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03 Aug 23

Graphene Gives 3D Graphite Twisted Powers

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Metallurgy & Material Science

Stacking two slightly askew sheets of graphene on top of each other has in recent years led to phenomenal physics—including tunable superconductivity, quantum memory, and strange new states of matter involving “puddled” clumps of electrons. The curious behavior of these systems emerge with a “twist” angle between the hexagonal pattern…

03 Aug 23

France’s AFP sues Twitter over non-payments for displaying news

Computer & Information Technology

A bad week for Elon Musk just got even worse. After enduring a scandal over Tesla’s driving ranges, a risible rebrand of Twitter, and a divisive feud with hate-speech researchers, Musk discovered yet another powerful enemy: Agence France-Presse (AFP). The French news agency announced on Wednesday that it’s suing X —…

03 Aug 23

China proposes time limits on children’s smartphone use

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Under the proposal, users aged 16-18 would be allowed to use their smartphones for two hours a day, children aged eight-16 would get one hour and children under eight would be allowed just eight minutes. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) also said it wanted providers of smart devices to…

03 Aug 23

New privacy tools to help you stay safe and in control online

Computer & Information Technology

We're rolling out new tools and protections to help you stay in control of your personal information, privacy and online safety.

03 Aug 23

How to create meeting notes in Google Docs

Computer & Information Technology

This quick tip can help you get set up a meeting notes template in no time.

02 Aug 23

3 new things you can do with generative AI in Search

Computer & Information Technology

The latest updates to Search Generative Experience, our AI-powered overviews in Search.

02 Aug 23

Lab Sessions: A new series of experimental AI collaborations

Computer & Information Technology

Lab Sessions is a series of experimental AI collaborations with everyone from artists to academics, scientists to students.

02 Aug 23

4 new Chrome mobile features to quickly find information

Computer & Information Technology

Check out four new mobile Chrome features to help you easily look up the information you need.

02 Aug 23

Meta succumbs to EU pressure, will seek user consent for targeted ads

Computer & Information Technology

Meta operates a highly targeted advertising model based on the swathes of personal data you share on its platforms, and it makes tens of billions of dollars off it each year. While these tactics are unlikely to end altogether in the near future, the company could soon offer users in…

02 Aug 23

EV Rivals Join Dominant Tesla Supercharger Network

Civil, Structural & Architecture

Tesla forced slumbering automakers to get into the electric game. Now, in an ultimate twist on “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” Tesla is backing them into joining its dominant public charging network in America.In a stunning repudiation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) network—whose scattershot reliability has rankled…