France lops metre off Mont Blanc"s official height
French experts on Wednesday said they had measured Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in western Europe, at almost a metre lower than its previous official height......»»
Pac-Man is the latest brand to try to talk to the kids in Roblox
There is now an official Pac-Man experience in Roblox, set up to push the brand to kids on the platform......»»
Tesla recalls 1.8 million cars because their hoods can open while driving
The problem seems more prevalent in China than elsewhere, "for reasons unknown." Enlarge (credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The electric car manufacturer Tesla had to issue a massive recall this mont.....»»
Darkness reigns over Wikipedia as official dark mode comes to pass
Let the way-too-late nights researching each Beach Boys album in order commence. Enlarge / Wikipedia's decades of content can be a light to you in dark places, and now you can choose the dark for yourself. (credit: Aurich Lawson.....»»
Heat warning issued for Paris during Games on Tuesday
France's meteorological agency has issued a weather warning for Paris and the surrounding areas with storms and highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected on Tuesday as it hosts the Olympic Games......»»
3 Reasons Not to Install the iOS 18 Beta & 14 Reasons You Should
Installing the iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17. iOS 18, Apple’s upcoming operating system for iPhone, is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release this fall t.....»»
Luxury brands Balenciaga and Rimowa launch Apple Vision Pro apps
France's Balenciaga and Germany's Rimowa have launched their first public apps, bringing fashion and high-end luggage to the Apple Vision Pro.Balenciaga's app shows off its latest fashion collectionIf you've bought an Apple Vision Pro, you're not lik.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The best athletes in the world will gather in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Find how to watch a live stream of the Opening Ceremony......»»
France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers are expecting a wave of cyberattacks to target the Games when the sporting extravaganza kicks off in earnest this weekend......»»
How to watch Women’s Soccer in the Olympics
Reigning gold medalists Canada are back to defend their women’s Olympic soccer title in Paris, but they’ll face formidable challenges from the United States, Spain, France, Japan, Australia and others. The action gets started on Thursday,.....»»
New Zealand “deeply shocked” after Canada drone-spied on its Olympic practices—twice
Two Canadians have already been sent home over the incident. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On July 22, the New Zealand women's football (soccer) team was training in Saint-Étienne, France, for its upcom.....»»
iOS 18 Release Date & Time: What You Need to Know
With iOS 18 in testing, iPhone users are curious about the official release later this year. Here’s what we know and what we think we know. iOS 18 is coming to all iOS 17-powered iPhones which means older devices like the iPhone XS, iPhone XS M.....»»
How to watch Men’s Soccer in the Olympics: All games and streams
Though the Opening Ceremony isn’t until Friday, men’s soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with hosts France battling Spain, Argentina, United States and other countries for gold. If you live in the United States.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install the iOS 18 Beta & 13 Reasons You Should
Installing the iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17. iOS 18, Apple’s upcoming operating system for iPhone, is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release this fall t.....»»
More Pixel 9 Pro specs leak ahead of official announcement
More alleged specs of the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro have leaked, revealing how much RAM it could have and a new modem. The post More Pixel 9 Pro specs leak ahead of official announcement appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 9 series wi.....»»
"My brain leaves the room": what happens when teachers talk too much?
About four students in every classroom will have a language or attention disorder. While some of these students will have an official diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), others will b.....»»
Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro
It comes with AI features, in case you already didn't know at this point. The post Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. With Google’s upcoming launch event only a few weeks awa.....»»
The Switch Joycons Finally Get an Official Charging Stand… Seven Years Later
It arrives later this year. The post The Switch Joycons Finally Get an Official Charging Stand… Seven Years Later appeared first on Phandroid. Well this was certainly not on our 2024 gaming bingo card – the Nintendo recently un.....»»
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is official, and this is your first look at it
Forget about leaks — Google just gave us an official Pixel 9 Pro teaser. Here's what it looks like......»»
After 7 years, the Nintendo Switch finally has an official Joy-Con charging stand
Nintendo is releasing a Switch Joy-Con charging stand in October, and if you're thinking it's a bit late for that, you wouldn't be alone......»»
Ten years of data preceding a rockfall in the French Alps suggest the need for more comprehensive monitoring systems
In August 2023, 14,000 cubic meters of sandstone and shale detached from a slope in the French Alps. This rockslide at La Praz closed a road and a major railway between France and Italy at least until the end of 2024......»»