If T. Rex"s Beady-Eyed Glare Terrifies You, It Should
Top-predator dinosaurs of the Cretaceous may have traded big eyes for a bigger bite.....»»
Dell has the curved gaming monitor deals you’ve been wanting
Upgrade your gaming sessions by taking advantage of Dell's discounts for curved gaming monitors, which offer a more immersive experience while reducing glare......»»
Unusual team finds gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
A University of California Riverside (UCR) astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools......»»
Samsung says it sold more Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 phones in their first month than all its foldables in 2020 combined
Foldable phones were still eyed with suspicion when the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 arrived. The designs have certainly improved since the original Galaxy Fold, which saw its launch delayed by months after early review units started breaking within.....»»
Harry Potter stars get teary-eyed in trailer for 20th Anniversary special
A new HBO Max trailer highlights the cast of the Harry Potter films as they reunite at Hogwarts for the franchise's forthcoming 20th Anniversary special......»»
Eagle-eyed Redditor spots a flying Stealth Bomber on Google Maps
A Reddit user has spotted a Stealth Bomber in mid-flight on Google Maps – and the photo reveals the interesting ways that satellites capture images......»»
Island turns into open-air lab for tech-savvy volcanologists
They come with eagle-eyed drones and high-precision instruments. Aided by satellites, they analyze gas emissions and the flows of molten rock. On the ground, they collect everything from the tiniest particles to "lava bombs" the size of watermelons t.....»»
"We thought he had COVID but it was smog": Life in polluted Pakistan
Red-eyed residents cough, everything smells of smoke, and cars shine their headlights in the middle of the day. Smog has again blanketed Pakistan's Lahore, and its citizens are becoming desperate......»»
$7 Trillion Worth of Stocks Are Exposed to Crypto Risks
Attention institutional investors: Whether you're a bonafide and laser-eyed true believer or a skeptical holdout, the risks from cryptocurrencies could be steadily "creeping" into your portfolio, according to MSCI. From a report: At least 52 companie.....»»
Rakuten"s Kobo brand introduces Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 eReaders
The Kobo Sage is described as the company’s most luxurious reading experience to date. It packs an 8-inch HD flush E-Ink Carta 1200 glare-free screen with adjustable brightness and temperature controls. There’s 32GB of onboard storage that’s ac.....»»
During close pass, Solar Orbiter captures Venus" glare
On Aug. 9, 2021, ESA/NASA's Solar Orbiter spacecraft passed within 4,967 miles (7,995 kilometers) of the surface of planet Venus. In the days leading up to the approach, the Solar Orbiter Heliospheric Imager, or SoloHI, telescope captured this gleami.....»»
There Could Be Many More Earth-Sized Planets Than Previously Thought
New findings from a team using the international Gemini Observatory and the WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory suggest that Earth-sized worlds could be lurking undiscovered in binary star systems, hidden in the glare of their.....»»
Acer targets large-screen market with industry"s first 17-inch Chromebook
The Acer Chromebook 371 (model CB317-1H) features a 17.3-inch FHD IPS LCD display with an anti-glare coating framed in narrow bezels that’s driven by an Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core processor, Intel UHD Graphics and 4GB of LPDDR4X memory. The syst.....»»
Looming googly-eyed buoys effective at keeping seabirds safe from fish nets
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy that has proven to be effective at repelling seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets. In their paper published.....»»
EXPLAINER: What are cicadas and why do they bug some people?
Cicadas, red-eyed bugs singing loud sci-fi sounding songs, can seem downright creepy. Especially since the trillions of them coming this year emerge from underground only every 17 years......»»
Why are game-makers creating new Game Boy games in 2021?
New tools and wide-eyed nostalgia are driving a monochrome portable renaissance. Enlarge / Now you're playing with power.... portable power! (credit: Nintendo) Here's an unavoidable fact: the original Nintendo Game Boy is reaching middle age......»»
Why are game makers creating new Game Boy games in 2021?
New tools and wide-eyed nostalgia are driving a monochrome portable renaissance. Enlarge / Now you're playing with power.... portable power! (credit: Nintendo) Here's an unavoidable fact: the original Nintendo Game Boy is reaching middle age......»»
Uber’s Autocab acquisition gets eyed by UK competition watchdog
Uber’s plan to acquire Autocab, a maker of SaaS for booking and dispatch software for the taxi and private hire vehicle industry which also operates a global trip marketplace for taxis and PHVs (iGo), is being looked at by the UK’s compet.....»»
Research: Round-faced, big-eyed cats are cute, but you can"t tell how they feel
For decades, humans have been selectively breeding cats and dogs to exhibit exaggerated features—particularly in their faces. When it comes to cats, the very flat, round faces of the modern Persian and Exotic Shorthair are classic examples. These b.....»»