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.....»»
Why your EV’s voltage matters, and what it means for your car’s charging speed
The voltage of an electric car can be a little confusing. Here's everything you need to know, and why it matters to your EV experience......»»
The best Lenovo gaming laptop Black Friday deals right now
Lenovo has one of the largest ranges of gaming laptops you're going to find, which means a lot of great early Black Friday deals you can take advantage of......»»
OnePlus 12: news, rumored price, release date, and more
As we approach the end of 2023, that means OnePlus is set to launch its next flagship phone shortly. Here's what we know so far about the OnePlus 12......»»
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide.....»»
First Qi2 accessories for iPhone 15 coming ‘in time for the holiday season’
The iPhone 15 is the first smartphone on the market to support Qi2 wireless charging, and more details about what exactly this means are now available. The Wireless Power Consortium announced today that the first Qi2 magnetic chargers are coming “i.....»»
Google’s new AI model means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
New AI model from Google means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
You can now delete your Threads account without deleting Instagram
Good news - if you’ve been meaning to delete your Threads account, an update to the platform means that you won’t have to delete your Instagram in the process. The post You can now delete your Threads account without deleting Instagram appeared f.....»»
Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures, says study
Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton U.....»»
Obesity drug Wegovy reduces cardiovascular risks for those at high risk
The finding means 15 fewer cardiovascular events per 1,000 patients treated. Enlarge / Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk) The blo.....»»
Many physicists assume we must live in a multiverse—but their basic math may be wrong
One of the most startling scientific discoveries of recent decades is that physics appears to be fine-tuned for life. This means that for life to be possible, certain numbers in physics had to fall within a certain, very narrow range......»»
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers, research shows
White-browed sparrow weavers live in family groups in which only a dominant pair breeds and their grown-up offspring, particularly females, help to feed nestlings......»»
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis......»»
Lightning identified as the leading cause of wildfires in boreal forests, threatening carbon storage
Lightning is the dominant cause of wildfire ignition in boreal forests—areas of global importance for carbon storage—and will increase in frequency with climate change, according to new research......»»
November 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices
It is a big day in the world of Android, as a new month is here and that means new updates for Google’s Pixel line of devices. This also marks an important month for the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with the November Android update being the fi.....»»
Android 14’s storage disaster gets patched, but your data might be gone
Google's "solution" can't do anything for bootlooping devices. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) It's the start of November, and that means a new Android security patch. Google claims this one is fixing a high-profile And.....»»
Study shows how having parents from two different African countries shapes identity
More than a third of migration in sub-Saharan Africa happens within the continent. This mixing of people means that some children have parents of different national origins. Yet not enough is known about the lives of these children: how they form the.....»»
Apple says it is not making a new 27-inch iMac
Apple really wants customers to buy the new , so much so they have told The Verge today that the company has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac running on Apple Silicon. This means prospective buyers can stop holding out hope for a direct successor t.....»»
The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success
In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful.....»»
Scary Fast event shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max: Impressive, or a cheat?
Apple’s proud boast that the entire Scary Fast event was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max has lead to a lot of discussion and debate about what that really means, and whether or not it’s a big deal. There are those suggesting it really does mean.....»»