Joseph ShavitDec 4, 2022MIT researchers sent the first quantum signal ever through a wormholeResearchers at the Center for Theoretical Physics lead work on testing quantum gravity on a quantum processor.
Joshua ShavitJul 1, 2022Google searches are effective predictors of domestic violence, research findsStudy finds that Google searches are an effective tool to track and predict domestic violence, especially in times of crisis.
Joseph ShavitMay 9, 2022Apple, Google and Microsoft look to ditch passwords for goodThe US tech giants have announced a new standard that allows people to unlock their mobile phones using biometrics, such as fingerprints.
Joseph ShavitApr 2, 2022Google autocomplete helps mislead public, legitimize conspiracy theorists: researchers sayGoogle algorithms place innocuous subtitles on prominent conspiracy theorists, which mislead the public and amplify extremist views.
Joshua ShavitSep 28, 2021Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gesturesUsing a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free.
Joseph ShavitOct 14, 2020Google’s parent company is building a farming robot“Mineral” is a suite of hardware and software tools that analyze the “complexity of the plant world.”