Five things you probably have wrong about rain
There's been so much rain over the last few weeks it's hard to believe much of the UK is in drought. Even as people trudge home drenched to the skin there are still hosepipe bans in place. After another record-breaking hot summer, UK reservoirs are s.....»»
More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds
Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky. Enlarge / Chickenpox on a 1-year-old. (credit: BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) Thanks to the vaccination program that began in 1995, chickenpox is.....»»
I was wrong — Nvidia’s AI NPCs could be a game changer
I was disappointed by the first demo of Nvidia's AI-based dialogue in games. But after a recent demo, I walked away impressed......»»
No iPad Air or iPad Pro announcement on March 26, says Gurman
Rumors of Apple announcing new iPads on March 26, 2024, are wrong, according to Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman.iPad ProsGurman himself has previously said that there would an iPad lineup refresh at the end of March or beginning of April. More recently,.....»»
Detecting heavy precipitation events directly with GPS data
An exceptionally severe storm swept over Zurich on 13 July 2021 shortly before 2 a.m., with howling squalls, constant lightning and torrential rain that awakened people with a start......»»
Vietnam farmers struggle for fresh water as drought brings salinization
Every day, farmer Nguyen Hoai Thuong prays in vain for rain to fall on the cracked dry earth of her garden in Vietnam's Mekong Delta—the country's "rice bowl" agricultural heartland......»»
Hyper Light Breaker is a colorful mix between Risk of Rain and Dark Souls
We tried Heart Machine’s latest game, Hyper Light Breaker, at GDC and left with our butts firmly kicked......»»
I thought I’d hate this cheap Android phone. It proved me wrong
I wasn't expecting much from the Nuu B30 Pro before I got it out the box, but once it was in my hand, I was pleasantly surprised. Here's what you get for $300......»»
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. A35: Don’t buy the wrong phone
Samsung has introduced its latest mid-priced smartphones, the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. These smartphones have key differences although they look the same......»»
How buying the wrong gaming PC can go horribly wrong
Prebuilt PCs have their merits, but buying the wrong one can end in disaster. Here are some of the worst ones I've dealt with over the years......»»
Nothing Phone 2a vs. Nothing Phone 2: Don’t get the wrong one
The Nothing Phone 2a and Nothing Phone 2 are both flashy and affordable Android phones. But which one should you get? Here's what you should know......»»
The potential TikTok ban is being decided on by the wrong people
Here we go again. Four years after the last time the feds tried this, TikTok is on the cusp of an effective ban forged by a host of elected officials who know about money but dangerously know nothing about technology.A state-level TikTok ban has been.....»»
My worst prebuilt PC horror stories — and how I averted disaster
Prebuilt PCs have their merits, but buying the wrong one can end in disaster. Here are some of the worst ones I've dealt with over the years......»»
Researchers use genetic engineering to create flood-tolerant plants
Adding too much water to your plants can damage them as much as not having enough water. In the environment, plants submerged under excessive rain have limited access to light and oxygen, which reduces or eliminates their ability to thrive. This pose.....»»
5 great movies that should’ve won the Best Picture Oscar, but didn’t
Forrest Gump over Pulp Fiction? The Oscars have frequently gotten it wrong with giving out Best Picture, and these 5 nominated movies should've won the award......»»
3 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Paramount+
From one the most popular films of all time to a mesmerizing George Clooney thriller, these three movies prove that the Oscars don't always get it wrong......»»
Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 for Up to $100 Off!
The base model Galaxy S24 is on offer right now, for as much as $100 off. The post Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 for Up to $100 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as Samsung phones are concerned, you can’t go wrong with the Galaxy.....»»
Three things Apple got wrong with the Vision Pro launch
After a solid month of using Apple Vision Pro, I'm finding the product a lot easier to wear for longer periods of time than I expected. At the same time, I think Apple made at least three critical errors in the initial launch of its new spatial compu.....»»
Rain offers slight reprieve from largest wildfire in history of Texas
Rainfall offered some reprieve from the largest wildfire in the history of Texas, officials said Friday, though dry, gusty conditions were expected to return this weekend for a blaze that has killed two people and scorched a million acres......»»
US Cities Could Be Capturing Billions of Gallons of Rain a Day
With better infrastructure and “spongy” green spaces, urban areas have made progress but should be soaking up way more free stormwater......»»
Sundar Pichai on Gemini Controversy: “We Got it Wrong”
The Google CEO stated that the company is continuing to work on Gemini's "problematic" text and image responses. The post Sundar Pichai on Gemini Controversy: “We Got it Wrong” appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, Goo.....»»