How a failed switch won the Nobel Prize
In 2016, University of Groningen Professor of Organic Chemistry Ben Feringa and two of his colleagues were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for having created "the world's tiniest machines." Feringa had built a light-driven motor comprising one s.....»»
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun—for science
This will all happen nearly 40,000 miles above the Earth, so you won't need your eclipse glasses. Two spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency launched on top of an India.....»»
AT&T says it won’t build fiber home Internet in half of its wireline footprint
AT&T is ditching copper and building fiber, but many will get only 5G or satellite. AT&T this week detailed plans to eliminate copper phone and DSL lines from its network while le.....»»
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal that was opposed by families of crash victims
It appears the government's "attempt to ensure compliance failed," judge writes. A US judge today rejected a Boeing plea agreement that was opposed by families of crash victims wh.....»»
The iPhone 18 may big redesign you won’t be able to see
The iPhone 18 could have radically different internal components with faster memory, but at the cost of battery life......»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $400 off, Magic Keyboard $113 off, Apple Solo Loops from $17, Find My gear, more
The post-Black Friday deals roll on today with our headliner that delivers a massive $400 price drop on Apple’s 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro – this one likely won’t last long. From there, we move over to as much as $113 in savings on the latest M4 i.....»»
Europe"s troubled Vega-C rocket to launch after delays
The first launch of Europe's new Vega-C rocket since a failed flight two years ago has been rescheduled for Thursday after days of delays, according to the European Space Agency......»»
I did an iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 6s camera test, and the results blew me away
A decade later, a dusty iPhone 6s came out of the drawer. It went against the iPhone 16 Pro, landed a few solid blows, and won a retro fanatic's heart......»»
Tim Cook won"t leave Apple "til a voice in his head tells him to do so
Apple isn't charing for AI, it's OK with Vision Pro's market performance, and Tim isn't going anywhere......»»
Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11
Microsoft won't lower Windows 11's requirements to save older Windows 10 PCs. For most people, Windows 10 security updates are slated to stop on October 14, 2025, just over 10 mon.....»»
Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle
Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11......»»
Discovery of molecular switch explains how bacteria control their protein biosynthesis through cell metabolism
Protein biosynthesis—the process whereby cells produce protein molecules, which are essential for life and growth—is a highly complex and strictly regulated affair. An interdisciplinary team led by LMU biologist PD Dr. Jürgen Lassak has now disc.....»»
Car maker Stellantis debunks report that outgoing Apple CFO Maestri will be its next CEO
It turns out that Apple’s outgoing CFO Luca Maestri won’t be the next CEO of car maker Stellantis — which was apparently a rumor in the automotive industry. more….....»»
Software issues delay HomePod with display until late 2025 – Kuo
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says a HomePod with display now won’t launch until the third quarter of next year. He’d initially expected it to be launched in the first half of 2024, then said it had been pushed back to the first half of 2025. The.....»»
The Nintendo Switch’s new fitness game punched me into shape
Do not take Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer lightly unless you want to end up in a world of aches......»»
The best fighting game on Switch gets a Cyber Week price cut
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a Switch classic and one of the best games on the platform. This is a must-see deal if you're looking to bundle a game with a new Switch......»»
Critics, not fans, perpetuate the failed second album myth, study shows
After a debut hit, many bands often find their follow-up album panned: further evidence of the curse of the "sophomore slump," critics say......»»
We may have been wrong about Apple’s first folding iPhone
Apple's first foldable iPhone might not look the way many had expected. (Hint: there won't be a clamshell design.).....»»
Study discovers a nano-switch mechanism controlled by a single hydrogen atom in all living organisms
A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron carrier protein in the redox reaction that all organisms need to obtain energy. The study was published in the online edition o.....»»
Developers told $1B class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, as second objection rejected
British developers have been told that their billion dollar class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, after the iPhone maker failed in its second bid to have the case dismissed. Developers behind the antitrust case are seeking repayment of u.....»»
HOT HOT HOT Cyber Monday air fryer deals: Cuisinart, Ninja and more up to 48% off
Take a look at these Cyber Monday air fryer deals if you want one for your kitchen. You should hurry with your purchase though, as these prices won't last long!.....»»