Chrome’s Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon
Chrome is warning users that their extension makers need to update soon. Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google Chrome's long, long project to implement a new browser extension platform is seemingly going to happen, for rea.....»»
iPhone 16 battery almost matches 15 Pro Max in real-life tests
Come Friday, millions of iPhone fans around the world will get their hands on the iPhone 16 model they’ve preordered. Over the weekend, they’ll have … The post iPhone 16 battery almost matches 15 Pro Max in real-life tests appeared.....»»
Robot placed under the control of a fungal overlord
A mushroom's response to environmental changes can be used to control a robot. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Most living organisms easily surpass machines when it comes to navigating real-world environme.....»»
Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate
Now you can run your space laser or audio production without specialty patches. Enlarge / Cutting metal with lasers is hard, but even harder when you don't know the worst-case timings of your code. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Want to use Apple’s AI features? Make sure you have one of these iPhones
Apple showed off some very cool AI features coming in iOS 18 this fall. But you're going to need a specific iPhone model in order to check them out......»»
iOS 18 brings much needed features to Journal app [Video]
Last year, Apple introduced its brand new Journal App alongside its iOS 17.2 update. It was a very basic app with one real function: inputting journal entries in chronological order. While customers welcomed the new free app, many pretty basic featur.....»»
Droughts likely to be even longer in the future due to climate change
Major climate reports may be underselling the risks of rising emissions. (credit: USGS) Droughts in the coming decades could be longer than projected by current climate models, a new study published Wednesday in Nature w.....»»
This Robot Is Controlled by Hand Gestures Over the Internet
Coming this year to Maker Faire Rome (October 25–27), Sofia, Bulgaria-based Vladimir Glukhov is an engineer-designer turned Senior Software Developer who’s passionate about robotics and DIY projects. With over seven years mastering 3D projection.....»»
The memory in seeds: How plants carry environmental clues across generations
Phenotypic plasticity enables plants to adjust their physical traits in response to environmental variations, playing a vital role in their survival and adaptability. While past research has primarily focused on how these traits manifest within a sin.....»»
Researchers improve tunability in optical differentiation
A new technique may make it easier for researchers to create real-time images of microscopic samples by considering the waves that propagate through sample surfaces as light interacts with them......»»
5 most anticipated sci-fi movies of fall 2024, ranked
From a comic book movie to one of the riskiest films ever made, these five science fiction movies coming out in fall 2024 are worth watching......»»
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld-maker Pocketpair
Japanese patent-infringement lawsuit follows "investigation" announced in January. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Pocketpair lawyers establishing a defensive position against Nintendo's coming legal onslaught. (credit: Pocketpa.....»»
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker Pocketpair
Japanese patent infringement lawsuit follows "investigation" announced in January. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Pocketpair lawyers establishing a defensive position against Nintendo's coming legal onslaught. (credit: Pocketpa.....»»
Apple Intelligence: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple Intelligence is Apple's take on AI, and it's coming to a device near you very soon......»»
YouTube can now generate a 6-second video Short using AI
Google announced the feature as just one of a slew of new AI-enhanced tools coming to YouTube Studio......»»
AirPods Pro 3 will be a must-buy, but there’s truly no rush Apple
Normally, if an Apple product is two years old, you probably want to avoid buying it. But are a huge exception to that rule. Their successor, the expected AirPods Pro 3, are likely coming next year. Yet it’s hard to recommend a device more highly.....»»
This iOS 18 feature can save you time and frustration with Home accessories
iOS 18 is a big release with a ton of new features. Some enhancements to the Home app, like support for robot vacuum cleaners, aren’t coming until later. But there’s one update available now that could save you time and frustration. Building your.....»»
Joanna Stern made an AI bot that can answer all your iPhone 16 questions
Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal is an expert at coming up with clever and inventive new angles for her Apple product reviews. For this year’s iPhone 16 launch, Joanna tried something entirely new by creating “Joannabot,” which she descr.....»»
Champions League 2024: Data suggests the new format could end up being fairer and more competitive
Some football pundits have already predicted that the winners of the Uefa Champions League tournament in 2025 will be the very same team that won it in 2024. But if Real Madrid do end up defending their title, it will be after winning a competition w.....»»
Google Chrome may start resurfacing tabs from your other devices
Google is improving the way its cross-platform tab syncing works to make the handoff between devices even more seamless......»»
Software updates for cheap Samsung phones may soon lot better
Samsung has a new phone coming soon, and it may start an exciting new trend for the company's cheaper smartphones......»»