As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it......»»
I used a gaming smartphone for a week. Here’s how it surprised me
Gaming phones are known for over-the-top designs, powerful performance, and underwhelming cameras. I used the RedMagic 9 Pro to find out if it's any different......»»
Researchers surprised by penned fish responses to robots
Norway leads the world when it comes to the use of robots in the aquaculture sector. But how do these robots actually impact on the fish? Cyberneticist Eleni Kelasidi is surprised by just how much......»»
Recyclable reagent and sunlight convert carbon monoxide into methanol
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) have demonstrated the selective conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into methanol using a cascade reaction strate.....»»
Carmakers’ shady data sharing takes spotlight in GM connected car scandal
There are better alternatives to clicking a EULA the first time you drive your car. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Few Ars readers will have been surprised by the news from last week concerning General Mo.....»»
I thought I’d hate this cheap Android phone. It proved me wrong
I wasn't expecting much from the Nuu B30 Pro before I got it out the box, but once it was in my hand, I was pleasantly surprised. Here's what you get for $300......»»
Supercharging fuel cells with caffeine
With global goals set on transitioning away from fossil fuels, fuel cells stand out as a promising carbon-free energy source. Comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an electrolyte, fuel cells convert the chemical energy of fuel directly into.....»»
M3 MacBook Air reviews: midnight fingerprints, dual display limits, fanless M3 performance
Apple surprised us on Monday morning with the introduction of the . It can now drive two external monitors while the lid is closed, the midnight color should be less prone to fingerprints, and both the 13- and 15-inch sizes are available from day one.....»»
Why the death of Apple Car could be a good thing for CarPlay
As someone who’s been covering the ins and outs of Project Titan for the past decade, I can’t say I’m surprised by this week’s news that the infamous Apple Car has been cancelled. My hope, however, is that the death of Apple Car means ther.....»»
Japan’s lunar lander surprises team by waking up from cold lunar night
Japan's lunar lander has surprised its team by successfully emerging from a bitterly cold lunar night that few thought it would survive......»»
A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber
Americans eat too much sugar. Food tech company Zya is developing a substance to add to sweet foods that can convert some of that sugar into fiber in the digestive system......»»
How to convert a Kindle book to a PDF
Amazon locks its Kindle e-books to its Kindle devices, but there's a way to convert these files to read them as PDFs. This guide shows you how......»»
Gruber: Apple was ‘effectively forced’ by China to bring RCS to iPhone
In November, Apple surprised us all when it announced that RCS support would come to the iPhone sometime this year. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent way too much time since then thinking about why Apple reversed course. Writi.....»»
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a fine entry point into the auto-shooting depths
This fleshed-out Early Access version could convert first-timers to the genre. Enlarge / Your author actually made it out of this, but not that much further. (credit: Kevin Purdy/Ghost Ship Games) Deep Rock Galactic: Sur.....»»
The best TV vs. the biggest. How I finally settled the debate
It's the age-old question: Is bigger actually better? When it comes to TVs, the answer just might surprise you. It certainly surprised me......»»
The MacBook Pro is a good enough gaming laptop for me
The MacBook Pro will never be a proper gaming laptop, but if you're just a dabbler like me, I was surprised by how good it was......»»
Discovery of unexpected ultramassive galaxies may not rewrite cosmology, but still leaves questions
Ever since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured its first glimpse of the early universe, astronomers have been surprised by the presence of what appear to be more "ultramassive" galaxies than expected. Based on the most widely accepted cosm.....»»
This $375 Android phone surprised the heck out of me
It's hard to be surprised by Android phones in 2024. But this new mid-range option from Poco does exactly that......»»
Researchers reveal elusive bottleneck holding back global effort to convert carbon dioxide waste into usable products
Think of it as recycling on the nanoscale: a tantalizing electrochemical process that can harvest carbon before it becomes air pollution and restructure it into the components of everyday products......»»
Using agricultural residues for fuel and chemicals
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist is part of a research team shedding new light on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials in order to convert byproducts into new feedstocks for production of fuels, materials and.....»»
I tested the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s new camera, and it shocked me
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a different telephoto camera setup from the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but which is superior? You'll be surprised by the answer......»»