California set for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions
Californians should brace for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions and increased calls for conservation as state water managers Thursday warned that severely reduced allocations are once again likely in 2023......»»
Cyber Monday power tool deals: Up to 45% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more
These are the best deals on power tools (and the batteries that go with them) that we can find in this year's Cyber Monday......»»
Cyber Monday Samsung TV deals 2024: Snag an 8K TV for $1,500 off today
This year's Cyber Monday Samsung TV deals have led to some great discounts on 4K TVs, QLED models, and 8K TVs too. Here are the highlights......»»
visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that truly make Vision Pro a next-gen computer
The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple’s next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac Virtual Display, one of the best Vision Pro features, is getting three upgrades in visionOS 2.2 t.....»»
Top 4 iMac Cyber Monday deals to grab before today"s sale ends
Looking to upgrade your desktop setup? Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to snag an iMac at a discount, with some of the year's best deals on Apple's powerful all-in-one computers.Save up to $250 on Apple's newest iMac with M4.We've gathered th.....»»
Apple Pay comes to sixth country in South America
Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay. more….....»»
Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to save a surprisingly declining market
A new report from DSCC highlights the struggles that foldable smartphones are facing in the market. They just endured their first year-over-year decline, and things are expected to get worse. The report notes one reason for optimism though: Apple’s.....»»
Company claims 1,000 percent price hike drove it from VMware to open source rival
Cloud provider moved most of its 20,000 VMs off VMware. Companies have been discussing migrating off of VMware since Broadcom’s takeover a year ago led to higher costs and othe.....»»
Users fear the Sonos app could require a subscription; company says no plans in hand
Growing concerns have been expressed that the Sonos app might in future require a subscription, as the company reported revenue down for the second year running – and a former employee has now added fuel to the fire. Of particular concern is tha.....»»
Do you care whether the iPhone 17 Pro uses titanium or aluminum? [Poll]
It was recently reported that the iPhone 17 Pro chassis would be aluminum rather than titanium. This would mean Apple dropping something it touted as a major selling point of the Pro models just last year. A leaker with a decent track record is no.....»»
The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones
The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones, with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place, according to a new market intelligence report. The world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2024 wa.....»»
Intel’s CEO hasn’t turned the company around, and now he’s no longer CEO
Gelsinger rejoined Intel as CEO in early 2021 after a previous 30-year stint. In a surprise move, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as head of the company after less than f.....»»
20-year study in Congo"s largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species......»»
Research offers insights into Permian Basin earthquake hazards
A new collection of published papers offers the most detailed and comprehensive breakdown yet of how water injected into the Permian Basin during oil and gas operations is changing subsurface pressures and causing earthquakes......»»
The 15 best gifts you can still buy at a Cyber Monday discount
What should you get your friends, family, and S.O. this year? If you don't know, take a look at this guide. Its got everything from vinyl albums to tablets......»»
Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now
It's that time of year once again. Ready to recap your year with Duo? Here's how to find your Duolingo Year in Review 2024!.....»»
"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters
Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»
AI was everywhere in 2024"s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture
It's been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a "super-cycle" year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and a.....»»
Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s
For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years. Five have occurred in the past eight years......»»
I found the one GPU deal worth buying on Cyber Monday
Most GPU deals are terrible on Cyber Monday, but this RX 7800 XT sale is one of the best I've seen all year......»»
Using LIDAR technology researchers study the impact of contrails on climate
In the skies over Virginia it is common to see contrails, cloud-like strips of condensed water left behind by aircraft at high altitude......»»