Apparently This Matters: Doomsday bunker
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at an amazing doomsday bunker for sale in Las Vegas......»»
Motorola could have a new flagship phone in the works for 2024
Motorola apparently has a new flagship phone in the works which could launch this year with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in tow. The post Motorola could have a new flagship phone in the works for 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The las.....»»
"Doomsday Clock" remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hot.....»»
Why Apple Vision Pro in 2024 won"t be like 1984
There's something about traveling to new places and experiencing new things that sparks the imagination, recalibrates one's view of what's possible, and allows association of apparently unrelated ideas like the Apple Vision Pro and Macintosh launches.....»»
Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chipset is being readied for testing
A report from Taiwan claims that Google has apparently sent its Tensor G5 chipset for testing where TSMC is expected to manufacture it. The post Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chipset is being readied for testing appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset could create some powerful mid-rangers
Qualcomm is apparently working on a new Snapdragon 7 series chipset that is said to offer some pretty insane performance. The post New Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset could create some powerful mid-rangers appeared first on Phandroid......»»
YouTube appears to be reducing video and site performance for ad-block users
YouTube seems to be punishing ad-block users with reduced performance. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing | Getty Images) YouTube is continuing its war on ad blockers. This time, the company is apparently slowing down t.....»»
Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do—study sets out why it matters
Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the poli.....»»
Animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans. How they do it and why it matters
Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals—an.....»»
The Huawei P70 could be another 5G smartphone from the Chinese company
Huawei is apparently gearing up to launch the Huawei P70 which could feature a brand new 5G chipset, pulling another rabbit out of the hat. The post The Huawei P70 could be another 5G smartphone from the Chinese company appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Apple"s 2024 annual shareholder meeting is on February 28
Apple shareholders can attend the annual shareholder meeting on February 28 at 9 a.m. ET to vote and submit questions.Apple's shareholder meeting is on February 28Annual shareholder meetings are held to vote on matters presented by shareholders and d.....»»
Methane activation by [LnO]+: The 4f orbital matters
As the "holy grail" in the field of chemistry, the catalytic activation of methane has been a topic of great interest in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Gas-phase experiments provide an ideal platform for exploring catalytic reaction mechanisms.....»»
Intel’s forgotten GPUs are still happening
Intel kept quiet about its next-gen discrete graphics cards, but apparently, Arc Battlemage is alive and well......»»
Kids start paying attention to accuracy at about age 4
Early on, they're likely to trust humans; a bit later, performance matters more. Enlarge / Why wouldn't you trust this little guy? He's so cute! (credit: Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) Making mistakes is human, but it's n.....»»
The 5 best laptops for photo editing and photographers
If you're a professional photographer or even a serious amateur, then your choice of laptop really matters. These are the best laptops for photo editing......»»
Shape matters: Study finds microplastic fibers may travel as far as the stratosphere
How far microplastics travel in the atmosphere depends crucially on particle shape, according to a recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen. Although spherica.....»»
They’re not cheap, but Nvidia’s new Super GPUs are a step in the right direction
RTX 4080, 4070 Ti, and 4070 Super arrive with price cuts and/or spec bumps. Enlarge / Nvidia's latest GPUs, apparently dropping out of hyperspace. (credit: Nvidia).....»»
Second-gen AirTag probably won"t ship until 2025
Apple's second-generation AirTag won't be shipping in 2024, a report claims, with the next iteration of the tracker apparently delayed due to an inventory surplus of the first model.The AirTag has become a hugely popular accessory in Apple's catalog,.....»»
SEC denies Apple"s bid to stop shareholders questioning its use of AI
The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected requests by both Apple and Disney to exclude AI from discussions at their forthcoming annual shareholders meetings, saying the subject "transcends ordinary business matters."Apple ParkAhead of the s.....»»
DoJ"s Apple App Store probe is "firing on all cylinders"
The Department of Justice antitrust probe into Apple's App Store rules is still rolling on, with the examination into the digital storefront's dominance apparently in full flow and potentially getting closer to actually bringing a case against the iP.....»»