Lithia Motors looks closer to Pendragon acquisition
Lithia Motors' increased offer to acquire the dealership and fleet businesses of Pendragon could bring more long-term value to shareholders of the large U.K. auto retailer vs. a rival auto retailer's preliminary proposal, one analyst said......»»
German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks, working on emulating a replacement
Four Brandenburg-class F123 warships employ floppies for data-acquisition systems. Enlarge / An example of an 8-inch floppy disk. It's unclear which brand disks the German Navy uses. (credit: Cromemco, CC BY-SA 4.0) Th.....»»
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats, but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, wh.....»»
The Riemann Hypothesis, the Biggest Problem in Mathematics, Is a Step Closer to Being Solved
Number theorists have been trying to prove a conjecture about the distribution of prime numbers for more than 160 years.....»»
Apple releases macOS Sequoia beta 3 for developers
After releasing iOS 18 beta 3 earlier this week, Apple is also rolling out macOS Sequoia beta 3 to developers. Today’s new developer beta comes as we inch closer toward a public beta debuting sometime this month. more….....»»
Apple Intelligence is inching closer to beta testing
No Apple Intelligence features are available for testing, but within Xcode, there are two images showing what its Settings will look like.Apple Intelligence in iOS SettingsThe images were found inside the latest developer beta releases. In the macOS.....»»
In bid to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI, AMD to buy Finnish startup for $665M
The acquisition is the largest of its kind in Europe in a decade. Enlarge (credit: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg via Getty Images) AMD is to buy Finnish artificial intelligence startup Silo AI for $665 million in one of the lar.....»»
“Immensely disappointing”: Nike killing app for $350 self-tying sneakers
Without updates or ability to download after August, app will become useless. Enlarge / Nike announced the Adapt BB as "a Self-Lacing Basketball Shoe" with app-controllable LEDs. (credit: Nike) In 2019, Nike got closer.....»»
I’ve worn an Oura Ring for 3 years. Can the Galaxy Ring beat it?
I've worn an Oura Ring for three years. As we get closer to the Samsung Galaxy Ring's launch, I'm not sure if Samsung's ring will be able to compete with it......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesign
After initial rumors popped out of the supply chain predicting a blockbuster 10-year anniversary Apple Watch redesign, as the release date grows closer, hopes of that are dimming.Depending on the rumor, the Apple Watch Series 10 could be thicker or t.....»»
Apple"s Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screen
Yet more rumors have appeared about Apple planning a new HomePod with a screen, home hub, or some other new device for the house. A big leak and info from Apple itself may mean that the device is inching closer to release.An artist's rendition of a H.....»»
A closer look at cell toxins: Researchers examine how radionuclides interact with kidney cells
When radionuclides enter our organism, whether by inhalation, ingestion, or through wounds, they pose a potential health risk. Many previous studies on radionuclide exposure have focused mainly on animal experiments. However, we have little data on t.....»»
Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»
Dealing with a taboo: Do hunting and fishing bring us closer to nature?
Buying fish, sausage or meat saves you from breaking a social taboo in some industrialized nations, especially when hunting and fishing are conducted for recreation. In a perspective article in Nature Sustainability, a research team from the natural.....»»
Here’s a closer look at the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s new and improved cover display
There's been a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak, and this one has to do with the new and improved cover display. Here's a closer look at it......»»
How did the zebrafish get its stripes? Researchers are one step closer to finding out
Although zebrafish are much smaller and less famous than their terrestrial namesakes, the tiny fish possess a unique ability: They can rapidly change the color of their characteristic stripes from blue to yellow when they're distressed......»»
Galaxy S24 Android 15 Update Making Progress, Beta Inches Closer
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Android 15 update is making progress behind the scenes and that’s great news for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users who want to install the beta. According to Tarun Vats, a user on X who often tracks unre.....»»
iOS 18 Beta: What iPhone Users Can Expect
With WWDC 2024 creeping closer, we want to run down some of the key things iPhone users can expect from Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 beta. Apple’s annual developer event runs from June 10th to June 14th. WWDC 24 will take place online though A.....»»
A closer look at GenAI impact on businesses
This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on GenAI and its impact on businesses. CEOs accelerate GenAI adoption despite workforce resistance IBM | IBM study | May 2024 63% of CEOs say their tea.....»»
Apple saw a huge year-over-year iPhone sales recovery in China in April
China's main market research company is out with its latest data, and as the iPhone 16 creeps closer, the iPhone 15 is continuing its recovery in the country.iPhone doing well in China despite shrinking marketThe China Academy of Information and Comm.....»»
Mystery of "slow" solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the "slow" solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft's first close journey to the sun......»»