Early previewers praise new HomePod"s "just wow" audio
Apple held a series of closed listening sessions with the new HomePod, and the first reports are almost universally ecstatic.Apple has brought back its previously discontinued HomePod, and despite the same exterior, it has been redesigned. While the.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta release: When to expect the next update
Apple is preparing to launch iOS 18.1 in the next few weeks. But it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next update. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.2 beta to release. more….....»»
October’s Prime Big Deal Days: Early deals to shop now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back and it will be the biggest discount event in October, maybe the season. Find out all about it here and how to shop early......»»
Apple’s long-awaited ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip for AI, more
We’ve been hearing multiple rumors about Apple working on a new home accessory that combines capabilities of an , Apple TV, and HomePod. A few months ago, references to a “HomeAccessory” were found in Apple’s backend code. Now 9to5Mac has lea.....»»
Return to sender: Waste stranded at sea stirs toxic dispute
Amid the scorching heat at the Albanian port of Durres, 102 containers set sail for Thailand in early July, sparking a high-seas drama that highlighted the perils of the global waste trade......»»
Study finds strong link between childhood opportunities and educational attainment, earnings as a young adult
The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment and earnings in early.....»»
Satellite data fusion enhances the early detection of convective clouds
As global warming continues, convective weather events are becoming more frequent. The early stage of these storms, known as convective initiation (CI), can be monitored using geostationary satellites. However, detecting CI accurately remains a chall.....»»
Is the iPhone 16 in trouble? Early sales data doesn’t look good
The iPhone 16 is a great smartphone, but are people buying it? Early sales data paints a not-so-great picture......»»
How to join the FragPunk closed beta
FragPunk is one of the most exciting shooters coming to Xbox next year, but you can play it early by joining the beta. Here's how to sign up and get your spot......»»
Classic Action-Adventure Game “Soul Reaver” Lives Again
Return to Nosgoth this December. The post Classic Action-Adventure Game “Soul Reaver” Lives Again appeared first on Phandroid. If you (like some of us here on Phandroid) grew during the early days of gaming, then you might be f.....»»
Cretaceous fireflies reveal early evolution of insect bioluminescence
Bioluminescence, the ability of living organisms to emit light, is a fascinating phenomenon observed in various life forms, including deep-sea fish, glowing mushrooms, and fireflies. Fireflies have long captivated people with their enchanting light d.....»»
I couldn’t live without this Holy Grail resource for PC gaming
The PCGamingWiki is a resource that I've used too many times to count, and it deserves some praise for everything it does......»»
This $44 device fixes the iPhone’s lack of hi-res wireless audio
Apple's music service might support lossless, hi-res audio, but iPhone users couldn't hear that quality with wireless earbuds – until now......»»
The 75-inch Amazon Fire Omni Series TV is $250 off in early Prime sale
The Amazon 75-inch Omni QLED has a new low price of $800! That’s $250 off its regular price of $1,050......»»
Talking to ChatGPT for the first time is a surreal experience
Listen to our first audio demo with OpenAI's new natural voice chat features. Enlarge / Putting the "chat" in ChatGPT (credit: Getty Images) In May, when OpenAI first demonstrated ChatGPT-4o's coming audio conversation c.....»»
Study shows Mars" early thick atmosphere could be locked up in the planet"s clay surface
Mars wasn't always the cold desert we see today. There's increasing evidence that water once flowed on the red planet's surface, billions of years ago. And if there was water, there must also have been a thick atmosphere to keep that water from freez.....»»
Finnish zoo to return pandas to China early
Finland will return two giant pandas on loan from China more than eight years ahead of schedule because of financial problems at the zoo where they are housed, its chair told AFP on Wednesday......»»
This espresso machine is $300 off during early Prime Big Deals Days sales
Brew your favorite caffeinated beverages to perfection with the Philips 3200 Series espresso maker, now on sale for $600 when you buy on Amazon......»»
Get ready for Christmas early with this Lego advent calendar deal
The Lego City Advent Calendar 2024, a Lego set that will help make the countdown to Christmas even more exciting, is on sale from Amazon for an affordable $26......»»
This Amazon Fire tablet is over 50% off with this early October Prime Day deal
The October Prime Day markdowns have begun! Take over 50% off the 64GB Lockscreen Ad-Supported version of the Amazon Fire Tablet 8 when you order on Amazon......»»
New AirPods Max are still missing these modern Apple features
Apple new AirPods Max last week. The minor revision includes USB-C, comes in fresh colors, and supports one new audio feature. But there are a whole lot of modern Apple features absent from these updated AirPods Max. Here’s everything that’s mis.....»»