Improvements Finally Made in How We Name Asteroids
RockDoctor (Slashdot reader #15,477) writes: For a number of years the administrative process for giving asteroids names has had a worsening logjam. Important or "interesting" bodies (such as `Oumuamua, the first definitely interstellar object ident.....»»
Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixels. Here’s what’s new
Google has finally released the stable build of Android 15. The latest iteration focuses on data privacy and safety in case users lose access to their phone......»»
Finally, a video that really explains how color works
Videos about the chemistry of color typically only scratch the surface of how electromagnetic radiation creates the beautiful rainbows of the world around us......»»
YouTube Music could finally get this Spotify feature
It seems that YouTube Music could be getting ready to roll out a new feature that will allow users to upload custom playlist thumbnails. The post YouTube Music could finally get this Spotify feature appeared first on Phandroid. There are m.....»»
This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good
The decline of PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs is largely driven by the widespread adoption of PCIe 4 drives......»»
Massive M4 MacBook Pro leaks have been ‘confirmed’ to be true
For weeks, debate has raged over whether a set of leaked M4 MacBook Pro laptops are the real deal. Now, it looks like we might finally have our answer......»»
I compared a new Intel laptop with the previous gen. The difference was stark
I compared a new Intel laptop with a previous-gen model, and it showed how big the improvements are......»»
Samsung may have finally fixed the crease issue on its foldable phones
The crease on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition is rumored to be less visible than on the foldables we've seen so far......»»
Shaping nanocrystals: Unlocking the future of screens, solar and medical tech
From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new Curtin-led research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in.....»»
Apple is releasing another iPad Air in the spring: What to expect
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be releasing another with “internal improvements” as early as spring 2025. The iPad Air was just refreshed with M2 earlier this year, meaning there’d be around 12 months between refres.....»»
How did the building blocks of life arrive on Earth? Zinc fingerprints in meteorites offer clues
Researchers have used the chemical fingerprints of zinc contained in meteorites to determine the origin of volatile elements on Earth. The results suggest that without 'unmelted' asteroids, there may not have been enough of these compounds on Earth f.....»»
After years of promises, Xbox might let you stream games you own
Following up on a promise made when xCloud was first announced, Xbox might finally let you stream games you own, says a new report......»»
Remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine found on Everest
A longstanding mystery is finally solved 100 years after mountaineer's disappearance. In June 1924, a British mountaineer named George Leigh Mallory and a young engineering studen.....»»
The Hunt for Life on Europa Is About to Kick Up a Gear
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set for launch, finally revealing if this icy moon of Jupiter is habitable or not......»»
A year later, Meta is yet to launch the promised WhatsApp for iPad
Meta last year confirmed its plans to finally release an iPad-specific version of WhatsApp right after launching a macOS app rebuilt from scratch. A beta version of the iPad app was released in late September, but a year later, WhatsApp for is still.....»»
Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down?
How has your RCS experience on iOS been so far? The post Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down? appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been keeping up with tech news and headlines for the past couple of years, then itR.....»»
Asteroid mining: A potential trillion-dollar industry
Earth's newest celestial neighbor has finally arrived. Astronomers using a powerful telescope in Sutherland, South Africa, first detected the 33-foot-long asteroid in August, reporting their discovery in Research Notes of the American Astronomical So.....»»
I created the perfect iOS 18 Control Center
iOS 18 let's you customize your Control Center more than ever before. I finally tried it out myself, and I created something I'm really happy with......»»
IIHS finds significant improvement in seat belt safety alerts
Since testing began in 2022, brands are releasing models with enhanced alerts, though safety improvements vary across different vehicles......»»
DOJ proposes breakup and other big changes to end Google search monopoly
Google called the DOJ extending search remedies to AI "radical," an "overreach." The US Department of Justice finally proposed sweeping remedies to destroy Google's search monopol.....»»
We’re finally going to the Solar System’s most intriguing but unexplored frontier
If you've been waiting for a real mission of discovery into the unknown, this is it. I really hate to be the bearer of such bad news, but you and I will not live forever, dear rea.....»»