Putting Aotearoa on the map: New Zealand has changed its name before, why not again?
Our names are a critical part of our identity. They are a personal and social anchor tying us to our families, our culture, our history and place in the world......»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
Influential "Instavangelists" blur line between religion and social media
Social media has radically changed the way we do things, from communicating to purchasing to learning to voting. But according to a new article, it's also transformed the way we define religion—particularly among women......»»
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a tough place when they need to use this safety net, according to a Delinea re.....»»
How to use the improved Stage Manager in iPadOS 17
Apple hasn't radically changed how Stage Manager works in iPadOS 17, but it has made improvements that could be what it takes to make you use it more. Here's how to use it.Stage Manager icon from iPadOS 17Stage Manager on the iPad and the Mac is Appl.....»»
A new framework for customized marine conservation in local contexts
Aotearoa's coastal marine ecosystems are struggling with the cumulative effects of multiple human activities and stressors that are leading to tipping points, ecological surprises, and irreversible ecosystem damage......»»
Marshall updates its noise-canceling earbuds with better battery life
Marshall's Motif II ANC noise-canceling earbuds haven't changed physically, but inside they have a bunch of welcome additions......»»
iPhone 14 Pro Max the best-selling model, as trend predicted to continue
While the entry-level iPhone 13 was the best-selling model in the 2021 lineup, that changed the following year, with a new market intelligence report indicating that the iPhone 14 Pro Max was the best-selling model. It suggests this was true not j.....»»
Auckland wastewater pipe dig reveals "fossil treasure trove"
A new New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics paper out today describes the 266 fossil species as one of the richest and most diverse groups of three-million-year-old fauna ever found in New Zealand. At least ten previously unknown species will.....»»
Microsoft Office for Mac standalone license dips to $34.97
Save 86% on a Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 standalone license this weekend, putting top apps like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at your fingertips.Looking for a way to boost productivity at home or work, without the h.....»»
Insights from past warming: Enhanced temperature seasonality in China during the mid-Holocene
Against the background of global warming, the temperature seasonality has changed obviously at global and regional scales, which has exerted significant ecological and societal impacts. As a populous country highly sensitive to climate change, China.....»»
It’s not just iMessage: UK government could ban Apple security updates
Everyone in the tech industry facepalms almost every time legislators try to pontificate on technology, but the British government appears to be trying to set a new record. After putting iMessage and FaceTime at risk, the government is now suggesting.....»»
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides. Enlarge / Repairing an M1 MacBook. (credit: Apple) Somewhere, ol' Beelzebub is putting on his thickest coat because Apple has endorsed a right-t.....»»
Sustainability is often an afterthought in space exploration—that needs to change as the industry grows, say researchers
Aotearoa New Zealand is the latest country to enter the expanding and competitive international space market......»»
Unintended consequences: Terror attacks cause long-term acceptance of targeted communities
Violent actions intended to provoke opposition to particular communities may paradoxically lead to lasting acceptance, according to a study. On March 15, 2019, a far-right extremist killed 51 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand. Immediately followin.....»»
I thought I’d hate the Galaxy Z Flip 5 — until I changed one thing
I've been using the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for a few weeks now, and I really, really love it. But it didn't start out that way......»»
Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever
Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential......»»
Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis......»»
Justin Trudeau blasts Facebook for blocking news as Canada"s wildfires rage
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted Facebook for "putting corporate profits ahead of people's safety" as the social media platform continues to block news content while wildfires rage in Canada's Northwest Territories and British Columbia......»»
Algebra, graphing calculators, and dying of dysentery
Getting a graphing calculator is a rite of passage for teenagers. So, too, is putting games on them. Some things never change......»»
UFC 292 live stream: Can you watch Sterling vs O’Malley for free?
The UFC is putting on a show tonight with UFC 292 and we've got all of the details on how to watch Sterling vs O'Malley on the main card......»»