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......»»
How are toxic brown carbon nitroaromatics produced in biomass smoke?
Biomass burning from wildfires puts large amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons in the atmosphere every year, which are thought to convert into more light-absorbing and toxic nitroaromatics......»»
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Manage your PDFs, edit and convert them easily with PDF Expert's 50% discount. TL;DR: As of December 3, get this PDF Expert One-Time Purchase Lifetime License for only $69.99 — that's 50% off.Whether you're a busy lawyer, real estate prof.....»»
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Social proof your site and convert shop visitors to customers with Prooven.io's discounted automated notifications plugin, now just $37.99. TL;DR: As of December 3, get this Prooven.io Social Proof Software Unlimited Plan for only $37.99 &mdash.....»»
I used to love the Google Pixel Fold. Now, I’m not so sure
Google surprised me with the Pixel Fold this past summer, but after revisiting the phone, I'm not nearly as impressed with it......»»
Don’t like giant ads on Amazon Fire TV? Then don’t buy one
Amazon Fire TV made a change that causes some users to be forced into full-screen ads and promos. We shouldn't be surprised......»»
How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions. Enlarge (credit: FT) In late 2020, Huawei was fighting for its survival as a mobile phone maker. A few months earlier, the Trump administration had.....»»
Looking for cool AirPods accessories? Here are some of the Black Friday 2023 deals
Yes, AirPods are accessories, but you’d be surprised to find out that there’s a whole market for AirPod accessories. Not surprisingly, Apple itself promotes some of these products in its stores, ranging from protective cases to lanyards. And if y.....»»
Amazon launches Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal for $729.99, delivering new record low price
After looking like $739 was as low as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 would go for Black Friday, Amazon has surprised shoppers with a bonus price reduction, dropping the new model to a record low $729.99.Amazon's fresh price drop delivers the lowest Apple Wa.....»»
New computer code for mechanics of tissues and cells in three dimensions
Biological materials are made of individual components, including tiny motors that convert fuel into motion. This creates patterns of movement, and the material shapes itself with coherent flows by constant consumption of energy. Such continuously dr.....»»
Porous platinum matrix shows promise as a new actuator material
Actuators are common machine components that convert energy into movement, like the muscles in the human body, vibrators in mobile phones or electric motors. Ideal actuator materials need good electrochemical properties to repeatedly conduct electric.....»»
Apple"s flavor of RCS won"t support Google"s end-to-end encryption extension
Apple wants no part of Google's addition of end to-end encryption to RCS, and the iPhone maker will instead work with the standards body to mandate a universal version instead.Privacy. That's iPhone.Apple surprised everyone on Thursday with a brief a.....»»
Researchers extend shelf life of electrolyzers that can convert carbon dioxide to green chemicals
An international research team at DTU has increased the shelf life of electrolyzers that convert CO2 from half a day to 100 hours. This is good news for companies working with the process. The findings were published in Nature Catalysis under the tit.....»»
Converting PFAS "forever chemicals" into valuable compounds
Commonly known as "forever chemicals," PFAS are notorious for persisting in the environment and in our bodies. Osaka Metropolitan University chemists may put an end to the "forever" life of PFAS with their simple yet innovative technique that convert.....»»
Valve just surprised us with a new OLED Steam Deck
Valve's portable powerhouse Steam Deck just got a surprise upgrade in time for the holiday season. There's a new Steam Deck in town.Valve's powerful portable gaming PC has been a big hit with gamers since its 2022 launch, but various comments b.....»»
Review of carbon dioxide electroreduction in acid
CO2 electroreduction is a promising technique to convert renewable electricity and CO2 to high-value fuels and chemicals. Selectivity, energy efficiency, carbon efficiency, and sustainability are the criteria for CO2 electroreduction techniques suita.....»»
Most researchers behind superconductor claim now want their paper pulled
Both of the superconductivity papers Ranga Dias published in Nature are now gone. Enlarge / Dikembe Mutombo rejects your flawed publication. (credit: DAVID MAXWELL / Getty Images) In a move that surprised very few people.....»»
This is a first: An exoplanet in a polar circumbinary disk surrounding two stars
We live in an age of exoplanet discovery. One thing we've learned is not to be surprised by the kinds of exoplanets we keep discovering. We've discovered planets where it might rain glass or even iron, planets that are the rocky core remnants of gas.....»»
How lab-made catalysts can help convert difficult greenhouse gases
Natural gas consists of light hydrocarbons such as methane and ethane. Such gases are more potent greenhouse gases than CO2, are constantly released into the atmosphere from natural gas wells, and are more difficult to store than, for example, their.....»»
Man"s small iPhone order turns into $100,000 iPhone 15 Pro Max mix-up
A man allegedly ordered four iPhone 15 Pro Max models from Apple and was surprised when he received 60 — a mistake totaling about $100,000.According to TikTok user Giovanni Petruzziello, he had ordered one 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max for himself in Septe.....»»
Here’s how to quickly and easily convert a PDF to Excel
Excel gives you tons of options for editing, but what if your file is a PDF? Here's how to convert a PDF into an Excel file with ease. Just follow these steps......»»