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.....»»
FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether. This ech.....»»
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have re.....»»
Black Friday video game deals: Assassin’s Creed, Spider-Man, and more
Save big on some of the best video games of 2024 this Black Friday! Our deals roundup includes markdowns on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch titles......»»
It’s Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids
Parent power alone won’t ensure the next generation’s safety—politicians and tech firms must take steps, too......»»
ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers
ISPs tell FCC that mistreated users would switch to one of their many other options. Lobby groups for Internet service providers claim that ISPs' customer service is so good alrea.....»»
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives......»»
LLM Siri: The wait is frustrating, but the privacy payoff will be worth it
Bloomberg yesterday reported that Apple is currently testing an “LLM Siri” within the company, with the intention of announcing it as an iOS 19 feature. That will likely see it previewed in June at WWDC 2025, but the report says that it won’.....»»
Apple reportedly postponing a ‘larger-than-usual’ number of upcoming iOS 19 features
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly postponed a high number of iOS 19 features for a later iOS 19.4 release, meaning we potentially won’t get our hands on them until spring 2026. more….....»»
NFL"s Gronk calls Apple his best-ever investment
Famed tight end Rob Gronkowski made millions from his NFL years but the best investment return he saw was from Apple stock he forgot he'd bought.Rob Gronkowski — image source: Wiki CommonsApple has tried — and failed — to invest in the NFL thro.....»»
iPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWave
The iPhone 17 Slim won't have a SIM card tray because it is too thin to have one, and it probably won't have mmWave either.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim, also referred to as the iPhone 17 Air, is anticipated to.....»»
Australia in a baby bust? It"s not that simple—and a panic won"t help
There is a seemingly endless stream of news headlines about plummeting birth rates. Many have alarmist narratives about the perils of "baby busts" and "population decline." This reflects a deep-seated anxiety about what declining birth rates mean for.....»»
Why some countries are more likely to believe nuclear war won"t happen to them
The war in Ukraine has just edged up another notch. It has not been going well for Ukraine in recent months, and this week Joe Biden's administration made the decision to allow Ukraine to fire US-supplied army tactical missile systems (Atacms) long-r.....»»
iPhone 17 Slim"s too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWave
The iPhone 17 Slim won't have a SIM card tray because it is too thin to have one, and it probably won't have mmWave either.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim, also referred to as the iPhone 17 Air, is anticipated to.....»»
Around 450,000 children disadvantaged by lack of school support for color blindness
Around 450,000 children are being failed by the UK education system because they have a special educational need and disability (SEND) that is effectively unrecognized by most schools and local education authorities, an author has warned......»»
Sorry, folks, the AirTag 2 won’t have rechargeable batteries
Despite rumors that suggested the AirTag 2 might launch with a rechargeable battery, insider Mark Gurman says this is not the case......»»
ESR MagSafe chargers & cases make shopping for holiday gifts easy (and they"re all on sale for Black Friday)
Finding gifts for your tech-loving friends or family won't be a hassle thanks to ESR's selection of CryoBoost chargers, MagSafe cases and wallets, and other Apple-related accessories.ESR has plenty for your tech holiday shopping needs - Image credit:.....»»
iPhone 17 Slim probably won"t have a telephoto camera
The rumored iPhone 17 Slim won't have a telephoto camera on the back, with a report insisting it will still be a Pro-level feature in 2025.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is thought to include quite a few impressi.....»»
Companies won"t survive in a nature-depleted world—some business owners are taking action
After the conclusion of UN biodiversity conference Cop16, it was easy to feel disappointed. In Cali, Colombia, discussions fell short on how to monitor targets and progress remains slow. Despite agreements, Cop16 lacked urgency from governments and t.....»»
Siri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19
A new rumor suggests Apple wants to make Siri more conversational by making it use a large language model backend similar to ChatGPT and AI rivals, but it won't be ready until 2026.Siri could get an LLM backend in 2026When Apple was first rumored to.....»»
Hurry! This Dolby Atmos soundbar won’t be 31% off forever
How about owning a surround sound without the hassle of speaker wires? Today, you’ll be able to grab the Vizio Elevate p514a on Amazon for only $550!.....»»