How Kepler’s 400-year-old sunspot sketches helped solve a modern mystery
A sharp decline in sunspot activity in the 17th century has long puzzled astronomers. Enlarge / A naked-eye sunspot group on May 11, 2024. There are typically 40,000 to 50,000 sunspots observed in ~11-year solar cycles. (credit:.....»»

AMD is finally turning the corner with FSR 3
We've had AMD's FSR 3 tech for more than a year, but it finally feels like the upscaling and frame-generation tool is hitting its stride......»»
We just got a hint that we might have to pay more for the iPhone 17
iPhone 16 pricing more or less followed the iPhone 15 template – so that means we might see a bump next year......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A55 5G cases
These are the best cases to keep your Samsung Galaxy A55 safe and protected. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A55 5G cases appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a mid-range smartphone unveiled earlier this year. It offers a.....»»
How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
The Geminids—among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids—peak on Friday. It's one of the year's last chances to see fireballs in the sky......»»
Habitat loss stokes rabid jackal attacks in Bangladesh
Few in the Jahan family's remote Bangladeshi village had seen a jackal up close before the morning one stalked Musqan through the paddy fields, pounced on her, and maimed the four-year-old for life......»»
The best Xbox games of 2024: Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2, and more
While 2024 has been a year full of ups and downs for Xbox, it delivered with games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 14
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, December 14
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad
As a PC hardware enthusiast who is also a gamer, this year didn't turn out the way I thought it would -- and that's a disappointment......»»
‘Better Call Santa’ lets your children talk to Santa thanks to AI
Christmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that in mind, an app called “Better Call Santa” lets you arrange a call with Santa for your childre.....»»
Yearlong supply-chain attack targeting security pros steals 390K credentials
Multifaceted, high-precision campaign targets malicious and benevolent hackers alike. A sophisticated and ongoing supply-chain attack operating for the past year has been stealing.....»»
Save $400 on the ever popular Dell XPS 14 laptop right now
The Dell XPS 14 is a great laptop for many people, and a model with a dedicated graphics card is currently on sale at $400 off at Dell......»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Sacred Wounds puzzle solution
Perhaps the first real puzzle you will encounter in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the Sacred Wounds puzzle. This is how to solve it......»»
PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress
Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results. more….....»»
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 & Apple Vision Pro is the gadget of the year on the AppleInsider Podcast
With this week's OS updates, Apple Intelligence is truly here, with more to come. Plus Apple is again or still in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple Intelligence and the new Siri animation on iPhoneOf.....»»
Mac representation at Game Awards caps off a good year for macOS gaming
Gaming on Mac has arguably enjoyed its best year ever, but the promise of more arrivals to the platform could make things even better for Apple-based gamers.Balatro is riding high in Apple Arcade at the momentOnce upon a time, one of the authors of t.....»»
The US military is now talking openly about going on the attack in space
"We have to build capabilities that provide our leadership offensive and defensive options." ORLANDO, Florida—Earlier this year, officials at US Space Command released a list of.....»»
Apple is about to stop selling multiple iPhones in Europe. Here’s why
Apple will pull the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series from sale in Europe at the end of the year to comply with EU charging regulations......»»
How to complete all Kindled Inspiration quests in Infinity Nikki
The Kindled Inspiration quests in Infinity Nikki task you with hunting down specific pieces of clothing that NPCs are looking for. Here's how to solve them all......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 13
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»