Scientists Working on Toilet That Identifies You by Your Butthole
Scientists Working on Toilet That Identifies You by Your Butthole
Researchers want to give the toilet a smart makeover — but we’re not talking about heated seats or bidet attachments…
Apple Wallet Is Getting Verifiable COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
There’s a real chance you’ll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain venues, and Apple is hoping it can save you the hassle of digging up an email or carrying a physical card in your pocket. The company is bringing verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards to Wallet as part of a future iPhone software update. The feature will take advantage of the international SMART Health Cards standard (already in use in several states) to produce proof of vaccination, sign it with a private key and create a public key to verify your info…
Apple Is Researching Whether Its iPhone Could Help Detect Depression, a Report Says
Apple wants to know whether its devices could help detect depression early, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal…
The Largest Space Telescope in History Is About to Blow Our Minds
Exploring strange new worlds. Understanding the origins of the universe. Searching for life in the galaxy. These are not the plot of a new science fiction movie, but the mission objectives of the James Webb Space Telescope, the long-awaited successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA is building and launching the Webb in partnership with the European Space Agency and Canada…
Japan Breaks World Record for Fastest Internet Speed
Engineers in Japan have set a new world record for fastest internet speed — and it’s so fast, you’d be able to download nearly 80,000 movies in just one second…
Specialized’s Next-Generation Turbo E-Bikes Are Basically Computers on Wheels
Specialized is launching next-generation versions of two of its most popular electric bikes, the Turbo Vado and Turbo Como, as well as a brand new model, the Turbo Tero. And while the bikes themselves look fantastic, the big story is the upgraded technology operating within. That’s because Specialized has improved these e-bikes to the point where they are basically computers on wheels…
Google Emits Chrome 94 With ‘Idle Detection’ API to Detect User Inactivity Amid Opposition
Google has released Chrome 94 for desktop and Android, complete with an “Idle Detection” API to detect user inactivity, despite privacy concerns expressed by Mozilla and Apple…