Brick Arches roadblocks from Hong Kong protests resonate as "anyone can replicate"
Makeshift roadblocks from Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests won the People's Choice category at the Designs of the Year awards because they could be made by anyone anywhere, says Design Museum curator Maria McLintock. Read more Makeshift r.....»»
Apple releases special edition AirPods Pro to mark China"s Year of the Dragon
A limited edition AirPods Pro with a Year of the Dragon symbol engraved on the charging case has been released in China and Hong Kong — but not the US.Special Edition AirPods Pro engraved with the Year of the DragonIn late 2023, Apple had the Year.....»»
At 70, is Godzilla more popular (and better) than ever?
As other franchises falter, the radioactive reptile enjoys new popularity, thanks to Godzilla Minus One and his forthcoming reunion with King Kong......»»
Twin Galaxies lawyer says settlement avoids “an inordinate amount of costs”
Tashroudian: "I think the finality really is something that we wanted to achieve." Enlarge / Billy Mitchell competes at a (presumably authentic) Donkey Kong cabinet. (credit: Flickr / daveynin) After a nearly five-year l.....»»
Twin Galaxies, Billy Mitchell settle Donkey Kong score case before trial
Both sides faced potential sanctions after years of pre-trial maneuvering. Enlarge / Billy Mitchell (left) and Twin Galaxies owner Jace Hall (center) attend an event at the Arcade Expo 2015 in Banning, California. (credit: Datago.....»»
Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do—study sets out why it matters
Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the poli.....»»
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks.....»»
Mike Lindell Protests Fox News Halting MyPillow Ads As Network Says He Hasn’t Paid His Bills
Mike Lindell Protests Fox News Halting MyPillow Ads As Network Says He Hasn’t Paid His Bills.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 beta 3 after pulling beta 2 [U: Public beta now available]
iOS 17.3 beta 3 has arrived for developers. The pre-release software follows the botched iOS 17.3 beta 2 release that caused some iPhones to brick during installation. For iPhone users, the update includes Stolen Device Protection. more….....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 beta 3 after pulling beta 2
iOS 17.3 beta 3 has arrived for developers. The pre-release software follows the botched iOS 17.3 beta 2 release that caused some iPhones to brick during installation. For iPhone users, the update includes Stolen Device Protection. more….....»»
Apple Music Classical will soon expand into Japan, China, Korea, and more
Apple's classical music streaming service is gearing up to expand to more countries, with users in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan now able to download the app ahead of the launch.Apple Music ClassicalLaunched in March of 2023, Appl.....»»
Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact......»»
Apple opening retail locations early on Feb. 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos
Apple has announced that it will open its brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations early on February 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos — but there may be lines given that the demos are first-come first-served.Vision Pro cIn an email sent on Monday, Apple.....»»
Researchers develop efficient and accessible single-molecule platform for detecting various amylin species
A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an optical plasmonic tweezer-controlled Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) platform that utilizes on-and-off control of light to probe various amy.....»»
Cracking the secrets of virus "uncoating" may help fight infections
Influenza and other viruses pack their genetic material into a protein shell, which must be disassembled for the viruses to efficiently replicate. But how viruses "uncoat" their genes remains largely unknown. Now, Friedrich Miescher Institute researc.....»»
Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing
Foldables are barely 1% of the market, but that's not stopping anyone but Apple. Enlarge / A Huawei Technologies Co. Mate X5 smartphone arranged in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty).....»»
Verification roadblocks cause frustration for digital nomads
Digital nomads are expressing the most frustration when interacting with organizations offering services in the United States, according to Regula. This revelation comes as a surprise, given that the United States was the most frequented destination.....»»
3 movies like Migration you should watch
These kid-friendly movies will resonate with anyone who loved Migration, the latest DreamWorks animated film now playing in theaters......»»
Apple halts sales of the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 in its online store ahead of Dec 25 ban
As it promised, Apple no longer sells the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra via its online store in the US — and time is running out to get them at brick and mortar Apple Stores, too.Apple Watch Series 9 (left) and Apple Watch Ultra (right.....»»
Researchers: India"s new manual for water supply will replicate past failures
Water utilities in India supply residents with water for an average of only four hours per day. Within cities, some neighborhoods receive water almost all the time, while some receive less than half an hour per week......»»
Research finds marine bacteria, atmospheric rivers can contribute to formation of ice clouds
Understanding cloud formation in polar regions is essential to discern the influence of solar radiation on the polar ice caps. Existing numerical models, however, struggle to replicate ice clouds accurately. Now, using real-world observations and cli.....»»