Markets for forest products respond to technology, says report
Technology is changing every facet of the forest products market. That may mean fewer jobs in the future as the industry shifts to labor-saving technology, with the steepest declines in the pulp and paper sector, according to a new report released by.....»»
The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones
The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones, with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place, according to a new market intelligence report. The world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2024 wa.....»»
HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»
"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters
Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»
Scientists create an enzyme not found in nature for use in efficient synthetic metabolic pathways
A team of researchers led by Tobias Erb at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg has succeeded in developing a new enzyme. The "lactyl-CoA mutase" can efficiently convert a key metabolic compound into valuable products......»»
Report: Almost 1 in 10 UK workers increasingly trapped in precarious work
It is concerning that 8% of UK workers are "increasingly precarious"—likely to be stuck in low-paid, insecure or otherwise uncertain work—say researchers from UCL in a new report on the UK labor market......»»
How hedges on the ski slopes could save Alps resorts
Ski resorts faced with falling visitor numbers due to climate change should hedge their income by taking out separate weather derivatives (insurance-like financial products) for each month of the season, academics suggest......»»
Using LIDAR technology researchers study the impact of contrails on climate
In the skies over Virginia it is common to see contrails, cloud-like strips of condensed water left behind by aircraft at high altitude......»»
Using DNA to identify seabird bycatch
Australian Antarctic Program scientists have used DNA technology to help identify threatened albatross, petrel and shearwater species caught unintentionally (as 'bycatch') during longline fishing operations in Australian waters......»»
Why you should buy the Sonos Ace now that they’re at their lowest price
Forget the brand on these cans: The Sonos Ace are great wireless headphones, whether or not you own other Sonos products......»»
Here’s what a Space Black M4 Mac mini could look like
Space Black has been the hot new Apple color lately, coming to products like the and iPad Pro. However, Apple never released Space Black for the new , and stuck to just silver. Luckily, one Apple enthusiast decided to paint his Mac mini in black, an.....»»
Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow
Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban. Socia.....»»
Apple’s Black Friday deals give you an up to $200 gift card
With Black Friday officially here, Apple has launched its annual shopping event with savings on some of its most popular products. However, you can save more by heading to Apple’s retail partners. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have been corralli.....»»
Aqara unleashes major Black Friday discounts on HomeKit doorbell cameras, locks, sensors, and much more
The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for yourself. 9to5Mac readers can save big on smart home products from Aqara that work with Apple Home.....»»
These Apple products are getting upgraded soon, so it’s either the best or worst time to buy
Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming, and why now may be either the best or worst time to buy Apple’s existing products......»»
Cyber Monday 2024 deal slashes 65-inch Hisense 4K TV to under $500
The 65-inch Hisense U6N ULED 4K TV, which uses the brand's take on mini-LED QLED technology, is currently on sale from Amazon for only $498 for Cyber Monday......»»
Waze incident reports are now appearing in Google Maps
Incident reports contributed by Waze users are appearing inside Google Maps. This cross-platform report-sharing update is available for users globally......»»
Black Friday deal slashes 65-inch Hisense 4K TV to under $500 and it’s still live
The 65-inch Hisense U6N ULED 4K TV, which uses the brand's take on mini-LED QLED technology, is currently on sale from Amazon for only $498 for Black Friday......»»
Cyber Monday software deals hit Adobe Creative Cloud, Parallels Desktop, Microsoft Office, VPNs
With Cyber Monday just around the corner, many software deals are emerging, offering substantial savings on some of the top software products. Here's a roundup of the best deals AppleInsider has found.Cyber Monday software deals - Image credit: Adobe.....»»
A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens health, the environment and the economy
Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games.....»»
State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?
The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and fre.....»»