I keep my PC on the floor, and you can’t convince me otherwise
Should you mount your PC on your desk or put it on the floor? What about hiding it inside a desk cupboard? They all work, but some may work better than others......»»
Conversations with AI can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories
Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn't staged? You likely didn't succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to research by MIT Sloan School of Management professor David Rand and American Univer.....»»
The 6 laptops that blew me away at IFA 2024
These six laptops caught my eye when perusing the show floor in Berlin for IFA 2024......»»
Global study shows demersal fishing affects ocean floor carbon storage
Scientists are growing increasingly concerned about the impact demersal fishing is having on climate change and the preservation of organic carbon stored in the seabed......»»
Even a redesigned Mac mini won’t win me over
Rumors suggest that the Mac mini is due for its biggest redesign in almost 15 years, but it still might not be enough to convince me to buy one. Here’s why......»»
Dodge Charger EV shuns silence to build battery-powered muscle
The artificial exhaust note of the Charger Daytona is part of Dodge's effort to convince fans of Hellcats, Scat Packs and Demons to try its EVs......»»
Romanians appeal gymnast"s score after inquiry drama in floor exercise final at Olympics
Romanians appeal gymnast"s score after inquiry drama in floor exercise final at Olympics.....»»
Study suggests Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build Pyramid of Djoser
Finding elusive pictorial, textual references to hydraulic device may help convince skeptics. Enlarge / A camel chills next to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, built around 2680 BCE. (credit: Charles.....»»
CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help
Delta is creating a "misleading narrative," according to CrowdStrike's lawyers. Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal.....»»
The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient
Recycled shells of mollusks native to the Mediterranean Sea were used to manufacture the synthetic floor of the athletics track, as part of the Games’ commitment to sustainability......»»
The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor
Researchers believe they have discovered oxygen being produced 4,000 meters below the sea surface, and think polymetallic nodules—the sought-after bounty of deep-sea miners—could be the source......»»
Major outages at CrowdStrike, Microsoft leave the world with BSODs and confusion
Nobody's sure who's at fault for each outage: Microsoft, CrowdStrike, or both. Enlarge / A passenger sits on the floor as long queues form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, on July 19, 2024 in Manila.....»»
Put a Roborock smart robot vacuum on your floor this Prime Day
If you’ve ever considered buying an intelligent robot vacuum, your time for effortless, immaculate floors has arrived! Roborock’s 2024 Prime Day Sales Promotion is one you won’t want to miss. There’s a model for every price point and lifesty.....»»
A walking balloon could one day explore Titan—or Earth"s sea floor
Novel ways to move on other celestial bodies always draw the attention of the space exploration community. Here at UT, we've reported on everything from robots that suspend themselves from the walls of Martian caves to robots that hop using jets of l.....»»
Methane flux in North Sea varies with tides, study shows
Methane, a strong greenhouse gas that naturally escapes from the bottom of the North Sea, is affected by the pressure of high or low tide. Methane emissions from the sea floor can be just easily three times as much or as little, depending on the tide.....»»
Child held by one leg over Daytona hotel"s second floor balcony, dropped head first
Child held by one leg over Daytona hotel"s second floor balcony, dropped head first.....»»
Report shows that AAA games for iPhone and iPad aren’t exactly a hit with users
Since the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro, Apple’s first chip with hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, Apple has been trying to convince major game developers to bring their titles to iOS. AAA Games like Resident Evil Village and Assassin’.....»»
Treasures beneath the ocean floor? Seawater plays role in gold formation
Understanding how gold forms is crucial for knowing where to find it and how to extract it sustainably. McGill researchers have answered a long-standing question in geology that could lead to new ore discoveries......»»
Controller for HomeKit updated with new 3D ‘Floor Plan’ feature
Although Apple already provides its own Home app to let users control and manage their HomeKit devices, there are multiple third-party apps that extend such functionality – and one of them is Controller for HomeKit. This week, Controller for HomeKi.....»»
Amazon execs may be personally liable for tricking users into Prime sign-ups
Emails reveal Amazon has pushed back on FTC demands for data on all Prime users. Enlarge (credit: 400tmax | iStock Unreleased) Yesterday, Amazon failed to convince a US district court to dismiss the Federal Trade Commiss.....»»
Tineco Floor One Stretch S6: 7 features that make it a marvelous wet-dry vacuum
The Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 is a smart wet-dry vacuum that includes some revolutionary features you're going to want to know about! Here's why......»»