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......»»
How Apple plans to update new iPhones without opening them
Apple wants to rid the iPhone-buying process of the post-unboxing update. Enlarge / Being in a box doesn't mean the iPhone can't update. (credit: Apple) Unboxing a new gadget is always a fun experience, but it's usuall.....»»
China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds
Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders. Enlarge / A billboard from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seen on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on May 29, 2018, warning of a drug-res.....»»
How to clean the Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Narwal Freo X Ultra doesn't require much maintenance, but you should still clean it at regular intervals. Here's a look at what that entails......»»
Hate mosquitoes? Who doesn"t? But maybe we shouldn"t
A blood-sucking nuisance, mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases to hundreds of millions of people every year. True?.....»»
Apps secretly turning devices into proxy network nodes removed from Google Play
Your smartphone might be part of a proxy network, and you might not even know it: all it takes is for you to download apps whose developers have included the functionality and didn’t mention it. If that doesn’t sound so bad, you should kn.....»»
Baby gorilla cuddled by mother at London Zoo remains nameless
The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn't yet have a name. Zookeepers aren't even sure if it's a male or female because they haven't been able to get close enough to examine it......»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Ventura 13.6.6 Update
Apple’s pushed a new macOS Ventura update to Mac users and macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is available to download right now. Like its most recent predecessors, macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is a point upgrade. It doesn’t have any outward facing features on.....»»
Apple Pencil compatible with Apple Vision Pro rumored to be in testing
Even though the Apple Vision Pro doesn't need an external controller, a new rumor suggests that Apple is testing how the Apple Pencil could be used with Apple's headset.Apple testing the Apple Pencil with the Apple Vision ProWhen Apple released the A.....»»
Why bigger data sets doesn’t mean better insights
Why bigger data sets doesn’t mean better insights.....»»
A new way to quantify climate change impacts: "Outdoor days"
For most people, reading about the difference between a global average temperature rise of 1.5 C versus 2 C doesn't conjure up a clear image of how their daily lives will actually be affected. So, researchers at MIT have come up with a different way.....»»
iPhone Not Charging? Here’s How to Fix It
If your iPhone’s not charging, there are fixes to try before you get in touch with Apple support. iPhone users, including owners of new iPhone 15 models, are complaining about an issue where their device doesn’t charge, even when using th.....»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: Capcom’s latest RPG doesn’t hold your hand
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a RPG full of exhilarating emergent moments, but that comes at the cost of polish and approachability......»»
Astrophysicist"s research could provide a hint in the search for dark matter
Dark matter is one of science's greatest mysteries. It doesn't absorb, reflect or emit light, so we can't see it. But its presence is implied by the gravitational effects it appears to have on galaxies......»»
This one feature could prevent motion sickness, but the Vision Pro doesn’t have it
New research suggests which VR headsets are best at preventing motion sickness so you can play longer in fast-paced VR games......»»
Apple calls 128GB "lots of storage" in new iPhone 15 ad
The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos."128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or moreThere was a time when 128GB could fit the entir.....»»
The best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is cheaper than you think
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU out there, so it deserves a great motherboard. But it doesn't need the absolute best. These ones are perfect fits......»»
Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3” cuts down the company’s flagship SoC
The "s" moniker doesn't make it better than the old 8 Gen 3 chip. Enlarge / The promo image for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Years.....»»
How to Fix AirPlay Issues
AirPlay, the feature that allows iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to stream or mirror content on the Apple TV or a smart TV, is fantastic when it works properly. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn’t. We often see complaints about AirPlay problems, co.....»»
I reviewed an Android phone that simply doesn’t make any sense
The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is a decent smartphone, but answering the question of whether you should buy it isn't straightforward, as our review explains......»»
Death by neti pot: Why you shouldn’t use tap water to clean your sinuses
An alarming number of Americans think tap water is sterile—it's definitely not. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Just because something is safe to eat or drink doesn't mean it's safe to squirt deep inside yo.....»»