Geneticists have finally solved the mystery of Garfield"s orange coat
Garfield, star of the eponymous comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1978, is, like many of the cats that roam our homes, orange. He is orange in the same way that some people are redheaded, some horses are brown, or some dogs are Irish setters, but t.....»»
A microRNA solves an evolutionary mystery of butterfly and moth wing coloration
Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing color patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing color pattern variants associated with the presence and absence of melanin. Many of these wi.....»»
Lower-cost sodium-ion batteries are finally having their moment
World's largest battery maker touts second-generation sodium-ion battery. Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use.....»»
Rumor roundup: iPhone SE 4 could be a low-priced Apple Intelligence powerhouse
Apple could finally be ready to reveal iPhone SE 4 in early 2025, and it may be the lowest-priced iPhone with access to Apple Intelligence. Here's what's rumored to be arriving soon.iPhone SE 4 could look like an iPhone 14 with only one rear cameraiP.....»»
Threads now lets users follow fediverse accounts – but there are limitations
From the beginning, Meta built its Threads microblogging platform with fediverse integration in mind. However, this integration has been rolling out in parts, and there’s another important update coming. Threads users can finally follow accounts fr.....»»
OpenAI teases 12 days of mystery product launches starting tomorrow
OpenAI's "12 days of shipmas" will reveal new AI releases and demos for two weeks. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a "12 days of OpenAI" period starting December 5,.....»»
The dual role of insects in parasitic plant reproduction solves a long-standing botanical mystery
In the dark and moist understories of the subtropical forests of Shimoshima Island in Japan grow parasitic plants that feed on the roots of other plants. They are called Balanophora, and for over a century, the mechanism of their seed dispersal has r.....»»
Astronomers close to solving mystery of how universe"s giant galaxies formed
Astronomers say they are close to solving an intergalactic mystery about the creation of the universe's biggest galaxies which has puzzled experts for decades......»»
The Mac mini may finally have some real competition
The Snapdragon X Elite chip famous for powering the first lineup of Copilot+ laptops is coming to the mini PC market, according to this leak......»»
I finally tried some XR glasses that made be a believer
The Xreal One is taking a big swing at the Apple Vision Pro with significantly improved latency thanks to a first-of-its-kind chip......»»
X-ray vision: Seeing through the mystery of an X-ray emissions mechanism
Since the 1960s, scientists who study X-rays, lightning and similar phenomena have observed something curious: In lab experiments replicating these occurrences, electrons accelerated between two electrodes can be of a higher energy than the voltage a.....»»
Ending soon: My favorite JBL speaker has finally gone on sale for Cyber Week
The JBL Xtreme 4 is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2024. Easily worth its full price, this Cyber Monday deal makes it even more of a no-brainer for JBL fans......»»
Folding iPhone: Should Apple make a Flip or a Fold? [Poll]
We’ve been hearing reports of a folding iPhone for a great many years now, and the most recent of these suggest that it may finally arrive in late 2026. There are two approaches Apple could take with this product, and so far we haven’t seen a.....»»
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more......»»
Don’t miss your last chance to shop these 40 Cyber Monday deals
Cyber Monday has finally arrived! We've picked out all the best deals with the largest discounts, whether you're looking for a laptop, TV, or something else......»»
Ending soon: My favorite JBL speaker has finally gone on sale for Cyber Monday
The JBL Xtreme 4 is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2024. Easily worth its full price, this Cyber Monday deal makes it even more of a no-brainer for JBL fans......»»
Researchers finally identify the ocean’s “mystery mollusk”
It's a nudibranch, but so distantly related that it gets its own phylogenetic family. Some of the most bizarre lifeforms on Earth lurk in the deeper realms of the ocean. There was.....»»
Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: maps, new weapons, and more
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 1: Demon Hunters is finally here. Here's what you need to know about the newest Fortnite season......»»
Cyber Monday printer deals 2024: Grab a printer for just $40
Cyber Monday is finally here, and we've spotted some awesome printer deals. Here are the highlights among the Cyber Monday printer deals, with buying advice......»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
Buy a new Roborock smart robot vacuum cleaner at a discount on Black Friday 2024
Black Friday is finally here, and there’s no better time to buy some new things for your home. Roborock, known for its smart robot vacuum cleaners, is offering some incredible discounts from November 21 to December 2 – and we’ve rounded up the.....»»