Before the New Version, Let"s Revisit 1984"s Dune
Thelasko shares a report from Ars Technica, written by Peter Opaskar: Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi novel Dune gets a new film adaptation -- this one helmed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) -- later this month. But before Ars Technica r.....»»
‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says
Spotify has been teasing a high-resolution audio offering since early 2021 — and CEO Daniel Ek just reconfirmed that it's still on the way. Eventually......»»
A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition
ZTE's sub-brand Nubia is taking a shot across the bow at Samsung with its new Z60 Ultra Leading Version, which offers flagship specs at a reasonable price......»»
Apple Sports app updated with more MLB data, Leagues Cup support
A new version of the Apple Sports app is rolling out now on the App Store. Apple says the update brings more data for MLB games and improved support for following along live with the League Cup. more….....»»
iOS 17.6 coming soon for iPhone users, here’s what’s new so far
Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.6, which will come with the build number 21G79. iOS 17.6 has been light on features throughout the beta period, so presumably this version will primarily include bug fixes and improvements. more….....»»
Twister: Why the 1996 disaster movie still rules after all these years
With the arrival of Twisters this weekend, let's revisit 1996's Twister and see why the disaster film still rules after all these years......»»
Hyundai Mobis takes to the big screen
Hyundai Mobis has introduced the latest version of its digital cockpit integrated driver's system, called M.VICS 5.0, which brings together diverse display technologies......»»
A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now
Nearly every flight in the U.S. is grounded right now following error that’s affecting everything from travel to mobile ordering at Starbucks — but not Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest is still flying high, unaffected by the outage t.....»»
Climate change threatens age-old Mauritania date harvest
Wandering atop a small sand dune in central Mauritania, Aliene Haimoud gazed despondently at the yellowing date palms before him –- the trees are dying if they are not already dead......»»
Eve unveils new Eve Weather with Matter support
Eve has released the Matter version of its . This new model features a large display that shows outdoor temperature, humidity, and a local 12-hour weather trend. With the Matter upgrade, you can ask about current conditions via the Eve app or your pr.....»»
Witness the rise of the Bene Gesserit in new Dune: Prophecy teaser
"Our hands are poised on the levers of power but yet our grasp on it is still fragile." The HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy will premiere this November. Fans of director Denis Villeneuve's epic two-part film adaptation of Frank H.....»»
OpenAI just took the shackles off the free version of ChatGPT
GPT-4o mini is both less resource intensive and cheaper to operate than its the standard GPT-4 model......»»
The Sisterhood gains power in new Dune: Prophecy teaser trailer
Sacrifices must be made in the new teaser trailer for Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series set 10,000 years before the events of Dune......»»
OpenAI launches GPT-4o mini, which will replace GPT-3.5 in ChatGPT
Lower-cost AI language model will be free for ChatGPT users. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) On Thursday, OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-4o mini, a new, smaller version of its latest GPT-4o AI language model that will.....»»
TinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a mock iPod
TinyPod is a revival of the iPod, an enclosure that turns the Apple Watch into a compact version of the portable music device.The TinyPodApple officially discontinued the iPod in May 2022 after over two decades of availability. In one new accessory t.....»»
Apple Store app updated with refreshed design, new ‘Go Further’ tab, more
Apple is rolling out a big update to the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad today. The new version of the app focuses on a “fresh, more curated experience” for finding new products to buy and managing existing products. more….....»»
Beats teams up with Minecraft for new special edition Solo 4 headphones
Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Minecraft to launch a special edition version of Beats Solo 4 headphones. These are the same Beats Solo 4 that I reviewed earlier this year, just with some classic Minecraft designs all over them. more….....»»
AMD has a new motherboard, but you should avoid it at all costs
AMD is introducing the B840 motherboard chipset, which sounds like a slightly downgraded version of B850. It cuts a major feature, however......»»
Apple Wallet now supports Canada’s Presto card, with Express Transit
Apple Wallet now supports the Presto transit card used in Ontario, Canada. The card can be used for travel in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. The digital version of the card includes the Express Transit Pass feature, meaning that you can tap in and.....»»
macOS Sequoia public beta 1 now available with iPhone Mirroring
Today Apple has released the first public beta for macOS Sequoia, its latest major software version for the Mac. Among other upgrades, Sequoia adds the powerful new iPhone Mirroring feature. Here’s how you can download the public beta of macOS S.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing the iOS 18 Beta
If you decide to install the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone, you’ll want to spend time preparing your device for the move. The final version of iOS 18 will land in the fall alongside the iPhone 16 series, but you can try an early version of the operati.....»»