Daily Crunch: Stripe valued at $95B
Stripe gets a mind-boggling valuation, Facebook promotes COVID vaccines and Elon Musk has an interesting new title. This is your Daily Crunch for March 15, 2021. The big story: Stripe valued at $95B That’s right: The popular payments company ha.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 27, 2024 – iOS 18 RCS support, iPhone battery tech
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9to5Mac Daily: June 28, 2024 – Apple Intelligence news and limitations
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover the Apple TV app’s new ‘Catch Up’ feature for live streaming MLS sports, and the expansion of Apple’s hotel TV AirPlay feature with Samsung. We also highlight the availability of OpenAI’s Chat.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 1, 2024 – AirPods with cameras, Vision Pro goes international
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we dive into how you can check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18. We also discuss Ming-Chi Kuo’s report on Apple’s plans to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026. Additionally.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, more ‘vintage’ Apple products
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the latest update on the Apple Watch Series 10, which may not get a radical redesign after all. We also highlight which three Apple products have now been labeled as ‘vintage.’ Additionally, Fortn.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 3, 2024 – Apple and OpenAI, iPhone 16 rumors
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover Netflix’s decision to phase out its most affordable ad-free plan. We also discuss Phil Schiller’s new role as an ‘observer’ on OpenAI’s board following Apple’s ChatGPT deal. Additionally, we.....»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, July 3
The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with , , , and , there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia,.....»»
Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change
People in the UK love discussing the weather. For the first two weeks of June 2024, the cold, dull conditions were all they could talk about. Major news outlets like the BBC, The Guardian, Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph all carried stories on this th.....»»
Daily Telescope: The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise
"Its discovery has profound implications." Enlarge / Behold, the most distant galaxy found to date. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI et al.) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wo.....»»
Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable die to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice......»»
Apple shares trio of new ads pitching why you should ‘Reboot your credit card’ [Videos]
Apple is out with three new short ads today promoting Apple Card. The droll spots highlight features like fast payments, instant Daily Cash, and easy transaction search. Check them all out below. more….....»»
Daily Telescope: See carbon dioxide sublimating on Mars
An amazing photo from an aging spacecraft. A field of sand dunes in the Martian springtime. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this.....»»
Sweet secrets of the bayberry: Genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
The Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, is a subtropical fruit highly valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance. However, previous genome assemblies lacked sequence continuity, hindering comprehensive genetic studie.....»»
Will generative AI change the way universities communicate?
Is artificial intelligence an unprecedented opportunity, or will it rob everyone of jobs and creativity? As we debate on social media (and perhaps use ChatGPT almost daily), generative AIs have also entered the arena of university communication. Thes.....»»
Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe’s Euclid telescope are dazzling
"Euclid’s instruments can detect objects just a few times the mass of Jupiter." Enlarge / Messier 78 is a nursery of star formation enveloped in a shroud of interstellar dust. (credit: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA et. al.).....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 23, 2024 – All screen MacBooks, Shazam Live Activities, more
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9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2024 – New Xfinity bundle, Vision Pro Paris experience, more
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Pineapple mint"s genetic blueprint: A comprehensive genome assembly
Mentha suaveolens, commonly known as pineapple mint, is valued for its distinct aroma and medicinal properties, which are attributed to its essential oils......»»
Study finds Black and Hispanic Americans are disproportionately exposed to wider temperature swings
Extreme heat can harm human health, but so can extreme temperature swings. Large daily temperature variation (DTV) has been associated with elevated mortality in studies around the world. Trees and other vegetation can lower DTV, as trees reduce temp.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2024 – Apple fixes ‘rare’ photo bug, Sonos headphones, more
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9to5Mac Daily: May 20, 2024 – iPhone Plus out, thinner iPhone in, more
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