He gave us the GIF: Stephen Wilhite has died at 74
Wilhite, who died on March 14, developed the GIF as a way of compressing images for online use......»»
Here’s why I finally gave up on using Safari on my Mac
I used the Safari web browser on my Mac for years, until one day I finally gave it up. Here’s why I changed my browsing habits -- and what I’m using instead......»»
Apple Pay competitor apps coming – but regulators asking whether people want more
iPhone users are set to see Apple Pay competitor apps being launched by banks and finance companies, after the Cupertino company gave in to European antitrust pressure to allow them access to the NFC chip. But before regulators give the okay to th.....»»
Axiom, SpaceX launch third all-private crew mission to space station
A US-Spanish dual citizen commands a crew of Italian, Swedish, and Turkish astronauts. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to begin the Ax-3 commercial crew mission. (credit: Stephen Clark/Ars T.....»»
Despite no second Vision Pro keynote, Apple gave employees a new pitch (and a 25% discount)
Apple curiously opted not to release a second keynote-style video explaining Apple Vision Pro before pre-orders start. Internally, however, Apple distributed an introductory video of sorts to employees, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The new mate.....»»
How to watch Marvel’s Netflix shows in MCU timeline order
Marvel finally gave fans the MCU timeline change they wanted, settling the debate around its Netflix shows. All the Netflix shows are now part of … The post How to watch Marvel’s Netflix shows in MCU timeline order appeared first on BGR......»»
First polar bear to die of bird flu: What are the implications?
Climate change is a threat to polar bear's survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease......»»
Foamstars is coming to PS Plus next month as a freebie
Foamstars launches via PS Plus next month, and Square Enix gave us an early look at what to expect from the foam-based shooter at and after release......»»
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024.....»»
The Realme Note could be bringing back what Samsung gave up
It has been a few years since Samsung officially abandoned their Note series of smartphones, but it looks like Realme could be gearing up to pick up where Samsung left off. A post on X by Realme has teased the arrival of a new Note series of smartpho.....»»
Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died
Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died.....»»
Why I finally gave up and embraced Apple’s walled garden
Switching from Windows and Android to all Apple has dramatically changed my computing. Here's a quick overview of why the investment has been worth it so far......»»
tvOS 17: Features, release date, Apple TV compatibility, more
tvOS 17 is Apple’s newest Apple TV and HomePod operating system. After two years of minor updates, the Cupertino firm finally gave keynote time for … The post tvOS 17: Features, release date, Apple TV compatibility, more appeared first on.....»»
Actor paid to pose as crypto CEO “deeply sorry” about $1.3 billion scam
Fake CEO denied profiting off the alleged cryptocurrency scam. Enlarge / A screenshot from Jack Gamble's video outing Stephen Harrison as HyperVerse's fake CEO, posted on Gamble's "Nobody Special Finance" YouTube channel. (credit.....»»
Tahoe avalanche: What causes seemingly safe snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and avid skier explains
An avalanche swept up skiers at Lake Tahoe's largest ski resort on Jan. 10, 2024, as a 150-foot-wide sheet of snow slid down a mountain slope into a pile 10 feet deep. One person died in the avalanche, and three others were rescued, according to the.....»»
Q&A: Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers likely would have died if blowout occurred above 40,000 feet, says physicist
If the Alaska Airlines plane that lost a portion of its fuselage while ascending after takeoff Friday had been flying at normal cruising altitude, its passengers and crew would probably have died from the depressurization event, according to a Northe.....»»
Ars readers gave nearly $40,000 in our 2023 Charity Drive
Ars' total charity haul since 2007 now tops $506,000. Enlarge / Much love to everyone for taking part. (credit: CanStockPhoto) Last month, we asked readers to donate to a couple of good causes in our 2023 Charity Drive s.....»»
Notre Dame cathedral first to use iron reinforcements in 12th century
Devastating 2019 fire gave scholars access to previously hidden parts of the cathedral. Enlarge / The Notre-Dame de Paris has been under restoration since a devastating fire destroyed the main spire and roof in April 2019. (credi.....»»
Mobileye shares plunge as full-year revenue forecast falls far short
Mobileye shares tumbled 24 percent in early trading after the Israeli autonomous driving technology maker gave a full-year revenue forecast that fell well short of Wall Street’s expectations......»»
Vectrex reborn: How a chance encounter gave new life to a dead console
40 years later, it's time for the Vectrex to shine. Enlarge / A Vectrex console and CRT display with a cart for a long-lost game. (credit: Tim Stevens) The Vectrex may be the most innovative video game console you've nev.....»»
Mobileye plunges as full-year revenue forecast falls far short
Mobileye Global Inc. shares tumbled more than 30 percent in premarket trading after the Israeli autonomous driving technology maker gave a full-year revenue forecast that fell well short of Wall Street’s expectations......»»