Give Fitbits (of Sorts) to the Trees
You can tell a lot about a tree by its sway, so scientists are outfitting them with accelerometers. That could help the West better manage its water......»»
Epic Games asks court to hold Apple in contempt over weak App Store anti-steering changes
Even though Apple just reinstated Epic’s developer account in the European Union, there’s a lot more drama to come. In January, Apple announced changes to the App Store in the United States to give developers the option to link to alternative pay.....»»
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne
Leaked specs of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 have leaked online and it could give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 a run for its money. The post The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung is expected to l.....»»
Giant sequoias are a rapidly growing feature of the UK landscape
Imported giant sequoia trees are well adapted to the UK, growing at rates close to their native ranges and capturing large amounts of carbon during their long lives, finds a new study led by UCL researchers with colleagues at the Royal Botanic Garden.....»»
Rainforest"s next generation of trees threatened 30 years after logging
Rainforest seedlings are more likely to survive in natural forests than in places where logging has happened—even if tree restoration projects have taken place, new research shows. The work appears in Global Change Biology......»»
These two models give a glimpse into the abandoned Apple Car designs
While many concept designers gave us their takes on an Apple Car design before the project was finally abandoned, a new piece suggests that the reality would likely have been less sporty than most of them envisaged. With Apple originally aiming fo.....»»
What heat can tell us about battery chemistry: Using the Peltier effect to study lithium-ion cells
Batteries are usually studied via electrical properties like voltage and current, but new research suggests that observing how heat flows in conjunction with electricity can give important insights into battery chemistry......»»
5 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 6 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad Air 6 and that might give those of you in the market for a new tablet a reason to pause. We’ve heard a lot about the new products Apple’s got up its sleeve for 2024. We’ve heard about n.....»»
How green corridors are breathing new life into French forests
In the summer of 2008, during a family holiday road trip, we passed by the Aquitaine region in southwestern France. As we drove through a sprawling woodland, a mesmerizing sight unfolded before my eyes: a meticulously ordered army of trees, standing.....»»
“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in
Users are opted in automatically unless they write a letter to Roku by March 21. Enlarge / A promotional image for a Roku TV. (credit: Roku) Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low.....»»
Earth"s earliest forest revealed in Somerset fossils
Scientists have discovered remnants of the Earth's oldest fossil forest on the north coast of Devon and Somerset in the U.K. The trees, which are about 390 million years old, are thought to have grown as part of an extensive forest covering the east.....»»
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels.....»»
Stellantis-Leapmotor JV for EVs approved by China, report says
The joint venture will give Stellantis exclusive rights to build, export and sell Leapmotor products outside China, a first for a legacy western automaker......»»
Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to uncover clues about Neptune"s evolution
A ring of icy rocks orbiting our sun just beyond Neptune may give us a glimpse of how Neptune—and other objects in the outskirts of our solar system—were formed......»»
On DMA eve, Google whines, Apple sounds alarms, and TikTok wants out
DMA forces large platforms to give users more choices, rivals more chances. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For months, some of the biggest tech companies have been wrapped up in discussions with the Europ.....»»
Take a second screen anywhere: Get 40% off this Lenovo portable monitor
The Lenovo ThinkVision 14-inch Portable Monitor is a great addition to give you more space on the move. It's on sale now making it more tempting......»»
How insects tell different sugars apart
Whereas humans have one receptor on their tongues that can detect all sorts of sweet things, from real sugar to artificial sweeteners like aspartame, insects have many receptors that each detect specific types of sugars. Yale researchers have now unc.....»»
New Instagram Updates Bring Changes to Messages and Chats
A handful of nifty updates give users a bit more functionality with their chats and messages. The post New Instagram Updates Bring Changes to Messages and Chats appeared first on Phandroid. Meta recently announced that it was bringing over.....»»
Microsoft Announces Upcoming Xbox Partner Preview
The Partner Preview will give Xbox fans updates about upcoming games to both Xbox and Windows. The post Microsoft Announces Upcoming Xbox Partner Preview appeared first on Phandroid. Microsoft’s Xbox brand has been in the news a lot.....»»
Xiaomi 15 could massive fingerprint sensor upgrade
According to the latest rumors, Xiaomi could give the Xiaomi 15 an upgrade in the fingerprint sensor department, from optical to ultrasonic. The post Xiaomi 15 could get a massive fingerprint sensor upgrade appeared first on Phandroid. Mos.....»»
4 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 6 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad Air 6 and that might give those of you in the market for a new tablet a reason to pause. We’ve heard a lot about the new products Apple’s got up its sleeve for 2024. We’ve heard about n.....»»