Billionaires are building bunkers and buying islands—are they prepping for apocalypse or pioneering a new feudalism?
In December 2023, WIRED reported that Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire CEO of Meta and one of the foremost architects of today's social-media-dominated world, has been buying up large swathes of the Hawaiian island Kauai......»»
Are Tablets Back in Style? New Data Seems to Think So
More people are buying tablets again. The post Are Tablets Back in Style? New Data Seems to Think So appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s safe to say that tablet devices didn’t really “disappear,” we’re at.....»»
New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia
Seventeen new species of plant bugs—a group of insects with a strawlike mouth used to feed on plant and animal matter—have been identified on the islands of French Polynesia, and their names honor scientists, actors, and Vice President Kamala Har.....»»
Multicomponent hydride designs could advance science of superconducting materials
New materials designed by a University of Illinois Chicago graduate student may help scientists meet one of today's biggest challenges: building superconductors that operate at normal temperatures and pressures......»»
Apple launches new internal study focused on building smart glasses
After announcing Vision Pro last year, Apple has reportedly been exploring more ways to provide AR and VR content to users – and it seems that the idea of smart glasses is growing within the company. A Bloomberg report on Monday revealed that Apple.....»»
AMD buying Intel? It’s on the table
According to a new report, the U.S. government is encouraging Intel to consider a merger, potentially with rival AMD......»»
Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?
In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Busin.....»»
Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers
In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highl.....»»
Hisense U7N review: Incredible value
Hisense is building hit after hit in the mid-range TV space. The company has been building excellent quality TVs at a reasonable price for a … The post Hisense U7N review: Incredible value appeared first on BGR. Hisense U7N Revi.....»»
Apple buying Pixelmator could finally fix one of my biggest iPad complaints
On Friday, Pixelmator, the company behind many popular photo-editing apps for Apple platforms, announced that Apple will be acquiring them. While some people are rightfully skeptical of the deal, I’m optimistic that it might solve one of my biggest.....»»
Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone"s best photo-editing apps
Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone"s best photo-editing apps.....»»
Warren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile
Berkshire Hathaway has continued to trim its holdings in Apple for the third consecutive quarter, with Warren Buffett selling about a quarter of his firm’s stake in Apple. As of late September, Berkshire now holds around $69.9 billion of Apple stoc.....»»
5 useful Apple CarPlay features you might have missed
One key feature drivers look for when buying a new car is whether it features Apple CarPlay integration. We’re still waiting for the upcoming all-new … The post 5 useful Apple CarPlay features you might have missed appeared first on BGR......»»
Animatronic Singing Spirits: Building Musical Ghosts With Free Software
Print, build, and animate your own musical ghosts using Bottango’s free animatronic software. The post Animatronic Singing Spirits: Building Musical Ghosts With Free Software appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Dodgers fan seriously hurt in fall from building during victory celebration
Dodgers fan seriously hurt in fall from building during victory celebration.....»»
5 Luxury Cars Retirees Should Consider Buying Before Christmas
5 Luxury Cars Retirees Should Consider Buying Before Christmas.....»»
Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won"t get destroyed
If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.Dark Sky (left) was shut down, Apple Music Classical (right) came from an acquisiti.....»»
A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy.
A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy......»»
PSA: Update your Mac before buying a USB-C Magic Mouse, Trackpad, or Keyboard
Apple this week launched the new USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard along with the M4 Macs. While the new Macs won’t arrive until November 8, customers can already buy the new Magic accessories in stores. However, you may need to.....»»
Report: Custom Tensor Chips for Future Pixel Watches
There’s been so much focus on Google building up its custom chipsets for Pixel phones that it was only a matter of time until the same talk shifted to Pixel watches. The latest intel suggests that Google will bring a custom Tensor chip to the P.....»»
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Goes Glow in the Dark, Limited to 1,000 Units
Nothing is always doing fun stuff with its hardware, with the latest rendition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus sporting a glow-in-the-dark backside. It’s super unique and awesome, but if you’re interested in buying one, it’s also going.....»»