Job postings hint at winners of NYC and London e-scooter pilots
A batch of job listings along with some Twitter whisperings suggests that scooter companies such as Lime and Superpedestrian are gearing up to operate in London and New York City — two of the last remaining frontiers of shared scooter services. A r.....»»
Another deceased music legend is about to get the hologram treatment
Elvis Presley is the latest deceased artist set to return to the stage in digital form, with shows planned for London, Las Vegas, Berlin, and Tokyo......»»
Ford Super Duty, Toyota Prius, Kia EV9 win 2024 NACTOY awards
The winners, announced Thursday, were selected in a three-part voting process by a jury of 50 automotive journalists from North American media organizations......»»
Watch London ring in 2024 with drones, and a LOT of fireworks
London has just welcomed the New Year with a massive fireworks display that also deployed drones during the 15-minute extravaganza......»»
Watch London see in 2024 with drones, and a LOT of fireworks
London has just seen in the New Year with a massive fireworks display that also deployed drones during the 15-minute extravaganza......»»
Science lives here: take a virtual tour of the Royal Institution in London
No less than 14 Nobel laureates have conducted ground-breaking research at the Institution. Enlarge / The Royal Institution was founded in 1799 and is still located in the same historic building at 21 Albermarle Street in London......»»
Merry Christmas from all of us, here at AppleInsider
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, all of us at AppleInsider wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season, and to say thank you for being with us in the tumultuous 2023.Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's.....»»
Study finds that ecological evidence used by government policy-makers is unstable over time
A large study, led by academics from Royal Holloway, University of London, found research used by policy-makers regarding conservation and environmental management is unstable over time and can quickly become out of date: presenting a serious potenti.....»»
These are the best products of the year: Mashable Choice Awards 2023
The Mashable Choice Award is reserved for the best of the best. Here are 2023's winners. We're constantly testing products to see if they're worth the hype — and money. Whether we're comparing cameras on the latest Apple phones, spending.....»»
Researcher: If e-scooter riders are breaking the law, it"s mostly because they don"t know what it says
Paris has become the first European capital to outlaw rental e-scooters. Deputy mayor David Belliard has said the ban, which came into effect on September 1, 2023, is about opting for peace on the city's streets: "We're choosing to simplify and declu.....»»
VanMoof rescue plan will see replacement parts; new sales; e-scooter [U]
Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble (and subsequently declared bankrupt). Update: The new owners have announced details of the rescue plan, set to roll out in the first.....»»
Apple TV+ pulls five wins at the Children"s and Family Emmy Awards
The 2nd annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards revealed five more wins for Apple TV+ content, including "Life by Ella," "Pinecone & Pony," and "Shape Island."Apple TV+ winners. Source: AppleApple TV+ content was nominated for 27 awards for the 2nd.....»»
UK regulator prepares to restart Apple cloud gaming probe in January
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority will be restarting its investigation into the cloud gaming market on January 24, after Apple failed to win its appeal against the probe in November.App Store iconIn November, London's Court of Appeal overtur.....»»
Apple TV+ renews period drama "The Buccaneers" for second season
Apple TV+ has renewed "The Buccaneers," a drama based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel started in the 1930s, for a second season.Image Credit: Apple TV+The series follows a group of young American women who visit 1870s London, causing a culture cl.....»»
Grenfell should have been a wake-up call—but the UK still doesn"t take fire safety seriously
In March 2023, a fire in Tower Hamlets, east London, claimed the life of Mizanur Rahman, a 41-year-old father-of-two from Bangladesh. Five fire engines and 35 firefighters attended the call to the two-bedroom flat in Maddocks House, on the Tarling We.....»»
Mesopotamian bricks unveil the strength of Earth"s ancient magnetic field
Ancient bricks inscribed with the names of Mesopotamian kings have yielded important insights into a mysterious anomaly in Earth's magnetic field 3,000 years ago, according to a new study involving University College London researchers......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra may steal this iPhone 15 camera feature
A new camera feature coming on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra might take inspiration from the iPhone 15 series. Hint: it will make your photos much better......»»
Apple pilots new way to allow developers to offer discounted subscriptions
Apple has launched a new option for developers called "contingent pricing for subscriptions," enabling the sale of discounted secondary app subscriptions for existing subscribers.App StoreDevelopers have a variety of ways to try and entice users to p.....»»
Apple pilots discounted subscription scheme to developers
Apple has launched a new option for developers called "contingent pricing for subscriptions," enabling the sale of discounted secondary app subscriptions for existing subscribers.App StoreDevelopers have a variety of ways to try and entice users to p.....»»
With the Heybike Ranger S, the S stands for scooter
A very fast and foldable e-bike with brake lights, directionals, and a horn. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) The arrival of e-bikes has blurred the lines between bicycles, mopeds, and scooters. Depending on what country or.....»»
Reminders of death from disasters affect people"s behaviors, research finds
Prolonged reminders of death from long-term disasters affect people's choices and behaviors, finds a new study by King's College London researchers......»»