‘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,.....»»
As ice melts, Everest"s "death zone" gives up its ghosts
On Everest's sacred slopes, climate change is thinning snow and ice, increasingly exposing the bodies of hundreds of mountaineers who died chasing their dream to summit the world's highest mountain......»»
Magna International founder Frank Stronach faces eight more sexual assault charges in Canada
Frank Stronach, the founder and long-retired CEO of Magna International, North America’s biggest auto parts supplier, faces eight additional criminal charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation by Toronto-area police......»»
What to do when your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but not charging
If your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but isn't charging, there are a few fixes. Here's what to try first......»»
Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color
All the specs remain the same, however. The post Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, smartwatch manufacturer Mobvoi announced the launch of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.....»»
Mac Users can now get Chat GPT for Free
It's also arriving for Windows later on. The post Mac Users can now get Chat GPT for Free appeared first on Phandroid. While OpenAI has been in the limelight over the past year (both due to good and bad publicity), the company’s infi.....»»
Researchers find genetic stability in a long-term Panamanian hybrid zone of manakins
We often think of species as separate and distinct, but sometimes they can interbreed and create hybrids. When this happens consistently in a specific area, it forms what's known as a hybrid zone. These zones can be highly dynamic or remarkably stabl.....»»
HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop
The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions......»»
These Bloodsucking Leeches Jump like Striking Cobras
Scientists observed leeches jumping like striking snakes, resolving long-standing debate.....»»
Green Energy Is Getting a Boost from Iceland’s Melting Ice
Melting glaciers are creating a green energy windfall in Iceland—but for how long?.....»»
The Gas Industry Is Gaslighting the Public about Climate Change
A fossil-fuel executive blames consumers for the climate crisis.....»»
AC Costs Will Finally Be Covered for Public Housing Resident
The Department of Housing and Urban Development long refused to pay cooling costs for public housing, but climate-change-fueled heat waves have underscored the public health need.....»»
Mars Sample Return Will Change How We See Life on Earth
Despite an eye-watering price tag, bringing pieces of Mars back to Earth promises to revolutionize our understanding of life’s place in the early solar system.....»»
Vietnam"s VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes
Vietnam"s VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes.....»»
Rivian’s VW deal could make it the Apple or Google of EV software
The spotlight has been on Rivian’s long-term health for a bit now. With the company under financial pressure to get over the hump of moving … The post Rivian’s VW deal could make it the Apple or Google of EV software appeared first.....»»
iOS 18: How to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone
iOS 18 offers more customization than ever and one of the new options is the ability to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone. There are over 50 options to replace the Flashlight and Camera buttons. But one trick gives you access to almost unlimited.....»»
Compromised plugins found on WordPress.org
An unknown threat actor has compromised five (and possibly more) WordPress plugins and injected them with code that creates a new admin account, effectively allowing them complete control over WordPress installations / websites. “In addition, i.....»»
Developer errors lead to long-term exposure of sensitive data in Git repos
Credentials, API tokens, and passkeys – collectively referred to as secrets – from organizations around the globe were exposed for years, according to Aqua Security’s latest research. By scanning the most popular 100 organizations on GitHub.....»»
Rewriting the armadillo family tree: A new species, plus a name change for the state mammal of Texas
While their scaly armor and long claws look vaguely reptilian, armadillos belong to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters. There are nearly two dozen species of armadillos, from six-inch long "pink fairies" to giant armadillos that measur.....»»
Five ways to improve the global voluntary carbon credit markets
The severity of climate change means we all need to reduce our carbon footprint to zero as quick as possible, including companies. The voluntary carbon markets were set up to allow companies to buy and sell carbon credits to offset their emissions......»»
Cell division: Before commitment, a very long engagement
Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the appropriateness of its commitment by staying for many hours—sometimes more than a day—in a reversible intermediate state, according to a discovery.....»»