Feeling hot and bothered? It"s complicated
Rising temperatures are increasingly affecting the quality of life in many regions, setting new challenges for architects, urban planners and healthcare systems. Researchers at KAUST have analyzed discomfort due to outdoor heat across Saudi Arabia an.....»»
"Dark brown carbon" in wildfires may have even bigger climate impacts than previously thought
As Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact large swaths of the United States, resulting in poor air quality and negative health outcomes for millions of Americans, more people than ever are feeling the effects of longer fire seasons and a changin.....»»
Smartphone sales are plummeting again - even Apple is feeling the squeeze
Big players feel the pressure as smartphone sales fall once again......»»
8 free cybersecurity documentaries you can watch right now
The line between physical and digital safety continues to blur, making cybersecurity a universal concern. The intricacies of cybersecurity can often feel esoteric, leaving many outside the industry feeling daunted. However, with increasing resources.....»»
Biosphere 2 experiment reveals that soils in drought stress leak more volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere
Microbes are doing a lot under the soil surface that can't be seen with the naked eye—from sequestering carbon to building the foundation of Earth's crust. But even tiny microbes are feeling the stress of a hotter, drier future......»»
Qualcomm chip sales down 25 percent, plans layoffs
Qualcomm doesn't expect a recovery next quarter, either. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Smartphone sales are down across the board, and that means component vendors like Qualcomm are also feeling the heat. The company's Q3.....»»
Baldur’s Gate 3 early impressions: You’ll spend whole weeks in here and love it
Another remarkable feat of a streamlined tabletop experience by Larian Studios. Enlarge / Her name is Shadowheart, she's a half-elf, she's obsessed with a strange object, and she's not quick to trust people. I get the feeling I a.....»»
What Grand Theft Auto Tells Us about the "Crisis in Masculinity"
Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis. Just look at one video game’s attempt.....»»
Art May Be in the Body of the Beholder
A study suggests a complex interplay between bodily feeling, emotion and art.....»»
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 review: tiny — and a little stale
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 is largely unchanged, with just an update to Intel 13th-gen CPUs. It retains its lightweight chassis, which is feeling dated......»»
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Over the last several years, there have been growing concerns about the influence.....»»
Can you run apps on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen? It’s complicated
The Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 is here with a large and beautiful cover screen. But can you run apps on it like on the Motorola Razr Plus? Well, it's complicated......»»
Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app
One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps......»»
Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name
Billionaire Elon Musk's decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: companies including Meta and Microsoft (already have intellectual property rights to the same letter......»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
How to Clear Cache on Apple Watch
How to Clear Cache on Apple Watch is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If your Apple Watch is feeling sluggish, you might try clearing the cache. Deleting browsing data, history, and cookies, has the potential to speed your watch up. The App.....»»
Have you seen these giant piles of rocks at Yosemite? Rangers say knock "em down
If you've been feeling like you want to knock over giant piles of rocks, then Yosemite National Park might be your playground......»»
Exoprimal dev shares the AI trick powering its complicated matchmaking
Exoprimal's technical director gave Digital Trends some insight into how exactly its dynamic dinosaur encounters work......»»
Why Is Europe’s Latest Heat Wave Called Cerberus? It’s Complicated
Cerberus, an unofficial name for the current European heat wave, has gone viral—but some meteorologists find it sensationalistic and worry it won't help people take extreme weather seriously......»»
Apple is letting Tesla skip millions of dollars in App Store fees
Tesla's Elon Musk has previously said he'd go to war rather than pay App Store fees, but Apple appears to have long since surrendered one particularly significant charge.Credit: TwitterApple's App Store rules are many and complicated, and they have b.....»»
The 15-inch MacBook Air helped me realize how badly I miss the 12-inch MacBook
The new has had me feeling conflicted since the day it came out. Apple nailed the pricing, and I’ve dreamed of a larger MacBook Air since I bought my first one in 2012. But after 23 days, I returned it. It’s a fantastic value in the Mac line, b.....»»