99.992% of fully vaccinated people have dodged COVID, CDC data shows
No vaccine is 100% effective. But the COVID vaccines seem pretty darn close. Enlarge / Residents wait in an observation area after receiving Covid-19 vaccines at a vaccination site in Richmond, California on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (credit:.....»»
2023 App Store report shows rise in downloads, developers & removals
Apple's recent App Store Transparency Report highlights substantial increases in app downloads and registered developers, along with details on the latest app removals due to government takedowns.2023 App Store report shows rise in downloads, develop.....»»
Check Out This Nifty Bedtime iPhone Trick
If you like to listen to white noise on your iPhone in bed, you might love this extremely subtle trick using the device’s alarm. A lot of people like to listen to music, audio books, movies, or TV shows while they fall asleep. Of course, in doi.....»»
OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal
Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Stuff posted on Reddit is getting incorporated into ChatGPT, Reddit and OpenAI announced on Thursday. The new partnership grants OpenAI access.....»»
Earth from space: New Zealand"s North Island
Captured on 7 May 2024, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows part of New Zealand's North Island......»»
How to fix a computer that turns on, but displays nothing
If your PC turns on, but the display shows nothing, there's a problem that needs fixing. Here are a few different ways to get it working again......»»
M4 iPad Pro teardown shows copper logo, highly repairable internals
A teardown of the 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 reveals it is a fairly repairable tablet, as well as an actual practical use for the rear Apple logo.Mid-teardown of the 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 [Youtube/Phone Repair Guru]In between videos of YouTubers ben.....»»
Rocket Report: Starship stacked; Georgia shuts the door on Spaceport Camden
United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket. Enlarge / On Wednesday, SpaceX fully stacked the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage for the mega-rocket's next test flight from.....»»
Data from MAXI J1820+070 shows Einstein was right about how matter plunges into a black hole
A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oxford, Newcastle University and the Institute of Astronomy, all in the U.K., working with a colleague from the University of Virginia, in the U.S., has found evidence showing that Albert Einstein was.....»»
A devastating fire 2,200 years ago preserved a moment of life and war in Iron Age Spain, down to a single gold earring
A ruined building in the middle of the Pyrenees records a tragedy for the people who lived there—a devastating fire that burned a settlement to the ground, destroying almost everything except a hidden gold earring. Now archaeologists' excavation of.....»»
This 50-inch 4K TV is only $200 right now, and people love it
Best Buy has an awesome deal on the Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV dropping it to just $200. With great reviews, here's why you need it......»»
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in May 2024
If you're looking for your next TV binge, then check out the three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in May 2024......»»
Tesla"s March registrations fall 12% as rivals gain EV share, U.S. data shows
Overall, registrations for battery-electric vehicles rose 3.8% in March compared with the year-earlier month. Ford, Hyundai and Kia gained significant share in the EV segment, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Dauntless dev lays off over 100 people as it cancels in-development projects
Phoenix Labs confirmed that it was restructuring its business and laying off workers. This is the third such announcement in little over a year......»»
The Last of Us season 2 set video reveals first look at Ellie and Dina
A new video of HBO's The Last of Us season 2 has been leaked. The footage shows Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced filming a scene from the upcoming season......»»
Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse
We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»
Study finds saying "please" may not be so polite in everyday requests
By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that "please" is a magic word. "Please" is an expression of politeness that shows courtesy and respect, turning a potential demand into a request that will—poof!—magically be granted......»»
Researchers achieve ultra-high-Q free space coupling to microtoroid resonators
Scientists from the University of Arizona have achieved far-field coupling of light to ultra-high quality factor microtoroids using a single objective lens. This could provide the foundation for a fully on-chip multiplexed microtoroid sensing platfor.....»»
I tested two of the best antivirus services. Here’s which one you should get
Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes: Which Windows antivirus and security suite protects your data best and which offers the best value for the money?.....»»
Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running
A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. Enlarge (credit: The Serial Code/YouTube) It's amazing, and a little sad, to think that something created in 1989 that changed how people us.....»»
Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves
Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A federal judge ruled yesterday that Tesla must face a lawsuit alleging that it committed fra.....»»