Apple Pay competitor apps coming – but regulators asking whether people want more
iPhone users are set to see Apple Pay competitor apps being launched by banks and finance companies, after the Cupertino company gave in to European antitrust pressure to allow them access to the NFC chip. But before regulators give the okay to th.....»»
10 best apps and websites for downloading free books in 2024
If you're an avid reader, then you're always looking for new books. Here are 10 websites and apps where you can score free e-books......»»
These dangerous scammers don’t even bother to hide their crimes
Cybercriminals openly run dozens of scams across social media and messaging apps. Enlarge (credit: Kuzmik_A/Getty Images) Most scammers and cybercriminals operate in the digital shadows and don’t want you to know how.....»»
New report hints at the new iPads set to be unveiled by Apple on May 7
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman gives us a full rundown of the hardware that's being unveiled on Tuesday......»»
iPhone 16 Pro: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far
Here's everything we've heard so far about Apple's rumored iPhone 16 Pro device, from its release date to its features......»»
Making Maker Faire Across the Czech Republic
This year, Maker Faire from producers Maker More is working its way across Czech towns large and small, making magic, show & tell, and building local maker culture. Coming up on May 11 & 12, the ever inventive flagship show in Prague. The post Makin.....»»
Spy photos capture upcoming Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet will reveal the next-generation Corvette ZR1 this summer, promising ‘The unthinkable is coming.'.....»»
What to expect from Apple’s May 7 “Let loose” event
New iPads, sure. But what else? Enlarge / The promotional image for Apple's May 7 event. (credit: Apple) On May 7, Apple will host a product announcement event at 9 am ET. Labeled "Let loose," we expect it will focus on.....»»
New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory
Most people have heard the famous phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom. The study, "Proper network randomization is.....»»
How to fix an Apple Watch that won’t turn on
If your Apple Watch won't power up, there are different things you can try to get it back online. Some of these possible solutions are more obvious than others......»»
In medieval England, leprosy spread between red squirrels and people, genome evidence shows
Evidence from archaeological sites in the medieval English city of Winchester shows that English red squirrels once served as an important host for Mycobacterium leprae strains that caused leprosy in people, researchers report in the journal Current.....»»
Power to the people: Aussies expect more from their local leaders
About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
Lahar detection system upgraded for Mount Rainier
In the shadow of Washington State's Mount Rainier, about 90,000 people live in the path of a potential large lahar—a destructive, fluid and fast-moving debris flow associated with volcanic slopes......»»
Apple’s new iPad Air could be in trouble
We're expecting a lot of new iPads next week, including two new iPad Air models. It's exciting, but also potentially concerning......»»
Blue Screen of Death: What it means and what to do if you get one
The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, is a common Windows error faced by many people over the years. Here's what to do if this appears on your screen......»»
Galaxy AI is coming to more Samsung phones on May 12
If you own an older Samsung phone or tablet, you're about to receive a special update that contains Galaxy AI. Here's which devices are getting it......»»
Apple working hard on one iPad it won’t launch next week
Next week’s Let Loose event will see the unveiling of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, alongside a new Apple Pencil and an updated Magic Keyboard which will give the iPad Pro a more MacBook-like look and feel. But there is one key iPad which wo.....»»
Bug hunters can get up to $450,000 for an RCE in Google’s Android apps
Google has drastically increased the rewards bug hunters can get for reporting vulnerabilities in Android apps it develops and maintains. “We increased reward amounts by up to 10x in some categories (for example Remote Arbitrary Code Execution.....»»
Analysis paralysis - hot takes from investment firms in the wake of Apple earnings
Apple had a pretty good quarter despite China weakness, defying analysts' doom-and-gloom predictions. Here's what some of them think on the morning after.Apple's iPhone results may indicate China's buying higher-priced modelsThursday saw Apple CEO Ti.....»»
Apple said to be stealing tech from expensive suppliers to give to cheaper ones
A new report claims that a supplier may develop new technology or new processes, only for Apple to — perfectly legally — take that work to a cheaper company, sometimes leaving the original one to go bankrupt.Apple has suppliers all over the world.....»»
Apple Q2 2024 earnings brought to life by Six Colors, with video too
Yesterday saw the announcement of the Apple Q2 2024 earnings report, which were pretty much exactly as expected – revenue coming in at $90.75B against Wall Street expectations of $90.1B. As usual, Six Colors has brought the numbers to life with.....»»