NASA NASA launched the Voyager 1 and 2 space probes in 1977 to explore the outer solar system, and 45 years later, both are still (partially) functional. Voyager 1, which is over 14 billion miles from Earth, just got a software update. NASA, the civil space agency of the United […]
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Huawei P30, P30 Pro and P30 lite EMUI Updates
Introduced in Early 2019, the Huawei P30 series comes in three models including Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro. These smartphones equip 6.1 and 6.47-inch OLED displays and are powered by the flagship 7nm Kirin 980 series processor. Huawei P30 series features new Leica triple and quad camera systems including […]
How to Update Discord on PC, Mac, iPhone, Android
The Discord desktop app automatically checks for updates whenever you open it. To manually check for updates, shut down and then reopen Discord, or use the reset command. You can update Discord’s mobile app through your phone’s App Store. Like most popular apps, Discord receives constant updates. These updates can […]
Apple Releases Software Update After Major Security Flaw is Exposed
Apple warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. On Wednesday, the tech giant released surprise software updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that fix two critical, security flaws known by Apple to be “actively exploited” […]
How to Update Your Mac to the Latest macOS Version
To update your Mac, open the System Preferences app or the “About This Mac” menu. If your Mac is still running macOS High Sierra or earlier, you’ll need to go through the App Store to update it. You should update your Mac whenever you can, as every update comes with new […]
Apple Warns 1.5 Billion iPhone and Mac Users to Update Their Software Immediately
This week, Apple released a series of critical software updates for users of iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple doesn’t typically release security fixes outside of regular updates, which tells you how seriously the company is taking this vulnerability. Considering there are more than 1.5 billion people using iPhones, and the […]
Garmin showers software updates on it Edge 1040 cycling computers and select smartwatches
Garmin has just added to the broad suite of health and fitness features offered by select models of its cycling computer and smartwatch line-up. The new Edge 1040 head units and the Fēnix 7, Epix (Gen 2) and the Instinct 2 smatch watches, are all recipients of this latest release. […]
How to manually update to Genshin Impact 3.0 on PC
Genshin Impact’s latest update is upon us, and with every update, we see tons of new content, characters, and improvements. Despite multiple competitors in the genre, Genshin Impact has maintained its momentum with a steady amount of updates, communication with its fans, and new things to look forward to. Sadly, […]
Apple updates Boot Camp with WPA3 Wi-Fi support
Apple on Monday released an update to Boot Camp Utility, the company’s tool that lets Intel Mac users run Windows natively on their Apple computers. Today’s update brings Wi-Fi improvements, as it adds support for the WPA3 standard. For those unfamiliar, WPA3 is a new Wi-Fi protocol that makes the […]
PSA: Update your iPhone to iOS 15.6.1 for two major security fixes
Apple released iOS 15.6.1 to iPhone and iPad users this week. Apple saying the update “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.” Apple has now updated its security updates webpage with the full details on what’s been patched. Head below for the details on what the issue […]
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
article Image shows the Apple iOS 15.6.1 update on an iPhone screen. (FOX TV Stations) Apple released a new software update on Wednesday that should safeguard two security vulnerabilities that impacted every iPhone and iPad model capable of running iOS 15. The first issue involved the potential for an application […]
Next Windows 11 Update Reportedly Launches on Sept. 20: What to Expect
The next update to Windows 11 is expected to drop on Sept. 20. The news comes from The Verge’s Tom Warren(Opens in a new window), who has an excellent track record on Windows rumors and was among the first to hint about the original launch of Windows 11. He attributes […]
Curiosity Mars rover gets 50 per cent speed boost from software update
The navigation strategy of NASA’s Curiosity rover means it has to stop frequently to check its position, but soon a software update will allow it to move almost continuously Technology 17 August 2022 By Matthew Sparkes An artist’s impression of the Curiosity rover on Mars NASA/JPL-Caltech A new software update […]
How to upgrade to Windows 11, whether your PC is supported or not [Updated]
Enlarge / You name it, we’ve tried installing Windows 11 on it. Andrew Cunningham We originally published this install guide for Windows 11 shortly after the OS was released in October 2021. To keep it current and as useful as possible, we updated it in August 2022 to cover tweaks […]
How to fix Blue Screen of Death errors on Windows 11
On Windows 11, Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) refers to the error on the screen when the system cannot handle a specific operation that causes the device to crash without warning. Usually, you will see a “blue screen” (also referred to as “stop error,” “system crash,” or “bug check”) during […]
How to Check if Your Computer Is Compatible With Windows 11 22H2
Microsoft will release the Windows 11 22H2 version in September 2022. Is your PC ready for it? Microsoft is working on the Windows 11 version 22H2 launch, and the update comes with plenty of new features to improve the operating system. Microsoft announced the 22H2 update is designed to improve […]
How complex is your life? Computer scientists found a way to measure it
Nobel laureate economist Richard Thaler famously quipped: People aren’t dumb, the world is hard. Indeed, we routinely encounter problems in our everyday lives that feel complex – from choosing the best electricity plan, to deciding how to effectively spend our money. Australian pay hundreds of millions of dollars each year […]
Faced with a desperate skills shortage, tech leaders plead for computer science reform in schools
More than 600 leaders of nonprofits, universities, and tech giants – as well as 50 US governors – have signed a letter in support of updating the US K-12 curriculum to include opportunities to learn computer science. Industry giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, Nike, UPS, AT&T, Walgreens, […]
USC’s Biggest Wins in Computing and AI – USC Viterbi
USC has been an animating force for computing research since the late 1960s. With the advent of the USC Information Sciences Institute (ISI) in 1972 and the Department of Computer Science in 1976 (born out of the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), USC has played a propulsive […]
PhD Candidate Interviewed by Association for Women in Science |
Laiba Bilal, a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University, was recently interviewed by the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Bilal is passionate about renewable energy, and she works at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials to unlock revolutionary new technologies. […]