LLNL’s ‘STEM with Phones’ Program Brings AI-Powered Physics Research to Students

AI's role in education highlights the importance of skepticism and critical thinking for future generations. The post Joanna Stern: Wearable AI devices have fallen short, the enduring role of smartphones in our lives, and the psychological effects of AI on human behavior | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Got extra smartphones sitting around your office? How about tablets? As we move multiple generations into mobile technology, more and more of us are building up collections of old, dated devices from both our work and our personal lives. And more often than not, those devices do little more than take up space and gather dust. Here’s a little secret, though: Your abandoned Android gadgets are actually virtual gold mines. You just have to find the right way to tap into their potential and give them new life. So grab the nearest DustBuster and get ready: Here are 25 ways to make your old phone or tablet useful again. 1. Create a no-cost Wi-Fi extender If you struggle with poor Wi-Fi coverage in particular areas of your home, office, and/or home office (hello, my fellow converted garage dwellers!), a random old Android device can serve as a surprisingly effective extender for your internet signal — in the same way that a dedicated Wi-Fi extender or repeater appliance could. Few folks reali

April 16, 2026 — Picture two materials sandwiched together. The boundary between them may appear flat, but, in reality, it is full of tiny bumps and dents. Suddenly, the materials are […] The post LLNL Combines Machine Learning and 3D Printing for Shockwave Control Experiments appeared first on AIwire.