Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican
Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. Enlarge / Dr. Charles H. Townes, inventor of the maser, a key component of atomic clocks, illustrates the differences between it and a standard clock. (c.....»»
How you can make cold-brew coffee in under 3 minutes using ultrasound
A "sonication" time between 1 and 3 minutes is ideal to get the perfect cold brew. Enlarge / UNSW Sydney engineers developed a new way to make cold brew coffee in under three minutes without sacrificing taste. (credit: Universit.....»»
New study delves into ozone"s influence on exoplanetary climate
In the quest for life beyond our solar system, a new study delves into the atmospheric dynamics of planet Proxima Centauri b, illuminating ozone's pivotal role in shaping planetary climates. This research signifies a significant leap forward in our u.....»»
Researchers develop nanotechnology for creating wafer-scale nanoparticle monolayers in seconds
Nanoscale materials present us with astonishing chemical and physical properties that help materialize applications such as single molecular sensing and minimally invasive photothermal therapy—which were once just theories—into reality......»»
Here’s everything Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event
Today Apple held its ‘Let loose’ event, where over the span of 38 minutes the company debuted its latest and most advanced iPad hardware yet. There were some software surprises sprinkled in too. In the market for a new iPad? Just curious to se.....»»
A leap toward carbon neutrality: New catalyst converts carbon dioxide to methanol
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a catalyst material known as cobalt phthalocyanine that converts carbon dioxide—a significant driver of climate change—into renewable fuels such as methanol......»»
Anomali introduces AI-powered Security Operations Platform
Anomali unveiled its AI-powered Security Operations Platform. At the center of it is an omnipresent and intelligent Anomali Copilot that automates important tasks and seamlessly reports to management in seconds. The Copilot navigates a proprietary cl.....»»
Report: iPad event video on Tuesday to last about 35 minutes
On Tuesday, May 7, Apple will hold its first product event of the year, ‘Let Loose’. The company is set to introduce new lineup of and iPad Air. The iPad Pro tablets will get OLED displays, a new thinner chassis, and run on the M4 chip. The iPad.....»»
Two seconds of hope for fusion power
A fusion reactor in San Diego surpasses a limit on plasma density. Enlarge / The interior or the DIII-D tokamak. (credit: General Atomics) Using nuclear fusion, the process that powers the stars, to produce electricity o.....»»
Apple reversed its stock trajectory for the year in 30 minutes
Apple stock was having a tough year after some early gains — until investors erased the loss after Thursday's earnings report.Apple's share price has risen following its latest earnings reportInvestment firm Bernstein was right when it told clients.....»»
Getting dynamic information from static snapshots
Imagine predicting the exact finishing order of the Kentucky Derby from a still photograph taken 10 seconds into the race......»»
How to delete a file from Google Drive on desktop and mobile
Is it time to delete a file in Google Drive? With this handy guide by your side, you’ll be a deletion guru in five minutes or less!.....»»
How to reset the Nanoleaf Skylight
You can perform a soft reset or factory reset on the Nanoleaf Skylight, and neither task should take more than a few minutes. Here's what you need to know......»»
Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele
A Vatican declaration, the "Infinite Dignity," has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles......»»
One of the biggest Oura Ring competitors just did something huge
Ultrahuman, one of the biggest competitors to Oura, just made a huge leap forward. It's opening a production facility on U.S. soil. Here's why it matters......»»
YouTube just angered Apple fans by adding a feature
The YouTube app is showing previews of videos after the app sits idle 270 seconds — exactly 30 seconds before the Apple TV screensaver launches......»»
Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV’s screen saver
One of the best features of the Apple TV is its robust collection of Aerial screen savers. When your Apple TV sits idle for a few minutes, tvOS switches to these soothing Aerial videos while it awaits your return. YouTube, however, thinks you’d.....»»
How to install a graphics card
Upgrading your GPU is easy, even if it feels stressful at first. Once you know how to install a graphics card, you can perform an upgrade within a few minutes......»»
Schiller doesn’t know whether the App Store is profitable; there are no minutes of meetings
Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it. He’s also explained the reason that there are very few writ.....»»
Apple to let customers watch their own Spatial Videos during Vision Pro demo sessions
Customers in the US can book a Vision Pro demo at one of the Apple Retail Stores to experience the headset for around 30 minutes. During the demo, customers watch some pre-loaded content, including Spatial Videos made by Apple. However, the company w.....»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s what we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»