A Meteorite Crashed Through Somebody"s Ceiling and Landed on Their Bed
The New York Times reports: Ruth Hamilton was fast asleep in her home in British Columbia when she awoke to the sound of her dog barking, followed by "an explosion." She jumped up and turned on the light, only to see a hole in the ceiling. Her clock.....»»
Evidence that giant meteorite impacts created the continents
New Curtin research has provided the strongest evidence yet that Earth's continents were formed by giant meteorite impacts that were particularly prevalent during the first billion years or so of our planet's four-and-a-half-billion year history......»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 versus Galaxy Z Fold3: is it worth upgrading?
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has landed, delivering Samsung’s 4th generation foldable display technology and the latest high-end chipset from Qualcomm. There’s a lot to like about the new foldable smartphone since Samsung is continuing.....»»
Snapchat parental controls finally landed: Can view chat contacts, but not messages
Snapchat parental controls have been long-promised, but their implementation has proceeded at a snail’s pace. A tool announced back in May has now finally launched. Known as Family Center, the tool lets parents see who their kids are chatting with.....»»
An interstellar meteor struck Earth in 2014, and now scientists want to search for it at the bottom of the ocean
In 2014, an object crashed into the ocean just off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Data collected at the time indicated that the meteorite just might be an interstellar object, and if that's true, then it's only the third such object known (after 'Oum.....»»
Meteorite findings shed light on origin of Earth"s volatile elements
A study into the zinc isotope composition of meteorites by researchers from the University of St Andrews suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth......»»
The best ever $279 Apple Watch Series 7 deal returns to Amazon
Prime Day pricing has returned on the Apple Watch Series 7, with a $120 discount now in effect at Amazon.The cheapest Apple Watch Series 7 deal has landed at Amazon.Update on Aug. 3: Amazon has now sold out of the $279 Apple Watch. But there are addi.....»»
US sanctions impede future expansion at mature nodes, but impacts are short-term, says former SMIC executive
Late evening on August 2, Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, landed in Taipei, Taiwan, marking the most geopolitically charged chapter of her ongoing Asia tour......»»
Cloud services still far from reaching growth ceiling, says eCloudvalley
Public cloud services have been growing fast, but MP Tsai, CEO of eCloudvalley, believes the sector still has enormous room for growth......»»
The best ever $279 Apple Watch Series 7 deal is back at Amazon
Prime Day pricing has returned on the Apple Watch Series 7, with a $120 discount now in effect at Amazon.The cheapest Apple Watch Series 7 deal has landed at Amazon.Amazon has reissued its best ever Apple Watch discount, with the 41mm GPS model in gr.....»»
It’s been 25 years since the first NASA rover landed on Mars
This month saw a very special martian aniversary, as NASA celebrated 25 years since the Pathfinder mission touched down on Mars......»»
The new-look Gmail had landed, with one important addition
Google is ready to unleash its new-look Gmail interface on the world......»»
The glass ceiling phenomenon in the US and EU labor markets
The "glass ceiling" is a metaphor for the barriers facing women and various minorities in the workplace when they strive for promotion or other improvements in their career. Research published in the International Journal of Services and Operations M.....»»
Apple previews Brompton Road Apple Store ahead of Thursday"s opening
Apple has shared images of its new Brompton Road Apple Store, a new outlet opening in London on Thursday that features an arched wooden ceiling and vast amounts of plant life.Initially announced on July 18, the opening of the new Apple Brompton Road.....»»
Oppo Reno 8 Pro real world camera test
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro has landed, giving Oppo fans a new mid-range device that promises to deliver significant improvements when it comes to its camera capabilities.Oppo’s Reno devices have always had decent cameras, but the company is putting in.....»»
17 Types Of Ceiling Lights [All You Need To Know]
Your home is your safe haven and making it appealing requires some work, but with proper lighting, it’s possible to revamp the place. Whether it’s for a housewarming party or to redecorate any room in your home, installing beautiful light f.....»»
Save up to 70% on sex toys in Lovehoney"s sizzling summer sale
SAVE UP TO 70%: Lovehoney is the top spot to find deals on a wide range of popular sex toys. Lovehoney has launched its summer sale with up to 70% off sex toys, lingerie sets, bondage gear, and essentials.Summer has well and truly landed in the UK, a.....»»
Tesla crash victim was 99% to blame for his death, Fla. jury says
The plaintiff and his friend sitting in the passenger seat were killed when he lost control of the vehicle at 116 miles per hour and crashed into a concrete wall of a Fort Lauderdale house in 2018......»»
MKBHD M2 MacBook Air review: Impressive; 5-minute threshold; two downsides of Midnight color
The MKBHD M2 MacBook Air review landed today, after a flurry of earlier reviews last week. The overall tone is extremely positive, Brownlee praising the design, performance, and battery-life. He does, however, warn that it’s really a $1,500 purcha.....»»
The new Google Wallet app has landed, and here’s what it looks like
Google Wallet is finally here and is as confusing as ever. Luckily, its UI is clean and easy to navigate, making it a fair enough transition for Android users......»»
Scientists find oldest Martian meteorite"s original home
Scientists announced Tuesday they had found the crater from which the oldest known Martian meteorite was originally blasted towards Earth, a discovery that could provide clues into how our own planet was formed......»»