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......»»
California Science Center to start complex process to display space shuttle Endeavour vertically
The lengthy process of putting the retired space shuttle Endeavour on display in the vertical launch position will begin this month in Los Angeles......»»
Chinese automakers to grab majority share of domestic sales for first time, forecast says
Competitive pricing, faster rollouts of new models and the rise of domestic electric carmakers have changed the dynamic for made-in-China auto brands......»»
Poll: What changes do you expect for Apple Watch Series 9?
Apple Watch Series 8 wasn’t exactly a huge upgrade. Despite new sensors for Crash Detection and measuring wrist temperature at night, not much has changed from the Apple Watch Series 7. As we get closer to fall, Apple is likely to introduce a new.....»»
Twitter locking TweetDeck behind a paywall, forcing users to switch to the new design
Twitter has officially announced a change that many of us saw coming. Starting next month, the company is putting TweetDeck behind a paywall, requiring that users subscribe to Twitter Blue to access the more advanced, multi-column version of Twitter.....»»
BT and HPE team up to boost LAN across the globe
Broadband-hungry collaboration apps are putting a strain on LAN services everywhere......»»
Smarter men are putting off having children until later in life but are still having more children, say economists
A pair of economists at the Ragnar Frisch Center for Economic Research in Norway has found that men who score higher on IQ tests tend to put off having children longer than men who score lower—and yet they still mange to have more children than the.....»»
Study shows significant decline of snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere over last half century
In the face of the ongoing climate crisis, scientists from many fields are directing their expertise at understanding how different climate systems have changed and will continue to do so as climate change progresses. Robert Lund, professor and depar.....»»
Apple says it already changed its rules enough to satisfy Spotify EU complaint
The European Union is to hear Apple's argument on Friday, against an anti-steering accusation that was initiated by Spotify, and could lead to an almost $40 billion fine.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)Back in 2019, Spotify compla.....»»
Apple"s iPhone came out 16 years ago and changed the world
Compared to today's iPhone 14 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 15, the very first iPhone that went on sale 16 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went o.....»»
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say
Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says......»»
Apple Canada no longer offers interest-free financing for iPhone, Mac and iPad
Apple offers different financing options for customers buying new products based on each region. In Canada, they had the option to finance a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac interest-free in up to 24 months. However, the company has quietly changed the term.....»»
Report highlights children as the "hidden victims" of modern slavery
Dependent children of people impacted by human trafficking and modern slavery are being left unsupported and their needs overlooked, putting families at risk of intergenerational trauma......»»
Apple speaks out against bill that could mandate CSAM scanning in iMessage
Apple is publicly opposing the current form of the Online Safety Bill currently being considered by Parliament in the UK. According to Apple, the proposed law risks putting “UK citizens at greater risk” from data breaches and digital surveillanc.....»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
How hardening Microsoft 365 tenants mitigates potential cloud attacks
Moving critical data and workloads to the cloud has significantly changed information security teams. But most don’t have the resources to be successful in their cloud attack modeling—not to mention the deployment of measurable controls to defend.....»»
How to create custom Apple Fitness+ plans with iOS 17
Getting specific and putting commitments on a calendar are two great ways to build consistency in working toward goals. With iOS 17 and watchOS 10, Apple is leveraging both of those tactics to help you get healthier with the ability to make custom A.....»»
Sustainability at center of British polar science strategy
With research stations shifting to renewable energy and artificial intelligence mapping out fuel-efficient marine routes, the British Antarctic Survey is putting sustainability at the heart of its new 10-year plan......»»
The Apple Vision Pro has given VR its iPhone moment
Does the Apple Vision Pro's high price matter? Not when it's already given VR its iPhone moment and changed the market forever -- even before it's come out......»»
How EV shift has changed Autoliv"s airbags
The roomier interiors inside the growing wave of full-electric vehicles coming to market has led the world’s largest airbag supplier to adapt its key passive safety solution......»»
DEAL: This Ring Video Doorbell bundle is just $40!
If you’re thinking about putting together a smart home, this Ring Video Doorbell bundle is a good place to start, especially at just $40! Smart homes are all the rage these days and it’s not hard to see why. Our phones are essentially.....»»