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Luna v1.0 & FlexQAOA bring constraint-aware quantum optimization to real-world problems
Aqarios' platform Luna v1.0 marks a major milestone in quantum optimization. This release significantly improves usability, performance, and real-world applicability by introducing FlexQAOA, a hybrid quantum algorithm designed ...
Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black
Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous "Blue Screen of Death" at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message ...
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Jun 27, 2025
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Open-source fuzzer uses evolutionary algorithm to produce customized test inputs
Over the past decade, fuzzers have become the most widely used tools to test software security and robustness. Generating random inputs and feeding them to an application, they help detect undesired program behavior such ...
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Jun 26, 2025
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Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design
There is a comfort in finding and being yourself. Video games offer opportunities for this comfort. They allow people to exist in safe spaces, to develop community, and to explore the self—as well as the potential self.
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Jun 25, 2025
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New tool could help homeowners weather flood risks, lower insurance costs
With flood risks increasing from extreme weather events like hurricanes and even routine plumbing issues, a team from the University of Florida's College of Design, Construction and Planning is helping Florida homeowners ...
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Jun 13, 2025
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A foundation for physical AI: Battery-free RFID sensing system offers real-time, reliable data
What if the same RFID "smart barcode" tags used to track packages and retail inventory could also detect changes in the real world—like temperature, pressure or weight—without batteries or added hardware?
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Jun 12, 2025
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Apple debuts Liquid Glass interface at design-focused WWDC event
Apple Inc. unveiled a new operating system interface called Liquid Glass at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, an event that focused heavily on aesthetics and design elements rather than software breakthroughs.
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Jun 10, 2025
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Tracking apps monitor remote employees' performance—and invade their privacy
Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not new.
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Jun 9, 2025
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JPEG XS: Forward-looking standard for professional all-IP video production
The image quality of videos has risen steadily in recent decades. But higher quality also means larger volumes of data to be transferred. There are various reasons for this, including changes in viewer expectations and habits ...
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Jun 5, 2025
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Smart software replaces expensive sensors for glass wall detection with 96% accuracy
A research team has developed autonomous driving software that allows inexpensive sensors to detect transparent obstacles such as glass walls, providing an alternative to high-performance sensors. This technology can be used ...
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May 30, 2025
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Verification framework uncovers safety lapses in open-source self-driving system
Using a newly developed verification framework, researchers have uncovered safety limitations in open-source self-driving systems during high-speed movements and sudden cut-ins, raising concerns for real-world deployments.
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May 23, 2025
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Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain
A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey's busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.
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May 13, 2025
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World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry.
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May 8, 2025
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Making software safer and more reliable: A deep dive into proof scores
In software engineering, it is important to ensure that a software system behaves correctly and reliably. This is especially crucial for critical systems, such as online banking, e-commerce, and real-time systems. One promising ...
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May 7, 2025
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One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives
Skype is dead. What now?
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May 6, 2025
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AI-powered 'ulrb' uncovers Earth's hidden microbial gems
A team of researchers has created a novel machine learning tool that's cracking open one of biology's trickiest puzzles: finding the rarest microbes on Earth. Think of it like finding a needle in a haystack, except the needle ...
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May 6, 2025
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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026
Fans of the hugely popular video game series Grand Theft Auto will have to wait a little longer to play the latest version.
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May 4, 2025
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Diagram-based language streamlines optimization of complex coordinated systems
Coordinating complicated interactive systems, whether it's the different modes of transportation in a city or the various components that must work together to make an effective and efficient robot, is an increasingly important ...
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Apr 24, 2025
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Protecting audio privacy: Speech-filtering technology balances privacy and utility in smart devices
Sound is a powerful source of information. By training algorithms to identify distinct sound signatures, sound can reveal what a person is doing, whether it's cooking, vacuuming or washing the dishes. And while it's valuable ...
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Apr 21, 2025
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Transforming real-world doors into gateways to the virtual world: The future of mixed reality
People seeking to feel fully immersed in virtual environments will soon be able to experience a revolutionary approach to spatial computing that bridges the gap between real and digital worlds. A collaborative research team ...
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Apr 11, 2025
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