Rare bamboo flowering event could be followed by years of ecological change
Flowering for some plants is a yearly occurrence; for others, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A widespread species of bamboo in Japan, Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, takes this one-time flowering event and pushes it to the extreme: they flower o.....»»
Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones
Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple's Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of ol.....»»
Apple might once again be considering a TV of its own
It's been nearly 15 years since the idea was first considered, but Apple insider Mark Gurman says an Apple TV — not a streaming device — is under consideration......»»
30 years ago, Peter Jackson paved the way to Lord of the Rings with this fantastical crime movie
Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures premiered 30 years ago, introducing the world to the talents of Melanie Lynskey and future Oscar-winner Kate Winslet......»»
Never mind slowing sales, 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years
Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years......»»
Never mind slowing sales: 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years
Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years......»»
How to change the font size on a Kindle
Just pick up a new Amazon Kindle, but are wondering how you change your book's text size and other settings? It's easier than you think......»»
TV you can’t skip: The 10 hottest shows right now on Paramount, Netflix, Max, Apple TV+, and more
Well, it certainly looks like one of the biggest TV shows of the last several years — Paramount’s Yellowstone, everyone’s favorite soapy Western about a … The post TV you can’t skip: The 10 hottest shows right now on Paramou.....»»
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look … The post NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus appeared f.....»»
PSA: iPhone users receiving AppleCare+ refunds multiple years after Apple trade-in
Apple users across the globe have been reporting that they’re receiving refunds for AppleCare+ on iPhones they purchased and traded in years ago. Seemingly, there isn’t anything specific triggering the refund, but there are a number of varying ca.....»»
Netflix’s hit series Arcane is TV’s best Game of Thrones successor
Netflix's Arcane comes closer to matching the unwieldy, violent power of Game of Thrones than any other show of the past five years......»»
Study uncovers earliest evidence of humans using fire to shape the landscape of Tasmania
Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought......»»
Gmail may add a handy temporary email address feature
Google's Shielded Email feature was found buried within its APK code, and it could change the way you fill out email forms online......»»
Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hours
Of all the AI chatbot ideas we have seen since ChatGPT went viral nearly two years ago, O2’s Daisy (stylized as “dAIsy”) is easily among … The post Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hour.....»»
Apple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet
Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more….....»»
Basalt samples from Chang"e-6 mission offer insights on lunar farside volcanism
Basalt samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission have revealed volcanic events on the lunar farside at 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga, according to research conducted by Prof. Li Qiuli's lab at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Ch.....»»
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»
Five ways that climate change threatens human health
As the U.N.'s climate summit, COP29, gets underway in Azerbaijan this week, the effect of climate change on human health is high on the agenda. And rightly so, amid some alarming emerging statistics. By the end of this century, climate change could b.....»»
Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health
As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»
Galaxy S25 Slim might be the star of Samsung’s rumored January event
A survey suggested a few days ago that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S25 series on January 5th, which would make it the earliest launch … The post Galaxy S25 Slim might be the star of Samsung’s rumored January event appeared first on BG.....»»
OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court
How do you get an AI model to confess what's inside? Since ChatGPT became an instant hit roughly two years ago, tech companies around the world have rushed to release AI products.....»»