Akamai DNS outage knocks many major websites and services offline: PSN, Steam, Fidelity, more [U]
Update 12:48 p.m. ET: Akamai says it has implemented a fix for the issue. “We have implemented a fix for this issue, and based on current observations, the service is resuming normal operations. We will continue to monitor to ensure that the i.....»»
13-inch tablet power compared -- iPad Pro vs iPad Air
With the introduction of the 13-inch iPad Air, there's now a super-sized tablet to rival the iPad Pro. Here's what's different about Apple's biggest iPads.13-inch M4 iPad Pro [left], 13-inch iPad Air [right]Apple's first major update to its iPad line.....»»
Scientists unlock key to breeding "carbon gobbling" plants with a major appetite
The discovery of how a critical enzyme "hidden in nature's blueprint" works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth......»»
US Cellular is for sale, reportedly could be “carved up” by major carriers
US Cellular talked with Verizon, but deal with T-Mobile appears more likely. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) T-Mobile is reportedly close to buying a portion of the regional carrier US Cellular, while Veriz.....»»
Astronomers propose a new stellar theory to explain the origin of phosphorus
Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain the origin of phosphorus, one of the elements important for life on Earth. The theory suggests a type of stellar explosion known as "ONe novae" as a major source of phosphorus......»»
The best Among Us mods
Among Us has been going strong for years, but is starting to run out of steam. We're calling an emergency meeting to tell you about the best mods you can get......»»
Intel’s next-gen desktop chips may embrace these two major changes
A new leak gives us some insight into Intel Arrow Lake, and it looks like apart from the branding, there's one other major change......»»
Intel’s next-gen desktop chips may have two major changes
A new leak gives us some insight into Intel Arrow Lake, and it looks like apart from the branding, there's one other major change......»»
Great news for 4K Blu-ray fans – 2 big stores will now stock discs
4K UHD, Blu-rays, and DVDs will soon be sold at GameStop and Fred Meyer grocers thanks to a new deal with Studio Distribution Services......»»
Max, Disney+, Hulu ad-free bundle coming amid high streaming cancellation rates
Price TBD as Max is reportedly planning a price hike. Enlarge / Streaming services are assembling... into a bundled package. (credit: Marvel Entertainment/YouTube) Sometime this summer, US customers will be able to buy.....»»
GM logistics supplier Proficient Auto raises $215 million in IPO
The company, which transports finished vehicles from manufacturers and shipping ports to auto dealerships, provides services to GM, Stellantis, Toyota and other automakers......»»
Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry"s environmental impact
The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, new Curtin University research has identified how the sector could clean up its green credentials by getting dirty......»»
Bose, Sony, and more: 131 headphone prices slashed, from $8
Best Buy has a huge sale on headphones with many major brands seeing huge discounts. Here are some of our favorites......»»
The dominant EU music streamer by far is still complaining Apple has too much power
Spotify by far has the largest music streaming share in the EU and has now enlisted smaller services to go in with it on a complaint saying that Apple is defying the Digital Markets Act.Spotify's app in the EUDigital Music Europe is a trade group tha.....»»
Mack garbage trucks join bidirectional charging game
Evergreen Waste Services electric Mack garbage trucks will collect refuse during the day and charge the grid overnight......»»
Bleaching of coral reefs shows severe ocean circulation changes
A new paper in Oxford Open Climate Change indicates that extensive bleaching and deaths are widespread at several major coral reefs around the world. This suggests that climate change has resulted in shifting patterns in ocean circulation. Coral reef.....»»
Buying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more
Yesterday Apple unveiled the next generation of the iPad Pro, a major update including an M4 chip, OLED-powered Ultra Retina XDR display, ultra-thin industrial design, and more. In the last couple generations of iPad Pro, there was a key differenc.....»»
DeepMind adds a diffusion engine to latest protein-folding software
Major under-the-hood changes let AlphaFold handle protein-DNA complexes and more. Enlarge / Prediction of the structure of a coronavirus Spike protein from a virus that causes the common cold. (credit: Google DeepMind) M.....»»
2023 "year of record climatic hazards" in Latin America: UN
Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a "double-whammy" of El Niño and climate change caused major weather calamities, the World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday......»»
Researchers target spermidine production to combat emerging drug resistance in Salmonella
Food-borne diseases like typhoid, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium, are a severe threat to public health, especially in India. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has allowed this bacterium to become resistant, posing a major hurdle in treating inf.....»»
Every drop counts: New algorithm tracks Texas"s daily reservoir evaporation rates
Summer can be an extra challenging time for Texas's 189 major water supply reservoirs. With temperatures consistently reaching 100 degrees or higher, reservoir evaporation rates see high increases......»»