Enlarge / Comcast CEO Brian Roberts at an event in Beijing on October 17, 2019. Comcast is the largest Internet provider in the US with over 29.8 million residential broadband customers, but the company’s long streak of adding Internet subscribers each quarter is finally over. In Q2 2022 earnings announced […]
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Strange new phase of matter created in quantum computer acts like it has two time dimensions
The Penrose tiling pattern is a type of quasicrystal, which means that it has an ordered yet never-repeating structure. The pattern, composed of two shapes, is a 2D projection of a 5D square lattice. Credit: None By shining a laser pulse sequence inspired by the Fibonacci numbers at atoms inside […]
New phase of matter with 2D time created in quantum computer
Quantum computers hold the promise of revolutionising information technology by utilising the whacky physics of quantum mechanics. But playing with strange, new machinery often throws up even more interesting and novel physics. This is precisely what has happened to quantum computing researchers in the US. Reported in Nature, physicists who […]
Time to update all of your Apple gadgets ASAP
Apple Yesterday, Apple released a bumper pack of updates, with everything from iPhones and iPads to Apple Watches and even the Apple TV and the now defunct iPod Touch needing to be updated. On the iPhone and iPad front, we get iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. From the release notes, […]
Quantum and classical computers handle time differently. What does that mean for AI?
As humans, we take time for granted. We’re born into an innate understanding of the passage of events because it’s essential to our survival. But AI suffers from no such congenital condition. Robots do not understand the concept of time. State of the art AI systems only understand time as […]
Time to Appreciate Our Older Teachers Because Adapting to New Technology is Not Easy
© Ritu Singh Technology isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially the older generation. We all have seen our parents struggle with gadgets and it’s almost universal that seniors do actually have difficulty mastering their devices. On top of that, the year 2020 further forced them to embrace technology in every […]
Best Batman gadgets of all time
Batman is known as the ultimate ‘man with a plan’ – an ultra-prepared, impeccably skilled, unflappably cool crimefighter who always has the right tool for the job. And when we say tools, we mean the arsenal of groovy gadgets Batman keeps stashed away for just the right occasion – from […]
A fitness expert explains how to tell if a free online workout is worth your time, whether you’re an athlete or new to fitness
17 Tech Accessories Under $50 That Are Worth Your Time (and Money)
Your smartphone and computer are always going to be the center of your tech life, but the right accessories will help you get the most out of them. Think about a phone without a case, or a computer without a nice set of speakers; the devices are great on their […]
Now Is a Great Time to Go Back to an Old iPod
Last year, I spent five months in New York working on a TV show. I was lonely, and my preferred method for dealing with that loneliness was shopping online for shit that I didn’t need. One night, I found myself clicking around on eBay when a heavily used iPod caught […]
The 30 best horror movies of all time
Time to Gamble on Sports Betting Stocks & ETF?
(1:10) – The Legalization Of Sports Betting (6:35) – Understanding What Sports Betting Really Is (10:00) – What Kind Of Growth Can This Industry Expect? (13:15) – Roundhill Investments Sports Betting ETF: BETZ (22:40) – The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Sports (26:30) – Roundhill Investments Esports ETF: NERD (29:10) […]
A psychologist explains why people shouldn’t feel guilty taking time off from work during the pandemic
While the boundaries between work and life are blurrier than ever, many are realizing that their busiest days are still disguised as “leisure time” because they’re working from the comfort of their homes. This new work-life balance, or lack thereof, is causing some employees to be hesitant to cash in […]
Time for an Insurance Review
The coronavirus has made one thing abundantly clear: We all need to be prepared for an emergency. Which prompts the question: When did you last review your insurance policies? You may want to make some changes to your auto, homeowners and life insurance policies in light of COVID-19. “You could […]
Jeff Bezos will be an open target when he’s questioned by Congress for the first time. These are the big flash points to watch for.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne Amazon CEO will testify before a congressional antitrust committee for the first time on Wednesday, alongside Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg. While experts told Business Insider they expect the questioning to mostly pertain to matters of competition, Bezos will likely be grilled […]
How kids and teens are coping with screen time as they learn during COVID quarantine
Since mid-March, when most schools around the U.S. closed due to COVID-19 precautions, kids and teens have had to quickly adapt to learning virtually — which means more sitting and more screen time. Hanging out with friends after class or on weekends became a thing of the past as health […]
Dennis Quaid Teases ‘Innerspace’ Reunion, Recalls Meeting ‘Parent Trap’ Co-Star Lindsay Lohan for the First Time
Click here to read the full article. Earlier this week, the cast of 1998’s “The Parent Trap” reunited for the first time since the movie was made. The film’s stars Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan (who played twins Annie and Hallie) and Elaine Hendrix (Meredith Blake) joined Katie Couric to reminisce. […]
Birkenstock Gives Employees Paid Time Off to Vote in 2020 Election
Click here to read the full article. Birkenstock is giving its employees a day off to encourage their participation at the polls. The shoe manufacturer confirmed to FN that it would give its United States-based workers a paid holiday to vote in the 2020 presidential election to be held on […]
Schools Can’t Reopen Safely Without A Lot More Money. Congress Is Running Out Of Time.
WASHINGTON ― In a matter of weeks, millions of children will head back to school in the middle of a pandemic, leaving millions more parents filled with anxiety about risking their child’s health ― not to mention school staff ― to get an education. Public schools cannot safely reopen without […]
It’s time to start using a password manager: Here’s how
Password management is basically a nightmare. Making them, remembering them and having to create a new one when they expire when all you want to do is log in. Then there’s always some security disaster making us have to reset our passwords again. On top of all that, it seems […]