No longer possible to hide the blue badge of shame on X [U]
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Update: Af.....»»
Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain’s Electric Fields
A mysterious electromagnetic mechanism may be more important than the firing of neurons in our brain to explain our awareness.....»»
I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame
It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a new smartphone camera zoom champion......»»
Sonic Rumble is a fun battle royale, but an oddly slow Sonic spinoff
We played a few rounds of Sonic Rumble, the Blue Blur's surprisingly slow take on the battle royale genre......»»
Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage
Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»
Autumn leaves are staying green for longer in Britain. Here"s why
Every year people ask me, "why haven't the leaves fallen yet?" If autumn starts on September 1, then by early November winter should be well on its way. And yet, an amateur photographer who has captured the season's colors for several years in southe.....»»
Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts
Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»
Instagram finally ends the most vexing side of its content feed
Ever launched Instagram, started viewing the first piece of content you see, and then suddenly the feed is refreshed mid-way? Instagram no longer does that......»»
With the M4 here, there are two Macs you now shouldn’t buy
The impressive M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro have arrived, and they make these two older Macs no longer worth buying......»»
How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper
The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history......»»
Cracked earth in Greece"s saffron heartland as drought takes toll
At a field outside Kozani, northern Greece, the strikingly blue-and-purple petals of saffron give off an intoxicating scent that underscores the value of one of the country's most lucrative crops......»»
When countries hide their public debt, they hurt themselves, their citizens and their lenders, say economists
Economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced that global public debt would soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from the University of Notre Dam.....»»
This Deal Takes off 30% from the Fitbit Inspire 3!
The Inspire 3 comes with a slimmer and lighter design and longer battery endurance. The post This Deal Takes off 30% from the Fitbit Inspire 3! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re in the market for a competent fitness tracker to u.....»»
Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds
Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»
Pathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a study led by Ingun Lund Witsø of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, published November 6, 2024 in the open-access journal.....»»
NRO chief: “You can’t hide” from our new swarm of SpaceX-built spy satellites
"A satellite is always coming over an area within a given reasonable amount of time." The director of the National Reconnaissance Office has a message for US adversaries around th.....»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more….....»»
Apple removed iMac option to buy color-matched trackpad and mouse together
Apple’s M4 iMac is available for pre-order ahead of its arrival this Friday, and with USB-C accessories. But some buyers have noticed a change to the purchase process compared to previous iMacs. With the M4 model, you can no longer get both the Mag.....»»
Climate activism is no longer a young person"s game
When Cathy Fulkerson walked into her bank in Reno, Nevada, she was ready to cancel her credit card. Carrying a letter stating her concerns, Fulkerson explained to the manager why she wanted to cut ties: its investments in fossil fuels......»»
MacBook Pro line could major redesign in 2026 for 20th anniversary
Apple will update the current MacBook Pro again in 2025, but those waiting for a significant redesign may have to wait a little longer.The 2023 MacBook Pro was the first to offer a Space Black option.The company often tweaks the hardware of its MacBo.....»»
iOS 18’s best AI tools arrive in December, but Siri has a longer wait
The most notable Apple Intelligence tricks will likely arrive in a month, but Siri's integration with other apps will only materialize around April next year......»»