New HomePod vs 2018 HomePod - compared
The new HomePod has a lot of new technology versus the retired original HomePod from 2018 it replaces — but see how it compares before you spend the $300.Comparing two generations of HomePodApple discontinued the original large-sized HomePod in Mar.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48%
According to new pre-order analysis from Ming Chi-Kuo, Apple is facing less demand for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max than expected. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have had more sales compared to last years iPhones, though. more….....»»
Study reveals lower school attendance on Fridays in England
Economists from the University of Bath have found a significantly lower school attendance rates on Fridays across England, with a 20% higher absence rate compared to other weekdays......»»
Europe fails to harmonize sustainability reporting in the agri-food sector
A team from the University of Cordoba compared the sustainability reports put out by 100 agri-food companies in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany. Their study is published in the Journal of Policy Modeling......»»
Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700
The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price......»»
This neglected 2018 masterpiece is finally streaming on Netflix
This Ryan Gosling movie came and went in 2018, but it's a underrated masterpiece that deserves another chance. Here's why you should watch it on Netflix......»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 sales demand expected to be mostly flat compared to iPhone 15
Supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning posted his latest estimates for iPhone 16 shipments, ahead of Apple’s event later today where the new iPhone 16 lineup will be finally unveiled. Kuo expects iPhone 16 shipments for 2024 to be about.....»»
State of Decay 2’s final update coming later this year
To prepare for State of Decay 3, Undead Labs is ending support for its 2018 zombie survival title......»»
Audio transcription compared -- Cloud-based vs. on-device
In iOS 18, Apple's Notes and Voice Memos apps get a new audio transcription feature. Here's everything you need to know about the different types of audio transcription, how they compare, and what Apple's implementation brings to the table.You can tr.....»»
Compared: iPhone 15 Pro Max in an iPhone 16 Pro Max case
Ahead of Apple's It's Glowtime event, there are a few iPhone 16 cases. Here's what an iPhone 15 Pro Max looks like, inside one of the new accessories.Let's compare a dummy phone and an early case to the iPhone 15 Pro MaxAs is often the case, mock up.....»»
2018 to 2021 saw no change in rates of intimate partner homicide among women
U.S. rates of intimate partner homicide involving female victims did not significantly change from 2018 to 2021, according to research published in the Aug. 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekl.....»»
Lack of competition between petrol stations hits households most in poorest areas: Study
Households in low-income areas face significantly higher increases in petrol prices when rival fuel stations close compared to high-income areas, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA)......»»
New director’s cut of Napoleon now streaming on Apple TV+, with 48 minute longer runtime
The Apple original film by Ridley Scott has been re-released, with Napoleon: The Director’s Cut adding an additional 48 minutes of footage compared to the theatrical version. Watch with an Apple TV+ subscription. Napoleon debuted in cinemas last.....»»
Verdy launches limited edition ‘Vear Toy’ bear that holds the new Beats Pill
Apple recently relaunched the with a lot of improvements compared to the original model, and the company has been using the iconic Beats Pill Dudes characters to promote the speaker. Unfortunately, the Dude-shaped holders have remained in the past,.....»»
Researchers present a high-dimensional choice model for online retailing
In a new study, researchers developed a model that helps online retailers to more accurately predict customer purchases from a wide range of products in complex online shopping environments, reducing sales forecast errors by 10%–30% compared to tra.....»»
Honor just totally fat-shamed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Honor has put out a new ad in which they totally trolled Samsung for how thick the Galaxy Z Fold 6 compared to their phone. The post Honor just totally fat-shamed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 appeared first on Phandroid. Foldable phones are.....»»
10 best sci-fi horror movies, ranked
The greatest sci-fi horror movies ever made are some of the most thrilling and creative in cinema, from 1979's Alien to 2018's A Quiet Place......»»
Red flag laws may reduce the growing burden of firearm homicides
A recent study from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that Florida's red flag gun law, which was enacted in response to the 2018 Parkland mass shooting, was associated with an 11% reduction in firearm homici.....»»
iPhone 17 range may increase RAM to 12GB
A further rumor about the 2025 iPhone 17 range claims that it will feature 12GB, compared to the maximum 8GB in the iPhone 15 Pro range.Renders of the iPhone 17 rangeIt's now a safe assumption that future iPhones will feature increased RAM because Ap.....»»
Gurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts
Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple has cut around 100 jobs in the Services division. While relativity small compared to other technology firms over the last few years, the layoffs are notable for Apple. That’s because CEO Tim Cook has rep.....»»
Satellites reveal ecosystems most vulnerable to drought
More severe droughts that will also last longer: this will primarily be a problem for irrigated croplands, as discovered by environmental scientist Qi Chen. Mixed forests with a variety of plant species will be the least vulnerable. Chen compared the.....»»