How to set Activity Zones on Blink cameras
Using Activity Zones on Blink cameras allows you to choose which areas of your property trigger motion alerts. Here's how to set them up......»»
Google Maps and Waze get new route guidance and alerts
Google has announced updates for both its Google Maps and Waze apps on iOS, including recommending car parks, and alerting users to different types of speed cameras.Google is updating both Google Maps (pictured) and Waze for iOSMore than ten years af.....»»
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:.....»»
Ring doorbells are up to 50% off at Best Buy this week
There are some great deals on Ring Video Doorbells and Cameras at Best Buy right now. We take a look at what you need to know......»»
‘National Fitness Day’ is the next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for users in China
If you’re an user living in China, Apple is preparing the seventh edition of the annual Activity Challenge for “National Fitness Day.” more….....»»
Future MacBook notch may get replaced with removable cameras on a rotating screen
The FaceTime camera on a MacBook Pro is famously not as good as one on an iPhone, but new research shows Apple is working on it — and may have decided that the answer involves mounting larger cameras on a rotating display.The notch could be replace.....»»
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from mangifera indica: A solution for agricultural disease management
A research team has successfully synthesized green copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO.NPs) from Mangifera indica (M. indica) leaf extract. The CuO.NPs showed potent activity against gram-positive and negative bacteria, as well as fungicidal effects on p.....»»
Imaging below the surface reveals one of Los Angeles"s webs of faults
A major fault is often surrounded by a web of secondary faults created as the forces that cause slip deform nearby rocks. This damage zone can act as a record of fault activity, but what we can learn from it—such as how the fault may behave during.....»»
How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break
While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 11.How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep.....»»
Researchers find sucrose breakdown is key to melon seed germination in cold conditions
A research team has found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY) maintained higher neutral invertase activity at low temperatures, enabling sustained sucrose decomposition into glucose, which supports seed germination. This contrasts with cold-sensitiv.....»»
Apple patents way to replace car mirrors with cameras, with windshield projection
The Apple Car project may be dead, but there’s still a chance we’ll see some Apple tech in cars made by other companies – and a patent application for a way to replace car mirrors with cameras could be an interesting candidate. Such systems.....»»
Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds
While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where mammals can thrive. The work sheds light on how climate.....»»
At the Olympics, AI is watching you
New system foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. Enlarge / Police observe the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024. (credit: Hect.....»»
Ecommerce activity is causing a spike in pollution by warehouses
Warehouses associated with ecommerce outlets are causing more traffic, which means more local pollution......»»
The Arlo Essential 4-pack of security cameras is down to $200 from $370
Upgrade your home surveillance with an incredible Arlo Essential 4-Pack. Get four cameras for $200 when you purchase at Best Buy......»»
Research shows the ocean is becoming too loud for oysters
Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research from the University of Adelaide reveals that noise from human activity is interfering with this critical process......»»
iPhone 17 cameras may get variable aperture for better bokeh
The iPhone 17 could offer a big boost to photographers, by including a variable aperture that gives more control over the blurriness of an image.A render of the iPhone 16 Pro's camera bumpStandalone cameras, such as DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, offe.....»»
Hunter-gatherers kept an "orderly home" in the earliest known British dwelling, archaeological evidence shows
Archaeological evidence from the world-famous Mesolithic site of Star Carr in North Yorkshire has shown that hunter-gatherers likely kept an orderly home by creating "zones" for particular domestic activities......»»
How mantle hydration changes over the lifetime of a subduction zone
Because of interactions with Earth's hot mantle, water-logged oceanic plates release water as they slide beneath less dense overriding plates in subduction zones. This water rises and hydrates the mantle above it, contributing to the formation of vol.....»»
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 just raised the bar for folding phones
Xiaomi's newest Mix Fold 4 brings a barrage of features, including special cameras, that make it better than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and other foldables......»»
Study reveals key gene protecting plants from harmful metals in soil
The negative impact of human activity on Earth doesn't just affect our planet's atmosphere—it goes much deeper, into its soils. For instance, excessive application of manure or sewage sludge can increase heavy metal concentrations in agricultural l.....»»