America Races to Salvage Its Sunken F-35 Warplane - Before China Does
"A race against time is under way for the U.S. Navy to reach one of its downed fighter jets — before the Chinese get there first," reports the BBC: The $100m (£74m) F-35C plane came down in the South China Sea after what the Navy describ.....»»
Apple is struggling to make Apple Intelligence comply with China"s demands
The deal between Apple and local firm Baidu to bring a form of Apple Intelligence to China is reportedly faltering because of technical and philosophical privacy issues.Apple Intelligence faces delays in ChinaApple Intelligence could provide the boos.....»»
Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth"s climate in the long term, research finds
Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the Earth's climate, according to a study by UCL researchers......»»
China hits US with ban on critical minerals used in tech manufacturing
China bans US exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials. China has immediately retaliated against the US following new export curbs that the Biden administr.....»»
Hurry and save over 35% on this Bwine F7 GPS Drone for Cyber Monday
The Bwine F7 GPS Drone soars up to two miles from your location and can stay in the air for up to 75 minutes. It’s also got a great markdown for Cyber Monday......»»
Best 17-inch laptop deals for Cyber Monday 2024: Up to 35% off HP, Asus, LG, and more
If you need a laptop with a large screen during Cyber Monday, here are your best options from Dell, Lenovo, HP and more, plus our favorite deal of the day......»»
Apple Pay comes to sixth country in South America
Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay. more….....»»
Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»
US blocks China from foreign exports with even a single US-made chip
New China export curbs could hurt US chipmakers, allies more than Huawei. Joe Biden's final move to stop China from racing ahead of the US in AI may be too little too late, report.....»»
Ancient maize samples in Brazilian caves suggest the crop"s domestication may have been completed in South America
Brazilian scientists have determined that ancient specimens of partially domesticated maize (Zea mays, also known as corn) originally from Peruaçu Valley in Minas Gerais state (Brazil) were the farthest from Mexico, the plant's historic center of or.....»»
Apple increases iPad trade-in values, but mostly only by $5
Apple has increased its iPad trade-in values, with iPad Pro models seeing a $35 increase in the maximum value possible. However, all other models have seen the upper limit on their trade-in values increased by just $5 … more….....»»
OnePlus teases a budget phone that outpaces a flagship
It’s been a few weeks since the was officially introduced back in China. It, however, seems that the smartphone maker isn’t quite done yet. An upcoming OnePlus smartphone with the model number CPH2645 and “pineapple” as the motherboard identi.....»»
Evidence of silk found in Bronze Age sacrificial pits
China National Silk Museum and the Sichuan Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology have confirmed the use of silk in sacrificial rituals by a Bronze Age civilization in the Yangtze River Basin. The findings provide direct archaeological.....»»
2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns
Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put co.....»»
Drawing lines in the South China Sea: What Beijing"s new claims over a disputed coral reef mean
Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks barely above sea level in the South China Sea......»»
Higher-density storage technique could allow diamond disk to store equivalent of 2,000 Blu-ray discs
A team of engineers at the University of Science and Technology of China has developed a new way to code data onto a diamond with higher density than prior methods. In their paper published in the journal Nature Photonics, the group notes that such o.....»»
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
Long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America's Yucatan peninsula......»»
35 early Black Friday deals for 2024: TVs, laptops, headphones
Black Friday will be here soon enough. We've picked out all the best early deals, whether you're looking for a laptop, TV, or something else......»»
New paper provides insight into "boycott and buycott" of Russian goods in China
More than 10% of Chinese citizens who took part in a survey say they are willing to boycott Russian goods and most likely disapprove of Russia's actions in Ukraine, says new research led by Lancaster University......»»
Black Friday Ember deals: Save up to 35% on our favorite smart mugs
Ember mugs are one of the best gifts you can give to your friends and family. Here are some great Black Friday Ember Mug deals from Best Buy and Amazon......»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»