Mount Fuji crowds shrink after Japan brings in overtourism measures
Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism......»»
Google’s DeepMind tackles weather forecasting, with great performance
Needs just eight minutes on one processor to do a single 15-day forecast. By some measures, AI systems are now competitive with traditional computing methods for generating weathe.....»»
Deep seabed mining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy
The debate around deep seabed mining has been gaining attention as concerns mount about its potential impacts on ocean ecosystems. The ocean is host to countless species yet to be discovered, some of which could hold the key to breakthroughs in medic.....»»
Study confirms two forms of longtooth groupers in Asia are separate species of fish
A team of marine biologists from the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, also in Japan, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, has found via genetic and physical study that tw.....»»
Baidu confirmed as China Apple Intelligence model provider, but privacy concerns mount
Apple hopes to bring its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features to China in 2025, but the company has reportedly clashed with its partner Baidu over technical and privacy issues. more….....»»
Apple releases visionOS 2.2 beta 4 ahead of full launch soon
Apple has released visionOS 2.2 beta 4 for developers. The new software version brings us closer to the expected RC and wide launch soon. Here’s what to expect from the latest beta. more….....»»
Study brings to light new picture of intimate relationships among older adults
Living apart together (LAT) is the way to go for U.K. couples over 60, according to new research by Lancaster University and University College London (UCL)......»»
Study discovers a nano-switch mechanism controlled by a single hydrogen atom in all living organisms
A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron carrier protein in the redox reaction that all organisms need to obtain energy. The study was published in the online edition o.....»»
Intel just stole a page from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook
Intel's new XeSS 2 feature brings frame generation and latency reductions, much in the same way as Nvidia's wildly popular DLSS 3......»»
Intel’s new $249 GPU brings 1440p gaming to the masses
Intel has a new graphics card with the Arc B580, and it wants to bring 1440p gaming down to just $249......»»
I played the first 5 hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and can’t wait to see more
We played the first five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds at Capcom's headquarters in Japan and came away impressed with its formula improvements......»»
Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record
Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December......»»
visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that truly make Vision Pro a next-gen computer
The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple’s next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac Virtual Display, one of the best Vision Pro features, is getting three upgrades in visionOS 2.2 t.....»»
Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases
Nintendo has released a new game for iPhone today, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. The title brings back much of the experience in its predecessor, but with new content and perhaps most interestingly, a pricing experiment. more….....»»
The Rokform Rugged Case: A functional phone case you didn’t know you needed
The Rokform Rugged Case is perfectly compatible with the brand's RokLock universal mount solution. Mount your phone to any vehicle and virtually anything......»»
Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands......»»
I love the new Amazon Kindle, and this Cyber Monday sale brings it under $100
Been wanting a new e-reader? This Cyber Monday deal on the new Amazon Kindle is too good to pass up......»»
Cyber Monday cybers into view, and we’ve got all the cyber deals
Beat the crowds with our list of cool stuff to buy—updated throughout Monday. I hope everyone survived the weekend shopping experience and no one was eaten by ravening bands of.....»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
It’s (still) Black Friday, and here are the best shopping deals we could find
Beat the crowds with our list of cool stuff to buy—updated throughout the weekend. The leaves have turned, the turkey has been eaten, the parades are over, and the football has.....»»
Phonics screening check: Why this test taken by six-year-olds in England just isn"t needed
At the end of year one, when they are five or six, all children at state schools in England must take a test called the phonics screening check. The check measures their ability to use synthetic phonics—an approach to teaching reading—to blend so.....»»