HomeKit Weekly: Kasa EP40A sports double outdoor outlets with long-range Wi-Fi connectivity
TP-Link is one of those brands that when you run across one of their product lines, you know you can count on it. I’ve used their in my home for as long as I can remember, and it’s as rock solid as you’d imagine. They’ve quietly been buil.....»»
Leaked iPhone 15 Pro images back up solid state button rumor
Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro has shared new iPhone 15 Pro renders showing a unified volume and mute buttons.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsThe iPhone 15 Pro versions are anticipated to include a single, long button for controlling th.....»»
Belkin"s Matter woes, ESR Find My wallet, & more smart home news
Belkin is stepping back from the Matter standard, ESR got a new Find My-enabled Geo Wallet & Stand, and there is much more news on the Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderAfter previously committing to Matter, Belkin is now putting its rollout on.....»»
How to get Apple"s 30-inch Cinema Display to work on a modern Mac
A vintage Apple 30-inch Cinema Display can be used as your second or main display on your modern Mac. Here's how to hook it up.When Apple added USB-C and Thunderbolt ports to modern Macs, it also added DisplayPort connectivity over the same ports. Th.....»»
India roundup: Apple"s flagship store to open in Mumbai in April
Apple is expected to open its long-awaited first flagship store in India, marking Apple's efforts to expand in the world's second-largest smartphone market as the global smartphone market is plateauing......»»
USI mulls acquiring TE Connectivity"s automotive solutions biz
EMS provider Universal Scientific Industrial, a subsidiary of ASE Technology (ASEH), is considering acquiring TE Connectivity's automotive solutions business for an estimated US$48 million......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A lull in the problems
Just 2,400 vehicles are being cut from automakers’ production plans worldwide this week because of the microchip shortage, one of the lowest weekly totals in months......»»
North Sea cod are getting smaller—can we reverse that?
Fishing wreaks havoc on North Sea cod evolution; long-term planning can help. Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus) Generation over generation, catch after catch, fishing changes fish evolution. This phenomenon, called fisherie.....»»
The way we work is about to change
In just a few months, you'll be able to ask a virtual assistant to transcribe meeting notes during a work call, summarize long email threads to quickly draft suggested replies, quickly create a specific chart in Excel, and turn a Word document into a.....»»
“Nokia Venom” Handset Leaks Online; 64MP Camera Spotted
A photo shared online shows a device speculated to be an unreleased Nokia device, codenamed "Venom." The post “Nokia Venom” Handset Leaks Online; 64MP Camera Spotted first appeared on Phandroid. It’s been a long week of leaks &nda.....»»
The Willow Arctic oil drilling project—the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska"s North Slope
For more than six decades, Alaska's North Slope has been a focus of intense controversy over oil development and wilderness protection, with no end in sight. Willow field, a 600-million-barrel, US$8 billion oil project recently approved by the Biden.....»»
Researchers develop biodegradable, biorecyclable glass
The widespread use of persistent, non-biodegradable glass that cannot be naturally eliminated causes long-term environmental hazards and social burdens......»»
Breaking bonds: Double-helix unzipping reveals DNA physics
Accurately reconstructing how the parts of a complex molecular are held together knowing only how the molecule distorts and breaks up—this was the challenge taken on by a research team led by SISSA's Cristian Micheletti and recently published on Ph.....»»
JLR names new boss for Jaguar brand ahead of EV shift
Long-serving JLR executive Rawdon Glover will lead Jaguar brand's shift to selling only electric cars......»»
The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is Poised to Revolutionize Mid-range Smartphones
According to Qualcomm, the new chipset represents some of the best hardware and performance for gaming, photography, and more. The post The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is Poised to Revolutionize Mid-range Smartphones first appeared on Phandroid. It.....»»
VW to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier
VW plans long-term to build enough cells to meet half of its global battery needs, with most production capacity located in Europe and North America......»»
The Filthy Truth About Your Tap Water
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue......»»
Your Tap Water Is Filthy, but That Could Finally Change
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue......»»
A chip war without winners
It is predicable that the ongoing US-China chip war will follow a difficult and long course, and under fierce attack and defense between the world's two largest economies, there could hardly be any winner in the long run no matter the final result......»»
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is big news for cheap phones
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, designed to deliver powerful entertainment experiences to a broader range of smartphones......»»
Clevo expects 10% shipment growth in 2023
Clevo, a Taiwan-based niche notebook manufacturer, expects at least 10% shipment growth in 2023, believing that demand from China's gaming market will recover, according to notebook business group president Chien Yih-long......»»