Leaked iPhone 16 Pro battery reveals new metal shell for improved thermals
A few weeks ago, a report revealed that Apple has been developing new battery technologies to increase the battery life of its products. However, this technology is not expected to be ready any time soon. In the meantime, it seems that Apple will ado.....»»
Daily Telescope: Seeing stars with an iPhone in the bottom of the Grand Canyon
"There I was, flat on my back on a sand berm, with the best camera I had." Enlarge / Stars over the Grand Canyon. (credit: Mitchell Yee) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this worl.....»»
Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
Legacy automakers have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned to match Chinese vehicles on cost......»»
Screens 5 goes universal with new iPhone and iPad toolbars and more Mac features
Screens, the excellent VNC remote desktop app for Apple devices, has finally gone universal with Screens 5. The new version launched this week, making Screens easier to discover on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screens 5 also introduces new toolbar controls.....»»
M2 MacBook Air hits $830, Anker Nano USB-C chargers from $11, iPhone 15 aluminum bumper cases, more
Thursday has a fresh batch of discounts now live with a chance to save $269 on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $830. It comes joined by a batch of our favorite iPhone 15 chargers marked down from $11 courtesy of the new Anker Nano lineup. Plus, t.....»»
Mammoth 2 marches onto iOS with curated Mastodon Smart Lists, For You timeline, more
Mammoth is making no bones about it. The Mastodon client for iPhone strives to be good enough to viably replace Twitter/X. Mammoth 2 is taking on the challenge with curated Smart Lists with content to follow based on category, a For You timeline, and.....»»
iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro: Everything that’s different and buyer’s guide
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are Apple’s latest and greatest devices. While the iPhone 15 Pro is naturally more feature-rich and powerful, it may be overkill for many. And the iPhone 15 has gained pro features of its own this year like the Dynamic I.....»»
As Apple Card rumors swirl, Amex CEO reveals what he looks for in co-brand partnerships
Based on the latest reporting, Apple and Goldman Sachs are planning to part ways sometime next year, ending their partnership that currently consists of Apple Card and Apple Card Savings Account. American Express has been rumored to be one of the com.....»»
Tested: elago’s new MagSafe stand delights with a StandBy-first build and Macintosh design
elago launched a last month, bringing its fascination with the classic Macintosh to your setup as an iPhone 15 companion. I just had to have it, for the past week or so it’s been hanging out on my nightstand as my overnight docking station. With a.....»»
Apple Podcasts app launching on Tesla vehicles next week
After being leaked earlier, it’s now official. The Apple Podcasts app will be available on Tesla’s in-car entertainment system with the holiday update, rolling out next week. Podcasts app will be available for Model S, Model 3, Model Y, and Cy.....»»
If you"re using a Magic Keyboard, you"ve opened up an attack vector
A researcher has found ways to enter type on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone without your permission, if you're connected to a Bluetooth Magic Keyboard.An Apple Magic KeyboardBeing able to connect keyboards wirelessly is the enormous boon of Bluetooth —.....»»
Elastane recycling: Stretching the lifespan of textiles
Clothing is far too valuable to simply dispose of and burn. Starting in 2025, used textiles are to be collected and recycled throughout the EU. Improved recycling processes are urgently needed to deal with the huge amount of textiles that will then b.....»»
Researchers serve up an improved model of indoor pollution produced by cooking
Stir-frying yields more than just tasty dishes like Kung Pao chicken and Hunan beef. It also emits an invisible mixture of gases and particles that pollute indoor air and can be detrimental to human health. Correctly estimating such cooking emissions.....»»
Team reviews phosphine ligand-induced structural transformation of metal nanoclusters
A team of researchers has reviewed a unique method for reforming the structures of ultra-small nanomaterials. These nanomaterials, called metal nanoclusters, bridge the gap between the metal atom and the bulk metal, making them highly useful in both.....»»
EV battery swaps will be tested with the Fiat 500e in 2024
Ample's technology replaces the existing EV battery pack to allow battery swaps. Enlarge / This is what Ample's battery modules look like. (credit: Ample) A small fleet of rideshare Fiat 500e electric vehicles will becom.....»»
A catalyst for electronically controlled C–H functionalization
The Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry is chipping away at one of the great challenges of metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization with a new method that uses a cobalt catalyst to differentiate between bonds in fluoroarenes, functio.....»»
10 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 6 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors are hinting at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another model right now or in th.....»»
Stellantis plans battery-swapping partnership with U.S. startup Ample
Ample says its proprietary modular batteries can be exchanged in five minutes, offering flexibility for EV drivers. The partnership with Stellantis will start with Fiat New 500 EVs......»»
Toyota splits battery collection efforts, adding Cirba Solutions for East, Midwest dealers
Toyota added a second company to its nationwide battery collection and recycling efforts......»»
Making extremely thing lubricating films predictable: Extension of the Reynolds equation by a non-linear wall slip law
When an electric vehicle accelerates, the motor generates maximum forces and enormous pressures act on the gears of the electric drivetrain. Surface meets surface, metal meets metal. If there were no lubricating film to allow the gears to slide more.....»»
You’re all wrong — 60Hz on the iPhone is fine
As much as I hate to admit it, one of the most talked-about rumors for the iPhone 16 is a nonissue. A refresh rate of 60Hz works just fine on the iPhone......»»