ClimaCell plans to launch its own satellites to improve its weather predictions
The weather data and forecasting startup ClimaCell today announced that it plans to launch its own constellation of small weather satellites. These radar-equipped satellites will allow ClimaCell to improve its ability to get a better picture of globa.....»»
Large US developers are avoiding third-party App Store alternate payment plans
No major US app developers have chosen to opt in to new App Store rules allowing outside links for payments, because there is effectively no savings, Apple told a judge during testimony on Friday.Epic's battle with Apple continuesApple had revised it.....»»
Brazil"s catastrophic weather spawns spate of conspiracy theories
The climate catastrophe that has struck southern Brazil, killing more than a hundred people and displacing nearly two million, has also spawned a spate of bizarre conspiracy theories, some involving jets' vapor trails and weather antennas in faraway.....»»
Weaker ocean currents lead to decline in nutrients for North Atlantic ocean life during prehistoric climate change
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have finished investigating how the prehistoric weakening of a major ocean current led to a decline in ocean nutrients and negative impacts on North Atlantic ocean life. The results support predictions a.....»»
Microsoft iOS app store launches in July; website rather than app
We learned late last year that a Microsoft iOS app store was in the works, and the company has now announced that this will launch in July. Initially, it will be limited to Microsoft’s own games, but will later open up to other iPhone game devel.....»»
M4 vs M3 and M2: What’s improved with the new Apple Silicon?
The new iPad Pro has debuted as Apple’s first device with the M4 chip, jumping up from the M2. How does the latest Apple Silicon improve over its predecessors? Here’s a detailed look at M4 vs M3 and M2 on CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, and more. mo.....»»
Apple Apologizes for its Latest iPad Pro Advertisement
The ad also resembles a 2008 commercial from LG. The post Apple Apologizes for its Latest iPad Pro Advertisement appeared first on Phandroid. During the launch of its new iPad Pro and Air models, Apple also debuted an ad showcasing the iPa.....»»
Final Cut Pro for Mac and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 have grossly different features
Alongside the launch of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups, Apple showed off updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad and macOS — but they do not have the same feature set. Here are the key differences, and things to watch out for.Apple's new Final Cut.....»»
New Fallout 4 Update Coming Monday, Will Fix Issues With Next-Gen Update
Bethesda’s announced plans to deliver a new Fallout 4 update for all platforms on Monday and the firmware should correct some of the problems caused by the game’s next-gen upgrade. In late April, Bethesda rolled out the long-awaited Fallo.....»»
NASA wants a cheaper Mars Sample Return—Boeing proposes most expensive rocket
"To reduce mission complexity, this new concept is doing one launch." Enlarge / The Space Launch System rocket lifts off on the Artemis I mission. (credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls) NASA is looking for ways to get rock samples.....»»
Clues from deep magma reservoirs could improve volcanic eruption forecasts
New research into molten rock 20km below the Earth's surface could help save lives by improving the prediction of volcanic activity......»»
Need a cheap soundbar? You can’t beat this $99 LG deal at Walmart
The LG SPM2 2.1-channel soundbar is available from Walmart for an affordable price of $99, so you don't have to spend much to improve your TV's audio output......»»
Biden set to hit China EVs with tariffs, report says
The tariff rate on electric vehicles is expected to quadruple from roughly 25 percent to 100 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the plans......»»
OpenAI revs up plans for web search, but denies report of an imminent launch
The search.chatgpt.com URL is being set up, and Google employees are being poached. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) OpenAI is eventually coming for the most popular website on the Internet: Google Search......»»
Cost of new UAW contract could backfire on some at Stellantis
The UAW has been outraged over multiple rounds of layoffs since ratifying a new contract with Stellantis that the workers thought would improve their lives......»»
OpenAI’s Google Killer? ChatGPT Search could launch as early as Monday
OpenAI's announcement would be the day before Google's annual I/O show. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) OpenAI is coming for the most popular website on the Internet: Google Search. Reuters reports the co.....»»
Nothing to sneeze at: Experimental model shows pollen can change the weather
More than 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies due to airborne pollen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Associated medical costs exceed $3 billion every year, with nearly half of those costs linke.....»»
Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation
A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»
Analyst on Starlink’s rapid rise: “Nothing short of mind-blowing”
Starlink's estimated free cash flow this year is about $600 million. Enlarge / 60 Starlink satellites stacked for launch at SpaceX facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2019. (credit: SpaceX) According to the research.....»»
Rocket Report: German launch from Australia; Neutron delayed until 2025
"The planned increase in flight cadence for our mothership Eve is a game changer." Enlarge / HyImpulse's single-stage rocket, SR75, lifts off from Australia. (credit: HyImpulse) Welcome to Edition 6.43 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?
Salad chain Sweetgreen is adding steak to its menu, an announcement that led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning how that would impact the company's carbon neutral plans......»»