Firefox turns 100 as it struggles to make a comeback
Though Mozilla Firefox has led the way for a great deal of software innovation, the browser struggles to make an imprint on active users......»»
StandBy mode in iOS 17 was made for these iPhone chargers
One of my favorite features in iOS 17 is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head bel.....»»
Firefox wants to level the browser playing field with Microsoft, Google, and Apple
Mozilla has published a list of ways big tech gatekeepers prevent independent browsers — such as its browser, Firefox — from flourishing on their platforms.Mozilla alleges tech giants' bias against FirefoxIn a recent blog post, Mozilla expressed.....»»
Inside the making of National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life docuseries
Awkwafina tells their stories as various bugs struggle to survive in harsh habitats. Enlarge / A bold jumping spider struggles to survive in New York City in A Real Bug's Life, narrated by Awkwafina. (credit: National Geographic/.....»»
3D is readying for another comeback — and this time it’s personal
The 3D experience has been tried and rejected more than once, but this time, it might have found a way to stick around......»»
Migration can be a good thing for the environment. Here"s how
Amsterdammers are proud of their city. But it turns out that people who have moved there from other parts of the world are just as concerned about keeping the place green and pleasant. We surveyed Amsterdam residents and found, among other things, th.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 translation feature will work with WhatsApp
It turns out that the language translation feature on the Samsung Galaxy S24 will work with third-party apps such as WhatsApp. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 translation feature will work with WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. One of the.....»»
For this beetle, "date night" comes every other day: The 48-hour cycle of the large black chafer beetle
Life on Earth runs on a 24-hour cycle as the planet turns. Animals and plants have built-in circadian clocks that synchronize metabolism and behavior to this daily cycle. But one beetle is out of sync with the rest of nature......»»
Semen microbiome health may impact male fertility
You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome......»»
Astronomers detect new faint tidal disruption event
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of a new tidal disruption event (TDE) as part of All-Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae (ASAS-SN). The newfound TDE, designated ASASSN-23bd, turns out to be the least luminous and the lowest.....»»
Netflix isn’t making an app for Apple Vision Pro, and it won’t let you run its iPad app either
A notable omission from Apple’s press release of Vision Pro entertainment apps earlier this week was Netflix. This signalled that the most popular streaming service was not planning on making a native app for the headset. But it turns out, Netfl.....»»
Firefox for Android won’t be getting a tablet optimized UI anytime soon
A comment made by one of the Firefox developers has indicated that users probably shouldn’t expect to see a tablet-optimized UI anytime soon. The post Firefox for Android won’t be getting a tablet optimized UI anytime soon appeared first on Phand.....»»
Scabies Is Making a Comeback
Cases of scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease, are on the rise across Europe. The UK in particular is struggling with a shortage of treatments......»»
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered turns the original game into a cruel punch line
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a mistitled, ill-timed double-dip that fails to comprehend its own message and is filled with head-scratching extras......»»
It Turns Out We Were Born To Groove
The evolution of beat perception likely unfolded gradually among primates, reaching its pinnacle in humans.....»»
Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth......»»
Those Games turns crappy mobile game ads into actually good puzzles
It's pin-pulling, color-pouring, fake-but-real fun, and you only pay once. Enlarge / Can you master the ornate physics and inscrutable game theory necessary to overcome this challenge? (credit: D3Publisher) You've seen t.....»»
Apple returns to Glassdoor’s list of places to work as other tech companies slip due to layoffs
Last year, Apple fell off Glassdoor’s annual list of the best places to work after more than a decade. As it turns out, that was a one-off occurrence, and Apple has returned to the list this year. For 2024, however, the competition wasn’t as s.....»»
One of my favorite iPhone accessories just made a comeback
Mophie has just announced at CES 2024 that it's bringing back one of its fan-favorite accessories for the iPhone 15 lineup......»»
Discontinued and unreleased Microsoft peripherals revived by licensing deal
Classics like the Ergonomic Keyboard should be available again this year. Enlarge / The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is making a comeback. (credit: Microsoft) In April, Microsoft announced that it would stop selling Micr.....»»
Male southern elephant seals are picky eaters, study suggests
As one of the top predators roaming Antarctica, the sizeable southern elephant seal has its fair selection of the menu. But it turns out they don't just want to eat anything and everything......»»