The World"s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point
A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones, and other e-waste a year—and recycling less than a quarter of it......»»
UAW reached tentative pact with Daimler Truck, averting strikes
The United Auto Workers said it reached a tentative agreement with Daimler Truck Holding AG ahead of a contract expiring midnight on April 26 and following a strike threat......»»
This is the best smart accessory you didn’t know you needed
The Nix Mini 2 is a smart, portable color wizard that scans colors in the real world and transposes them to digital formats. It syncs with your mobile devices......»»
Paleblue Earth batteries eliminate the one big pain point of rechargeables
Charging via USB-C and shipping in sustainable packaging too, Paleblue Earth's batteries are looking to make a difference......»»
Everything coming to Peacock in May 2024
Peacock's May 2024 schedule includes the premiere of the World War II series The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the Kentucky Derby, and the 2024 Eurovision Contest......»»
No, you shouldn’t just buy whatever Brother printer is cheapest
Brother printers are great but don't rush a printer decision. A bad purchase causes frustration and waste, while costing you time and money......»»
Boy Kills World review: You deserve better than this
Boy Kills World wants to be your next favorite cult action movie, but it instead makes you want to watch the films it so shamelessly rips off......»»
The end of the quantum tunnel: Exact instanton transseries for quantum mechanics
In the quantum world, processes can be separated into two distinct classes. One class, that of the so-called "perturbative" phenomena, is relatively easy to detect, both in an experiment and in a mathematical computation. Examples are plentiful: the.....»»
In Beijing, automakers are all-in on EVs
The Beijing show comes as green vehicles reached a milestone in China, accounting for over half of passenger vehicles sold......»»
Switch 2 reportedly replaces slide-in Joy-Cons with magnetic attachment
Design choice may have implications for current Joy-Con compatibility. Enlarge / The slide-on Joy-Con connection point shown in the center of the image may be a thing of the past on the Switch 2 The iconic slide-in "cli.....»»
Nature conservation works, and we"re getting better at it, says new study
To work in nature conservation is to battle a headwind of bad news. When the overwhelming picture indicates the natural world is in decline, is there any room for optimism? Well, our new global study has some good news: we provide the strongest evide.....»»
The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea
The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep......»»
How to Use Apple Managed Device Attestation to secure networks
Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it.Apple Device Attestation.In our interconnected world, the issue of device identity plays a critical role in on.....»»
Fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak updated with support for more languages
Gentler Streak, the popular fitness and wellness app for Apple platforms, has just received an update that will make the app easier to use for more people around the world. That’s because the latest version of Gentler Streak has introduced support.....»»
Tech brands are forcing AI into your gadgets—whether you asked for it or not
The "AI mouse" is just the start. Enlarge / Tech brands love hollering about the purported thrills of AI these days. (credit: Getty) Logitech announced a new mouse last week. A company rep reached out to inform Ars of.....»»
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Noble Numbat, overhauls its installation and app experience
Plus Raspberry Pi 5 support, better laptop power, and lots of other changes. Enlarge / Ubuntu has come a long way over nearly 20 years, to the point where you can now render 3D Ubuntu coffee mugs and family pictures in a video an.....»»
Apple releases eight small AI language models aimed at on-device use
OpenELM mirrors efforts by Microsoft to make useful small AI language models that run locally. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In the world of AI, what might be called "small language models" have been growing in populari.....»»
Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP, new analysis suggests
The deterioration of the UK's natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the COVID-19 pandemic cost the UK u.....»»
Escape the vapes: Scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies
Scientists have called for a concerted global effort to stem the tide of disposable electronic technologies—such as vapes—contributing to international waste accumulation and environmental degradation......»»
Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks
The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption......»»
Managing meandering waterways in a changing world
Just as water moves through a river, rivers themselves move across the landscape. They carve valleys and canyons, create floodplains and deltas, and transport sediment from the uplands to the ocean......»»