Deindustrialization as fact and fiction
The declining importance of manufacturing in rich societies is associated with deep concerns, but also with the hope of opening up new opportunities for economic development. As a result, predictions of a structural change from an industrial to a ser.....»»
Find My available in every country except Korea; government blames Apple
A petition has highlighted a puzzling fact: Find My is available in every country in the world except Korea, and nobody seems to understand why. While many had assumed this to be a restriction imposed by the South Korean government, officials say.....»»
New study simulates gravitational waves from failing warp drive
Imagine a spaceship driven not by engines, but by compressing the spacetime in front of it. That's the realm of science fiction, right? Well, not entirely. Physicists have been exploring the theoretical possibility of "warp drives" for decades, and a.....»»
How Staphylococcus slips around between biological environments
It's an unpleasant fact that most of us are happy to ignore: Our mouths and noses are the natural homes to infectious and antibiotic resistant bacteria......»»
AI-generated deepfake attacks force companies to reassess cybersecurity
As AI-generated deepfake attacks and identity fraud become more prevalent, companies are developing response plans to address these threats, according to GetApp. In fact, 73% of US respondents report that their organization has developed a deepfake r.....»»
Ars Live recap: Pondering the complexities of time travel in the movies
"All works of fiction in my mind have their own rules and their own internal physics." Produced by Michael Toriello and Billy Keenly. During our second Ars Live event earlier this month, screenwriter/producer Ed Solomon (Bill & Ted.....»»
Save your data on printable magnetic devices? New laser technique"s twist might make this reality
The proliferation of all things digital doesn't mean that printing technology is no longer relevant. In fact, printing technology is required to make the semiconductors necessary for the digital world. And as an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team.....»»
Apple Intelligence will make Apple bring its latest chip to entry-level iPhones and iPads
We’ve been hearing rumors about a new generation of the iPhone SE for some time now, and a report this morning gave us more details about what to expect from the new model. One interesting detail about the recent leaks is the fact that the new iPho.....»»
10 best movies of the 1990s, ranked
The best '90s movies are genre-defining classics that continue to influence and inspire today, from the stylish Pulp Fiction to the harrowing Schindler's List......»»
Elon Musk’s X tests letting users request Community Notes on bad posts
X to fight spiking disinformation by letting users request Community Notes. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Continuing to evolve the fact-checking service that launched as Twitter's Birdwatch, X.....»»
Want to spur your child"s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos, says researcher
It's not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll. Half of these parents say their kids watch videos e.....»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
1 Mind-Boggling Fact About Microsoft"s Stock That Will Make You Think Twice About the Importance of Valuations
1 Mind-Boggling Fact About Microsoft"s Stock That Will Make You Think Twice About the Importance of Valuations.....»»
Colombian mosquito factory fights dengue and disinformation
The jars of larvae in stagnant water and thick clouds of mosquitoes at a Colombian lab may seem like the stuff of nightmares. They are in fact crucial to a project to fight the spread of dengue fever......»»
Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»
Beats Pill returns, iOS 18 beta 2 features, EU regulatory ramifications continue
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens f.....»»
MLS Season Pass price drops to $49 for remainder of season
The MLS Season Pass subscription has lowered its price to $49, for access to watch the remainder of the 2024 season. The 50% cut compared to its original $99 price, as of February, reflects the fact that we are now about halfway through this year’s.....»»
When "Apple Watch battery charge" means assault, not a low power warning
Assault with battery — A Florida woman has been arrested for cutting her boyfriend's ear with an Apple Watch thrown during a fight.You could do someone an injury with an Apple Watch, apparentlyThere's an interesting legal fact that a woman is more.....»»
Govee Expands its Lighting Ecosystem with its Latest Launches
Lighting specialists Govee have a knack for designing some of the best-looking setups for people who want to add a bit more ambience and vibrance to their homes, workspaces, and more. In fact, the company recently launched a number of new products, w.....»»
Economists report on a modest intervention that helps low-income families beat the poverty trap
Many low-income families might desire to move into different neighborhoods—places that are safer, quieter, or have more resources in their schools. In fact, not many do relocate. But it turns out they are far more likely to move when someone is on.....»»
ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms
ASUS keeps it simple with all the essentials. The post ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms appeared first on Phandroid. Despite what some people might think, Chromebooks are mostly alive and well, and in fact are usual.....»»