Device passively registers temperature, switches from heating to cooling
When it gets too hot, it unrolls a reflective material to block absorption of light. Enlarge / The shape-changing material in the process of unrolling in response to a change in temperature. (credit: Zhang et. al.) Recent heat.....»»
This Roomba vacuum and mop combo has a $400 price cut
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop is a premium 2-in-1 cleaning device that you can currently get for $999 from Wellbots after a $400 discount......»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.6.1 to iOS 17.6 [u]
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.6 from iOS 17.6.1. 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. Update: Apple recently.....»»
4 Reasons to Wait for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new Apple Watch Ultra 3. And while there are reasons to wait for it to launch, a lot of shoppers may want to skip it and buy another device. 2024 Apple Watch rumors have been all over the place and we still don&#.....»»
Robotic smart screen? Apple already sells that, and it’s flying under the radar
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home product, a “pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb.” The display would use robotics to swivel around and follow your movement. This all sounds a bit over-.....»»
B&H is blowing out Apple hardware at up to $500 off
B&H's back-to-school Apple sale offers extensive discounts of up to $500 off across the Mac and iPad lines.Save up to $500 on Apple gear at B&H this week.Apple deals are heating up at B&H Photo, with the Apple Authorized Reseller discounting dozens o.....»»
The next Windows 11 update may seriously slow down your SSD
Microsoft is expected to enable the device encryption feature by default via the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 update......»»
Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price for iPad-like robotic home device
Apple is moving forward with its plans for home robotics, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple is reportedly ramping up its work on a tabletop smart home device with a robotic arm, which would serve as a “smart home command center, video.....»»
Recycling can help fill battery materials shortages
Battery manufacturing scrap and spent EV and electronic device batteries provide a ready supply of needed materials.....»»
Shareshot is an iOS app that transforms how you share iPhone and iPad screenshots
When you take a screenshot on your or iPad, iOS provides some tools such as cropping and markup. However, there’s no way to add device frames to screenshots right from the system. But with the new Shareshot app, users can do just that in an extrem.....»»
6 Things to Do Before the iPhone SE 4 Arrives
The iPhone SE 4’s release date is a long way out, but there are some things prospective buyers can, and probably should, do before the next iPhone SE arrives. Apple’s reportedly working on a fourth-generation iPhone SE. The device is rumo.....»»
Apple Intelligence performance: How it runs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence is available now in developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. It will launch publicly to all users later this fall. The device requirements are strict, presumably to delivery a quality experience no matter what.....»»
Extreme Weather Poses a Challenge for Heat Pumps
Stronger winds, bouts of extreme low temperature, and higher humidity pose difficult but surmountable challenges for heat pumps......»»
Kia-Hyundai anti-theft fix is working after years of viral video exposure, study finds
A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute find that a software device developed by the companies to prevent vehicle theft dropped claim rates by 53 percent......»»
8 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone SE 4 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s working on a new iPhone SE 4. While some people might need to upgrade your current device in the near future, others might want to hang back and wait for the fourth-generation iPhone SE. In 2022, Apple released its iPhone SE 3, its thir.....»»
How the iPhone maker ensures Apple Intelligence safety: Triggering, red teaming, and more
A research paper explains how Apple Intelligence is designed, and the steps the company takes to ensure the safety of the models. The paper also gives a glimpse into the scale and complexity of the on-device AI capabilities, noting that the core m.....»»
Work on second-gen Apple Vision Pro & new smart glasses is progressing
Despite reportedly weak Apple Vision Pro sales to consumers, Apple is working on both a less-expensive version as well as a second-generation model, alongside research on a "smart glasses" type device.A less-expensive and lighter "Apple Vision" produ.....»»
Researchers discover new mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy
With temperatures rising globally, the need for more sustainable cooling options is also growing. Researchers at UCLA and their colleagues have now found an affordable and scalable process to cool buildings in the summer and heat them in the winter......»»
How to download Microsoft Word
Want to start creating documents like articles, essays, and reports? Here’s how to download Microsoft Word on your computer and mobile device......»»
The “surprisingly immersive” Amazon Fire soundbar is only $100 today
The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is a surprisingly immersive audio device for its affordable price, which is even cheaper now due to a $20 discount from Amazon......»»
iOS 17.6.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s new iOS 17.6.1 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.6, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6.1. On the flip side, some iPhone.....»»