New HomePod parts are "decently replaceable" says YouTuber
Apple recently revived the full-sized HomePod, and a YouTuber has taken it apart to find that it is more repairable than the original HomePod was.HomePod 2 teardownThe HomePod returned on January 18, nearly two years after it discontinued its origina.....»»
There is no excuse for the failure to implement Spotify HomePod support
My colleague yesterday referenced the fact that Spotify is demanding greater freedoms from Apple, but hasn’t yet taken advantage of the ones already offered to the company. Key among these is the company’s failure to implement Spotify HomePod sup.....»»
Satellite catches coastal flooding during California storms
A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February, with record amounts of rainfall and hurricane-force winds sweeping across parts of the state. At one point, weather agencies posted flood watches for nearly the entirety of California's.....»»
Iconic Old West tumbleweeds roll in and blanket parts of suburban Salt Lake City
The gnarled icon of the Old West—ominously featured in movies as gunslingers square off on dusty streets and townsfolk shake behind curtained windows—rolled in over the weekend and kept rolling until blanketing some homes and streets in suburban.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 will now automatically choose a default media app
It’s been a few years since Apple let HomePod users choose their preferred media app to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks when asking Siri. However, with HomePod Software 17.4, Apple is making some changes and removing the option to manually c.....»»
Parts pairing used by Apple set to be outlawed by Oregon
Why is the image above blurred? Regain clarity with CleanMyPhone by MacPaw — the new AI-powered cleaning app that quickly identifies and removes blurred images, screenshots, and other clutter from your device. Download it now with a free trial......»»
Oregon OKs right-to-repair bill that bans the blocking of aftermarket parts
Governor's signature would stop software locks from impairing replacement parts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Oregon has joined the small but growing list of states that have passed right-to-repair legislation. Oregon'.....»»
Rich countries found to use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impact: Report
The extraction of the Earth's natural resources tripled in the past five decades, related to the massive build-up of infrastructure in many parts of the world and the high levels of material consumption, especially in upper-middle and high-income cou.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands
Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.HomePods Software 17.4 adds new default media servi.....»»
Switch emulator makers agree to pay $2.4 million to settle Nintendo lawsuit
Yuzu devs shut down emulator they now say is "primarily designed" to break DRM. Enlarge / Chopping Yuzu into three parts was not a proposed legal remedy in the proposed settlement... (credit: Yuzu) The makers of Switch.....»»
GM to update tech, improve safety at N.C. parts warehouse
The Charlotte Parts Distribution Center will be updated starting in June, with the technology set to be up and running by August 2025......»»
Kenya"s had unusually hot weather—an expert unpacks what could be causing it
In early 2024 most parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, experienced unusually high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization described the hot weather as a global phenomenon: record high temperatures were recorded in 2023. January 2024 has be.....»»
New study sheds light on 2020 extreme weather event that brought fires and snow to western US
The same weather system that led to the spread of the devastating Labor Day wildfires in 2020 brought record-breaking cold and early-season snowfall to parts of the Rocky Mountains. Now, new research from Portland State is shedding light on the meteo.....»»
‘Música’ trailer encapsulates the main character"s torment
Synesthesia ahoy in YouTuber Rudy Mancuso's SXSW film. It’s hard to encapsulate a whole movie in a trailer without ruining it, but whoever edited the Música trailer infuses the whole thing with the rhythm underpinning its main char.....»»
Huge funding round makes “Figure” Big Tech’s favorite humanoid robot company
Investors Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and Intel value Figure at $2.6B. Enlarge / The Figure 01 and a few spare parts. Obviously they are big fans of aluminum. (credit: Figure) Humanoid robotics company Figure.....»»
10 best movie villains of all time, ranked
In the pantheon of cinematic villainy, these figures rule with an iron fist, becoming indelible parts of motion picture history with their dastardly deeds......»»
Apple’s self service repair program now includes M3 MacBook Pro and iMac
Apple today expanded its Self Service Repair Program to include the latest Mac models, the M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac introduced in October 2023. This allows customers to order Apple-certified parts and conduct repairs on these machines themselves, w.....»»
Under climate change, catastrophic bushfires in Australia can strike any time
Victorians were braced for the worst on Wednesday amid soaring temperatures and gusty winds, creating the state's worst fire conditions in years. Authorities have declared a "catastrophic" fire risk in some parts of the state......»»
Bosch, Microsoft team up to explore how generative AI can make vehicles safer
Robert Bosch, the world's largest parts supplier, and tech giant Microsoft are partnering to explore ways to use generative artificial intelligence to boost the effectiveness of vehicle safety systems......»»
How strong is Nintendo’s legal case against Switch emulator Yuzu?
Nintendo is "basically taking the position that emulation itself is unlawful." Enlarge / Chopping Yuzu into three parts is not a proposed legal remedy, for now... (credit: Yuzu) Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Tropi.....»»
Higher AutoZone profits signal DIY trend gaining traction as vehicle costs rise
Demand for auto parts stayed resilient during the recent quarter as surging vehicle prices kept new- and used-car buyers on the sidelines......»»