Cities boosted rain, sent storms to the suburbs during Europe"s deadly summer floods
When it comes to extreme weather, climate change usually gets all the attention. But according to a study from The University of Texas at Austin and two universities in China, the unique effects of cities—which can intensify storms and influence wh.....»»
Galaxy S22 Issues Continue to Pile Up
Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra users are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues as we push into the summer months. Over the past month or so, we’ve been tracking Galaxy S22 issues in an effort to sprea.....»»
Civilization VII looks like 2K’s next big game announcement
Logo drop comes amid publisher's "beloved franchise" tease for Summer Games Fest. Enlarge / COMING SOON (credit: 2K / Imgur) 2K Games is expected to show the first trailer footage of the upcoming Civilization VII as part.....»»
First ever report of two ancient ape species cohabiting in Miocene Europe 11 million years ago
Ancient apes in Germany co-existed by partitioning resources in their environment, according to a study published June 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Madelaine Böhme of Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany and David R. Beg.....»»
California wildfire pollution killed 52,000 in a decade: study
Pollution from California wildfires killed more than 52,000 people in a decade, a new study claimed Friday, as the western United States girds for a hot summer that could bring more blazes......»»
Early heat wave breaks records in western US
Scorching temperatures broke early summer records in the western United States, before the region's first major heat wave of the year eased slightly Friday......»»
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024
We're doing a live recap of everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024, which will feature games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Metaphor: ReFantazio......»»
Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: a fun summer action movie
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a fun, if forgettable, addition to one of Hollywood's most reliable action franchises......»»
NASA, global astronomers await rare nova explosion
Around the world this summer, professional and amateur astronomers alike will be fixed on one small constellation deep in the night sky. But it's not the seven stars of Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown," that have sparked such fascination......»»
3 new games on Steam to check out this weekend (June 7-9)
Summer Games Fest and other gaming showcases may be taking the spotlight this weekend, but don't forget about these new titles on Steam......»»
Alternatives to walking your dog in the summer
Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners, alike, because it brings mental and physical stimulation to your pet and creates an unbreakable bond between you and your furry friend. However, as summer approaches and the tempera.....»»
Extreme early-summer heat wave peaks in western US
An extreme early-summer heat wave was expected to peak Thursday across much of the western United States, where millions were scrambling to cope with the sudden sharp rise in temperatures......»»
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the latest AAA game for iPhone and iPad [U: Available w/ 50% off launch promo]
The A17 Pro chip has enabled the first AAA console games to arrive on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Now the latest addition has been announced to arrive this summer – Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Here are all the details. more….....»»
Increasing tropical cyclone frequency may have deadly consequences for seabird populations
The increase in tropical cyclone frequency and intensity due to climate change could lead to dramatic declines in seabird populations, suggests a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The authors' conclusion is based on the impact of.....»»
NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveal storms are fueled by processes similar to those on Earth
New research led by Lia Siegelman, a physical oceanographer at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, shows that the roiling storms at the planet Jupiter's polar regions are powered by processes known to physicists studying Earth's ocean.....»»
After historic floods, Brazil braces for severe drought
After torrential rains that sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country expects a swing to severe drought in parts, the environment minister said Wednesday......»»
Editorial: California faces another record-breaking hot summer
After a chilly spring, it seems hard to believe that the gloom would ever leave Southern California. But skies are clearing as a "heat dome" brings midsummer-like temperatures to the state. It could be a preview of another record-breaking hot summer......»»
Russian agents deploy AI-produced Tom Cruise narrator to tar Summer Olympics
With only weeks until the Games start, expect more to come, Microsoft says. Enlarge / A visual from the fake documentary "Olympics Has Fallen" produced by Russia-affiliated influence actor Storm-1679. (credit: Microsoft).....»»
Intel’s new AI image generation app is free and runs entirely on your PC
Intel is releasing AI Playground later this summer, an approachable, locally run image generation, editing and chat program for neophyte AI users......»»
iOS 18 beta 1 is coming soon, will you install it? [Poll]
We’re just days away from WWDC and Apple unveiling iOS 18. With that, Apple should launch the first iOS 18 developer beta to start a summer of testing. Are you going to install the first iOS 18 beta? Or will you hold off? Let us know in the poll be.....»»
Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2024
Infosecurity Europe is taking place at ExCel London from 4-6 June 2024. Help Net Security is on-site. This gallery takes you inside the event. The featured vendors are: Plainsea, Qualys, Akamai, Microsoft, Bridewell, Adaptive Shield, Jamf. The post P.....»»