Out-of-service satellites must be removed within 5 years, FCC says
Satellites that are no longer in service must get out of the sky far more quickly under a new rule adopted by US federal regulators Thursday — and it's all in the name of combating the garbage in Earth's orbit......»»
Apple details how Apple Podcast transcripts came to be
Apple launched its Podcasts transcription feature in March as part of its massive iOS 17.4 update. Here's why Apple took six years to perfect it, and make it a reality.If you're one of the 15% of Americans who struggle with some form of hearing diffi.....»»
After a few years of embracing thickness, Apple reportedly plans thinner devices
Thinness is good, as long as it doesn't come at the expense of other things. Enlarge / Apple bragged about the thinness of the M4 iPad Pro; it's apparently a template for the company's designs going forward. (credit: Apple).....»»
Adobe’s hidden cancellation fee is unlawful, FTC suit says
Adobe knowingly "trapped" customers into annual subscriptions, the FTC alleged. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Adobe prioritized profits while spending years ignoring numerous complaints from users.....»»
Black holes formed quasars less than a billion years after Big Bang
A surprisingly normal looking quasar when the Universe was 750 million years old. Enlarge (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)) Supermassive black holes appear to be present at the center of every galaxy, goin.....»»
ChatGPT was down again – here’s what you need to know about the outage
Nearly two weeks after a major outage hit ChatGPT, OpenAI's service had issues again on June 4, 2024, in the form of a three-hour outage......»»
Asus responds to customer service failures with new promises
After YouTube channel Gamers Nexus conducted an independent investigation into Asus' customer service, the company has vowed to change it ways......»»
Jordan Peele shares release date for his next movie
Jordan Peele's next movie is coming in two years. The Oscar winner revealed the official release date for his fourth directorial effort......»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 could be the biggest Apple Watch upgrade in years
According to a noted industry analyst, Apple's next smartwatch would mark its next anniversary with a thinner and larger chassis alongside new health tricks......»»
5 carriers you should use instead of T-Mobile
While T-Mobile is a great carrier, it's not the most affordable. Here are five alternatives that will give you solid service and keep more money in your wallet......»»
How the new iPad Pro is changing everything for the MacBook
The new ultra-thin iPad Pro may signal a new era for Apple products, with the MacBook potentially next on the list for a slimline revamp in the next few years......»»
Stellantis, once a champion of working from home, brought engineers back to office
Stellantis approved remote work in recent years, and in the process drastically reduced office space and sold real estate assets. Labor unions have criticized the intensity of the push......»»
London hospital vulnerabilities were known years before cyberattack
Many to hospitals were aware they had security weaknesses, but were unable to react in time......»»
An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges: Could it happen again?
A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Banglad.....»»
Foreign-born pandas join China"s efforts to boost wild population
After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China......»»
How to upload images to ChatGPT
ChatGPT can do so much more than sling words. Here's how to upload images to the AI service as well......»»
Here are all the shows and movies coming this summer to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not have the output of new content that a service like Netflix does, but it’s always getting new releases nonetheless. This summer, Apple has made a large collection of movies available to TV+ subscribers for a limited time, and it.....»»
Sonos removes a promise to not sell personal data, gets busted by users
Audio hardware maker Sonos has removed a promise from its US user agreement that it wouldn't sell users' personal information, which went unnoticed until eagle-eyed users spotted the change.Sono users are angry about recent changes to the lineup's ap.....»»
How to make boot media for PowerPC Macs on modern hardware
It's easy to make boot disks on old Macs for older hardware, but as the years have gone on, it's gotten a little more difficult. Here's how to make classic Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X boot media on your modern Mac.Yes, the iMac OS9 9.2.2 boot disk wo.....»»
Improving soil health yields unexpected benefits for farmers
In the U.S., as farmers wrestle with extreme heat and drought, heavy rainfall and flooding, and erosion—all factors of climate change which can take a toll on crops—there's been a lot of buzz over regenerative agriculture over the past few years,.....»»
4 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Apple Watch
Apple Watches are designed to last for years, but they don’t last forever. Eventually, it will be time to upgrade and we want to highlight signs when it may be time to do so. Over time, an Apple Watch’s performance and support will start.....»»