improves

Clockwise from top left: Images of the 2020 Midwest Derecho from radar and microwave satellite observations show similar patterns, which are obscured in infrared brightness satellite observations. A technique to combine microwave and infrared satellite observations could improve forecasts of severe weather, and may be especially useful in areas that lack ground-based weather monitoring radar networks, the scientists said. Credit: Yunji Zhang…

A "Sale Pending" sign in front of a home in Pinole, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSales of existing homes surged 9.5% in February from January to 4.38 million units, on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Housing analysts had been expecting a slight drop.Sales were down 3.3% year over year, but it was the largest monthly gain since February of last year. Sales surged the most in the West, up 19.4%, and the South,…

It didn’t take long for AMD’s promise of big AI upscaling news to come to fruition, as it turns out. In a surprise announcement, AMD has revealed the latest iteration of its FidelityFX Super Resolution technology: FSR 3.1. Touting massively improved image quality and more, it’s an exciting development. Now, the announcement of AMD FSR 3.1 isn’t just about incremental improvements to the technology’s supersampling algorithm: AMD is also adding its very own version of Nvidia’s DLAA anti-aliasing solution, as well as…

Starfield's 1.10.31 update is now live, and it includes a massive number of bug fixes and gameplay improvements, many of which address issues that players have been dealing with since day one.Though the game arguably launched with far fewer bugs than previous Bethesda titles, one bug in particular--which caused painstakingly placed furniture and carefully collected items from around the galaxy to disappear from player housing in New Atlantis after certain plot developments occurred--has caused a…

Sony has issued a new system software update for the PlayStation 5 that brings audio improvements to the DualSense controller, new features for Parties and Share Screen, and more. The update also adds the ability to adjust the brightness of the PS5's power indicator. PS5 system software update 9.00 is now rolling out and PlayStation users should get a notification for the same when they turn on the console.According to the feature list for the latest PS5 update, controller speakers on the DualSense and the DualSense Edge…

While some automakers are still introducing 2024 EVs, Audi is pushing out a mid-model refresh of the Q4 50 e-tron, called the Q4 55 e-tron. The Audi refresh includes several notable improvements on the performance and handling side, as well as faster charging. The Q4 e-tron is an all-electric crossover SUV from Audi as it looks to electrify its entire portfolio of existing combustion models paired with new bespoke EVs. The Q4 e-tron hit the market in 2021 EV and is now being sold in its third model year.…

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to the company’s AR Emoji app. It bumps the app’s version to 8.1.00.5, and according to the changelog, it brings only one change, and that is it improves the Samsung Cloud Sync feature. AR Emoji is an app that is required to run the AR Emoji Camera and AR Emoji Studio apps, which let you create and edit AR emojis. Whenever you create or edit emojis using those apps, those emojis get synced with Samsung Cloud so that you can use them across various Samsung devices. The latest…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine a novel approach to in-school tutoring that hardly interrupts class instruction at all, because tutoring sessions take at most 10 minutes a day. And imagine that it works. A study by Stanford researchers finds that "short bursts" of tutoring during the school day result in significant improvements in young…

A new research study found that daily fiber supplements can improve brain function in individuals over 60 in just 12 weeks, offering a cost-effective way to potentially counter early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.Daily fiber supplements enhance brain function in seniors without affecting muscle strength, promising a simple dietary addition to combat early Alzheimer’s signs.A daily fiber supplement improved brain function in over 60s in just 12 weeks.The study, published recently in Nature Communications by researchers from…

In a fast-paced work environment, it is challenging for team members and individuals to manage their time and tasks effectively. In most cases, poor time management leads to burnout which could create stress. Therefore, managing time is as crucial as dividing tasks and responsibilities effectively. To help you manage time and tasks, we have found the right tool for your team. HourStack is a time-tracking tool that enables users to maintain a healthy work-life balance while improving productivity. Know more about the…