Juozas Gordevičius says that Lithuania has a large pool of scientific talent.Credit: Asta Balčiūnaitė-Gordevičienė Voices from Lithuania In May, Lithuania marks 20 years of European Union membership. The Baltic country is keen to develop its global presence in the life-science and biotechnology sectors by retaining home-grown talent, persuading scientists working abroad to return to the … Read more
Mini LEDs are typically found in gaming monitors. Unlike LCD backlights, they offer a broad contrast range, with deeper, near-OLED quality levels of black, that enrich and enhance the dynamism of both SDR and HDR content. Asus has brought Mini LED technology to the ultra-high-end business monitor market for the first time with its new … Read more
A new interview with the director behind the viral Sora clip Air Head has revealed that AI played a smaller part in its production than was originally claimed. Revealed by Patrick Cederberg (who did the post-production for the viral video) in an interview with Fxguide, it has now been confirmed that OpenAI‘s text-to-video program was … Read more
The majority of personal gadgets feature LCD and OLED screens, but most just show information. To make these screens do more – like detecting touch or changing light levels – they need additional sensors. Researchers at Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden have invented a new kind of screen where all these sensor functions are built … Read more
In Unrooted, botanist Erin Zimmerman shares her struggle to balance research and family.Credit: Kenneth Wurdack Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save An Old Science Erin Zimmerman Melville House (2024) Nineteenth-century English suffragist Lydia Ernestine Becker, a lifelong advocate for women’s right to vote, was also an accomplished botanist who discovered a peculiar hermaphrodite … Read more
Roku has released a line of TVs after first . These televisions are packed with tech, with the standout feature being Mini LED backlighting for better brightness and contrast. The 4K TVs also boast QLED panels, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and a responsive refresh rate of 120Hz. The company’s calling them the “ultimate TVs” for streaming. … Read more
MarineMax has confirmed suffering a cyberattack, thought to be ransomware, in which threat actors stole sensitive customer information. In an 8-K form, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 1, the company, one of the leading yacht sellers worldwide, said a third party “gained unauthorized access to portions of our information environment.” … Read more
XGIMI Horizon Ultra 4K review: Two-minute review The XGIMI Horizon Ultra proves that projector technology is now so good that you really don’t need to spend the earth in order to get a fantastic viewing experience. While the 4K long-throw projector might be pretty pricey, in projector terms it’s a steal at $1,699 / £1,749 … Read more
Light up your home in 16 million colors with this smart LED floor lamp, now $60. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals You don’t need to completely revamp your home to make it feel new and cool again. Just a dash of color can completely change the mood of any space, and that’s easy (and affordable) … Read more
Save $15 on this smart light that pairs with your iPhone. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you’re looking for a stylish new LED table lamp that can set any mood, this one delivers — and it gives you notifications right from your iPhone. The Notti smart light hooks up to your smartphone through Bluetooth … Read more