A non-connectivity approach can be practical for a smart home
BenjiLock by Hampton intentionally left any kind of connectivity out of its front door lock, bike lock, and gym lock. But is that a great idea? We examine......»»
iOS 18 finally lets you hide app and widget names on your Home Screen, here’s how
Along with letting users customize app colors, organize them anywhere, and more natively, iOS 18 brings a subtle new feature that cleans up the Home Screen. Here’s how to hide app names on iPhone in iOS 18. more….....»»
You won’t be able to actually use the best new HomeKit feature in iOS 18
As we covered last week, iOS 18 includes a few notable changes for the Home app and HomeKit in general. One of those changes is support for hands-free support for unlocking smart locks thanks to Ultra Wideband technology. Unfortunately, and perhaps u.....»»
Old drugs new tricks—novel approach shows "enormous potential" for rapid antibiotic discovery
An innovative project to re-purpose existing drugs for their potential as antibiotics has uncovered a highly promising candidate with a potent and unique way of killing drug resistant bacteria......»»
Farmers reveal what they really think about reintroducing lynx and wolves to Britain and Ireland
The only howl I heard on a recent walk across the Garron plateau in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland, was from a bitter, biting wind. But 300 years ago, the howls would most definitely have been lupine: This place was home to one of the last wol.....»»
Shepherd"s graffiti sheds new light on Acropolis lost temple mystery
The Acropolis of Athens, the rocky hill in the Greek capital that is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, is one of the world's most visited and well-known archaeological sites—but new insights about it are still emerging......»»
Boosting the synthesis of stable sugar compounds with a novel nature-inspired approach
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new biomimetic concept to convert naturally occurring sugars into diverse classes of stable glycosides and glycoproteins without using protecting-group chemistry. This innov.....»»
Circular just updated its smart ring to take on the Galaxy Ring
Circular has launched an updated version of the Circular Ring Slim as it readies itself for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's what's new......»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by governor in Apple’s home state
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
How to perfect your home screen with iPadOS 18 customization options
Apple has made it easier to customize and arrange your iPad home screen, with iPadOS 18 letting you rearrange icons and even tint them. Here's how to do it.iPadOS 18Apple has gradually given more control to users about what items they can put onto th.....»»
A railroad of cells: Computer simulations explain cell movement
Looking under the microscope, a group of cells slowly moves forward in a line, like a train on the tracks. The cells navigate through complex environments. A new approach by researchers involving the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).....»»
For the endangered Nashville crayfish, its rebound is both good and bad news
Dale McGinnity has been turning over rocks in Mill Creek to study the endangered Nashville crayfish for a decade. He hopes to learn whether this little crustacean that makes its home mainly in the urbanized area around its namesake city is being harm.....»»
Study explores whether advertising contributes to or leads to declines in happiness
Advertising has long been known to depict a virtual reality of life, leading some people to expect more out of life than is practical. This is driven by idyllic imagery and storytelling, among other techniques such as an emphasis on materialism......»»
Hurry! The LG B3 OLED TV has a $500 price cut today
The 55-inch LG B3 OLED 4K TV, which will elevate your home theater setup to new heights, is available with a $500 discount from LG, but only for a limited time......»»
New HomePod coming soon? What Apple Intelligence means for the smart speaker’s future
The biggest star of WWDC this year was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence. Apple spent nearly half its presentation explaining the philosophy behind its own spin on AI, the features it would make possible, and the bright future ahead thanks to AI’s cap.....»»
Atsign NoPorts establishes an encrypted IP tunnel directly between devices
Atsign introduces NoPorts to offer a secure remote access solution, exceeding current limitations and setting a new standard for secure connectivity. NoPorts establishes an encrypted IP tunnel directly between devices, eliminating the need for expose.....»»
T-Mobile just got in big trouble
T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB......»»
All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025, and beyond
The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»
Laying the foundation for lunar base construction: Elucidating lunar soil-microwave interactions
NASA aims to construct a lunar base through the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration initiative. However, the practical reality of what the general public envisions for the space base differs somewhat from well-known science fiction movies. To.....»»
Xreal’s new device enables Vision Pro features on smart glasses
Xreal's new Beam Pro works with Air and Air 2 smart glasses, replacing your phone while adding spatial video recording and more......»»
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in June 2024
Looking for an excuse to stay home? Then check out these three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in June......»»