Ghostwire: Tokyo is just as weird as you’re expecting
A 30-minute gameplay clip of Ghostwire: Tokyo showed off faceless spirits, finger guns, and magical bodega cats......»»
We’re Getting Really Close to the Pixel Watch 2’s Launch
Google might launch the Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 phones. As we get nearer to the launch of this year’s Google Pixel 8 series, a lot of folks are also expecting that Google will unveil its newest smartwatch this year, in the.....»»
M3 Ultra specs reportedly include significant boost in CPU cores, up to 80-core GPU
More details about what to expect from the M3 lineup of chips continue to emerge. We’re expecting the first M3 Macs to hit the market in October, and now Bloomberg has more details on what to expect from the high-end M3 Ultra chip coming in 2024......»»
3 weird Netflix movies you have to watch in August
With this weird and wild summer winding down, audiences should take the time to watch these strange and wonderful films on Netflix......»»
The Weird Way That Human Waste Is Killing Corals
Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue......»»
Florida corals in hotter water than first thought. Scientists blame "weird phenomenon"
Entire reefs in the Florida Keys are ghost towns, victims of an unseasonably early and severe marine heat wave that likely won't end anytime soon that's already bleached and killed thousands of corals......»»
LG Display gets iPhone 15 Pro OLED approval as Samsung sees shipments rise
LG Display has finally received approval to produce OLED screens for the iPhone 15, with rival Samsung expecting to benefit from higher shipments for 2023.iPhone 15 ProEarlier in July, LG Display reportedly had problems producing OLED panels for use.....»»
To spread or slide? Scientists uncover how foams spread on surfaces
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered the physics behind how foams spread on surfaces. The scientists placed balls of foam on a flat substrate and then scraped across it with a plate. They identified different patterns that st.....»»
Morgan Stanley predicts accelerated growth for Apple by September
Investment bank Morgan Stanley's analysts are expecting Apple's June earnings to be as expected, but also claim that the quarter ending in September will see much higher growth.An Apple Store logoAhead of Apple's next earnings call on August 3, 2023,.....»»
Artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria
In-cell engineering can be a powerful tool for synthesizing functional protein crystals with promising catalytic properties, show researchers at Tokyo Tech. Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, the re.....»»
A high-pressure flux method to synthesize high-purity oxyhydrides
Adding a flux during the synthesis of oxyhydrides is a promising strategy to obtain a pure, homogenous product, reveal scientists from Tokyo Tech......»»
Five cool features and one weird thing you’ll find in macOS 14 Sonoma
Forget the headliners; let's talk about some less obvious stuff. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple released its first public beta for macOS Sonoma (among other operating systems) this month, and per usual, headli.....»»
Weird white dwarf is hydrogen on one side and helium on the other
Recently astronomers discovered a very unusual example of a white dwarf: one that seems to have one side composed of hydrogen and the other side of helium......»»
Sales tax holiday: Apple details available for first six states
Sales tax holidays are a great time to buy Apple products in some US states, providing worthwhile savings. Apple has now posted details for the first six states, and we’re expecting either three or four more to follow … Tax-free shopping is avai.....»»
A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere"s weird, wild summer, and what it means for Australia
The Northern Hemisphere summer has brought one extreme event after another—from heat waves to wildfires and floods. It comes as the world likely heads into an El Niño pattern, which brings a higher chance of hot, dry weather in much of Australia......»»
iPhone battery replacement process won’t change anytime soon (if ever)
Today has seen fresh reporting that upcoming EU legislation will either definitely or probably force Apple to change the iPhone battery replacement process. We’ve noted before that this is far from certain, and anyone expecting DIY battery replace.....»»
Gurman: First M3 Apple Silicon Macs likely to launch in October
Apple is preparing to launch its first M3 Apple Silicon Macs in October, according to Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Following the usually new iPhone launch event in September, where we are expecting the iPhone 15 and A.....»»
Weird Weather Is Making Air Travel Even Worse
Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change......»»
Investigating interactions at molecular junctions for novel electronic devices
The structure of a molecular junction with noncovalent interaction plays a key role in electron transport, reveals a recent study conducted by researchers at Tokyo Tech. Through simultaneous surface-enhanced Raman scattering and current–voltage mea.....»»
Researchers use microeconomics theory to predict how biological systems respond to environmental change
A team from the University of Tokyo has combined economic theory with biology to understand how natural systems respond to change. The researchers have published their findings in Physical Review Letters......»»
Team finds plastic-associated metalloids in the urban river environments of Mongolia
A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied how microplastics in the environment accumulate heavy metals. As the microplastics spread, so does their toxic cargo. Focusing on polystyrene foam, the team collected particles alon.....»»