Against the Storm feels like WarCraft without the war, and it’s weirdly calming
Build a town, direct its workers, and be weirdly tranquil as it washes away. Enlarge / I'd like to pretend I'd built a settlement this neatly compact and organized—with street grids, even—but alas, this is a provided screensh.....»»
Long-term changes in waves and storm surges have not impacted global coastlines, new study finds
Changes in ocean wave and storm conditions have not caused long-term impacts on sandy coastlines in the past 30 years, a new study has found......»»
Lessons from the sun: How studying solar cycles can create a safer future on Earth
In 1859, the Carrington Event, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, created spectacular auroral displays around the globe, illuminating the night skies so brightly that birds began singing and laborers set off for work, mistakenly.....»»
With the rise of AI, social media platforms could face perfect storm of misinformation in 2024
Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign used images that appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence showing former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images, which appeared.....»»
Guidemaster: Picking the right tablet for each use case
Find the right tablet for work, play, and everything else in between. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Tablets looked to take the computing world by storm during the iPad's meteoric rise,.....»»
ChatGPT: the latest news, controversies, and tips you need to know
The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT......»»
Q&A: How businesses can cultivate wisdom
We probably all know wise people, mentors and leaders who possess a certain perspective that radiates out and makes us appreciate their presence in our lives. But it can be hard to pinpoint the source of their wisdom. Sometimes it feels like wisdom i.....»»
Pixel Fold review: The first foldable that actually feels like a tablet
Google takes foldable software to the next level, and it makes a big difference. Enlarge / The Pixel Fold's inner display. (credit: Ron Amadeo) After years of rumors and at least one canceled attempt, Google is finally.....»»
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make northern lights visible in limited US states
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in some states along the U.S.-Canada border a faint glimpse of the northern lights which—at their peak—produce a colorful sky show when solar wind hits the atmosphere......»»
No more NUC: Intel’s weirdly named mini PCs seem to be going away
Intel has exited several side-businesses as it tries to stop losing money. Enlarge / A stack of Intel's NUC mini PCs. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Since 2012, Intel has designed and sold its own lineup of mini PCs. The Ne.....»»
Three Saharan dust clouds targeting South Florida: Here"s when they"ll get here
We're in the thick of Saharan dust storm season in South Florida, which is not all bad—these massive blobs of hot, dirty air roaming the Atlantic Ocean are also hurricane killers. Plus there are those pretty sunsets......»»
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere......»»
ChatGPT: Everything you can do with the world-changing AI chatbot
The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT......»»
Record storm cost up to 100 mn euros in damage: Dutch insurers
A record-breaking summer storm that pummelled the Netherlands and Germany, leaving two people dead, has caused as much as 100 million euros ($109 million) in damage, Dutch insures said on Thursday......»»
"Unimaginable": Austria"s highest paradise feels heat of climate change
Ever since Herbert Hoegl and his wife first drove up the majestic Grossglockner High Alpine Road, named after Austria's highest mountain, the breathtaking vistas that the route offers have been imprinted on their minds......»»
In the wake of winter storm damage, Pajaro River flood-control efforts slide
Just months after a levee failure inundated the small farmworker community of Pajaro, Calif., and sent thousands fleeing, cracks have already begun forming in the regional agency tasked with maintaining flood infrastructure......»»
Best Salesforce alternatives 2023: 7 other CRM tools worth trying
Salesforce has taken the customer relationship management world by storm. But these Salesforce alternatives are solid CRM options if you want to explore some other options......»»
Smog and extreme heat, an unsafe combo for Texans
Extreme temperatures have combined with habitual smog in Houston for more than two weeks, and Erandi Trevino feels the hazardous combination in her body......»»
Gravity and dark matter, a bond beyond distances
Isaac Newton formulated his theory of gravity as an action at a distance: a planet instantly feels the influence of another celestial body, no matter the distance between them. This characteristic motivated Albert Einstein to develop the famous theor.....»»
Tempo leverages the power of the iPhone and AI for its largest update ever
Connected fitness company Tempo is releasing its largest update ever today. An almost overwhelming amount of new features, customization, and data tracking have been added, leveraging the tech of the iPhone and AI. In fact, this feels less like an u.....»»
ChatGPT: The latest updates on the world-changing AI chatbot
The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT......»»