Palm Is Trying To Make a Comeback, Again
Palm probably wasn't a name you were expecting to hear from again, but to the surprise of many, the company recently posted some teasers on Twitter foreshadowing a new gadget coming out later this month. From a report: While Palm hasn't officially re.....»»
Report: Apple is resurrecting its high-end HomePod smart speaker
Better platform integration would make a HomePod comeback more impactful. Enlarge / Apple's discontinued HomePod smart speaker. (credit: Jeff Dunn) After officially killing off the HomePod last year, Apple will soon release.....»»
Greece"s fire-ravaged Evia will take decades to heal
Nearly a year after Greece's second-largest island of Evia was devastated by some of the worst wildfires in the country's history, nature is making a slow comeback......»»
After decades of loss, the world"s largest mangrove forests are set for a comeback
Mangroves ring the shores of many of Indonesia's more than 17,000 islands. But in the most populated areas, the world's largest mangrove forests have been steadily whittled away, and with them, the ability to store blue carbon......»»
Uber Pool feature with cheaper rides returns to select US cities after hiatus during pandemic
Today, Uber announced its Pool feature is making a comeback to select US cities with cheaper rides and a new name, UberX Share. After two years since the company paused the ability to share rides, it’s now announced what the new carpool feature wi.....»»
HTC Is Teasing A Big Android Phone Comeback With The Metaverse In Its Sights
HTC seems to be teasing a brand new Android smartphone with a focus on what it calls the Viveverse, asking users to create their metaverse life in the process. HTC s.....»»
Sizzling temperatures in store across southwestern US
Scorching temperatures are in store for the southwestern U.S. over the next several days, with cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas and Palm Springs in California expected to top 110 degrees......»»
Against my prayers, it appears thigh gap is making a comeback
Spend enough time on TikTok’s "For You" page, and you’ll likely find yourself scrolling through videos with the hashtag #WeightLossCheck or #WeightLossHacks or videos promising that this one workout with give your butt a lift. That I expe.....»»
In Bali, bird sellers help endangered mynah make a comeback
Tossing flowing crests back and forth, three snow-white Bali mynahs share a branch, squawking and looking around with the trademark blue patches around their eyes catching sunlight. Minutes later, four more join—a sight that would have been impossi.....»»
This 40-year-old Microsoft Excel rival is making a surprising comeback
In the early days of the personal computer, Lotus-1-2-3 was the go-to spreadsheet tool.....»»
Severe water shortages strain wheat harvest in Iraq
Salah Chelab crushed a husk of wheat plucked from his sprawling farmland south of Baghdad and inspected its seeds in the palm of one hand. They were several grams lighter than he hoped......»»
Saving palm trees without killing bees
UC Riverside scientists have a new chemical weapon to seduce and kill the invasive, long-nosed beetles destroying California palm trees by the tens of thousands......»»
Palm OS Developer Releases Source To Classic Games, 20+ Years After Release
Munich-based developer Aaron Ardiri is Slashdot reader #245,358, with a profile that still identifies him as a Palm OS developer. Which surprised me, because Palm OS's last update was in 2007. (Then again, ardiri's Slashdot profile also still include.....»»
Tested: Spigen’s new 65W GaN III Charger is a notable addition to on-the-go Apple setups
GaN technology has already shrunk capable chargers down to fit in the palm of your hand, and now Spigen’s latest offering doubles down by adopting GaN III efficiency. Packing four ports and plenty of power into its , our latest Tested with 9to5To.....»»
China Makes a Comeback in Bitcoin Mining Despite Government Ban
While the US extended its leading position as the dominant location for Bitcoin mining, China has reemerged as the second-largest locale despite a government ban on the activity last year. From a report: The US accounted for 37.84% of global hashrate.....»»
Pink pigeons in Mauritius made a remarkable comeback from near-extinction, but are still losing genetic diversity
In the 1980s there were just ten or so pink pigeons left in the wild. Known to scientists as Nesoenas mayeri, the species is found only on Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island that was once home to the dodo. Like the dodo, the pink pigeon made an easy.....»»
US Cities Are Backing Off Banning Facial Recognition as Crime Rises
Facial recognition is making a comeback in the United States as bans to thwart the technology and curb racial bias in policing come under threat amid a surge in crime and increased lobbying from developers. From a report: Virginia in July will elimin.....»»
The US Jobs Market Continues Its Strong Comeback From the Pandemic
The U.S. job market remains red-hot. Employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a remarkable comeback in the labor market. From a report: The unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% -- matching its lowest level since the start of the pandemic. Th.....»»
Huawei launches new flagship foldable phone at low prices
Huawei has recently launched a new flagship foldable smartphone model, Mate Xs2, at low prices, seeking to stage a quick comeback in the handset market after being forced to retreat from the high-end segment under US trade sanctions, according to ind.....»»
Allison Janney joins "Mrs American Pie" on Apple TV+
Forthcoming Apple TV+ comedy "Mrs American Pie" has signed "The West Wing" and "Mom" star Allison Janey.Allison Janney in a guest appearance at the White House in 2016The 10-part comedy is set in 1970s Palm Beach, and stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine Sim.....»»
Firefox turns 100 as it struggles to make a comeback
Though Mozilla Firefox has led the way for a great deal of software innovation, the browser struggles to make an imprint on active users......»»