Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
ChatGPT is changing the way we write. Here’s how—and why it’s a problem
Have you noticed certain words and phrases popping up everywhere lately?This post was originally published on this site
Month: September 2024
Phys.org – Economics & Business
How social structure influences the way people share money
People around the globe often depend on informal financial arrangements, borrowing and lending money through social networks. Understanding this sheds light on local economies and helps fight poverty.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore.com - Technology
Bubbling up: Uncovering melt pool dynamics in metal manufacturing
Manually shaking or vibrating molten metal using ultrasonic waves helps reduce air bubbles, cracks and grain sizes in a finished metal part. Metal 3D printing researchers hypothesized that vibrations were the key to increasing quality, […]
MedicalXpress.com – Vaccines
People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, finds study
Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness, according to a large multinational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Nature Communications. However, Swedish registry data […]
Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Meta unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and […]
Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
Study of data from start of pandemic examined changes in privacy and data choices
A crisis can alter one’s personal considerations of the benefits and costs related to choices around data and privacy. In a new study, researchers used location data before and after the start of the COVID-19 […]
Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily devices can be hacked
The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to […]
TechXplore.com - Technology
There’s two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions
Gallium nitride-based semiconductors have been a boon for high-frequency and power electronics. They’ve also revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting. But no semiconductor wafer has been able to do both at the same time efficiently.This post was […]
Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps—and three things you can do about it
Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or sending a random picture just to keep a Snapchat “streak” going? Or simply getting stuck staring at YouTube because it auto-played yet […]
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Can we find hidden graves of murder victims with soil imaging? New Australian study gives it a try
To avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or deep burials, submersion in water, encasing in concrete or even disposing of remains in rubbish bins and […]