‘What? Things change!’ The ‘I’m a Mac guy’ actor, Justin Long, does new ad for Windows PCs
Justin Long, who famously used to call Windows PCs bad on television, is back and has switched sides in a new ad. Hey, remember those "I'm a Mac" TV commercials from 20 years ago? Qualcomm and Microsoft sure hope you do.As spotted by The Verge,.....»»
Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
Climate change is making hail storms more intense, so designers have to find novel solutions to protect panels from expensive damage......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could surprisingly big redesign
Early rumors from a reliable tipster suggest a major design change upcoming for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what could be new......»»
Bipartisan consensus in favor of renewable power is ending
The change is most pronounced in those over 50 years old. Enlarge (credit: tigerstrawberry) One of the most striking things about the explosion of renewable power that's happening in the US is that much of it is going on.....»»
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden—new study
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic rev.....»»
Champagne and strawberries vs pints and pies: Psychologist explores Wimbledon and sporting preferences
As the world gears up for another thrilling Wimbledon tournament, Dr. Elisabeth Blagrove, a psychologist at The University of Warwick, ponders why Wimbledon has long been considered posh and what it might mean if you prefer tennis over football, part.....»»
I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me
I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad......»»
Presidential Debate’s Climate Change Question Contrasts Biden Record with Trump Falsehoods
During the first presidential debate, Biden alluded to the Inflation Reduction Act while Trump went on an incoherent rant about “H2O”.....»»
Huawei"s Harmony aims to end China"s reliance on Windows, Android
Huawei"s Harmony aims to end China"s reliance on Windows, Android.....»»
macOS Sequoia eases storage requirements for downloading Mac App Store apps
As we’ve been covering this month, macOS Sequoia brings a lot of new features for Mac users, including iPhone Mirroring and a new Passwords app. But there’s also a discreet but important change coming with the update. That’s because the new ver.....»»
Microsoft just recalled the latest Windows 11 update
It looks like the latest non-security Windows Update turned out to be one to avoid. Those who downloaded it reported serious issues with their PCs......»»
Apple’s secret plan to change iPhone batteries forever
In the not-too-distant future, Apple may create iPhones with impressive new battery tech. Here’s how it might work......»»
Dell XPS desktops are down to clearance prices
If you’ve been shopping around for a powerhouse Windows setup, we found a terrific Dell promotion. Buy today and save $450 on a brand-new Dell XPS Desktop!.....»»
How to fix error irql_not_less_or_equal in Windows
Most Windows users have come across this nasty error at some point in their time with Windows. Here's how to fix it......»»
Everyone’s waiting for Windows 10 to die
Windows computer sales expected to surge with the end of life for Windows 10. Sales have already risen but will it continue to do so?.....»»
Pocket Casts Desktop App v2 launches for Mac and Windows with streamlined experience
Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is out with a major update for its paid Mac and Windows users today. The new release brings “a more consistent and streamlined experience across platforms, complete with an updated rendering engine.” more….....»»
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged.....»»
Gold nanoparticles kill cancer—but not as thought
Gold particles of the size of billionths of a meter are lethal to cancer cells. This fact has been known for a long time, as has a simple correlation: The smaller the nanoparticles used to fight the cancer cells, the faster they die. However, a more.....»»
Most pristine trilobite fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long extinct group
Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as.....»»
Aromatic compounds: A ring made up solely of metal atoms
The term aromaticity is a basic, long-standing concept in chemistry that is well established for ring-shaped carbon compounds. Aromatic rings consisting solely of metal atoms were, however, heretofore unknown......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»