BA.4/BA.5 will soon be dominant in the US. Here’s what that means
With the BA.4/5 rise, it's unclear what will come next—and if we'll see it coming. Enlarge / A COVID-19 testing tent stands in Times Square on April 27, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) Omicron corona.....»»
iOS 18 Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 18 beta is causing problems for iPhone users. Some issues are very minor while others are far more problematic. The iOS 18 beta is live for developers and that means we’re getting feedback from those who have moved their iPhones t.....»»
iOS 17.5.2 Update Reportedly in the Works
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iOS 17.5.2 update for iPhone which means we’ll see new software drop before iOS 17.6. According to a private and anonymous account on X, an account that has accurately shared early information about App.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (July, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Our roadmap will help you set proper expectations as Samsun.....»»
Study finds early-onset El Niño means warmer winters in East Asia, and vice versa
The phenomenon known as El Niño can cause abnormal and extreme climate around the world due to it dramatically altering the normal flow of the atmosphere. In Japan, historical data has shown that El Niño years tend to lead to warmer winters. This c.....»»
What are your favorite new features in iOS 18? [Poll]
We are into the second developer beta of iOS 18, which means all of the new features (at least currently available) have been put through their paces for a few weeks. So we’re curious, what are your favorite new capabilities and features of iOS 18?.....»»
When "Apple Watch battery charge" means assault, not a low power warning
Assault with battery — A Florida woman has been arrested for cutting her boyfriend's ear with an Apple Watch thrown during a fight.You could do someone an injury with an Apple Watch, apparentlyThere's an interesting legal fact that a woman is more.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (July, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re getting questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Samsung’s currently focused on Android 14 and One UI 6.x, but that wi.....»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6?
Apple’s put a new iOS 17.6 update into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. Here’s what we know. On the heels of WWDC 2024 and iOS 18’s arrival, Ap.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.6 update for Mac and the software is in testing ahead of its release later this year. macOS Sonoma 14.6 is a milestone release. This means it could bring a mix of features, bug fixes, and security patches to.....»»
Ars Live: Join us July 9 for a lively discussion on time travel in the movies
Bill and Ted co-creator Ed Solomon joins physicists Sean Carroll and Jim Kakalios Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) Since antiquity, humans have envisioned various means of time travel into the future or the p.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Top-of-the-line LG OLED TVs are as much as $1,200 off
LG’s Memorial day sale is lingering into June, with up to 35% off of TVs. That means one last chance to get big savings, with even $1,000 or more coming off of select LG TVs, including the . LG is considered to be one of the for their impressiv.....»»
Apple gets another App Store antitrust win, this time in China
Apple has won a lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominant power in the app marketplace, with a Chinese court rejecting claims Apple's App Store fees were too high.iOS App StoreIn 2021, Jin Xin sued Apple China, insisting Apple stopped charging its.....»»
Men with "toxic masculinity" are more likely to make sexual advances without consent, study finds
No means no when it comes to sex. But what happens when a woman makes a more passive response to a sexual advance? According to new research from Binghamton University, men differ in how they interpret these types of responses, and men who display ho.....»»
The Unistellar Odyssey smart telescope made me question what stargazing means
The age-old pursuit of looking at the heavens is finally getting an upgrade. Enlarge / The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro and the Unistellar Odyssey Pro. (credit: Tim Stevens) It's been 300 years since Galileo and Isaac Newton sta.....»»
iOS 17.5 Downgrade Closed for iOS 17.5.1 Users
This is a public service announcement for iOS 17.5.1 users and iPhone users considering a move to the software: The downgrade back to older iOS 17 software is closed. Apple today stopped signing on iOS 17.5 which means iOS 17.5.1 users no longer have.....»»
How to not get taken for $1000 by Apple Pay scammers
There's no denying that Apple Pay is a convenient way to make purchases — but its ease of use also means it's an easy way to get scammed. Here's how you can avoid it, and what to do if it happens.Tap to Pay on iPhoneTikToker Hanna (@mamaahannaa) th.....»»
Something important just happened to the iPhone 16 series
A key component for the iPhone 16 series is set for mass production — at least for three of the four models. Here's what it is and what it means......»»
BYD unveils new hybrid powertrain with ultra-long range
The upgrade means some of BYD's dual-mode, plug-in electric hybrids can manage the equivalent of New York to Miami, or Munich to Madrid, on a single-charge and full tank......»»
Memorial Day Apple deals: Here’s all of the best price drops on the new iPads, latest MacBooks, Apple Watch, and more
Memorial Day Apple deals are here folks. Memorial Day weekend is upon us and that means we are tracking more than just a few price drops across the entire arsenal of current-generation Apple gear. While there are still some hold-outs that might come.....»»