Salty Sea Spray Keeps Lightning Strikes Away
Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike.....»»
Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In s.....»»
UAW"s strike strategy exploits leeway created by expired contract
Until the UAW's deals with the Detroit 3 end tonight, it can only call targeted strikes over local issues. The union is calling its unprecedented strategy a "stand-up strike.".....»»
You can charge your Apple Watch or AirPods using the new iPhone 15’s USB-C port
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro ditch Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector in favor of USB-C, and that change has a few side effects. Perhaps most notably, you can now use the iPhone 15’s USB-C port to quickly add more juice to your Apple Watc.....»»
iPhone 15 already compatible with USB-C Backbone One controllers made for Android
The iPhone 15 is officially switching from Lightning to USB-C, and accessory makers are in full swing responding to that change. This week, Backbone has confirmed that its existing lineup of will work with the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models......»»
New research signals a quantum leap for brain tumor treatment
Researchers have discovered a new way to target and kill cancer cells in hard-to-treat brain tumors using electrically charged molecules to trigger self-destruction, which could be developed into a spray treatment used during surgery......»»
UAW chief will order strikes at targeted plants Thursday night if no Detroit 3 deal reached
The union said proposed wage increases were 20 percent from Ford, 18 percent from GM and 17.5 percent from Stellantis. All three would cut in half the time it takes to earn top wages to four years, down from eight years now......»»
Here"s why Apple"s charger switch is such a big deal
Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced......»»
iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger
Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after the EU forced the change......»»
6 takeaways from Apple"s iPhone 15 event
Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with other major updates during its September keynote event Tuesday. The company confirmed rumors that it will switch to USB-C from its proprietary Lightning charging cable with the iPhone 15......»»
5 takeaways from Apple"s iPhone 15 event
Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with other major updates during its September keynote event Tuesday. The company confirmed rumors that it will switch to USB-C from its proprietary Lightning charging cable with the iPhone 15......»»
Apple’s new Lightning to USB-C adapter costs more than just buying a USB-C cable
The transition to USB-C isn't actually going to be painful – but Apple's going to offer adapters to make people feel confident about buying an iPhone 15......»»
AirPods Pro 2 now available with new USB-C charging case
As the iPhone 15 is getting USB-C to replace the Lightning connector, Apple is also updating some of its accessories with USB-C – and that includes AirPods. During Tuesday’s special event, the company introduced a new USB-C charging case for AirP.....»»
Apple selling $29 USB-C to Lightning Adapter after iPhone charging port change
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 15 lineup, and with the new hardware comes the first charging port change since the iPhone 5 in 2012. To help ease the transition from Lightning to USB-C for iPhone accessories, Apple is selling a $29 adapter.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, and it brings lots of cool features to the table
Apple announced its next-generation iPhone lineup today, and unsurprisingly, it marks the end of the road for Apple’s long-running Lightning connector in favor of USB-C. Not only does USB-C further streamline the wired cable connections across Appl.....»»
Apple stops selling MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo
Apple has stopped selling both the and the MagSafe Duo Charger, following the launch of the iPhone 15 with USB-C. The reason for the discontinuation of these accessories is pretty obvious: they were iPhone accessories that featured Lightning port.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro gets direct record to external storage, but iPhone 15 has Lightning speeds
The iPhone 15 Pro got the unexpected bonus of allowing direct recording to an external drive — but at the same time, the regular iPhone 15 isn't getting any speed benefit from the switch to USB-C.Filmmakers can record to external storage, but only.....»»
Apple started killing Lightning accessories minutes after iPhone 15 USB-C introduction
Quietly, and without fanfare, after the announcement of the iPhone 15's new USB-C upgrade, Apple has killed the Lightning-connected MagSafe Battery Pack and the MagSafe Duo charger regardless that they still work with the new devices.Apple kills Ligh.....»»
Just what we needed: another Apple dongle, this time for USB-C to Lightning
Think the iPhone 15's transition to USB-C would simplify the contents of your cable drawer, or neaten up the bottom of your backpack? Think again.Just in case there was any doubt, Apple's using the occasion of the release of the iPhone 15 to sell fol.....»»
Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers
At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that's compatible with non-Apple products. That's one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for.....»»
Second-generation AirPods Pro have USB-C now, too
At long last, and to the surprise of no one, AirPods Pro are finally switching from Lightning to USB-C......»»