A Podcast App is Exposing Subscribers-only Shows
The beauty and misery of private RSS feeds. An anonymous reader shares a report: There's only supposed to be one way to hear exclusive podcast content from sports host Scott Wetzel: by paying $5 a month to subscribe to his Patreon. But the show's als.....»»
Oura Ring 4 Official at $349 With Improvements Everywhere, Redesigned App
Smart rings are a hot health tracking item at the moment and that’s mostly because Samsung has finally entered the arena. There are other players, though, one of which has been in the game for a number of years and has released multiple generat.....»»
Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down
Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn’t something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it h.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 4, 2024 – iOS 18.0.1 and more now available
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
watchOS 11.0.1 now available with fixes for Apple Watch battery life and more
Alongside iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1, Apple is also rolling out a new update for Apple Watch users. watchOS 11.0.1 is now available with fixes for the Music app, battery life, and more. Head below for the full release notes. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 now available with important bug fixes
macOS 15.0.1 is now rolling out with some key bug fixes for Mac users. The update addresses problems in the Messages app as well as compatibility issues that had affected third-party security software. Head below for the full release notes. more.....»»
iOS 18.0.1 fixes security issues affecting iPhone microphone and Passwords app
In addition to a handful of notable bug fixes and performance improvements, today’s iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates also include a pair of important security fixes. Apple says that the updates include a fix for microphone access on the iPhone.....»»
Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides toward the development of highly performing quantum computing systems. Realizing a quantum advantage over classical computing systems and enabling the stable operation of.....»»
Antarctic "greening" at dramatic rate, satellite data show
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than 10-fold over the last four decades, new research shows......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Vehicle recall number drops slightly compared with 2023
BizzyCar's report shows the number of vehicles under recall in the U.S. through the third quarter of 2024 was down 4 percent from the same time a year earlier......»»
Apple TV+ has three of the best shows on air right now
Did you recently watch Wolfs and need more recommendations for Apple TV+? Or are you just always on the hunt for good TV, whichever service might have it? Let me recommend three excellent shows currently airing on Apple TV+. more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2024 – AirPods repairability, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago
When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»
Verizon is shutting down its popular texting app. Here’s why
Verizon Messages has been around for years. Now, it's getting ready to shut down. Here's why......»»
Google expands its AI search function, incorporates ads into Overviews on mobile
Google announced a slew of new AI-enhanced features for its Lens app, including voice questions, video analysis, and "dramatically more helpful results.".....»»
Windows 11 can now use AI to respond to your text messages
Microsoft's Phone Link app just made answering messages easier with Suggested Replies. Here is everything you need to know about the feature......»»
I compared two brand new Lunar Lake laptops — here’s what I’d buy
The Asus Zenbook S 14 and ExpertBook P5 are two of the first Lunar Lake laptops. The Zenbook shows off the chipset's efficiency, but the ExpertBook is cheaper......»»
An all-glass MacBook? Here’s what Apple thinks it would look like
A new Apple patent shows ideas for a MacBook-like device with a glass housing, complete with a virtual keyboard and trackpad......»»
iPhone 16 designers share the thinking behind the Camera Control button
Two of the iPhone 16 designers have spoken on the Cool Hunting Design Tangents podcast, sharing some of the thinking behind the development of the new Camera Control button. Senior product designer Rich Dinh said that he’s worked on the iPhone s.....»»
Study reveals oyster reefs once thrived along Europe"s coasts—now they"re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline—but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, is titled "Records reveal the vast h.....»»
The Oura Ring 4 smart ring is here, and it looks superb
The Oura Ring 4 has a new design, an updated app, and improved accuracy, as the company pushes to maintain its status as the smart ring to beat......»»