently and left behind this ‘fluffy’ ball
[ad_1] Recently, NASA took another look at SN 1572 using the 20-year-old, still functioning Chandra X-ray Observatory. Scientists were keen to figure out what caused the lumpy knots and threads that make it look like a giant dust bunny. SN 1572 exploded in what’s called a Type 1a supernova that happens when a dense white […]
Adobe’s Alexa skill reads ‘inspirational’ quotes to jaded creatives
[ad_1] Designed for artists, writers and anyone else who needs a helping hand to get their ideas going, the Inspiration Engine offers a jolt of creativity with inspirational quotes from thinkers such as Jessica Walsh, Pascal Campion or Weitong Mai, plus exercises which teach you to use your senses and take cues from your environment […]
Amazon’s Fire tablets and Kindles are on sale for everyone
[ad_1] First up are the popular Fire tablets, the compact devices which are handy for reading recipes in the kitchen or making video calls. The Fire 7 was cheap to begin with, and with $10 off (now $40) it’s a bargain. If you’re looking for a larger screen and a longer-lasting battery, there’s also $20 […]
The battery-saving power of dark mode on iPhones
[ad_1] The New York to Sydney trip studied the health effects on everyone aboard.Qantas completes record 19-hour flight to test the limits of air travel The Australian airline has completed the first non-stop commercial flight from New York City to Sydney as part of a project researching the effects of very long flights — in […]
Google will fix Pixel 4 face unlock issue with ‘eyes open’ update
[ad_1] Google has confirmed the issue to Engadget and offered a workaround. “We’ve been working on an option for users to require their eyes to be open to unlock the phone, which will be delivered in a software update in the coming months,” the company wrote in a statement. “In the meantime, if any Pixel […]
Test shows dark mode really can save battery life on OLED iPhones
[ad_1] At the end of the test the “light mode” iPhone XS was dead, while the one running dark mode still had 30 percent battery life. That result is a pretty good justification for switching if you often drain your iPhone’s battery. Keep in mind that these aren’t exactly official tests and that real life […]
Los Angeles Fire Department wants to double its drone fleet
[ad_1] It’s not certain how soon the LAFD might grow its fleet, but he referred to it as the “next iteration” of the program. To some extent, the early success is the result of extensive training. An LAFD pilot receives up to 80 hours of training — that’s more than any commercial drone operator, Fields […]
Sonar drone helps find a WWII Japanese aircraft carrier
[ad_1] The search process was familiar, but arguably more necessary than ever given the scale of the project. An autonomous underwater drone (AUV) searched with preset criteria for up to 20 hours at a time, returning with data that could hint at ships or other unusual features. After that, a remotely operated vehicle dives down […]
Next-gen hearing implants could overcome inner ear damage
[ad_1] Scientists have succeeded in testing the implant on mice, but there’s still a long way to go. The team just recently created a human-sized version that would be suitable for surgery, and it’ll have to go through more studies before human trials begin. Provided everything goes smoothly, though, it might restore hearing in situations […]