Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospective
Before smartphones, we had PDAs in our pockets. Palm did them best. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) “Gadgets aren’t fun anymore,” sighed my wife, watching me tap away on my Palm Zire 72 as she sat on the couch wit.....»»
How researchers can maximize biological insights using animal-tracking devices
Biologgers allow us to see with unprecedented precision how animals move and behave in the wild. But that's only part of the picture, according to a UC Santa Cruz ecologist renowned for using biologging data to tell a deeper story about the lives of.....»»
Polymer"s long spin relaxation time helps researchers gain spintronic insights
Electrons spin even without an electric charge and this motion in condensed matter constitutes spin current, which is attracting a great deal of attention for next-generation technology such as memory devices. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led res.....»»
Eco-friendly nanofibrous cellulose matrix has diverse applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithu.....»»
How to Convert MKV to MP3 on Mac/Win/Online
Do you feel the struggle with limited storage on devices and wondered how to manage it properly? This storage issue comes in when your device contains large MKV files, as these files contain video and audio components simultaneously. That’s why.....»»
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% CHEAPER Right Now!
Big screen for a small price. The post Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% CHEAPER Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices for a high-end tablet experience, the comp.....»»
The Ars redesign 9.0.2 brings the text options you’ve requested
Wide mode, font size controls, hyperlink colors, and more! Readers of those other sites may not care much about font size and column widths. "40-character line lengths? In 18-poin.....»»
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us today for a discussion.
Dr. Daniel Drucker will discuss what's ahead for these blockbuster drugs. News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diab.....»»
How to reset the iPhone 16 Plus
If your Apple iPhone 16 Plus has run into some issues, a reset could be what the doctor ordered and here’s how to do it. The post How to reset the iPhone 16 Plus appeared first on Phandroid. In an ideal world, our devices would work with.....»»
Test iPhone 17 models are reportedly already being developed in India
Alongside an increase in manufacturing in India, a new report says Apple has moved some iPhone 17 development and testing to the country for the first time.Render of a possible iPhone 17 designApple's devices are famously designed in California, but.....»»
OT PCAP Analyzer: Free PCAP analysis tool
EmberOT’s OT PCAP Analyzer, developed for the industrial security community, is a free tool providing a high-level overview of the devices and protocols in packet capture files. “The OT PCAP Analyzer was designed specifically with critica.....»»
Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection
In this Help Net Security interview, security researchers Specter and ChendoChap discuss gaming consoles’ unique security model, highlighting how it differs from other consumer devices. They also share their thoughts on how advancements in cons.....»»
Best Buy early Black Friday laptop deals: Asus, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Apple
We've got our favorite Best Buy early Black Friday laptop deals gathered here, with discounts on devices made by brands like Asus, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Apple......»»
Raspberry Pi OS’s yearslong switch from X Window to Wayland is now official
Pi owners should hardly notice any changes, though performance will improve. There have been times when it seemed like X Window System would be with us forever, even though it's m.....»»
We watched 100+ hours of TV to find the best streaming devices
Sometimes, we don’t entirely enjoy spending dozens upon dozens of hours testing certain products. When it came to finding the best streaming devices, however, it … The post We watched 100+ hours of TV to find the best streaming devices ap.....»»
Month-end iPad sale: $199 9th Gen, M4 iPad Pro $899, iPad mini 7 deals
Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air.New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: AppleSelect models from Apple's entire iPad ran.....»»
Here are the First OnePlus Devices that will Get Android 15
OnePlus recently published a list of devices which will receive Android 15 via OxygenOS 15. The post Here are the First OnePlus Devices that will Get Android 15 appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, OnePlus announced that it will let.....»»
Month-end iPad sale: $298 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro $899, iPad mini 7 deals
Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air.New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: AppleSelect models from Apple's entire iPad ran.....»»
Repair YouTuber creates upgradable SSD storage modules for Apple Silicon MacBooks
Ever since the 2016 models with Touch Bar, Apple has been soldering the SSD storage to the logic boards, preventing users from easily being able to easily upgrade or swap the drives in their devices. However, a repair YouTuber known as iBoff, wh.....»»
Android 15: everything you need to know
Google’s next major update for smartphones is here. and will trickle down to countless other devices over the next several months. Android 15 has eschewed visual updates and instead tidies up the interface and improves existing features. It als.....»»
Cracking the code: Researchers unlock a "new synthetic frontier" for quantum dots
The type of semiconductive nanocrystals known as quantum dots are both expanding the forefront of pure science and also hard at work in practical applications including lasers, quantum QLED televisions and displays, solar cells, medical devices, and.....»»