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Understanding Neanderthal development and cognition reveals how their brains evolved, learned, and adapted, shedding light on the depth of their intelligence.Different brain growth trajectories compared to modern humans.Fossil reconstructions of Neanderthal children show that their brains grew at different rates and followed distinct developmental paths, which may have influenced how neural circuits were organized and when cognitive skills matured.High visual and bodily energy demandsTheir larger eyes and powerful musculature required significant brain resources for processing visual input and controlling movement, meaning a greater proportion of their cognitive budget was dedicated to sensory and motor functions.Evidence of care for the sick…
Ravie LakshmananFeb 06, 2026Malware / IoT Security Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a gateway-monitoring and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) framework dubbed DKnife that’s operated by China-nexus threat actors since at least 2019. The framework comprises seven Linux-based implants that are designed to perform deep packet inspection, manipulate traffic, and deliver malware via routers and edge devices. Its primary targets seem to be Chinese-speaking users, an assessment based on the presence of credential harvesting phishing pages for Chinese email services, exfiltration modules for popular Chinese mobile applications like WeChat, and code references to Chinese media domains. “DKnife’s attacks target a wide…
Disney+ subscribers in some European countries have lost access to advanced HDR features like Dolby Vision, TechRadar and FlatpanelsHD report. The issue was first spotted by German Disney+ subscribers on Reddit, but currently also impacts subscribers in Portugal, Poland, France and the Netherlands, according to FlatpanelsHD.”Dolby Vision support for content on Disney+ is currently unavailable in several European countries due to technical challenges,” Disney said in a statement. “We are actively working to restore access to Dolby Vision and will provide an update as soon as possible. 4K UHD and HDR support remain available on supported devices.”If the issue is…
If we measured EV updates on their “coolness quotient,” Audi’s newly revised 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineups would probably top the chart. The automaker has released what I’d say are a bunch of lifestyle upgrades that make the cabin as entertaining and intuitive as it is practically possible. Both the 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron get a redesigned Audi Digital Stage (the combination of infotainment screen and instrument panel) with improved graphics, fewer menu lists, and intuitive visual tiles. You can also mirror the navigation or media into the virtual cockpit. Audi A tech refresh…
In a wide-ranging live conversation, MIT President Sally Kornbluth joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan live in studio for GBH’s Boston Public Radio on Thursday, February 5. They talked about MIT, the pressures facing America’s research enterprise, the importance of science, that Congressional hearing on antisemitism in 2023, and more – including Sally’s experience as a Type 1 diabetic.Reflecting on how research and innovation in the treatment of diabetes has advanced over decades of work, leading to markedly better patient care, Kornbluth exclaims: “This is science!”With new financial pressures facing universities, increased competition for talented students and scholars from outside the…
Other 3-in-1 Chargers to ConsiderWe have tested several other 3-in-1 Apple charging stations. Here are a few we liked:Photograph: Simon HillAnker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station for $230: Sporting a tree design similar to our top pick from Belkin, the very latest Qi2 25W charging, fast Apple Watch charging, active cooling, and an interactive display, this is perhaps the most feature-packed 3-in-1 charger on the market. You can connect via Bluetooth and configure in the app to set wallpapers for the clock, schedule night mode to dim the display and turn off the cooling, and track your charging stats in a…
Not all iPhones are released in the fall. Apple is rumored to be launching an iPhone 17E soon. It would be an update to what some call the “budget-friendly” model, but it won’t feel too budgety, with an expected $600 price tag. Last year’s iPhone 16E dropped in mid-February with a simple press release. But it doesn’t mean Apple will take the same path this year. Watch this: Apple’s iPhone 17E Is Near: Here’s What We Expect 05:58 Reports hint that Apple may also be ready to show off updates to its Siri assistant later this month. Could a new Siri and a…
Introduction The recent surge in demand for generative AI and large language models has pushed GPU prices sky‑high. Many small teams and startups were priced out of mainstream cloud providers, triggering an explosion of alternative GPU clouds and multi-cloud strategies. In this guide you will learn how to navigate the cloud GPU market, identify the best bargains without compromising performance, and why Clarifai’s compute orchestration layer makes it easier to manage heterogeneous hardware. Quick Digest Northflank, Thunder Compute and RunPod are among the most affordable A100/H100 providers; spot instances can drop costs further. Hidden charges matter: data egress can add…
Goodfire Inc., a startup working to uncover how artificial intelligence models make decisions, has raised $150 million in funding. B Capital led the Series B round. Goodfire stated in its funding announcement today that the deal also drew contributions from Salesforce Inc., former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt and more than a half-dozen others. The company is now valued at $1.25 billion. A large language model consists of code snippets called artificial neurons. Those code snippets often have a simple design, but they interact in complex ways: Upwards of tens of thousands of neurons are involved in generating a prompt…
Meditation app Calm is delving into a beloved realm of storytelling, launching a multi-year collaboration with the Roald Dahl Story Company, the company dedicated to protecting and uplifting the works of the author.The collaboration will see the creation of Sleep Stories (Calm’s signature library of bedtime stories) and soundscapes related to the Dahl universe. A mix of bespoke stories and existing extracts from his many works will be offered to members of the app.Actor Henry Golding, of Crazy Rich Asians fame, is kicking off the partnership with a Sleep Story inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: the spin-off is…