Technology News for Monday 18th November 2024

1. Apple set for big releases in 2025: AirTag and smart home products expected

The American tech giant appears to be preparing to make a major push into the smart home market with smart displays and other smart home devices. Additionally, it may update its AirTag tracker, with the next-generation model expected to launch around mid- ...

2. Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children. Child users will not be able to send direct messages by default unless a verified parent or guardian gives ...

3. How Bengaluru techies turned Apple AirPods into hearing aids with the help of aluminum foil, microwave

Three young tech enthusiasts from India have found a workaround to activate the hearing aid feature on Apple's AirPods Pro 2. The feature is currently unavailable in India. They achieved this by creating a device that tricks the AirPods into believing they ...

4. Black Friday deals are now live on My Nintendo Store!

For orders over £70/€80, customers will receive a bonus Mario ornament with their purchase. This bonus item will be automatically added to basket at checkout. Offer ends 12th January. Take a ...

5. Meta AI Begins Roll Out on Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in France, Italy, Ireland and Spain

Since we launched in September 2023, we have been diligently working to ensure that Ray-Ban Meta glasses comply with Europe's complex regulatory system. We are excited to begin bringing Meta AI and its innovative features to parts of the EU and look ...

6. A foundation model unlocks unified biomedical image analysis

A groundbreaking biomedical AI foundation model, called BiomedParse, unifies detection, segmentation and recognition of organs, setting the stage for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in biomedical research and diagnostics.

7. USC lab breaks amateur record, launching rocket 89 miles above Earth

The students launched their rocket on Oct. 20 in the Black Rock Desert rocket launch area in Nevada. Data analysis from the onboard avionics unit led to confirmation last week that the rocket had hit an altitude ...

8. Remembering Computing Legend Thomas Kurtz

The math professor enlisted Dartmouth students to bring computer time-sharing and BASIC to the world. Office of Communications. Share this.

9. From Brain to Machine: The Unexpected Journey of Neural Networks

How early cognitive research funded by the NSF paved the way for today's AI breakthroughs—and how AI is now inspiring new understandings of the human mind. Nov 18, 2024. |. Katharine Miller.

10. Get Apple's newest iPad at a rare discount — no need to wait for Black Friday

'Extremely convenient and amazingly clear': The 10th generation of Apple's tablet features a larger screen and faster processor. Chris McGrawSenior Deals Writer. Updated Mon, November 18, 2024 at 8:30 AM PST. Heads up! Amazon just dropped the price of ...

11. MDH highlights grantees' work and free crib program to promote safe sleep for infants

During Minnesota's Infant Safe Sleep Week (Nov. 17-23) the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) wants parents to know there is now an opportunity to receive a free crib after a short training about the importance of babies sleeping alone, on their back ...

12. FAQ: Beware Thieves Tracking iPhone Gifts This Holiday Season

2024 thieves are using stolen tracking data to hunt down iPhone deliveries: Don't let them disrupt your holiday purchases.