Europe’s ambitious satellite Internet project appears to be running into trouble
The devil, as always, is in the details. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton wants Europe to have its own secure satellite communications network. (credit: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images) It has be.....»»
Artist turns Apple’s running shoe emoji into a real product
With Apple Intelligence and Genmoji, users can now create their own emoji. Even so, the classic emoji are still available and will certainly never go out of style. The emoji are so popular that one artist has now turned Apple’s running shoe emoji i.....»»
Here’s another hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and One UI 7
Even more images of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra have leaked, confirming more design details and showing One UI 7 running on the phone......»»
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have re.....»»
It’s Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids
Parent power alone won’t ensure the next generation’s safety—politicians and tech firms must take steps, too......»»
NASA satellite data reveal role of green spaces in cooling cities
As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available?.....»»
The next Witcher game has entered ‘full-scale production’
We finally got an update on Project Polaris, commonly known as The Witcher 4......»»
Dell just slashed the price of its G16 Gaming Laptop by a third
A quality gaming laptop for $1,000 appears amid early Black Friday deals. Here it is!.....»»
Drake makes wild claim that Apple was paid to ‘purposely misdirect’ Siri requests toward rival Kendrick Lamar’s song
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud appears to have no end in sight, and now Apple is unwittingly getting pulled into the complicated affair thanks to a possible Siri malfunction and Apple Music. more….....»»
ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers
ISPs tell FCC that mistreated users would switch to one of their many other options. Lobby groups for Internet service providers claim that ISPs' customer service is so good alrea.....»»
Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech
After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down......»»
Apple promotes the A18 Pro chip’s performance in new iPhone 16 Pro ad
Apple has been running many different ads to promote the iPhone 16 – and most of them are related to Apple Intelligence. This time, however, the company has launched a new ad focused on highlighting the performance of the A18 Pro chip, which powers.....»»
The latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever
I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned three of the best shows running on air anywhere. But the current lineup gives that recent peak a ru.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone now available in one more country following recent expansion
Following a recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to more countries in Europe, Apple this week announced that it is bringing the feature to yet another country this year. As of today, users in New Zealand can count on the feature that turns the iP.....»»
Apple Frames shortcut updated with support for latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Federico Viticci at MacStories has unveiled a new version of his Apple Frames shortcut. As we highlighted last week, Federico battled some frustrating technical challenges in getting this up and running… more….....»»
Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy
SCOTUS asks US government for its view on $1 billion Sony v. Cox case. The Supreme Court signaled it may take up a case that could determine whether Internet service providers mus.....»»
This week"s space station science: Leads on cancer drugs, satellite sustainability, glass from magnesium silicates
Recent findings from the International Space Station address.....»»
Historical analysis helps to re-date a King"s tribute to his late English Queen
A historical document written by one of early medieval Europe's most important rulers to his beloved English queen has been re-dated following analysis by an Exeter historian......»»
New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people's homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate. MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a regio.....»»
Study detects methane emissions in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, Malaysia and Colombia
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), belonging to the LARS-IIAMA group, has used satellite technology to detect methane emissions in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, Malaysia and Colombia. Their study, publis.....»»
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and "talk aloud" while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and well-being—even ranking ahead of diet, exercise and depression......»»