CERN facility takes a solid tick forward towards a nuclear clock
Atomic clocks are the world's most precise timekeepers. Based on periodic transitions between two electronic states of an atom, they can track the passage of time with a precision as high as one part in a quintillion, meaning that they won't lose or.....»»
The iPhone 16 color lineup looks like the best in years
The debut of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro is now little more than a month away. We have a solid idea of the new features to expect, and recent leaks have even given us a glimpse into the color options Apple’s preparing. Fortunately, they look like some.....»»
Sony is now the official headphones of the NFL
Sony takes on a sponsorship that has been vacant since Bose decided not to renew its relationship with the NFL......»»
A Wednesday star takes on a small-town murder mystery in this new YA Netflix series
A Wednesday star takes on a small-town murder mystery in this new YA Netflix series.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 16.7.9 Update Takes
Apple’s new iOS 16.7.9 update is a small maintenance release, but it could still take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from the latest version of iOS 16 to iOS 16.7.9, you get the shortest list of change.....»»
A modified model designed to simulate nuclear fission sheds light on how rumors start, spread, and end
It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced tools like artificial intelligence, makes it trivial for bad actors to manipulate the truth and challe.....»»
Scientists convert bacteria into efficient cellulose producers
Bacteria produce materials that are of interest to humans, such as cellulose, silk and minerals. The advantage of producing bacteria in this way is that it is sustainable, takes place at room temperature and in water. A disadvantage is that the proce.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 17.6 Update Takes
Apple’s new iOS 17.6 update is a small milestone upgrade, but it could take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from iOS 17.5.1 to iOS 17.6, you get the shortest list of changes and the smallest download si.....»»
Lenovo says its new laptop can last an astounding 29 hours
Many of the new Snapdragon-powered PCs have claimed impressive battery life but this one takes the cake......»»
The Summit 1 is not peak e-mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Bronx study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day—data reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels
There are significant differences in how much people are exposed to air pollution, according to a new study co-authored by MIT scholars that takes daily mobility into account......»»
AMD laptops just beat Qualcomm in their most important test
AMD and Asus are finally showing that an x86 CPU has what it takes to compete with the Snapdragon X Elite......»»
The Summit 1 is not peak mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Using fire management to see how ticks... tick
The morning alarm goes off, and it's time to get ready for work. Ph.D. student Samuel Gilvarg has already pretreated his clothes with permethrin insecticide. All that's left is to pull his socks up and over his pant legs......»»
The Echo Dot with Clock has been discontinued
The Echo Dot with Clock is no longer available, with the Echo Spot now serving as Amazon's compact smart speaker with a built-in display......»»
Physicists introduce method for mechanical detection of individual nuclear decays
In recent years, physicists and engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated instruments to study particles and the interactions between them with high precision. These instruments, which include particle detectors, sensors and accelerometers,.....»»
5 movies leaving Hulu in July you have to watch
The clock is ticking down and you only have a few days left to catch the five movies leaving Hulu in July 2024 that you have to watch......»»
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a great new smartwatch (with a catch)
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes the brilliant TicWatch Pro 5 and gives it a very light makeover. It's as good as you'd expect, but it makes me quite sad......»»
How to install an SSD in your laptop
Upgrading your laptop to a solid-state drive (or a better one) is a great way to improve performance. Here's how to do it yourself......»»
James Webb takes rare direct image of a nearby super-Jupiter
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged a gas giant beyond our solar system, and it's one of the coldest exoplanets observed so far......»»
iOS 18: How to take advantage of Game Mode on iPhone and what it does
iOS 18 takes gaming further with a dedicated Game Mode for iPhone and iPad. The new feature redirects system resources to maintain high frame rates, improves Bluetooth controller responsiveness and audio with AirPods, and more. Here’s how to use Ga.....»»