Microtransactions are more complicated in the metaverse
This is how buying a Fortnite battle pass kicked off an existential crisis about cosmetic microtransactions......»»
Not just a lodger: Novel host-guest assembly provides enhanced reactivity
By design, synthetic molecules typically have specific jobs to prevent or accelerate reactions between other molecules. To help control more complicated reactions, researchers may harness spare space in one molecule to synthesize another chemical str.....»»
US government agencies demand fixable ice cream machines
McFlurries are a notable part of petition for commercial and industrial repairs. Enlarge / Taylor's C709 Soft Serve Freezer isn't so much mechanically complicated as it is a software and diagnostic trap for anyone without authori.....»»
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday......»»
New "digital twin" Earth technology could help predict water-based natural disasters before they strike
The water cycle looks simple in theory—but human impacts, climate change, and complicated geography mean that in practice, floods and droughts remain hard to predict. To model water on Earth, you need incredibly high-resolution data across an immen.....»»
How to transfer your SIM from an Android phone to an iPhone 15
Apple's move to eSIM on the iPhone 15 isn't as complicated as it sounds. Here's how to get your SIM transferred over if you're coming from an Android phone......»»
How to factory reset an HP laptop to start fresh or for resale
Does your HP laptop require a dreaded factory reset? Fortunately, this isn’t too complicated of a process, and our guide should be a big help!.....»»
The San people of southern Africa: Where ethics codes for researching indigenous people could fail them
There is a long and often complicated history of researchers studying Indigenous people. In 1999, the education scholar Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, in her book "Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, "emphasized the colonial character.....»»
Can a $10 Raspberry Pi break your PC’s disk encryption? It’s complicated.
Exploit works on PCs with discrete TPM chips, which are rarer in modern systems. Enlarge / A $10 Raspberry Pi Pico-based TPM sniffing tool, designed to grab the Bitlocker disk encryption keys from some models of Lenovo laptop. (.....»»
Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania
Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe......»»
Is there an ExpressVPN free trial in 2024? It’s complicated
An ExpressVPN free trial doesn't exist but we can provide insight into how to get one of the best VPNs for less thanks to these deals......»»
Elden Ring is Tencent’s next target for mobile loot boxes and microtransactions
Following Nier and Apex Legends failures, Tencent turns to the Lands Between. Enlarge / Artist's rendition of two Elden Ring teams, The Medium and The Message, battling it out in a colosseum constructed from micro-transactions an.....»»
Google has a temporary (and complicated) fix for its Pixel storage issue
Google has a temporary fix for the storage issue affecting Pixel phones after the January update, but it seems a bit complicated. The post Google has a temporary (and complicated) fix for its Pixel storage issue appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Chemists use blockchain to simulate more than 4 billion chemical reactions essential to origins of life
Cryptocurrency is usually "mined" through the blockchain by asking a computer to perform a complicated mathematical problem in exchange for tokens of cryptocurrency. But in research appearing in the journal Chem a team of chemists has repurposed this.....»»
Apple Vision Pro streaming media landscape is complicated at launch
It might be a very expensive buy to just watch streaming video on, but Apple Vision Pro is going to look fantastic — for some services.Watching Apple TV+ on Vision Pro (Source: Apple)Don't throw out your TV set yet, at least not until your Apple Vi.....»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
What to make of Valve’s recent fan project takedowns
A series of recent removals tells a complicated story. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Valve) From Black Mesa to the recently launched Portal: Revolution, Valve has had a reputation for being pretty willing to let modde.....»»
Xylem functionality is not a direct indicator of apple preharvest fruit drop: Study
Harvesting apple (Malus × domestica) fruit at optimal horticultural maturity is critical to meeting consumer preferences and to maintain quality throughout storage. Management during harvest is complicated by uneven ripening, overlapping maturity of.....»»
The 5 best VR headset and AR glasses announcements at CES 2024
CES 2024 showed us a lot of VR headsets, AR glasses, and other metaverse gadgets. Here are the best......»»
Why is the universe ripping itself apart? A new study shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought
What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years......»»
Ordering Apple Vision Pro gets more complex with face scan
Customers hoping to get one of the few Apple Vision Pro units at launch will have to jump through a few hoops first, including a face scan.Apple Vision Pro strapApple Vision Pro is a complicated product that needs various accessories sized to fit the.....»»