As an experienced runner in the city, the idea of using noise-canceling earbuds never really crossed my mind. However, after a close call with a speeding car, I decided to test out the $199 Suunto Wing and $149 Suunto Sonic bone conduction headphones. These headphones are designed to transmit sound through cheekbones rather than the
Big Tech giants are gearing up to release their quarterly results, giving us a peek into the sustainability of their investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Wedbush Securities analysts are optimistic about the growth potential that AI offers, predicting accelerated earnings and growth as the AI revolution sweeps through various industries. While Microsoft and Google are
Microsoft recently faced allegations from the US Federal Trade Commission regarding their decision to increase the price of Game Pass. The FTC claimed that this price increase resulted in a “degraded” experience for consumers, which was seen as a potential risk following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft, on the other hand, dismissed these claims
Vehicular combat games have always been an exciting genre for gamers who enjoy the thrill of high-speed collisions and strategic racing. One series that stood out for its focus on crashes rather than guns is FlatOut. The FlatOut series, which includes FlatOut, FlatOut 2, and FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage, has recently received updates on Steam to
In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase in large-scale attacks on corporate enterprise IT systems. While this trend is not surprising considering the ongoing battle against hackers, a new type of threat has emerged that often goes unnoticed – the single-point failure. These errors in specific parts of a system can lead to
The recent tech disaster caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty update has sent shockwaves through the technology industry. The impact of this incident has been felt by millions of Windows users worldwide and has disrupted various sectors, including retail, banking, and airlines. This article will delve deep into the root cause of this catastrophe and analyze the
On a day when computer screens across the world turned blue, chaos ensued. Flights were grounded, hotel check-ins were impossible, and freight deliveries came to a stand-still. The initial suspicion was a cyberterrorist attack, but the reality was much simpler: a botched software update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. The domino effect of this single
Optical spectrometers have long been valued for their versatility in producing and measuring light properties across the electromagnetic spectrum. Traditionally, these instruments have been associated with advanced optical components and complex mechanisms, resulting in bulky and expensive designs that limit their accessibility. Recent efforts by electronics engineers, however, are aimed at developing compact and affordable
In the Olympics held in Rome on August 27, 1960, a controversial incident occurred during the 100-meter freestyle men’s swimming event. Australian swimmer John Devitt and American Lance Larson both finished with a time of 55.2 seconds. Despite Larson being technically faster by one-tenth of a second, the head judge ruled in favor of Devitt
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries has seen rapid growth in recent years, leading to automation and improved efficiency in operations. An insightful feature article in the AIChE Journal delves into the challenges and advantages of utilizing Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in process safety systems. The collaborative effort of researchers such as Dr.