Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV

Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2VONES4
via Gabe's Musing's

This Device Helps Paralyzed People Breathe—and Sing

Called the Exo-Abs, the robotic device uses artificial intelligence to gauge how much pressure to put on a person’s midsection.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3jLntnz
via Gabe's Musing's

Without Code for DeepMind’s Protein AI, One Lab Wrote Its Own

The Google subsidiary solved a fundamental problem in biology but didn’t promptly share their solution. So a University of Washington team tried to recreate it.

from Wired https://ift.tt/37CLlEg
via Gabe's Musing's

I Think an AI Is Flirting With Me. Is It OK If I Flirt Back?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on emotional connection, continental affairs, and the ulterior motives of chatbots.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2VIMaZY
via Gabe's Musing's

The Unbearable Cuteness of Instagram Hedgehogs

Beneath the tiny top hats and GIF-able snuggle sessions, I found a dark tale of internet virality.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3s8xHlL
via Gabe's Musing's

Everything Samsung Announced at Its Unpacked Event

On Wednesday morning, the company unveiled new folding phones, some Wear OS smartwatches, and even more wireless earbuds.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3xG9SCV
via Gabe's Musing's

Apple's Privacy Mythology Doesn't Match Reality

The company's claims cloak threats to millions of users' iCloud, iMessage, and facial verification data.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3AzGiAM
via Gabe's Musing's

The 23 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops and Dorm Gear

Need a new computer or just a soothing weighted blanket for the new school year? We found deals on some of our favorites.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3iB3yZ2
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children

If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2DSubHc
via Gabe's Musing's

The IPCC Report's Silver Lining: We Can Tackle Methane Now

The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3AsoIP2
via Gabe's Musing's

The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?

A sweeping drug addiction risk algorithm has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fRd08S
via Gabe's Musing's

A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance

You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3jJtwsQ
via Gabe's Musing's

Here’s How to Try All the Top New iOS 15 Features Now

The next version of Apple’s iPhone operating system debuts this fall, but you can try the public beta—at your own risk.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3puzwYM
via Gabe's Musing's

Gymnasts Make the Wolf Turn Look Easy. Physics Shows It’s Not

The spin seems simple if you’re just watching it on TV. But it’s a complex move that requires understanding your center of mass.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3AuVYFv
via Gabe's Musing's

22 Dorm-Friendly Picks for Heading Back to College

Deck out your living space and make chemistry class a cinch with our favorite gear.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3CCMgma
via Gabe's Musing's

Pac-Man 99 Is a Battle Royale Game That's Actually Accessible

Cool fact: The ghosts' hunting algorithm, which is the key to the original game and to Ms. Pac-Man, is apparently also present in 99.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3s7O3e9
via Gabe's Musing's

Robots, Microscopes, and Other Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn

So much education happens outside of school, whether it's virtual or in-person. These tools will turn your kids into curious scientists exploring their world.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3222khq
via Gabe's Musing's

Smart Cities, Bad Metaphors, and a Better Urban Future

Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2Xgbtmr
via Gabe's Musing's

Biden Wants More EVs on Roads. What About Charging Stations?

The president called for 40 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. But motorists still fret about running out of juice—even if it rarely happens.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2VLoOTc
via Gabe's Musing's

Pokémon Unite Is the Perfect, Simple Game We Need Right Now

Every round of this addictive summer jam contains small successes, big successes, big failures, and finally, the catharsis of a win or loss.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2X8Ws5H
via Gabe's Musing's