How India"s "slum-free" redevelopment fails residents by ignoring their design insights and needs
I'm in Ahmedabad, India, standing where families once built their homes under the shade of large trees. Today, those houses are a flattened dust bowl at the edge of a construction site. Apartment buildings are replacing the low-rise, high-density set.....»»
Air quality improvements in India partially due to weather, study finds
A significant portion of recent improvements in air quality in India resulted from favorable meteorological conditions that are unlikely to persist as the climate changes, a new study has found......»»
Does heat travel differently in tight spaces? New insights into convection heat and fluid mechanics
A search for "air fryer recipe" on most social media platforms likely returns a flood of food videos touting quick and easy meal ideas. The market touts these devices as a convenient, clean, quick way to heat and crispen food, that offers a typically.....»»
This free Nintendo Switch game is messy but endearingly weird
The New Denpa Men brings a cult series to Switch with endearingly weird results, but the new free-to-play game has some messy caveats......»»
How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for FREE
If your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 SIM is locked to your carrier and you want to unlock it, then read on as this guide will show you how! The post How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for FREE appeared first on Phandroid. Buying a ph.....»»
AMD just launched a free tool all serious PC gamers should have
AMD's Frame Latency Meter can measure the latency between moving your mouse and seeing the result on screen......»»
New work sheds light on nonlinear encoding in diffractive optical processors based on linear materials
UCLA researchers have conducted an in-depth analysis of nonlinear information encoding strategies for diffractive optical processors, offering new insights into their performance and utility. Their study, published in Light: Science & Applications, c.....»»
High-energy collision study reveals new insights into quark-gluon plasma
In high-energy physics, researchers have unveiled how high-energy partons lose energy in nucleus-nucleus collisions, an essential process in studying quark-gluon plasma (QGP). This finding could enhance our knowledge of the early universe moments aft.....»»
Taco-shaped arthropod fossils give new insights into the history of the first mandibulates
A new study, led by paleontologists at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is helping resolve the evolution and ecology of Odaraia, a taco-shaped marine animal that lived during the Cambrian period......»»
380-million-year-old rocks provide insights into past climate and geothermal energy
Rocks undergo changes over millions of years. Yet it is possible to extract information from them about the climate at the time of their formation......»»
Samsung’s next folding phone may feature a massive redesign
We're hearing more news about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim. The latest rumor suggests it may have a much different design than we're used to......»»
Carvana"s used EV sales are up so far this year. Here"s a look at who"s buying them.
Emily Knoll, Carvana's senior director of inventory strategy, shared insights on retailer's second-quarter EV Trends Report......»»
Prime Video update will make it easier to see what isn’t free with your subscription
An Amazon Prime Video update rolling out today will address one of the biggest complaints made about the service – that it’s hard to tell what is and isn’t included with your subscription without first clicking on it. Amazon also claims that.....»»
iPhone imports into India to get cheaper, thanks to tax cut
iPhone imports into India are to get cheaper, thanks to a reduction in import taxes announced by the government. The change is expected to save Apple around $35M to $50M a year. While India has become Apple’s second-biggest manufacturing hub aft.....»»
Report: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design
The first foldable iPhone is reportedly in the works for a 2026 debut, according to a new story from Digitimes. This would mark Apple’s first entry into foldable display technology and a major evolution for the iPhone. Here are the details. mor.....»»
India makes it cheaper to import and manufacture iPhones
India is cutting back its import duty on iPhones and also selected iPhone components, meaning it will cost Apple less to bring in completed phones, and to make new ones locally.Mumbai, IndiaAt least one reason that Apple even began producing iPhones.....»»
Google’s next Chromecast could ditch the dongle design
It seems that Google is going in a different direction for its next Chromecast where it could ditch the dongle design. The post Google’s next Chromecast could ditch the dongle design appeared first on Phandroid. What made Google’s Chro.....»»
How to SIM unlock the Google Pixel 8a for FREE
If you’re trying to unlock the SIM of your Google Pixel 8a, then this is the guide for you as we’ll show you different methods. The post How to SIM unlock the Google Pixel 8a for FREE appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a is.....»»
Astronauts to give free astrophotography master class this week
Two accomplished space photographers who also happen to be NASA astronauts will chat about astrophotography on Wednesday, and anyone can join in......»»
Rumor: iPhone SE 4 to feature OLED display, new design, and higher price
In addition to new details about next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, a rumor today has shed more light on what to expect from the next-gen iPhone SE. The so-called iPhone SE 4 will reportedly feature a larger display, a significantly upgraded camera, an.....»»
Meta risks sanctions over “sneaky” ad-free plans confusing users, EU says
Consumer laws may change Meta’s ad-free plans before EU's digital crackdown does. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) The European Commission (EC) has finally taken action to block Meta's heavily crit.....»»