For metro governments, bigger may not be economically better
When big cities gobble up smaller ones nearby, residents often are told a consolidated government is more efficient, providing improved services and other economic benefits......»»
iPhone 17 Air: How ultra-thin will it be? These hints are telling
Apple has a lot in store for September’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16. Next fall, however, will bring bigger changes thanks to a new iPhone 17 Air joining the lineup. The 17 Air’s main draw will be a radical, ultra-thin new design. But how thin ca.....»»
Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado "mega den" are making their live debut
A "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born......»»
Canadian insurers and municipalities sharing data could improve availability, affordability of flood insurance
The increasing cost of flood damage has seen property insurance become less affordable for many Canadians. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that if insurers and local governments pooled information on investment in flood-risk manage.....»»
How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss
Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe.The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employerMany countries openl.....»»
For metro governments, bigger may not be economically better
When big cities gobble up smaller ones nearby, residents often are told a consolidated government is more efficient, providing improved services and other economic benefits......»»
Apple Vision Pro exasperations and iPhone 16 anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast
Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhone 16 coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier models yet to come.Apple Vision Pro is still amazing, but ther.....»»
The underrated impact of humidity in predicting heat-related deaths
Governments, medical institutions and other bodies require accurate models on health-related matters in order to better organize their activities......»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro XL screen protectors
Keep your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL display safe and protected with these screen protectors. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro XL screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. If you want a Pixel smartphone with a bigger display, the Pixel 9 Pro XL s.....»»
Renewable energy policies provide benefits across state lines, study shows
While the U.S. federal government has clean energy targets, they are not binding. Most economically developed countries have mandatory policies designed to bolster renewable electricity production. Because the U.S. lacks an enforceable federal mandat.....»»
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 has a bigger screen, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller
Pixel Recorder on the Watch 3 is the weird little feature we might just love. Enlarge (credit: Google) In addition to a whole bunch of Pixel 9 phones, Google launched the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at its Made by.....»»
Google Pixel Watch 3, now bigger and better than ever
Google has officially taken the wraps off their latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, which now comes in a larger size. The post Google Pixel Watch 3, now bigger and better than ever appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for a n.....»»
Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
GMC gives Terrain crossover a pickup-inspired redesign, bigger screens
Production of the 2025 Terrain is set to begin this fall at General Motors' San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
Elon Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for U.S. benefits
Tesla continues to lobby the U.S. and state governments for benefits championed by the Democratic Party. It also collects billions of dollars a year selling "regulatory credits.".....»»
Hazardous Melting Ice Could Sink Arctic Shipping
Warmer temperatures were supposed to make Arctic shipping easier. But thick floating ice created by local melting is a bigger risk than people realized.....»»
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters: Disparities found
New York City subway commuters who are economically disadvantaged or belong to racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particulate matter during their commutes, according to a new study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access jou.....»»
Tim Cook is without a question Apple"s chief lobbyist
A report has outlined how Tim Cook has become the chief lobbyist for Apple. This is unsurprising, given Cook and predecessor Steve Jobs' history of influencing world governments.The White House. Apple has consistently worked to appease the U.S. gover.....»»
Google TV Streamer is bigger, faster, and more expensive than Chromecast
Google TV Streamer takes what made Chromecast great and adds more power, smart-home tech, a better remote, and Ethernet. And it costs twice as much......»»
Why are the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max getting bigger?
New iPhones are a little over one month away. The iPhone 16 lineup will fully support Apple Intelligence and feature camera upgrades, a dedicated Capture button, and more. But there’s one key design change coming to the Pro models only: larger disp.....»»
A unique combination of antennas could revolutionize remote sensing
Bigger antennas are better, at least according to researchers interested in geospatial monitoring. That's because higher resolution in monitoring applications requires larger apertures. So imagine the excitement in the remote sensing community when a.....»»