Android 14 for TV Means Better Performance, Multitasking
Google has announced Android 14 for Android TV OS, bringing with it a variety of improvements and changes. Detailed during Google I/O, we’re getting the general “performance improvements,” but beyond snappier navigation, there’.....»»
Ally dealer pass-through, SmartAuction programs boomed in 2023
Ally's pass-through and SmartAuction businesses together generated $161 million in revenue for the major national auto lender last year, and the company expects they'll improve this performance to an approximately $190 million combined in 2024, accor.....»»
Researchers develop high-performance anion exchange membranes for sustainability applications
A team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the development of anion exchange membranes (AEMs). They designed a novel spiro-branched polymeric membrane that incorporates highly connected sub-nanometer microporous ion channels, showing except.....»»
10 best deals in Best Buy’s Member Deals Days sale: Headphones, TVs, laptops
The Member Deals Days sale has started at Best Buy. Here's what that means for you, plus the best deals......»»
“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation
Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale. Enlarge / Some of the waste material that ends up part of these bricks. (credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University) Researchers at the Royal Melbou.....»»
6 features that iOS 18 stole from Android
Apple iOS 18 is on the way, and it has some interesting improvements you should care about. They're also stolen from Android. Here are six of them......»»
Motorola’s new $200 Android phone looks like a great deal
There's a new budget phone arriving from Motorola. It’s called the Moto S50 Neo, and it looks like a solid deal......»»
Bentley Continental GT and GTC Speed get performance boost as plug-in hybrids
The Bentley Continental GT Speed coupe and GTC Speed convertible gain plug-in hybrid powertrains that make them the most powerful Bentley road cars ever......»»
New paradigm in photothermal therapy: Researchers develop ultrasound-assisted photothermal therapy technology
Professor Jin-ho Chang's research team from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST has developed "Ultrasound-assisted photothermal therapy (ULTRA-PTT)" technology that significantly enhances the performance of conventi.....»»
Why does my iPhone say SOS? What it means and how to get rid of it
Is your iPhone showing an SOS indicator in the status bar? Don't panic. Here's what that means and how to get rid of it......»»
OnePlus’ next Android tablet could be record-breaking
OnePlus has started teasing its next Android tablet, and we’re already impressed. Here’s why......»»
T-Mobile 5G still faster than Verizon and AT&T, but it’s getting close
Ookla has published its 5G in the US report today showing how the major carriers compare for download and upload speeds, video and gaming performance, and more. Here’s how much faster T-Mobile 5G performed than Verizon and AT&T. However, Verizon.....»»
Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population—not a doomed, overpopulated island
Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has s.....»»
Study explores high-performance copper/graphene composite conductor for motors
A study, led by Tingting Zuo, was based on the idea of in-situ growth, and a series of Cu/Gr composites with improved interfaces were prepared by vacuum hot press sintering. Combined with cold-drawing and heat-treatment processes, composite wires wit.....»»
Long-awaited pro-level video app arrives on Android, with a catch
Blackmagic, one of the top makers of cinema-grade cameras and editing software, has launched an app for Android phones, but it comes with a catch......»»
I thought Motorola’s new $550 Android phone would be great. I was wrong
The new Motorola Edge (2024) promises to deliver flagship-level specs and features at a reasonable $550 price. But is it any good? I reviewed it and found out......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S21 wireless chargers you can buy in 2024
Charge your Samsung Galaxy S21 wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S21 wireless chargers you can buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung released Galaxy S21 as the newest compact Android flag.....»»
Open-source Rafel RAT steals info, locks Android devices, asks for ransom
The open-source Rafel RAT is being leveraged by multiple threat actors to compromise Android devices and, in some cases, to lock them, encrypt their contents, and demand money to restore the device to its original state. Check Point researchers have.....»»
Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone
It looks like Google is including some new tools in Android 15 that will allow users to diagnose their phones for problems. The post Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone appeared first on Phandroid. Our pho.....»»
Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis by constructing electron/proton pathways
The proton exchange membrane electrolysis of water (PEMWE) is a critical process for hydrogen generation. However, the limited ability of electrons and protons to permeate the membrane and the inefficient arrangement of the transport structure in the.....»»
Chevrolet to unveil next-gen Corvette ZR1 in July
Chevrolet has called the ZR1 "the unthinkable" in teaser videos. The top-performance production model of the midengine Corvette will join the Corvette Stingray, Z06 and hybrid E-Ray versions......»»