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.....»»
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday......»»
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating potentially as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated by University of Leicester scientists working for the Ministry of Defence......»»
This is the only Apple laptop I’d buy right now, and it’s not the new M3 MacBook Air
Apple just announced the new M3 MacBook Air lineup, but it made the announcement quietly with nothing but a press release. Honestly, an event would’ve … The post This is the only Apple laptop I’d buy right now, and it’s not th.....»»
Google Pixel 8a could see another price hike
Last year, Google increased the price of its Pixel phones. This started with the Pixel 7a where its price jumped from $449 from the Pixel 6a to $499. If you thought you were safe from price increases for another couple of years, think again. A report.....»»
Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 for Up to $100 Off!
The base model Galaxy S24 is on offer right now, for as much as $100 off. The post Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 for Up to $100 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as Samsung phones are concerned, you can’t go wrong with the Galaxy.....»»
What makes black holes grow and new stars form? Machine learning helps solve the mystery
When they are active, supermassive black holes play a crucial role in the way galaxies evolve. Until now, growth was thought to be triggered by the violent collision of two galaxies followed by their merger; however, new research led by the Universit.....»»
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa may be light on oxygen, lowering habitability hopes
New research pours cold water on the likelihood of Europa being habitable, as it seems that the moon produces less oxygen than previously thought......»»
Three things Apple got wrong with the Vision Pro launch
After a solid month of using Apple Vision Pro, I'm finding the product a lot easier to wear for longer periods of time than I expected. At the same time, I think Apple made at least three critical errors in the initial launch of its new spatial compu.....»»
March iPad & Mac releases may not flashy event after all
Apple's expected spring event may not actually happen, with new iPads and Macs instead thought to be introduced by promotional videos and website updates.Apple CEO Tim Cook near a MacBook Air, Mac mini, and iPad ProApple events are usually how the co.....»»
Apple changes course, will keep iPhone EU web apps how they are in iOS 17.4
Alternative browsers can pin web apps, but they only run inside Apple's WebKit. Enlarge / EU legislation has pushed a number of changes previously thought unthinkable in Apple products, including USB-C ports in iPhones sold in Eu.....»»
X deadnaming and misgendering policy reinstated; not doing well in hate speech lawsuit
In an update to its abuse and harassment page, the X deadnaming and misgendering policy which was quietly removed last year has been equally quietly reinstated … more….....»»
Rocket Report: Astra warns of “imminent” bankruptcy; Falcon Heavy launch delay
"We’ve worked through a number of issues that delayed the launch from last summer." Enlarge / Static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the Crew 8 mission in early March. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edit.....»»
Surprising methane discovery in Yukon glaciers: "Much more widespread than we thought"
Global melting is prying the lid off methane stocks, the extent of which we do not know. A young researcher from the University of Copenhagen has discovered high concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas in meltwater from three Canadian mountain.....»»
X quietly revived anti-misgendering policy that Musk dropped last year
GLAAD pushes to close loopholes allowing targeted misgendering of celebrities. Enlarge (credit: paul mansfield photography | Moment) Last April, Twitter quietly edited its abuse and harassment policy to no longer explici.....»»
Rumored Apple Watch Ultra with micro LED might be dead
Apple is believed to be the unnamed customer whose sudden cancellation of orders for micro LED displays thought to be for the Apple Watch Ultra has caused ams Osram's shares to drop 40%.Apple Watch UltraNeither ams Osram nor Apple have ever confirmed.....»»
The Golgi organelle"s ribbon structure is not exclusive to vertebrates, contrary to previous consensus
Researchers report February 29 in the journal Cell Reports that the Golgi ribbon, an organelle structure previously thought to be exclusive to vertebrates, is also present in animal taxa, including mollusks, earthworms, and sea urchins......»»
Scientists reveal how light behaves in formless solids
For a long time, it was thought that amorphous solids do not selectively absorb light because of their disordered atomic structure. However, a new uOttawa study disproves this theory and shows that amorphous solids actually exhibit dichroism, meaning.....»»
This Dell 27-inch 4K monitor is probably cheaper than you thought
The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor, featuring a 27-inch screen and dual HDMI ports, is on sale from Dell for $230, but the offer is only available for a limited time......»»
Astronomers reveal a new link between water and planet formation
Researchers have found water vapor in the disk around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life on Earth and is also thought to play a significant role in planet formation, yet until now, astronomers have n.....»»
Sundar Pichai on Gemini Controversy: “We Got it Wrong”
The Google CEO stated that the company is continuing to work on Gemini's "problematic" text and image responses. The post Sundar Pichai on Gemini Controversy: “We Got it Wrong” appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, Goo.....»»