Oh Good, Now There"s an Outbreak of Wildfire Thunderclouds
Huge pyrocumulonimbus clouds just formed over fires in the West. Here’s why they could become more common on a warmer planet......»»
Google’s Circle to Search is coming to the desktop
Good news, if you wanted to try Google’s Circle to Search but on your computer, it looks like the feature is coming to the desktop. The post Google’s Circle to Search is coming to the desktop appeared first on Phandroid. Google Lens is.....»»
Greece bans sheep transport as new plague cases found
Greece's agriculture ministry on Monday banned the transport of sheep and goats around the country as a highly contagious ruminants plague surfaced in more areas following a July 11 outbreak......»»
iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature ‘literally saved their lives,’ rescue team says after wildfire left hikers stranded
A group of stranded hikers in British Columbia is crediting Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature for allowing them to call for help. As reported by the CBC, the hikers were stranded on a glacier after wildfires began to approach them—and t.....»»
Some good may come out of the CrowdStrike outage
Estimated financial losses due to the recent massive IT outage triggered by the faulty CrowdStrike update are counted in billions, but the unfortunate incident is having several positive effects, as well. Some silver linings As CrowdStrike was forced.....»»
Although it’s not final, SpaceX just got good news from the FAA on Starbase
"SpaceX has dramatically reduced the duration of operations." Enlarge / The Super Heavy booster for Flight 5 of Starship undergoes a static fire test earlier this month. (credit: SpaceX) After SpaceX decided to launch or.....»»
Best OnePlus Open cases to buy in 2024
These are the best OnePlus Open cases you can buy to keep it protected. The post Best OnePlus Open cases to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus Open is a good foldable smartphone option for buyers looking beyond Samsung. T.....»»
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is so good, I don’t care that it’s a repeat
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's folding design still delights onlookers, but it's not that different to the last model, so should you pay $1,900 for one?.....»»
Hikers saved from wildfires by Emergency SOS via Satellite
Apple's Emergency SOS iPhone feature has saved the lives of four hikers who were cut off by wildfire in British Columbia.Emergency SOS via Satellite let the hikers tell rescuers precisely where they wereIntroduced with the iPhone 14 range, Emergency.....»»
Thousands evacuate season"s biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Ryan Reynolds, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson, and others......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Milla Jovovich, John Candy, Laurie Metcalf, and more......»»
Massive Leak Shows Off Pixel 9 Pro Features
Here's a good look at the entire Pixel 9 lineup's features. The post Massive Leak Shows Off Pixel 9 Pro Features appeared first on Phandroid. It’s the same old story again – just weeks before Google’s Pixel 9 series launc.....»»
Wildfire engulfs parts of main town in Canada"s Jasper National Park
An "out of control" wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, authorities said Thursday, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze......»»
Skullcandy’s surprisingly good headphones are down to $65 from $200
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones, which offer amazing bass levels and a battery life of up to 40 hours, are on sale at 67% off from Amazon's Woot......»»
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a great new smartwatch (with a catch)
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes the brilliant TicWatch Pro 5 and gives it a very light makeover. It's as good as you'd expect, but it makes me quite sad......»»
Massive Leak Shows Off Pixel 9 Series Features
Here's a good look at the entire Pixel 9 lineup's features. The post Massive Leak Shows Off Pixel 9 Series Features appeared first on Phandroid. It’s the same old story again – just weeks before Google’s Pixel 9 series la.....»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
A pair of CubeSats using ground penetrating radar could map the interior of near-Earth asteroids
Characterizing near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) is critical if we hope to eventually stop one from hitting us. But so far, missions to do so have been expensive, which is never good for space exploration......»»
How much growth is required to achieve good lives for all while reducing environmental damage?
Ending mass human deprivation and providing good lives for the whole world's population can be accomplished while at the same time achieving ecological objectives. This is demonstrated by a new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Tech.....»»
How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege
Somewhere, right now, a CISO is in a boardroom making their best case for stronger identity threat detection and response (ITDR) initiatives to lower the risk of intrusion. For a good reason, too: Look no further than the Change Healthcare breach, wh.....»»