King Kong Drives a VW in this Amazing Vintage Commercial
When it comes to Hollywood icons, few are as big — pun intended — as King Kong. Since his debut in the groundbreaking 1933 original film that started it all, the oversized ape has enjoyed continued pop-cultural relevance and has done everything f.....»»
Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running
A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. Enlarge (credit: The Serial Code/YouTube) It's amazing, and a little sad, to think that something created in 1989 that changed how people us.....»»
Researchers call for a new measurement of time for tunneling particles
In an amazing phenomenon of quantum physics known as tunneling, particles appear to move faster than the speed of light. However, physicists from Darmstadt believe that the time it takes for particles to tunnel has been measured incorrectly. They pro.....»»
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro gets an AMAZING 31% discount in this sleeper deal!
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is currently enjoying a 31% discount on Amazon right now, so don’t miss out! The post Galaxy Buds 2 Pro gets an AMAZING 31% discount in this sleeper deal! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Buds.....»»
Best iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) cases
Keep your brand new iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) protected with these amazing cases. The post Best iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) cases appeared first on Phandroid. Apple debuted its new-age 13-inch iPad Pro with latest processor. It also has a 11-inc.....»»
Feds probe Waymo driverless cars hitting parked cars, drifting into traffic
Auto-safety regulator is investigating 22 reports of Waymo cars malfunctioning. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in downtown San Francisco on Bush and Sansome Streets as it drives and transports passengers. (credit: JasonDoiy |.....»»
Model suggests subluminal warp drives may be possible
A team of physicists from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at Applied Physics, in New York, has developed a model that shows it might be possible to create a subluminal warp drive......»»
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet gets an INCREDIBLE $60 discount in this AMAZING deal!
If you’re looking for a cheap Android tablet, then look no further as the Amazon Fire Max 11 is on sale with a $60 discount! The post Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet gets an INCREDIBLE $60 discount in this AMAZING deal! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Disarmingly lifelike: ChatGPT-4o will laugh at your jokes and your dumb hat
It's amazing what a few well-placed chuckles and vocal tone shifts can do. Enlarge / Oh you silly, silly human. Why are you so silly, you silly human? (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) At this point, anyone with eve.....»»
Researchers uncover mechanism for short-distance vesicle movements
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have thrown new light on the mechanism for how vesicles move short distances within specific parts of the cell, an area not understood by scientists......»»
Apple’s new iPads look amazing, but there’s one big problem
Apple showed off some impressive new iPads this week. But there's still one thing that is holding them back from their full potential......»»
Research shows that "softer" proteins can cross into the nucleus quicker
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate how fast or slow they enter the nucleus......»»
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems......»»
Apple Apologizes for its Latest iPad Pro Advertisement
The ad also resembles a 2008 commercial from LG. The post Apple Apologizes for its Latest iPad Pro Advertisement appeared first on Phandroid. During the launch of its new iPad Pro and Air models, Apple also debuted an ad showcasing the iPa.....»»
How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?
People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate security against prying eyes. However, simple password protection on a PDF or Exc.....»»
Studio: Takedown notice for 15-year-old fan-made Hunt for Gollum was a mistake
The Hunt for Gollum fan film racked up more than 13 million views on YouTube. Enlarge / WETA "Gollum" figure at Arclight at the opening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." (credit: Barry King / Contributor | Wire.....»»
Researchers shed new light on carboxysomes in key discovery that could boost photosynthesis
A research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has discovered how carboxysomes—carbon-fixing structures found in some bacteria and algae—work. The breakthrough could help scientists redesign and repurpose the st.....»»
Einstein and anime: Hong Kong university tests AI professors
Using virtual reality headsets, students at a Hong Kong university travel to a pavilion above the clouds to watch an AI-generated Albert Einstein explain game theory......»»
ACV reports Q1 net loss of $20M; revenue up 22%
ACV also said the number of used vehicles transacted by dealers and commercial auto companies on its wholesale marketplace platform grew 15 percent year over year......»»
New "forever chemical" cleanup strategy discovered
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks down on insidious "forever chemical" pollution in the environment, military and commercial aviation officials are seeking ways to clean up such pollution from decades of use of fire suppressant foams.....»»
Researchers harness blurred light to 3D-print high-quality optical components
Canadian researchers have developed a new 3D printing method called blurred tomography that can rapidly produce microlenses with commercial-level optical quality. The new method may make it easier and faster to design and fabricate a variety of optic.....»»