A Top Ethereum Developer Plays Down the Inevitable Glitches During the Merge
Justin Drake, one of Ethereum's lead developers, discusses inevitable bugs and the network becoming "World War III-grade resistant." Around Sept. 15, the blockchain Ethereum will make a crucial software update known as “the merge,&.....»»
Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth
A team of researchers has gained insight into the genetic processes underpinning how plants detect twilight and the role twilight plays in plant growth......»»
Photos jettisons the Carousel in fifth iOS 18 beta
Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 18 has made some changes to the Photos app, including one that removes the Carousel view from the app.Carousel's gone in Photos in iOS 18The revamp of the Photos app was a key feature of iOS 18, all to make image s.....»»
macOS Sequoia developer beta 5 now available with Safari Distraction Control
Today Apple released macOS Sequoia beta 5 for developers, the latest version of the upcoming OS update for the Mac. Alongside other performance improvements and bug fixes, the highlight of today’s release is a new feature for Safari users: Distract.....»»
Apple releases developer beta 5 for visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18
Today Apple has released new developer betas for its full lineup of software platforms. Joining the latest betas for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Apple has released beta 5 for visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. more….....»»
Making sense of the rumored all-screen foldable Mac/iPad hybrid
Apple is reportedly planning to make 2026 the year of the foldable. According to a variety of reporting, two foldable devices are in the works: a next-gen iPhone and a Mac/iPad hybrid. A foldable iPhone has seemed fairly inevitable for years, but thi.....»»
Photos gets off the Carousel in fifth iOS 18 developer beta
Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 18 has made some changes to the Photos app, including one that removes the Carousel view from the app.Carousel's gone in Photos in iOS 18The revamp of the Photos app was a key feature of iOS 18, all to make image s.....»»
TikTok ban in Europe less likely as it permanently withdraws rewards program
The prospect of a TikTok ban in Europe now appears somewhat less likely, after developer Bytedance agreed to permanently withdraw its illegal rewards program … more….....»»
Safari"s Distraction Control will obliterate annoying website elements
Apple has brought out a new test feature for Safari in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, with Distraction Control able to hide parts of a webpage.Safari icon in macOS SequoiaArriving as part of the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas, Safari.....»»
Avowed: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Avowed is the latest and greatest RPG from Obsidian and will be arriving in 2025. Here is everything you need to know about, from the story to how it plays......»»
Apple trying to pressure WeChat into blocking a payment loophole; developer refusing
Apple is trying to pressure WeChat – the world’s most popular app – into blocking a payment loophole for in-app purchases. If app owner Tencent fails to comply, Apple says it would block essential updates. The report says the same threat was.....»»
Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes
Nearly 90% of North America's lakes are located in Canada. That's why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases f.....»»
This new competitive PC shooter is Valorant with a body-swapping twist
Spectre Divide is a new multiplayer shooter that plays a lot like Valorant, but it lets players swap between two different bodies in the middle of a match......»»
AI diary: The first Siri improvements are a modest start
The first developer beta of the first Apple Intelligence features launched this week, which includes a few early Siri improvements – together with an extremely pretty new interface. Although I’m in the UK, I was able to use this approach to get a.....»»
Is Palworld a “dead game”? Who cares, says the game’s developer
Maybe, just maybe, players want more new ideas rather than live services. Enlarge / If you enjoyed taking out adorable, if dangerous, widdle cweatures with an assault rifle after a while, Palworld's team wants you to know that's.....»»
How to use Call Recording and transcription in iOS 18.1
Call recording and transcription has become available to try out in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Here's what it's like, and how to use it.You can now record calls and get transcripts in iOS 18.1Part of the wave of iOS 18 updates, call recording and t.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 1 includes waitlist system for Apple Intelligence access
Today Apple released developer beta 1 for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The update is only available on devices compatible with Apple Intelligence. Once you install the update, however, you won’t have Apple Intelligence features.....»»
iOS 18 public beta 2 is now available, here’s what’s new
Today Apple has released a new public beta for iOS and iPadOS 18. Public beta 2 follows last week’s debut of developer beta 4 and brings those latest updates and features to public beta users. Here’s what’s new in the iOS and iPadOS 18 public b.....»»
These Apple Intelligence features aren’t in the first iOS 18.1 beta
Apple Intelligence has arrived for beta users today. In the just-released developer beta 1 for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, users who get approved off a wait list can get their hands on Apple’s AI features for the first time. U.....»»
PSA: iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta only available for Apple Intelligence compatible devices
After teasing Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2024 in June, Apple is finally releasing a developer preview with the first betas of iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. However, today’s betas won’t be available for devices other than those compati.....»»
Apple Intelligence testing arrives in betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1
Developer beta testers are finally able to try out Apple Intelligence on their iPhone and other devices, as part of the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. For the introduction of Apple.....»»