Despite its rocky start, I’m still optimistic about Overwatch 2’s future
Overwatch 2 hasn't exactly gone according to plan so far, but I still find myself optimistic about the shooter's future......»»
Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight
If it's a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates. 2023 was always going to be a hot year, given that warmer El Niño conditions were superimposed on the l.....»»
On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice
What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»
Creature Commandos review: an encouraging start for the DCU
James Gunn's Creature Commandos gets the DC Universe off to a colorful, encouraging start......»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
A rare Venus solar transit helps unravel exoplanet atmospheres
In the next decade, researchers will start probing the atmosphere of planets as small as Earth and Venus orbiting nearby stars. But although these two solar system planets are similar in size and bulk density—so that some call them "twins"—their.....»»
Past, Present, Future: The state of Apple Intelligence in December 2024
The slow rollout of Apple Intelligence has begun, but not everything is available to everyone as of December 2024. This is where Apple's generative AI push stands, and where it will go in the future.Apple Intelligence is available on newer iPhone mod.....»»
AI fact checks can increase belief in false headlines, study finds
Although many tech companies and start-ups have touted the potential of automated fact-checking services powered by artificial intelligence to stem the rising tide of online misinformation, a new study led by researchers at Indiana University has fou.....»»
Disney+ app debuts new ESPN tile, adds free Hulu and sports content
Almost a year ago exactly, Disney+ started adding Hulu content to its app. Now, the streamer is integrating ESPN as well via a new tile that will start appearing in the Disney+ app today. And in a nice perk, non-bundle subscribers are getting some Hu.....»»
Best CarPlay solutions and accessories to gift iPhone users for the holidays
What do you get the iPhone user who has everything? CarPlay solutions and accessories are a great place to start! These are the best CarPlay related gifts for the holiday season. more….....»»
ChatGPT may show ads to non-paying users in the future
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular chatbot, is free to use despite having a paid version with more features. Currently, even the free version is ad-free, but this may change in the future as the company behind the platform aims to increase its profits......»»
Apple considers using Amazon chips to train future Apple Intelligence models
Apple is using chips sourced from Amazon Web Services to handle searches, and it may also use them to pre-train Apple Intelligence AI models.Apple Intelligence features may get trained with Amazon AI chipsIt is common knowledge that large companies l.....»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Apple wants to cram sensors for everything into Apple Vision Pro
We've already got Face ID sensors and a bunch of health sensors in the Apple Watch, but future Apple devices including the Apple Vision Pro will have many more measuring devices, including one for analyzing breathing through your nose. Here's what el.....»»
US plan to protect consumers from data brokers faces dim future under Trump
Wyden: "Unfortunately, it will be up to Trump's CFPB to finalize this proposed rule." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is trying to rein in data brokers that sell A.....»»
A survey of hundreds of vacationers confirms this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a Taylor Swift concert, a long-anticipated holiday visit with family, or a monthlong tour.....»»
New Apple TV+ series will star Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit
Apple TV+ has announced a new show in the works for future release—it’s called Lucky, and it has some big names behind it including Anya Taylor-Joy. more….....»»
Raw milk producer optimistic after being shut down for bird flu detection
A second lot of milk was recalled after testing of retail products came back positive. Bird flu has landed on a California farm that shuns virus-killing pasteurization, leading to.....»»
Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?
Some say it’s a costly pipe dream; others say it’s part of the future. Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hot.....»»
Future iPhones could get multiple Action buttons; iPad and Mac too
An Apple patent has revealed that future iPhones could effectively get multiple Action buttons, as all three buttons on the left side of the phone become user-configurable. The same patent indicates that similar capabilities may come to other Appl.....»»
Users fear the Sonos app could require a subscription; company says no plans in hand
Growing concerns have been expressed that the Sonos app might in future require a subscription, as the company reported revenue down for the second year running – and a former employee has now added fuel to the fire. Of particular concern is tha.....»»