Enormous, Toxic Waste in Digital Design
The manufacturing of our digital products can consume lots of water — and lead to the dissemination of toxic waste. Continue reading........»»
Review: Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera/Smartphone Gimbal Kit
If you've ever used a smartphone gimbal before, the Hohem iSteady MT2 is a more solid — and professional-grade — handheld gimbal camera mount that enables smooth motion, AI tracking, and digital control for your iPhone, DSLR, or other cameras.The.....»»
Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste
Most one-use vape batteries are actually rechargeable, and this guy has proof. Disposable vapes are indefensible. Many, or maybe most, of them contain rechargeable lithium-ion bat.....»»
Toddlers, tech and talk: Report explores how children under three use technology
A major study, the first of its kind, has revealed key insights into the extent to which children under 3 years old have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development......»»
Organosilicon chemistry offers options for replacing PFAS in food and medical industries
Due to the unique properties of PFAS, almost no other chemical substances can compete with them. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic "forever chemicals," which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over.....»»
Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency: Researchers confirm thermal insights for tiny circuits
In a leap toward more powerful and efficient computer chips, researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films—a critical component in the race to design faster, smaller and more effici.....»»
Future space telescopes could be made from thin membranes, unrolled in space to enormous size
Space-based telescopes are remarkable. Their view isn't obscured by the weather in our atmosphere, and so they can capture incredibly detailed images of the heavens. Unfortunately, they are quite limited in mirror size......»»
EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default.....»»
European regulators evaluate iPadOS changes for compliance with Digital Markets Act
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are set to judge whether or not Apple has done enough to bring its iPad operating system under compliance with rules outlined in the Digital Markets Act.iPadOSIn March, Apple released iPadOS 17.4, with more.....»»
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage. When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it l.....»»
Apple reportedly releasing ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026. Apple has traditionally taken a four year design cycle with MacBook Pro, but it’s looking like the M5 refresh will just be another chip.....»»
New digital light manufacturing approach resolves common problems associated with 3D printing
A team of materials scientists, medical researchers and engineers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Australia has developed a new way to conduct digital light manufacturing that overcomes problems with current methods. In their pa.....»»
Samsung"s next operating system just leaked – new design and features
Samsung"s next operating system just leaked – new design and features.....»»
Toxic X users sabotage Community Notes that could derail disinfo, report says
It’s easy for biased users to bury accurate Community Notes, report says. What's the point of recruiting hundreds of thousands of X users to fact-check misleading posts before t.....»»
Save over $40 on this digital art tablet from Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite usually retails for $275, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $229.99. SAVE $45: As of Oct. 31, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $275......»»
Turn your iPad into a digital notebook with an Apple Pencil Pro for under $100
As of Oct. 31, get the Apple Pencil Pro for just $92.99 at Amazon, which is a 28% discount. SAVE $36.01: As of Oct. 31, get the Apple Pencil Pro for just $92.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount......»»
Every Apple Mac announcement so far
Apple's week of Mac announcements is finally here. Last week, Apple promised a week of new Mac announcements in the near future. Well, the future is now, and Apple has unveiled a new Mac device and released Apple Intelligence.Let's not waste an.....»»
Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device
The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous “Learning” model, as well as the mid-range Nest Thermostat from 2020. The new model brings a striking new design, full compatibility with.....»»
OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design
OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device might come to the US. We expect it to, don’t get me wrong, but this is a yearly thing that we still can’t quite un.....»»
The Climate and the Health of our Children Is on the Ballot on November 5
The 2024 presidential election will have enormous consequences for the climate, and the health and future of children.....»»
Apple rumored to ditch Broadcom Wi-Fi for own design in iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 and other late 2025 Apple devices will feature the company's own Wi-Fi 7 chips as part of a longterm move away from third-party suppliers.Broadcom offices — image credit: BroadcomIt's long been documented that Apple is working to repl.....»»