Flashing creates hard-to-get 2D boron nitride
Rice University scientists who "flash" materials to synthesize substances like graphene have turned their attention to boron nitride, highly valued for its thermal and chemical stability......»»
The ROG Ally X is making it hard to pick up my Steam Deck
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition......»»
Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in August 2024
Industry season 3, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears, and Taken are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in August......»»
Ted Lasso’s creator has a new show coming to Apple TV+, here’s the first trailer
Ted Lasso’s third and possibly final season wrapped up a full year ago, but the show’s creator, Bill Lawrence, has been hard at work on other Apple TV+ projects. One of those projects, Bad Monkey, is debuting soon. And today, Apple released t.....»»
Scientists try to replicate ancient butchering methods to learn how Neanderthals ate birds
It's hard to know what Neanderthals ate: food preparation, especially when it comes to smaller items like birds, can leave few archaeological traces. But understanding their diets is critical to understanding these incredibly adaptable hominins, who.....»»
"Floating duck syndrome" can trick people into working hard while failing to achieve their goals
When people present themselves as being effortlessly high-achieving or "perfect," this phenomenon can deceive onlookers into believing success is more easily achieved than it actually is—and lead them to underinvest effort towards their goals and t.....»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review: the best way to waste $1,600
Nvidia's RTX 4090 is a monster in performance, but at $1,600, it's hard to recommend the graphics card......»»
Google halts its 4-plus-year plan to turn off tracking cookies by default in Chrome
A brief history of Google's ideas, proposals, and APIs for cookie replacements. Enlarge / Google, like most of us, has a hard time letting go of cookies. Most of us just haven't created a complex set of APIs and brokered deals ac.....»»
Prime Video update will make it easier to see what isn’t free with your subscription
An Amazon Prime Video update rolling out today will address one of the biggest complaints made about the service – that it’s hard to tell what is and isn’t included with your subscription without first clicking on it. Amazon also claims that.....»»
Aluminum scandium nitride films: Enabling next-gen ferroelectric memory devices
Imagine a thin film, just nanometers thick, that could store gigabytes of data—enough for movies, video games, and videos. This is the exciting potential of ferroelectric materials for memory storage. These materials have a unique arrangement of io.....»»
Clicks Keyboard review: 2024’s most nostalgic iPhone accessory
Clicks brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone. Is this nostalgic feeling worth dropping your hard-earned money on? I reviewed it and found out......»»
Why is my AirPods case flashing orange and how to fix it
Are you observing a flashing orange light on your AirPods case? There are several methods to troubleshoot this, including the steps outlined here......»»
Negative sentiment in environmental advocacy emails found to boost engagement
People find it hard to resist negative messages. A recent University of Michigan study reveals that recipients are more likely to engage with emails containing negative sentiment sent by the Environmental Defense Fund, a U.S. based nonprofit organiza.....»»
Five people infected as bird flu appears to go from cows to chickens to humans
High temperatures made it hard for workers to use protective gear during culling. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Edwin Remsberg) The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus that spilled from wild birds into US dairy cows.....»»
AirPods Pro 2 get better every year, and that’s happening again with iOS 18
have been one of my best Apple buys ever. It’s hard to think of another Apple product that has only gotten better since purchase. iPhones, iPads, and Macs all get software updates each year, but their performance also tends to struggle a bit ov.....»»
Valve runs its massive PC gaming ecosystem with only about 350 employees
Ars' leak analysis shows a large "Games" department and a very well-paid "Admin" team. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Valve's micro-employees hard at work inside your Steam installation (credit: Getty Images) As a priv.....»»
Solar energy-driven H₂O₂ photosynthesis from water and oxygen using Ba-implanted ordered carbon nitride
H2O2, a green oxidant and clean fuel, is in high demand across chemical industries, environmental treatments, and even aerospace. However, traditional production methods rely on energy-intensive processes that are not environmentally friendly. Scient.....»»
UAW"s Shawn Fain warns Democrats to confront "hard truths" about 2024 presidential election
“We’re speaking truth to those who need to hear it most and that’s the Democrat Party,” Fain said Friday.....»»
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 review: failing to stand out
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 would have been a lot more competitive a couple of years ago. Today, it fails to stand out and is hard to recommend......»»
Report: Apple prepping over 90 million iPhone 16 units for 2024 alone
The summer is always a quiet season for new Apple products, but the company is hard at work preparing for a big fall of hardware releases. According to a new report, Apple is planning to ship a massive 90 million or more iPhone 16 models in 2024 a.....»»
How to keep your Apple account safe from scams
Keeping yourself safe online can be hard, with scams becoming more sophisticated over time. Here's how you should protect yourself, and your Apple account.A scam caller or email could be a risk to your personal information. Cybercrime is a growing pr.....»»