Long lost Madagascar songbird seen again in wild
Conservationists were celebrating Wednesday the first sightings in 24 years of the dusky tetraka, a yellow-throated songbird native to Madagascar for which ornithologists had feared the worst......»»
New Sonos app breaks accessibility for visually impaired users, here’s what this advocate recommends
The new Sonos app launched today and was met with swift and intense backlash for removing many features and capabilities that long-standing customers value. While the company made an official statement on the matter, it hasn’t appeared to address a.....»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 17 & 4 Reasons Not To
Thanks to leaks, we already have an idea of what to expect from Apple and the 2025 iPhone. While the launch is a long way out, some people might want to skip the iPhone 16 and wait for the iPhone 17. While many people will be perfectly fine buying an.....»»
New rhizobia-diatom symbiosis solves long-standing marine mystery
Nitrogen is an essential component of all living organisms. It is also the key element controlling the growth of crops on land, as well as the microscopic oceanic plants that produce half the oxygen on our planet. Atmospheric nitrogen gas is by far t.....»»
Study finds liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs—but are relatively united in taking action
The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that despite these differences, the two camps actually align w.....»»
At a crossroads to the future of computing: choosing between Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro
Spatial computing represents Apple's long-term goals while iPad Pro lives in the post-PC present, but choosing one over the other may not be easy for those seeking to live on the cutting edge.iPad Pro versus Apple Vision ProAfter iPad was introduced.....»»
Dell’s XPS 13 for $599 deal is back, and who knows for how long
Dell has reduced the Dell XPS 13 again but it won't stay this price for much longer. Here's why it's the perfect budget laptop......»»
Alleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple"s iPad Pro performance claims
The new iPad Pros skipped straight to M4, and initial benchmarks show the potential performance improvements match Apple's claims.Apple's new iPad Pros run the M4 processorApple's M4 processor won't be available in the wild until devices arrive in cu.....»»
Scientists find ancient, endangered lamprey fish in Queensland, 1400 km north of its previous known range
The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) is part of a group of primitive jawless fish. It's up to 15 cm long, with rows of sharp teeth. Surprisingly, it doesn't use these teeth to suck blood like most lamprey species—it's non-parasitic......»»
"Lost" spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post.....»»
This Alienware gaming PC with i9 and RTX 4090 has a $500 discount
The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with the 14th-generation Intel Core i9 and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is $500 off from Dell, but probably not for long......»»
Apple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive"s core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with t.....»»
Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage options
Amidst plateauing iPhone sales, Apple's enhanced storage upgrade options have emerged as a significant profit driver.Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage optionsApple has long leveraged the strategy of encouraging iPhone use.....»»
Most Gypsy and Traveler sites in Great Britain are located within 100 meters of major pollutants, shows research
Gypsy and Traveler communities are among the more socially excluded groups in the UK. There is a long history of government failures in meeting these groups' housing needs......»»
FTX customers to get their money back in full (with asterisk) [U]
Update: A court filing has confirmed that the company now has more than enough money to repay customers. In recognition of the lost gains, creditors owed $50k or less will receive around 118% of their deposit value at the time of the Chapter 11 filin.....»»
More ads coming to Prime Video, including interactive shopping ads during pauses
2024 is shaping up to be the year of ads for Amazon Prime Video. In January the streaming service, which has long been ad-free, debuted an ad-based tier and instantly moved nearly all its users into that tier. Since then, the only way for Prime s.....»»
Ritacuba Blanco: death of a Colombian glacier
Just a few months ago, the Colombian mountain peak of Ritacuba Blanco was covered in an unbroken layer of white ice and snow, just as it had been for as long as anyone can remember......»»
The 5 best office chairs for long hours in 2024
Take the strain off your back and neck with these five office chairs that are designed for long work hours......»»
Apple"s "Crush" iPad Pro ad sparks intense backlash from creatives
The minute-long Apple ad showing art equipment and materials being crushed down into the new iPad Pro is being called heartbreaking, wanton, and creepy.Frame from Apple's "Crush" adApple first aired its "Crush" ad during the "Let Loose" event that sa.....»»
CEO Koji Sato reloads for long-term growth after leading Toyota to record profit, sales, production
Toyota reports across-the-board record results in its just-ended fiscal-year, but it warns earnings will retreat in the current year......»»
CJEU Gives File-Sharer Surveillance & Data Retention a Green Light
In a judgment published today, Europe's top court concludes that suspected file-sharers can be subjected to mass surveillance and retention of their data as long as certain standards are upheld. Digital rights groups hoped to end the French 'Hadopi'.....»»