I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought
If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out......»»
Researchers encourage switching planes for trains to decarbonize holidays
Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds......»»
Range Rover’s electric SUV gets tested in extreme heat
Range Rover's electric SUV is getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit......»»
Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]
Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»
How I turned the M4 Mac mini into a travel computer
People have been loving the all-new M4 Mac mini since it was released last month. The combination of power, price, and new smaller form factor has people drooling over what is possible. But for me, the best part was the new size. This had me thinking.....»»
I’ve tested every MacBook, but I still recommend this $600 one on sale today
If you're looking for the best deal on an affordable laptop this Cyber Monday, nothing beats the M1 MacBook Air for $600......»»
How should we treat beings that might be sentient?
A book argues that we've not thought enough about things that might think. If you aren’t yet worried about the multitude of ways you inadvertently inflict suffering onto other l.....»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (November 29-December 1)
Elizabeth Morris / Netflix At last, Thanksgiving is over! No more dreading that long travel to relatives or attempting to cook the perfect turkey. Now it’s time to reward yourself, and what better way to do that than to watch a good movie? If y.....»»
I’ve flown over a million miles. Here are 5 things I can’t travel without
I've flown over a million miles in my lifetime, and there are five things I take on each trip. Here's what they are and how they'll transform your next trip......»»
The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»
Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»
Bandwidth measurements show how pulsar signals distort as they move through space
A study that sheds new light on how pulsar signals—the spinning remnants of massive stars—distort as they travel through space, published in The Astrophysical Journal, was led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh, SETI Institute researcher, and performed by a mul.....»»
Drake makes wild claim that Apple was paid to ‘purposely misdirect’ Siri requests toward rival Kendrick Lamar’s song
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud appears to have no end in sight, and now Apple is unwittingly getting pulled into the complicated affair thanks to a possible Siri malfunction and Apple Music. more….....»»
Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be
Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important......»»
The ‘new era’ for Siri will be even messier than we thought
Apple says we’re living in ‘a new era’ for Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Is that true? Sort of. But the answer is a whole lot messier than you might expect, and getting even more so with the latest Mark Gurman report. more….....»»
MagicMiles is an app that helps you create travel itineraries using AI
Traveling is one of my favorite activities, but organizing a good trip can be quite complicated – especially when it comes to a new destination. Thankfully, there’s a new app called MagicMiles that helps you create entire travel itineraries using.....»»
Reported iPhone 17 Air compromises tell us a lot about Apple’s thinking
We’ve known for some time that the iPhone 17 Air will require compromises to pull off the ultra-thin design, but a new report yesterday suggests buyers may be sacrificing even more than we thought. That Apple is willing to pare back the device s.....»»
How to add family members (or friends) to Spotify’s 6-person Family Plan
Yesterday, Spotify announced a new feature for the Premium Family plan: the ability to add 5 people to your account for unlimited music streaming. Because the process is a little tricky, we thought we'd walk you through all the steps. Check it out......»»
SpaceX to launch NASA’s Dragonfly drone mission to Titan
In 2028, a NASA mission called Dragonfly will launch using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy on a trip to Saturn's moon Titan......»»
Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK
Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered northwest Europe with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice......»»
The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought......»»