Have fun this winter in this ugly sweaters
Winter is a time to bundle up in warm clothing like your favorite sweater. It's also the perfect time to pull out an atrociously designed sweater that's so ugly it becomes excellent. Whether you want a pun to spring on your relatives, or you're just.....»»
Researchers develop AI capable of determining snow depth across Switzerland using satellite images
How much snow is there up in the mountains, and where exactly is it? The answer is of just as much interest to the winter tourism industry and operators of hydropower plants as it is to winter sports enthusiasts looking to gauge the risk of avalanche.....»»
Study finds configuration of green spaces in cities determines the characteristics of their birds
An international team including researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC), has studied the distribution of 115 species of birds in spring and 72 that spend the winter in nine European cit.....»»
iPhone buyer"s guide: An iPhone to match any budget in winter 2023
Apple's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro made some changes to the lineup, but there's still an iPhone to match just about any budget. Here's how to shop for an iPhone based on how much you have to spend.iPhone buyer's guide - iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone.....»»
Samsung Winter Sale knocks up to 64% off phones, monitors, Bespoke appliances & storage
The 2023 Discover Samsung Winter Sale is in effect now and popular gift ideas have been slashed by up to 64%. Plus, get delivery by Christmas on many orders.Save on Samsung gearWhether you're looking for an external display for your Mac or a portable.....»»
As ChatGPT gets “lazy,” people test “winter break hypothesis” as the cause
Unproven hypothesis seeks to explain ChatGPT's seemingly new reluctance to do hard work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) In late November, some ChatGPT users began to notice that ChatGPT-4 was becoming more.....»»
Samsung, Google are attacking Dolby Atmos’ monopoly on 3D sound, and it’s going to get ugly
Dolby Atmos has become synonymous with immersive 3D sound, but the brand is about to face a new challenger from Google and Samsung......»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
Apple may have a busy March with a rumored larger iPad Air, OLED iPad Pros, and new Macs
The end of the winter may herald hardware refreshes for Apple, with a new report from the industry's most prolific leaker predicting the long-rumored larger iPad Air and refreshed MacBook Air models will hit store shelves by the end of March 2024.iPa.....»»
Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why
All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Objectively speaking, a battery-electric vehicle provides a superior driving experience in cold and inclement we.....»»
No lettuce for Florida manatees this winter: Experts end feeding trial after two years
For the past two winters, Florida wildlife biologists have experimented hand-feeding lettuce to hungry manatees in the Indian River Lagoon as the animals' natural food source, seagrass, was in short supply from pollution problems......»»
These 3-touch smartphone gloves are just $11.99
Get these Winter Essentials 3-touch smartphone gloves that work on touch screens for $11.99. TL;DR: As of December 4, get a pair of these 3-Touch Smartphone Gloves for $11.99 — a 60% discount.One of the worst things about getting through.....»»
How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation
A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests......»»
Brace for a potentially record-breaking winter after sweltering summer and autumn, say researchers
The scorching heat waves of 2023's summer and autumn shook the world, raising a pertinent question: Will this lead to the warmest winter the globe has ever witnessed?.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
Protecting poultry from bird flu
With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources......»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
Community scientists needed: Help improve winter weather predictions
Community members across Utah, the Great Basin, and around Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are invited to join people across the country in contributing winter weather observations. The data is collected by scientists for a project that seeks to improve t.....»»
Apple iPhone 15 silicone cases hit $32, Sonos Arc from $509, Anker chargers, more
Apple’s official iPhone 15/Plus silicone cases are some of the best covers around, and right now you can score the first-party Winter Blue styles at $32. Speaking of iPhone 15 accessories, these Anker 6-in-1 GaN charging stations now start from $56.....»»
Microsoft’s ugly sweater for 2023 is Windows XP’s iconic default wallpaper
The world's most-recognizable default wallpaper is back, in sweater form. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Windows XP was an actively supported Microsoft product for 13 years, including five years where it was the newest vers.....»»
Bidding adieu to sticky ice, but with a grain of salt
As Americans gear up for winter, many will face one of their toughest foes: ice. From delaying flights to making roads slippery, ice accumulation on surfaces wreaks havoc in many ways......»»