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.....»»
European Union smacks Apple with $2 billion fine over music streaming
The European Union has levied a massive fine against Apple for anticompetitive behavior in a market that it does not hold the dominant position — music streaming.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)The fine was announced live by The.....»»
Leasing drop-off means longer road to chock-full used market of yore
Fewer vehicle lease maturities are expected in the second half of 2024 as the industry reaches the three-year anniversary of the supply chain and inventory crises......»»
Apple’s Scrapped Car Project Means AI and Headset Bets Are More Urgent
Apple told employees Tuesday it was abandoning plans for a self-driving car and reassigned some of the staff to its AI efforts. In abandoning plans for a self-driving car, Apple Inc. is giving up on billions in potential revenue and.....»»
Samsung Rolls Out March Security Patch to Galaxy S24 Series
It’s a new month, which means new security patches! Samsung is off to a fast start, already beginning to push the March security patch to owners of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’re seeing nothing in the update beyo.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 13 Update Info (2024)
Samsung’s still pushing new version of Android 13 to Galaxy devices which means we’re getting questions about from Galaxy users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. In this walkthrough we’ll take you through what you sho.....»»
For Virgin Galactic, becoming profitable means a pause in flying to space
Virgin Galactic has just one more flight planned for its only operational spaceship. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity rocket plane ignites its rocket motor moments after release from a jet-powered carrier aircraft high above.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (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. After a lengthy beta session, Samsung’s now pushing i.....»»
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.....»»
Maps shape our lives—showing us not just where we are, but who we are
Maps and everyday life are now so intertwined for most people that it's difficult to imagine a world without them. Most of us use at least one map every day. Some of us use many, especially now, they have become one of the dominant interfaces of our.....»»
How molecular "handedness" emerged in early biology
Molecules often have a structural asymmetry called chirality, which means they can appear in alternative, mirror-image versions akin to the left and right versions of human hands. One of the great mysteries about the origins of life on Earth is that.....»»
Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley
Analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley say that Apple was too far behind in the car market, and cancelling the Apple Car means it can put its resources to better use in AI.Siri AI should benefit from the cancellation of Apple CarWhile the apparen.....»»
Apple Vision Pro could launch overseas sooner than expected
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that increased component production and US sales trends means Apple has the capacity to launch Apple Vision Pro internationally, sooner.Apple Vision ProMing-Chi Kuo has previously predicted that the Apple Vision Pro will be.....»»
Humanity Is Dangerously Pushing Its Ability to Tolerate Heat
Extreme heat waves are already here, and they are killing tens of thousands of people. Blasting through 2 degrees Celsius of warming means they’ll happen many times more frequently......»»
iOS 16.7.6 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
The iOS 16.7.6 release date is getting close which means some iPhone users might want to start preparing for the software’s arrival right now. iOS 16.7.6 is yet another maintenance upgrade for its iOS 16 operating system and it will bring under.....»»
Wendy’s will experiment with dynamic surge pricing for food in 2025
Surge pricing test next year means your cheeseburger may get more expensive at 6 pm. Enlarge / A view of a Wendy's store on August 9, 2023 in Nanuet, New York. (credit: Getty Images) American fast food chain Wendy's is p.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 16.7.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 16.7.6 update for iPhone and the software’s currently in testing ahead of its official release. iOS 16.7.6 is another point release which means it should, like recent versions of iOS 16, bring under-the-hood improv.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 15.8.2 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 15.8.2 update for iPhone and the software’s in testing ahead of its official release. iOS 15.8.2 is a point release which means it will bring under-the-hood improvements to iPhone users stuck on the aging operating sy.....»»
Meta plans to prevent disinformation and AI-generated content from influencing voters
Meta, the company that owns some of the biggest social networks in use today, has explained how it means to tackle disinformation related to the upcoming EU Parliament elections, with a special emphasis on how it plans to treat AI-generated content t.....»»
What the green and orange dots on your iPhone really mean
Have you ever seen those green and orange dots at the top of your iPhone screen? You’re not alone. Here’s what each of those emblems means!.....»»
Researchers reveal how cells regenerate protein factories at the endoplasmic reticulum
The synthesis of proteins in the cell is a key process of life. By this means, the genetic code of the genome is translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins. The process is complex—and has been studied in detail for decades......»»