How a Firefly Course Is Saving Japan’s Favorite Glowing Insect
The fireflies of Moriyama City have long been prized (and hunted) for their yellow-green glow. To bring populations back up, amateur conservationists are hitting the books......»»
How to stop Apple Music from adding songs you favorite to your library
The release of iOS 17.2 introduced a few great new features to Apple Music and one potentially major annoyance. Here's how to keep favorited tracks from being added to your Apple Music library.Some of Apple Music's newest features can cause some clut.....»»
Japan"s latest earthquake could"ve been much worse, but the country spends money to "keep people safe"
On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands of homes......»»
How big data transforms the insurance sector
In 2022, the insurance industry made a whopping USD 6 trillion globally—more than the entire economy of big countries like Japan and Germany. A recent study, published in The Journal of Finance and Data Science, looked at how technology, especially.....»»
Apple Watch Emergency SOS saves woman after near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A student in Delaware was saved from carbon monoxide poisoning thanks to a last-minute use of Emergency SOS on her Apple Watch.Emergency SOS on Apple WatchApple Watch may be known for saving people due to abnormal heart rate alerts or fall detection,.....»»
Powerful earthquakes leave at least 55 dead, destroy buildings along Japan"s western coast
A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead......»»
New high-speed video system uses sensors, infrared illumination to track insects in large wild areas
Our ability to learn more about insect behavior—which affects ecology, health, and economy on a global scale—depends largely on suitable recording technology. But until now, these tools have been considerably limited......»»
How a small town in Japan fiercely defends its dark skies
Light pollution ruins dark skies. It's a scourge that ground-based observatories have to deal with in one form or another. Scientists used a small observatory in Japan to measure what changed when a nearby town improved its lighting practices. They a.....»»
The 5 best smart rings for 2024
The future of wearables may reside on your finger as opposed to your wrist. Here are our favorite smart rings......»»
iPhone Diary: I love the Action button, and would like two improvements
Whenever an iPhone comes with a new feature, it’s not always obvious ahead of time how useful it will turn out to be. In the case of my iPhone 15 Pro Max, the 5x camera has been great for one specific purpose, but my favorite feature by far is the.....»»
Amazon"s fan-favorite $189.99 AirPods Pro USB-C deal is back for 2024
New Year's deals continue at Amazon, with the retailer slashing the price of Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C to $189.99, matching the lowest price on record for the handy accessory.We're tracking a new discount this January on Apple's latest AirPods r.....»»
Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead, destroy buildings along Japan"s western coast
A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 48 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned that more quakes could lie ahead......»»
Here are my 6 favorite Apple accessories of 2023
I’ve tested out dozens of new Apple accessories this year ranging from products to enhance and protect iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. What am I still using? Here are my 6 favorite Apple accessories of 2023. more….....»»
Out of the shell: Taxonomic classification of a novel snail native to Japan
In Japan, a peculiar gastropod species was discovered more than three decades ago, gaining attention upon being labeled as "vulnerable" or "near threatened" in several government and local red lists. This species, referred to as Ka-wa-tare-kawa-zansh.....»»
Slide into the New Year with up to $950 in savings on Apple computers
Start your New Year's resolutions early by saving huge amounts of money on Apple gear through Adorama with discounts of up to $950 off retail price.Save up to $950 in time for the New Year.Adorama is offering closeout deals on products like the Apple.....»»
Today’s deals: $6.50 smart LED bulbs, $529 Apple Watch Ultra, $90 Insignia TV, Nectar mattresses, more
We’ve got one more roundup of our favorite daily deals for you in 2023, and it’s a doozy. You can save on Govee smart LED … The post Today’s deals: $6.50 smart LED bulbs, $529 Apple Watch Ultra, $90 Insignia TV, Nectar mattres.....»»
TV Technica 2023: These were our favorite shows and binges of the year
Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu dominate this year's selections. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to avoid spoiling anything major, please note this list does include.....»»
Saving the African penguin from climate change and overfishing
A hatchery and protected sanctuary in South Africa is boosting penguin numbers. Enlarge / African penguins on a beach near Simon's Town in South Africa. (credit: spooh) CAPE TOWN, South Africa—A weathered, green buildi.....»»
Two Apple Watch users get an email from Tim Cook after sharing their life-saving stories
Two more stories have emerged this week, praising the Apple Watch’s ability to detect potentially life-saving health problems. This time around, both Apple Watch users sent an email to Apple CEO Tim Cook to thank him for the Apple Watch – and bo.....»»
The 5 best smart rings for health and sleep tracking
The future of wearables may reside on your finger as opposed to your wrist. Here are our favorite smart rings......»»
Grab the amazing OnePlus Open at a $200 discount RIGHT NOW!
The OnePlus Open is one of our favorite foldables of 2023, and it looks like it’s on sale right now so grab it while the deal is hot! The post Grab the amazing OnePlus Open at a $200 discount RIGHT NOW! appeared first on Phandroid. Folda.....»»