How The Last of Us re-created a 2003 arcade with the help of true enthusiasts
"We're stupidly proud of this. All of it." Enlarge / It took a lot of work for Ellie and Riley to play Mortal Kombat II in The Last of Us—and somehow just as much work, if not more, to be able to film it. (credit: HBO).....»»
Apple to ditch Japanese display suppliers after iPhone SE switch to OLED
It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, and rumors suggest that a new version of this iPhone is coming next year with significant upgrades – including an OLED panel. If true, this also means that Apple will ditch its Japanese di.....»»
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious "donut" inside Earth"s core
About 2,890 kilometers beneath our feet lies a gigantic ball of liquid metal: our planet's core. Scientists like me use the seismic waves created by earthquakes as a kind of ultrasound to "see" the shape and structure of the core......»»
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature can’t be uninstalled
It initially appeared that Recall would be able to be uninstalled, but now Micrsosoft has confirmed that isn't true......»»
Agatha All Along’s latest teaser hints at one character’s true identity
"This journey... it's a death wish." Kathryn Hahn reprises her WandaVision role as Agatha Harkness in the spinoff series Agatha All Along. Disney introduced the poster and first full trailer for Agatha All Along during its annual D2.....»»
Q&A: Business expert shares insights from panel formed to examine infant formula crisis
Despite complex regulations for infant formula, contamination in production and supply chain issues at Abbott Nutrition created a dangerous shortage in 2022......»»
Star Wars Outlaws pays its respects to a 1980s arcade legend
Star Wars Outlaws pays tribute to one of the best Star Wars games of all time, Atari's 1983 arcade adaptation. Ubisoft tells us how the Easter egg came to be......»»
BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs
BlackByte, the ransomware-as-a-service gang believed to be one of Conti’s splinter groups, has (once again) created a new iteration of its encryptor. “Talos observed some differences in the recent BlackByte attacks. Most notably, encrypte.....»»
Scientists create ultracompact polarization-entangled photon sources for miniaturized quantum devices
Scientists have created an ultra-thin light source that emits pairs of polarization-entangled photons. These specially correlated photons hold promise for future quantum technologies, including ultra-secure communication, powerful computation, and hi.....»»
A huge new Claude feature is now available for free
People have reportedly created tens of millions of Claude Artifacts since the feature's June preview, and now it's available for all......»»
It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops
We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top......»»
Ted Lasso season 4 may have less Jason Sudeikis, with ensemble taking spotlight
It’s true. After more than a year of hints, rumors, and unfulfilled hopes, Ted Lasso season 4 looks set to actually be happening. However, it sounds like the man at the center of the show—Jason Sudeikis’ Lasso—may be taking a reduced role thi.....»»
Nomad launches Rocky Point Apple Watch Band with comfortable and durable design
Nomad has been releasing limited edition styles of its popular Sport Band recently. Now the company is out with a completely new design for Apple Watch with the Rocky Point Band. While it was created specifically for Apple Watch Ultra, it also fits a.....»»
10 best true crime shows on Netflix right now (August 2024)
The best true crime shows on Netflix right now include American Murder: Laci Peterson, Griselda, American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, and more......»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
These colorful diagrams show how air quality has changed in more than 100 countries since 1850
Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air quality stripes, a visual tool that captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus......»»
Notifications in iOS 18.1 could be the killer Apple Intelligence feature
Something rings true about Apple’s catchphrase for Apple Intelligence: ‘AI for the rest of us.’ AI can do some really impressive (and problematic) things. But sometimes it’s the boring, practical improvements that are actually most useful. Fo.....»»
Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Climate Change Created Perfect Storm for Waterspouts
While the exact cause of the deadly sinking of the Bayesian superyacht remains unknown, dangerous waterspouts were spotted in the area. Scientists say they may become far more common......»»
I tried Google’s new Pixel Studio app. It created an image of SpongeBob dressed as a Nazi
Google's Pixel 9 phones come with a new image generator app called Pixel Studio. And it's a mess......»»
MeerKAT observations detect a mysterious faint radio ring
An international team of astronomers reports a serendipitous discovery of a new radio ring toward the Galactic center. The newfound object is relatively faint and its true nature is yet unknown. The finding was reported in a research paper forthcomin.....»»