Male nursery web spiders may be adding chemicals to silk to make nuptial gifts more attractive to females
A trio of researchers with Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, has found that male nursery web spiders may add chemicals to their silk to make their nuptial gifts more attractive to prospective female mates. In their paper published in the journ.....»»
The Xiaomi Watch S3 Packs a Classic Look with Swappable Bezels
The Xiaomi Watch S3 is a rather versatile device which features a classic watch design, in addition to a very attractive price tag. The post The Xiaomi Watch S3 Packs a Classic Look with Swappable Bezels appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi.....»»
Male glass frogs that care for offspring found to have smaller testes
A small international team of animal behavior researchers has found that species of glass frogs whose males help care for offspring tend to have smaller testes than species whose males do not help care for offspring. In their study, published in the.....»»
Freshened Ram 1500 adds a $90,000 touch of extravagance
The brand is adding the Ram 1500 Tungsten trim level for customers who want a pickup's brawn with a rich list of accouterments......»»
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) review: just not enough power
The HP Spectre x360 16 2024 model is a well-built and attractive laptop with a great keyboard and touchpad. But it's underpowered and too large for a 2-in-1......»»
It"s not just toxic chemicals: Radioactive waste was also dumped off Los Angeles coast, scientists conclude
For decades, a graveyard of corroding barrels has littered the seafloor just off the coast of Los Angeles. It was out of sight, out of mind—a not-so-secret secret that haunted the marine environment until a team of researchers came across them with.....»»
Android TV Users Get New Quick-Access Row
Google announced this week that it is adding a new quick-access row to the home screen UI for Android TV users. With it, you can jump directly into things like live TV, title exploration, and more. As we can see in the above image, the quick-access r.....»»
WhatsApp update adds new text formatting options – here’s how to use them
WhatsApp on Wednesday released an update that brings new features to its users. More specifically, WhatsApp is adding four new text formatting options to help people “organize and craft their messages.” Read on as we detail exactly what these opt.....»»
Tinder will soon require IDs for a verification checkmark
Tinder is adding ID verification to certain countries in the coming months. If you want a blue check, you'll have to complete it. Catfishing and scams are persistent problems on dating apps — and to curb it, Tinder's now asking for IDs. S.....»»
Newly spotted black hole has mass of 17 billion Suns, adding another daily
An accretion disk 7 light-years across powers an exceptionally bright galaxy. Enlarge (credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser) Quasars initially confused astronomers when they were discovered. First identified as sources of radio-fre.....»»
Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing......»»
Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds
Samsung is expanding the capability of its phones, tablets, TVs, and earbuds, adding Auracast, 360 Audio, and fast switching......»»
EV startup Fisker receives noncompliance notice from NYSE
Fisker, which makes the Ocean electric crossover, said the notice would not lead to an immediate delisting from the stock exchange, adding it has six months to regain compliance......»»
EV startup Fisker receives non-compliance notice from NYSE
Fisker, which makes the Ocean electric crossover, said the notice would not lead to an immediate delisting from the stock exchange, adding it has six months to regain compliance......»»
Men become less fertile with age, but the same isn"t true for all animals: Study
We take it for granted that humans find it more difficult to conceive as they grow older. But our recent study, which analyzed data from 157 animal species, found that male reproductive aging seems to be a lot less common in other male animals......»»
New species of pirate spiders discovered on South Atlantic island
On a remote tropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, a pair of marooned pirates have been discovered. While they lack eyepatches and cutlasses, the two new species of pirate spider certainly live up to their nautical name, which refers to their habit o.....»»
For now, Apple Arcade may be the best place for spatial Apple Vision Pro games
From chess to "Super Fruit Ninja," Apple Arcade is adding a dozen new games designed specifically for the Apple Vision Pro, alongside the existing 250 iPhone and iPad titles.Super Fruit Ninja on Apple Vision Pro in Apple Arcade (Source: Apple)While A.....»»
"The Sims 4" adds vitiligo in free update
"The Sims 4" has released a new update adding vitiligo to its character creator, partnering with Winnie Harlow for the launch. The Sims 4 is adding vitiligo in a free update, allowing players to create Sims with the skin condition. The new patc.....»»
Snoop Dogg can"t wait to "shake it up" at the 2024 Olympics
Snoop Dogg talks about his upcoming gig covering the 2024 Olympics in Paris for NBC. Rapper Snoop Dogg is entering a new phase of his storied career, adding "Olympic correspondent" to his resume.In January, NBC announced that Snoop Dogg would b.....»»
The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone
Smarptphone silicon is getting loaded with on-device AI. Google is offering AI to both Android and iOS users. Which model sticks, and can we escape the AI fee?.....»»
DuckDuckGo’s browser adds encrypted, privacy-minded syncing and backup
It's getting closer to mainstream parity, minus one major feature. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo keeps adding new features to its browser; and while these features are common in other browsers, DuckDuckGo is gi.....»»