Conjoined "racetracks" make new optical device possible
When we last checked in with Caltech's Kerry Vahala three years ago, his lab had recently reported the development of a new optical device called a turnkey frequency microcomb that has applications in digital communications, precision time keeping, s.....»»
Observers detect intraday variability of blazar 1ES 1426+42.8
Astronomers report the detection of optical intraday variability of a blazar known as 1ES 1426+42.8. The new findings, presented in a paper published in the September issue of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, could shed more light o.....»»
The Alienware m16 R2 is on sale at Dell, and it’s a better pick than the x16
The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is a hefty device but one packed with power and available on sale at a great price right now at Dell......»»
Public beta 1 arrives for iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, more
Today Apple has released public beta 1 for its next big OS updates. iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more can now be installed by a wide array of new users. And if you’re running an M1 device or later, that means you get Apple Intelligence supp.....»»
Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote
TV remotes are notorious for getting lost. Or for being just out of reach, right at the moment you’ve settled into a comfortable seat and don’t want to get up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control your TV from a device that’s always strap.....»»
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......»»
Remarkable Paper Pro review: one digital notebook to rule them all
The Remarkable Paper Pro is a great tool for those who love to handwrite notes or want a distraction-free writing device......»»
Could interstellar quantum communications involve Earth or solve the Fermi paradox?
Thus far, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has used strategies based on classical science—listening for radio waves, telescopes watching for optical signals, telescopes in orbit scouring light from the atmospheres of exoplanets,.....»»
iOS 18 hidden apps are findable, if you know where to look
iOS 18 includes a new feature where you can choose to require Face ID to open an app, or go one step further and hide it from your device altogether. This second option removes the icon from the home screen, and places the app in a specially obscured.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
The iPhone 16 is more repairable than ever, here’s what changed
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch is just a couple days away. Alongside the first reviews dropping, we have also learned some new details about the device’s repairability. There are several interesting internal changes that make this the most repairable i.....»»
Bricked iPhones 16 feature wireless recovery mode for phone-to-phone resuscitation
Recovery mode has historically required a cable and a Mac or PC. Enlarge / The iPhone 16. (credit: Apple) If you've ever had an iPhone update go bad, you may have used recovery mode to resuscitate your device. A device.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews are out, and those who got early access to the device seem generally impressed, despite seeing it as an iterative update. Highlighted features include the slimmer design making a bigger difference than you m.....»»
The iPhone 16 is more repairable than ever, here’s what’s changed
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch is just a couple days away. Alongside the first reviews dropping, we have also learned some new details about the device’s repairability. There are several interesting internal changes that make this the most repairable i.....»»
Google’s Find My Device app is copying a helpful iPhone feature
Google’s Find My Device network may soon include a crucial feature that Apple added to the iPhone in 2023......»»
The popular Eve Light Switch now supports Matter, no longer requires a hub
The Eve Light Switch with Matter brings added functionality to the popular device, and it can even be controlled without a hub now......»»
iOS 18 is now available, these are 6 features you should try first
iOS 18 is now available to iPhone users. After over two months of beta testing, there are more than 200+ features coming to your device. … The post iOS 18 is now available, these are 6 features you should try first appeared first on BGR......»»
Widgetsmith updated for iOS 18 with aesthetic new ‘Actions’ system
Widgetsmith, everyone’s favorite aesthetic app, is getting a big update today to take advantage of iOS 18. As detailed in a blog post, Widgetsmith 7 “takes device customization to all-new levels.” The update focuses on new customizable Actions.....»»
PSA: iOS 18 adds new ‘Repair Assistant’ for configuring replacement parts
iOS 18 is rolling out to iPhone users, and it includes an all-new Repair Assistant feature. This feature allows iPhone users and repair professionals to configure new and used Apple parts on device. Here’s what this change will mean for millions of.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.7 to iOS 17.6.1
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.6.1 from iOS 17.7. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. iOS 17.7 users can only.....»»