Jacques Vallée Still Doesn’t Know What UFOs Are
After six globe-trotting decades spent probing “the phenomenon,” the French information scientist is sure of only one thing: The truth is really, really out there......»»
Forget the DualSense Edge. This is the best PS5 controller you can buy this Prime Day
The DualSense Edge doesn't have a Prime Day deal, but there's a better PS5 controller deal you should consider anyway......»»
Research reveals cuttlefish can form false memories, too
During an event, details like what you saw, smelled, and felt aren't stored as a single memory. Rather, they are encoded and stored in your brain separately. To retrieve that memory, those pieces must get put back together. When that doesn't happen i.....»»
It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile
T-Mobile still commands a healthy lead over its rivals, but 5G performance is skyrocketing in major U.S. cities......»»
Samsung Teams up with Loewe for Tizen-Powered Smart TV
Loewe's new Stellar TV launches with Samsung's own smart platform onboard. The post Samsung Teams up with Loewe for Tizen-Powered Smart TV appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung’s Tizen OS doesn’t power any of its smartphon.....»»
AliveCor suffers another loss in Apple Watch ECG patent battle
The U.S. Customs have found that the redesigned ECG in Apple Watch doesn't violate AliveCor patents, thus making AliveCor's legal battles even more challenging.Apple Watch Series 9Apple is tangled in multiple lawsuits around Apple Watch technologies......»»
Google Gemini could be accessing files it doesn’t have permission to
According to a recent user report, it seems that Google Gemini could be accessing files that it does not have permission to. The post Google Gemini could be accessing files it doesn’t have permission to appeared first on Phandroid. How A.....»»
This shadow-jumping platformer can’t quite live up to its Nintendo-like gimmick
Schim sports an inventive gameplay gimmick, but doesn't do enough to make its shadow-jumping platforming stand out......»»
These are the best anti-glare matte screen protectors for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook
I’ve been testing the new , and it’s reaffirmed my preference for anti-glare displays. Naturally, this made me want to nano-texture all the things. Apple doesn’t currently offer anti-glare iPhones, other iPads, and MacBooks, however. Fortunatel.....»»
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so
Honor has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, making fun of how thick the foldable really is. The post Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung just show.....»»
How to get Microsoft Office for free
Microsoft Office can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to get Microsoft Office for free, using trials and student discounts......»»
Shady company relaunches popular old tech blogs, steals writers’ identities
This doesn't just threaten writers' work—it has a corrosive effect on the web. Enlarge / Professional writers' names were attached to AI content they had nothing to do with. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Christina War.....»»
Tourism development doesn"t equal bad jobs—weak government protection does
While tourism's ability to create new jobs is indisputable, there is much talk of these jobs being low quality and precarious. Despite this criticism, many public administrations see tourism as a valid way to create new jobs in their regions......»»
Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher
Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries......»»
Samsung hasn’t forgotten about Bixby
Samsung is largely focusing on Galaxy AI, but that doesn’t mean that they have forgotten about Bixby, their virtual assistant. The post Samsung hasn’t forgotten about Bixby appeared first on Phandroid. A lot of Samsung’s focus this y.....»»
Latest Apple Arcade additions show Apple is looking backward, not forward
Opinion: Games that were popular in 2011 or even 2022 won't move the needle for Apple. Enlarge / Vampire Survivors on the iPhone. It doesn't look like much, but it sure is addictive. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple recently.....»»
Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help
Heat waves are costly and kill more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined, but because FEMA doesn’t count them as disasters, communities miss out on important resources.....»»
Eddy Cue details his daily drivers, Apple Music vs Spotify, and more [Video]
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, doesn’t do as many interviews as some of his fellow Apple executives. This week, however, Cue sat down with Safwan AhmedMia on the SuperSaf YouTube channel to talk about Apple’s range of serv.....»»
Cherry-picked data claims Apple is beating Samsung in Europe
New research states that Apple's iPhone has had a remarkable rise to overtake Samsung in the EU, but that headline claim doesn't stand up to the gentlest scrutiny.Figures suggest that the iPhone 15 is particularly popular in EuropeIn February 2024, r.....»»
The latest crocodile attack is tragic—but the Northern Territory doesn"t have a croc problem, says researcher
Late last week, the remains of a missing 12-year-old girl were found after she was taken by a saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory......»»
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians a year: It doesn"t have to be so deadly, say researchers
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious—but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames do. It doesn't have to be so deadly......»»