If you thought Astra was going to go away quietly, you were wrong
"If I have learned anything, it's that you just don't give up." On Wednesday morning, a surprising email popped into my inbox with the following subject line: "Astra announces Dep.....»»
How to change file associations in Windows 11
If you’re tired of Windows opening files in the wrong apps, changing file associations may fix the problem. Here’s how to do it......»»
I’m secretly hoping that the leaked all-white Xbox Series X isn’t real
The Xbox Series X might be getting an all-white refresh this holiday, but I'm quietly hoping for something a bit bolder......»»
You may need to wait a little longer than expected for a new iPad Pro & iPad Air
The iPad Pro and iPad Air are set to get a refresh — but it doesn't look like either are going to arrive in April as previously thought.iPad ProsIf you've been holding out for a new iPad Pro, you may not need to wait much longer. A new report sugge.....»»
Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and an.....»»
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: Study
Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is affecting Earth's rotation—and in turn, how we keep track of time......»»
Apple quietly releases revised build of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1
Apple last week released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to iPhone and iPad users. Although the updates don’t add any new features, they do bring two important security patches. For some unknown reason, Apple has now quietly released a revised build o.....»»
Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates
Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release.iPadOS on an iPadThere was already.....»»
Super Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all along
"Team 0%" declares a bittersweet victory as Trimming the Herbs' creator comes clean. When good robots fall into the wrong hands, bad things can happen... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo) The Super Mario Maker communit.....»»
Italians" and Swedes" gestures vary when they tell stories, which may show cultures think differently about narratives
When we talk, we often use our hands in addition to words. Gesturing is a phenomenon that has been observed across languages and cultures. Some cultures are typically thought to use more gestures than others......»»
Your AirTags are updated already, because Apple got the date format wrong
We noted recently that Apple was beginning to roll-out firmware updates to AirTags. That roll-out was supposed to be a gradual one, completing on April 9 – but that’s not what happened … more….....»»
I revisited the Withings ScanWatch 2, and it didn’t go well
After returning to the Withings ScanWatch 2, I was left with the thought that a different type of wearable may be the better purchase. Here's why......»»
Water persisted in Mars" Gale crater for longer than previously thought, study finds
Billions of years ago, Mars was home to abundant water, and its Gale crater contained a lake. Gradually, the climate changed, drying the red planet and creating the dusty desert world we know today......»»
More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds
Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky. Enlarge / Chickenpox on a 1-year-old. (credit: BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) Thanks to the vaccination program that began in 1995, chickenpox is.....»»
Shakespeare"s sister: Digital archives reveal hidden insights into world-famous playwright"s unknown sibling
By analyzing digital copies of an incredibly rare and obscure 17th-century Italian religious text, a University of Bristol academic has revealed that a long-lost document previously thought to have been written by William Shakespeare's father belongs.....»»
I was wrong — Nvidia’s AI NPCs could be a game changer
I was disappointed by the first demo of Nvidia's AI-based dialogue in games. But after a recent demo, I walked away impressed......»»
No iPad Air or iPad Pro announcement on March 26, says Gurman
Rumors of Apple announcing new iPads on March 26, 2024, are wrong, according to Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman.iPad ProsGurman himself has previously said that there would an iPad lineup refresh at the end of March or beginning of April. More recently,.....»»
Watch Neuralink’s first human brain-chip patient play chess via thought
Neuralink has live streamed a video showing its first human patient using its brain implant to play chess just by thinking about it......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring could be more useful than we thought!
According to the latest reports, it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Ring could have more health benefits than we realized. The post The Samsung Galaxy Ring could be more useful than we thought! appeared first on Phandroid. From.....»»
The cheap Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could live up to its name!
If the rumors are true, the rumored affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be a lot cheaper than what we thought. The post The cheap Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could live up to its name! appeared first on Phandroid. According to the rumors,.....»»
Samsung’s next folding phone could be cheaper than we thought
Samsung's first budget folding phone is likely coming soon, and one new report suggests the price could be even lower than we thought......»»