Calling all Yinzers, TechCrunch is (virtually) headed to Pittsburgh!
We’ve had a blast meeting new folks in different cities this year and we’re keeping the train rolling. We learned quite a bit about what’s happening now in Miami and got up to speed on what’s been happening in the great city of Detroit. Up.....»»
Great Koala Count: Aussies urged to track sightings of iconic marsupials
CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, is calling on Australians to record koala sightings in the Koala Spotter app, to help build the most accurate national population count to date......»»
New research challenges conventional wisdom on wet surface adhesion
Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion......»»
Republicans Are Calling Tim Walz "Tampon Tim," And The Backlash From Women Is Too Good Not To Share
Republicans Are Calling Tim Walz "Tampon Tim," And The Backlash From Women Is Too Good Not To Share.....»»
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Headed to Older Consoles
Better dust off your PS4 and Xbox One. The post Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Headed to Older Consoles appeared first on Phandroid. EA’s well-received sequel to its hit Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will soon make its way to older conso.....»»
Disney+ adds Iceland immersive environment to Apple Vision Pro
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now experience a whole new immersive environment, with Disney+ bringing users virtually to Iceland.Iceland in the Disney+ environments listOne of the selling points of the Apple Vision Pro is the prospect of enterin.....»»
“Screaming Woman” mummy may have died in agony 3,500 years ago, study finds
Scientists performed a "virtual autopsy" but could not determine exact cause of death. Enlarge / CT scans and other techniques allowed scientists to "virtually dissect" this 3,500-year-old "Screaming Woman" mummy. (credit: Sahar.....»»
OnePlus Open Apex Edition announced with minor hardware upgrades
It seems that OnePlus has a new variant of the OnePlus Open which they’re calling the Apex Edition that comes in a new red finish. The post OnePlus Open Apex Edition announced with minor hardware upgrades appeared first on Phandroid. It.....»»
OpenAI has launched its own search engine, is Google in trouble?
OpenAI has finally announced the launch of its own search engine which they’re calling SearchGPT. Could Google be in trouble? The post OpenAI has launched its own search engine, is Google in trouble? appeared first on Phandroid. Google h.....»»
How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it?.....»»
Humanity suffering from "extreme heat epidemic," UN chief warns
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change......»»
Now entering their adult phase, spotted lanternflies are headed into their invasive peak
As you head out on summer adventures this month, make sure that an unwanted guest isn't traveling with you......»»
3 Reasons to Pre-Order Madden 25 & 5 Reasons to Wait
Madden 25 pre-orders are live. And while there are some great reasons to pre-order a copy right now, there are also some great reasons to put your wallet away and wait. The latest entry in EA’s popular Madden series is headed to Xbox One, Xbox.....»»
Even the FTC is mad about the Xbox Game Pass price hike
The FTC has issued a formal letter calling out Xbox Game Pass's pricing and tier changes......»»
What young neurodivergent employees need to know about starting work—and how to get the right support
When Ernst & Young opened its first Neurodiverse Center for Excellence in Philadelphia in 2016, the professional services firm was hailed as a pioneering workplace. People from all over the US applied for the 15 roles advertised and headed to Dallas.....»»
Samsung’s “Live Translate” Now Supports Major Voice-calling Apps
The feature works on-device. The post Samsung’s “Live Translate” Now Supports Major Voice-calling Apps appeared first on Phandroid. Following an announcement a month ago that it will expand its Live Translate feature to m.....»»
Researchers build ultralight drone that flies with onboard solar
Bizarre design uses a solar-powered motor that's optimized for weight. Enlarge / The CoulombFly doing its thing. (credit: Nature) On Wednesday, researchers reported that they had developed a drone they're calling the Cou.....»»
Digital archaeology: New LEP data now available to all
Unlike letters carved on the Rosetta stone, digital data is not written on a virtually immutable support. Just a few years after it is written, its format becomes obsolete, the readout analysis tools can't run on computers and the visualization code.....»»
Why Nvidia could be headed for a seismic moment: Another $3 trillion in market cap
Why Nvidia could be headed for a seismic moment: Another $3 trillion in market cap.....»»
Surprise findings: American voters largely agree on issues including abortion, immigration and wealth inequality
As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall—perhaps also a tense January......»»
Sustainability and climate education are "vital for green jobs," say experts
As the new U.K. government begins its stated mission to "rebuild Britain," a group of education and climate experts is calling for sustainability and climate education to be at the heart of its priorities......»»