How visual effects made Manhattan a war zone in HBO’s DMZ
A VFX supervisor on HBO Max series DMZ explains how visual effects turned Manhattan into a war-torn landscape for the four-part saga......»»
Apple may add some text effects to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
iMessage in iOS 18 to bring animations and text effects to individual words—is rich text support coming?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 release is expected to be one of the iPhone’s biggest software updates ever. Today a new report highlights an enhancement set to be added to one of Apple’s most popular apps: Messages. more….....»»
Apple may add some effects to text to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
An OLED gaming handheld rises up to challenge the Steam Deck
Zotac In an unexpected turn of events, computing hardware manufacturer it will unveil a new OLED gaming handheld next week at . All we know so far is that it’s called the Zone and it has a 7-inch AMOLED touchscreen and two-stage adjustable trig.....»»
Chocolate"s tasty flavors might pose a health risk in other desserts
What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course. A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around. According.....»»
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers......»»
Zenless Zone Zero launches this July, and it’s not just coming to mobile
Mihoyo just got a surprise release date. The upcoming action RPG will launch on July 4 for PlayStation 5, PC, Android and iOS. Revealed at , Zenless Zone Zero is the latest game from Genshin Impact and studio Mihoyo. Like its previous titles, it̵.....»»
Tropical forest resilience to seasonal drought linked to nutrient availability
Tropical forests are highly productive ecosystems, accounting for nearly half of the global forest carbon sink. If tropical forests can no longer remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the effects of climate change may become even more severe......»»
Porsche builds a hybrid 911 at long last
The iconic sports car gets an electrified option as part of the 992-generation refresh. Enlarge / The current 911—known to Porschephiles as the 992 generation—has just been given its midlife refresh. The most obvious visual i.....»»
Submerged homes, heat waves fuel Mexico climate angst
Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village slowly being swallowed by the sea—a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil fuel producer......»»
“Deny, denounce, delay”: The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods
Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the effects of industrially formulated substances. Enlarge (credit: monticelllo/Getty) When the Brazilian nutritional scientist Carlos Monteiro coined the term “ultra-processed.....»»
The Curious Life of a ‘Grotesque’ Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud.....»»
Biden’s new import rules will hit e-bike batteries too
The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) Last week, the Biden administration announced it would levy dramatic new tariffs on electric vehicles, electric v.....»»
Earth"s mysterious D" layer: A relic of ancient oceans and planetary collisions
Deep within Earth, there lies a mysterious layer called the D" layer. Located roughly 3,000 kilometers down, this zone sits just above the boundary between the planet's molten outer core and its solid mantle......»»
Stargazing in broad daylight: How a multi-lens telescope is changing astronomy
Astronomers at Macquarie University have pioneered a new technique for observing celestial objects during the day, potentially allowing around-the-clock visual monitoring of satellites and greatly improving safety on Earth and in space......»»
How to start the Far Harbor DLC in Fallout 4
The first major piece of DLC for Fallout 4 is the Far Harbor expansion. This is the first new zone added to the game, but reaching it is tough to figure out......»»
Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050, study predicts
Rising sea levels and urban development are accelerating coastal erosion at an alarming rate in Southern California with significant ripple effects on the region's economy, a USC study reveals......»»
U.S. announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug. 1; China hints at 25% retaliation tariffs
The Trade Representatives office said a 30-day public comment period will seek comments on the effects of the proposed tariff hike on the U.S. economy. .....»»
Race-based police violence impacts wealth of Black families, study finds
Financial decision-making for Black individuals can be dealt a major blow by race-based police violence, new research suggests, offering insight into the far-reaching effects of police brutality......»»
A review of the applications of mercury stable isotopes for tracing volcanism in geologic events
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can exist stably as a gas, with high volatility and global distribution in the atmosphere. Volcanoes represent a primary natural source of Hg in the atmosphere, with significant effects on Hg cycles on both global.....»»