Woman with untreated TB finally in custody—held in “negative pressure” room
She is being held in a jail room specially equipped for isolation and treatment. Enlarge / Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (credit: Getty | NIH/NIAID) Law enforcement officials in Washington state have finally apprehended a.....»»
"Lost" spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post.....»»
iPad gives nonspeaking woman a voice to advocate for Americans with disabilities
A woman with nonspeaking autism got an iPad when she was 18, and through an app on it, is now speaking in schools — and working for the government.Jordyn Zimmerman using an iPad accessibility tool to give her a voice (Source: CBS)Apple introduced L.....»»
Flagship iPad head-to-head -- M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Pro compared
After a year's gap, Apple has finally updated the iPad Pro, with a surprise M4 debut and OLED in the spotlight for 2024. Here's how the newest iPad Pro models compare against the previous generation.2024 iPad Pro with M4 [left], 2022 iPad Pro with M2.....»»
Hisense U8N review: As close to OLED as it gets
The Hisense U8N continues to put pressure on the competition with intense brightness, deep blacks, and vibrant color......»»
Study pinpoints cellular response to pressure in sea star embryos
An international team of scientists has discovered a new cellular mechanism that explains how cells can adapt to pressure changes during tissue growth by packing themselves into a unique shape......»»
Helldivers 2 PC woes prove that PlayStation needs an online overhaul
The recent Helldivers 2 PC fiasco is the latest example of why PlayStation needs to finally give its online services a 2.0 upgrade......»»
At last Apple is dumping those pointless, wasteful stickers
Starting with the new iPads, Apple has finally stopped including the stickers and it is a relief.Not my car.Okay, it's partly a relief just for me because I happen to have papyrophobia — I am a writer who is afraid of paper. It's like an OCD thing.....»»
Nintendo’s President Addresses the Switch 2 Announcement
We finally get some clarity. The post Nintendo’s President Addresses the Switch 2 Announcement appeared first on Phandroid. While we’ve gotten some tasty new tidbits regarding the hardware behind the Nintendo Switch’s muc.....»»
Study exposes alarming risks to Scotland"s food delivery couriers
A new study highlighting the risks encountered by food delivery couriers reveals a majority feel 'unsafe' when at work with every woman surveyed having experienced sexual harassment or abuse......»»
Why Big Tech May Never Recover in China
Although the crackdown has eased since 2022, it has left a profoundly negative mark on the sector and state-business relations. Even by its own standards, the tech sector has had an extraordinary year. The surges in valuation of fi.....»»
Here are all the videos Apple shared following its iPad event
Today Apple held an iPad-focused event titled ‘Let loose’ where it announced an M4 iPad Pro, new iPad Air models, pro software updates, and more. As with every Apple event, the company put together a variety of fun videos to accompany its prod.....»»
You can finally order Walmart’s $50 Chromecast with Google TV killer
Walmart has an intriguing little $50 streaming box with Google TV, and it may well supplant the aging Chromecast with Google TV......»»
Here’s everything Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event
Today Apple held its ‘Let loose’ event, where over the span of 38 minutes the company debuted its latest and most advanced iPad hardware yet. There were some software surprises sprinkled in too. In the market for a new iPad? Just curious to se.....»»
Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ event was shot on iPhone and edited on Mac… and iPad
Apple on Tuesday held its special “Let Loose” event at which the company introduced the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro. Interestingly, at the end of the event, Apple confirmed that it was entirely recorded on the iPhone (potentially on the iPhon.....»»
MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+
We can expect to see the new SoC arrive later this month on devices from Vivo and iQOO. The post MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+ appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek has finally announced its most powerful SoC.....»»
The Pixel 8a is Officially Here
Google's newest midrange smartphone is here. The post The Pixel 8a is Officially Here appeared first on Phandroid. After what seemed like an eternity of leaks and rumors and predictions, Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 8a, its newest.....»»
The "Let Loose" event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro
For the first time, Apple has used the iPad to edit some of the footage of one of its Apple Events to showcase the powerful capabilities of its tablet lineup.Shot on iPhone, edited on iPadOn Tuesday, Apple held its 'Let Loose' event, which largely se.....»»
Which iPads Work With Apple Pencil Pro?
Apple’s new Apple Pencil Pro only works with certain iPad models. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. The long wait is over and Apple’s finally released an all-new Apple Pencil. The new accessory, dubbed Apple Pencil Pro, i.....»»
The mastermind of the prolific ransomware group LockBit has finally been unmasked
The US places a $10 million bounty for the arrest of Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. Enlarge / Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, aka LockBitSupp (credit: UK National Crime Agency) Since at least 2019, a shadowy figure hiding behin.....»»
Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
For years, both scientists and farmers have debated whether the use of cover crops—plants used to cover the ground after harvesting of main crops—have a positive or negative impact on subsequent crop yield. Hundreds of studies have been performed.....»»