Technology News for Tuesday 17th September 2024

1. watchOS 11 brings sleep apnea detection to Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2

Apple has begun rolling out watchOS 11 to eligible Apple Watches, alongside the iOS 18 update for iPhones. The new operating system introduces several features, most notably Sleep Apnea detection. While the Apple Watch Series 10 will come with watchOS ...

2. Hopes for new physics dashed by ordinary-looking W bosons at CERN

A possible crack in the standard model of particle physics seems to be shrinking, after new data from CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) contradicts a previous puzzling result that had physicists excited about the possibility of new, exotic physics ...

3. The Apple Watch Series 10 offers mostly minor upgrades, but faster charging is a big plus

The new Apple Watch Series 10 hits stores on Friday. I've been testing it for the past five days, and there are enough refinements to appeal to first timers and those considering an upgrade; There's a bigger screen, faster charging and new polished ...

4. A history of CERN in seven physics milestones

David Walter: In the late 1970s and early 1980s, data from neutrino-interaction experiments, measurements of the so-called weak mixing angle of the electroweak theory and results from the PETRA electron–positron collider at DESY in Germany all provided ...

5. Here's what you should know about Apple's new sleep and hearing health features

The company unveiled “groundbreaking” technology including AirPods that function as “clinical grade” hearing aids and sleep apnea detection capabilities for the Apple Watch. Nic Coury/AFP/Getty Images.

6. Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents

Teen Accounts will limit who can contact teens and the content they see, and help ensure their time is well spent. Teens under 16 will need a parent's permission to change any of the built ...

7. Why do some followers think our social videos are voiced by AI?

AI technology has improved so much that synthetic voices can sound surprisingly human, reports ITV News Digital Video Producer Isaine Blatry. A few months ago, I started noticing an interesting trend in the comments section of our TikTok videos.

8. A computer on your face? Snap and others still trying to make AR glasses a reality

In its relentless search for ways to weave digital products into people's lives, Big Tech has achieved some big wins. Smart phones are ubiquitous. Apple Watch users talk to their wrists. Artificial intelligence-powered assistants are everywhere.

9. Ultra-precise particle measurement thrills physicists: 'The standard model is not dead'

CMS's result was was 10 years in the making, and produced a mass of 80,360.2 million electronvolts for the W boson, which is involved in carrying the weak nuclear force (see 'The W boson puzzle'). If it had been close to the 2022 result, “we would be ...

10. Apple CarPlay Update Includes Voice Controls, Siren Alert

However, many drivers rarely interact with the apps and programs native to their car. They just plug in their phone and use the car as an extension of it.

11. What the Tech: getting the most value for your old smartphone

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12. Squid-ink inspired screen displays images without electronics

When held over a magnet, the magnetic pixels in the palm-sized screen flip to display the University of Michigan block M. Photo credit: Jeremy Little, Michigan Engineering. Engineers at the ...

13. AI-Powered Chat for Students: Microsoft Copilot Webinar | September 19

Discover the power of AI chat and learn how to enhance your productivity with Microsoft Copilot! Come learn more about generative AI and access to this free tool in this webinar hosted by Information Technology and Analytics on Thursday, September 19, ...

14. Splatoon 3 Is Over — What's Next?

Splatoon 3 has been a massively popular title on Nintendo Switch for casual and competitive gamers alike, selling over 10 million copies in its first three months. With consistent updates, patches, seasonal content, and DLC, Splatoon 3 has continued to be ...

15. Evidence growing for COVID antivirals to cut poor outcomes, long COVID, experts say

A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis found no evidence that the antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir (Lagevrio) help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death, or persistent symptoms, results that the ...

16. Apple improved green bubble chats with iOS 18. But not enough.

Apple made chats better with green bubble friends. They still stink. Starting Monday with the release of iOS 18, Apple is overhauling the iPhone messaging app to make your chats better in mixed company - when at least one Android phone user is involved ...

17. Here's Who Should Install iOS 17.7 or iOS 18 on Their iPhone

When you head into your update settings, your phone will be largely ambivalent as to which you choose, inviting you to upgrade to either without a preference. So, since your phone won't help you decide, we'll dive into which new version of iOS is right for ...

18. Tougher concrete, inspired by bone

Date: September 16, 2024; Source: Princeton University, Engineering School; Summary: Researchers used robotics and additive manufacturing to toughen cement-based material with precisely placed hollow tubes. The result is more than 5 times tougher than ...