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  • AI Reveals Hidden Protein Links Across Convergent Evolution in Unrelated Species
    October 12, 2025, 6:42 AM EDT. AI helps scientists uncover shared, high-order protein features in species that evolved similar traits independently. Moving beyond simple sequence similarity, the approach analyzes how proteins’ three-dimensional structure and other complex signals relate to convergent evolution and function. A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences used an advanced protein language model to examine these features, highlighting an underrated sequence basis for functional trait convergence. The work, published in PNAS, shows how AI can illuminate connections between genes and proteins that drive convergent traits like echolocation in bats and dolphins or flight in birds and insects, expanding our understanding of genotype–phenotype links.
  • Best Android Smartwatches of 2025: Pixel Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 8, Garmin Forerunner 265 & More
    October 12, 2025, 6:38 AM EDT. Here's a quick look at the top Android smartwatches of 2025, tested for design, display, battery, sensors, and value. The standout overall is Google Pixel Watch 4, with an easy-on-the-wrist fit, a bright touchscreen, 60+ hours of battery life, and built-in Gemini AI. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 pairs Gemini with best-in-class sleep tracking and a refined chassis, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra targets rugged use. For runners, the Garmin Forerunner 265 offers advanced training metrics and reliable GPS for Android and iPhone users. On a budget, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and OnePlus Watch 3 deliver strong features and battery life. These picks balance smart features, health tools, and long life across Android wearables.
  • Millions of Windows 10 PCs at Risk as Support Ends October 2025
    October 12, 2025, 6:37 AM EDT. A Which? survey finds about 21 million UK PCs still run Windows 10 as support ends on 14 October 2025. Without ongoing updates, these devices risk missing critical security patches. The report notes that many users plan to keep using Windows 10 after updates stop (about 26%), upgrade to a newer version (39%), or replace devices (14%). If a PC is compatible, upgrading to Windows 11 is free; otherwise, users can apply for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an extra year, though enrollment is required. The piece highlights steps to stay secure, including checking Windows 11 compatibility, backing up settings, and exploring upgrade paths and new hardware options for future-proofing.
  • I Tried Google Home's Biggest Update and Was Unimpressed
    October 12, 2025, 6:36 AM EDT. Redesigned Google Home app delivers a faster, more useful interface with features that feel front-and-center, but the deeper shifts are modest. The headline change is the integration of Gemini into the Home experience, and Google vows to update every device since 2015 to Gemini support. Crucially, only three older speakers get Gemini Live (Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, Nest Hub 2nd gen), while many legacy devices remain dependent on Assistant. Google's stance on Google TV streaming devices remains murky, leaving uncertainty about Android 14 devices receiving Gemini. For me, the upgrade rekindles usage only superficially: I still rely on Assistant for Chromecast control, and I'm not convinced the long game justifies the churn. A polished shell; not a revolution. Redesign matters, but functionality feels largely unchanged.
  • TAG Heuer replaces Wear OS with in-house OS on Connected Calibre E5, secures Made for iPhone certification
    October 12, 2025, 6:35 AM EDT. TAG Heuer unveils the Connected Calibre E5, swapping Google's Wear OS for an in-house TAG Heuer OS designed to improve iPhone compatibility. The watch remains Android-based underneath, but the new OS aims for a more fluid experience across iOS and Android. It carries Apple’s Made for iPhone certification to ensure reliable notifications and cross‑platform use. Google has pulled Wear OS support for iPhone, and the iOS Wear OS app has seen little maintenance. The Calibre E5 ships in 40mm and 45mm sizes, uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 5100 Plus, and features redesigned efficiency algorithms. Pricing starts at $1,600 with material and edition upgrades (including New Balance and Golf editions).