Gmail is hopping onto the blue checkmark bandwagon
Google has announced that emails sent from verified users will now show a blue checkmark. Prior to Elon Musk taking over Twitter and turning the blue checkmark verification into a mess, one of the ways to identify people who say they are.....»»
How long will Jeff Bezos continue to subsidize his New Shepard rocket?
"It's definitely a money loser. Always has been." Enlarge / Jeff Bezos walks near Blue Origin’s New Shepard after flying into space on July 20, 2021 in Van Horn, Texas. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Virgin Galacti.....»»
Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA
“We’re building our landers to enable global landing capability on the Moon, day or night." Enlarge / Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin's founder, meets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson with a mock-up of the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander behin.....»»
Hackers can force iOS and macOS browsers to divulge passwords and much more
iLeakage is practical and requires minimal resources. A patch isn't (yet) available. Enlarge (credit: Kim et al.) Researchers have devised an attack that forces Apple’s Safari browser to divulge passwords, Gmail messag.....»»
More heat waves and vanishing snow: The lake Tahoe basin"s future on a warming planet
Lake Tahoe is known for its crystal-clear blue water, scenic mountain backdrop, and world-class recreation opportunities. Unfortunately, the lake and surrounding basin aren't insulated from global climate change......»»
Safely removing nanoplastics from water using "Prussian blue", a pigment used to dye jeans
Plastic waste breaks down over time into nanoplastics (.....»»
Blue Origin reveals its orbital maneuvering vehicle: Blue Ring
The Jeff Bezos-founded aerospace company, Blue Origin, recently announced its new and upcoming Swiss army knife-style spacecraft platform, Blue Ring, which comes after very little public discussion by Blue Origin regarding this project. For example,.....»»
Retreating glaciers reveal new pastures for conservationists
Water surged through a desolate canyon of gray rock into a blue-gray lake, an ancient landscape only revealed to humanity in recent decades because France's glaciers have retreated so far......»»
X (Twitter) to begin charging new users for basic features
It’s been a while since X (formerly Twitter) introduced X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) to let users unlock extra features through a paid subscription. However, it seems that Elon Musk wants to see how much users are willing to pay for X.....»»
Ford promotes Kumar Galhotra to COO; Andrew Frick to lead Ford Blue
The move is part of Ford's push to simplify its business to deliver on the growth plan it laid out in 2021......»»
I tested the Intel Core i9-14900K against the Core i9-13900K, and it’s not pretty
Intel's new Core i9-14900K is the fastest desktop CPU from Team Blue, but is it worth upgrading from the Core i9-13900K? We break down the differences......»»
First-of-its-kind hiking permit may be required in Colorado"s gorgeous Blue Lakes
The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Ouray, have become an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking to enjoy the Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and scale Mount Sneffels' 14,150-foot summit......»»
Pathogen that plagues food processing plants eradicated by blue light
Blue light kills both dried cells and biofilms of the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, a frequent contaminant of food processing facilities. Demise of L. monocytogenes occurred quickest when cells or biofilms were placed on polystyrene, a widely used.....»»
The incredible power of blue LEDs
LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light......»»
Scientists explain unique formation of ancient algae that evolved photosynthesis and oxygenated the planet
Scientists have for the first time revealed how blue-green algae—visible as the slippery green slime in stagnant water, riverbeds, and seashores—weaves itself into large weblike structures......»»
Apple’s iMessage targeted by DMA-equipped EU antitrust regulators
Should Apple’s blue bubbles be subject to the European Union’s recent Digital Market Act? That’s something the European Commission is investigating, according to people in the know. more….....»»
Samsung’s bizarre new ad pressures Apple to support RCS: ‘We’re bubbles too’
Samsung is apparently joining Google’s ongoing “Get The Message” ad campaign calling on Apple to adopt RCS. In a new ad posted to YouTube this week, Samsung claims that “green bubbles and blue bubbles want to be together.” RCS is the o.....»»
Amazon has Apple Watch models on sale for as low as $219.99 ahead of Fall Prime Day
Apple Watch improves the lives of wearers in many ways, and now you can hop on the bandwagon or purchase an upgrade for as little as $219.99 ahead of next week's Amazon Prime Day event.Apple Watch deals ahead of Fall Prime Day save you big.Other incr.....»»
The best October Prime Day Blue Yeti microphone deals now
Boost the quality of your streams and recordings with a Blue Yeti microphone. Various models are on sale during Prime Big Deal Days 2023 across the retailers......»»
The Atlantic Ocean"s major current system is slowing down—but a 21st century collapse is unlikely
Whether the water at your local beach is being roiled by nasty weather or is a perfectly calm expanse of blue, there's always a great deal going on under the surface. The ocean is composed of various currents and water masses; those currents flow aro.....»»
Fast times and loose steering: The Heybike Tyson e-bike reviewed
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend. Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson i.....»»