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Apple released the first public iOS 17 beta yesterday which means that more people than ever are now using the software that was announced as part of the WWDC 2023 event last month. And it appears that Apple snuck in a handful of new features with this release as well.At the top of that list of new additions is one that could be a big deal for bilingual people because Siri will now understand bilingual requests for the first time.Other improvements include being able to see up to 2,000 calls in the Phone app's call…

Back in iOS 15, Apple introduced Focus Mode, a feature that expands Do Not Disturb’s functionality. With it, you can select which apps can be used during different periods of your day. In addition, you can create custom Home Screens, add different wallpapers and Apple Watch watch faces, and turn notifications on or off from specific apps or people. With iOS 16, Apple went a step further by letting you personalize even more Focus Mode options, such as setting up different browser tabs for every moment of your…

Researchers have utilized a novel tool named GASPACHO (GAuSsian Processes for Association mapping leveraging Cell HeterOgeneity) to discover a mechanism for COVID-19 susceptibility related to genetic variations. This tool enables scientists to track changes in gene expression along the innate immune response, shedding light on previously hard-to-identify factors contributing to disease risk.Using a newly developed tool called GASPACHO, scientists have discovered a gene variant linked to increased susceptibility to…

Research identifies a previously unrecognized protein, LMAN1, which binds with common allergens to cause inflammatory reactions in allergic asthma. This potentially broad-spectrum discovery could redefine the treatment approach for allergic asthma and has been awarded a $1.5M grant by the National Institutes of Health for further investigation.For those suffering from allergies, especially allergic asthma, springtime can be dreadful. Fortunately, UCF researcher Dr. Justine Tigno-Aranjuez is making breakthroughs that could…

Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a method called triplex origami, using Hoogsteen interactions to fold DNA into various compact shapes, offering potential benefits for gene therapy and DNA nanotechnology. The method protects DNA from enzymatic degradation and could revolutionize the way we manipulate DNA, though current limitations in needing specific building blocks are being addressed.Researchers from the Gothelf lab at <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt"…

Generative AI for healthcare is a promising field that can leverage the data and knowledge from life sciences The healthcare and life sciences disciplines are about to undergo a paradigm shift thanks to generative AI. Cutting-edge machine learning algorithms drive this ground-breaking technology. Generative AI has the potential to fundamentally alter how we do medical research, diagnose problems, provide effective treatments, and discover new drugs because of its capacity to replicate human ingenuity and produce creative…

IoT applications in education open up inconceivable possibilities for learning experiences. Numerous facets of our everyday life have been influenced by the Internet of Things (IoT) and the quick evolution of technology in general. IoT has shown its ability to transform several industries, from connected cities to smart homes. IoT applications are positioned to be a game-changer in education technology, providing exciting opportunities to modernize established teaching techniques and improve students’ learning…

WWDC 2023 brought some impressive new additions to the iPhone with iOS 17, and while the Journal app is sure to find its way into my rotation and I'm very excited for an autocorrect overhaul, the new StandBy mode for iPhone is a huge boon for my desk setup.In case you missed it, StandBy is a new mode for the iPhone that triggers when it's placed on a MagSafe charger (as far as I can tell, it has to be MagSafe-certified and can't just be a more generic wireless charger).With rumors that an iPhone 15 will have a slightly…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Since its emergence in the late 2000s, "mobile money," a form of digital currency, has been a game-changer throughout the developing world for people with little savings and no access to formal banking systems. Even in rural areas of Africa and Asia, local agents representing large mobile telephone operators offer a secure, inexpensive way to store or transfer money instantly over great…

While they weren't talked about in the keynote at WWDC 2023 on June 5, Apple has lifted part of the curtain on the accessibility features for Vision Pro.A new developer video, published on June 7, goes into detail about how you can use a pointer to select apps and options throughout the headset, alongside being able to use VoiceOver to choose these through your voice.While the 25-minute video brings examples for developers to integrate these features into apps, it gives a bunch of real-life demos of how its own features…