Screen Time for Kids Is Fine! Unless It"s Not
Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media......»»
"You can"t hear a smile": How video visits help dads in prison stay connected with their kids
Many Australians know December 21 as "Gravy Day." This is a reference to Paul Kelly's song and new film How to Make Gravy, where a prisoner named Joe writes a letter to his family four days before Christmas. In it Joe, missing his wife and relatives,.....»»
Scientists observe "negative time" in quantum experiments
Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it—an effect dismissed as an illusion caused by how waves are distorted by matter......»»
Time to plan for the NCAA Playoffs Bowl Games, where will you watch?
This is our recommendation for streaming bowl games this year, including the playoffs......»»
Instagram to replace AR filters with controversial AI-generated videos
As we reported in August, Meta has confirmed that it will discontinue Spark, Instagram’s AR filters, in January 2025. At the time, the company didn’t give many details except to say that it would prioritize its efforts on other products. Now we k.....»»
Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first
Most owners still won't be refunded for the emotional support toy. Earlier this month, startup Embodied announced that it is going out of business and taking its Moxie robot with.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
The holiday season is here, and with it comes plenty of stress. If you’re looking to unwind, the best way to do that might be to find some time to watch a movie. Once you’ve done that, though, you’ve still got to pick the film you w.....»»
Best apps for tracking Santa on your phone
Are your kids anxious for Santa's arrival? Then check out these great apps that track Jolly Old St. Nick's progress on Christmas Eve......»»
Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with holiday delivery
Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – all of which should arrive in time for Christmas gift-giving next week. more….....»»
Save up to $180 when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic!
It's on sale at Amazon right now with up to 45% off, just in time for the holidays. The post Save up to $180 when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for a premium smartwatch to.....»»
Genetically encoded biosensors measure living cells" charge in real time
Biological cells have many vital functions in the organism. For example, they produce proteins, carbohydrates and fats. But they are also responsible for detoxifying harmful molecules and transmitting signals and immune defense steps. A so-called red.....»»
Someone just got the Intel B570 GPU a month in advance — and it works
One lucky shopper received their Intel Arc B570 GPU well ahead of time, and somehow still managed to get it to work......»»
How to use AirTag sharing when travelling with family and friends
I didn’t waste any time when AirTags first came out, immediately buying eight of them: for five bags, keys, a videography rig, and a bicycle. But I’ve also repurposed some of them during trips for some AirTag sharingwith friends, and iOS 18.2 mak.....»»
Best small smartphones of 2024
These are the best small smartphones you can get in 2024. The post Best small smartphones of 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. There used to be a time when smartphone displays were around 5-inch to 6-inch but not anymore. It has become com.....»»
Sea snakes regain advanced color vision, recovering a complex trait once lost to evolutionary time
Nine species of sea snakes have now been identified as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced color vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary time, it may be regained in some way......»»
Miniature sensor that detects toxic gas shows promising results in the lab
A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a highly sensitive miniature sensor that is able to detect low levels of the toxic gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The tiny, flexible sensor can detect the harmful gas in real-time without requiring an e.....»»
Clever trick to cook young stars detected for first time—astronomers highlight magnetic fields as the missing ingredient
The missing ingredient for cooking up stars in the same way you might steam your Christmas pudding has been spotted for the first time by astronomers. Much like a pressure cooker has a weight on top of its lid to keep the pressure in and get your fes.....»»
Sansui gaming monitors are on super sale for a limited time
Sansui has two great gaming monitors on sale for up to 40% off right now, and the least expensive is just $80......»»
ChatGPT for macOS now works with Apple Notes and more third-party apps
OpenAI last month announced a major update to the macOS ChatGPT app, which gained the ability to read on-screen content in certain apps. The company is now rolling out an update that expands support for Apple Notes and even more third-party apps......»»
We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
"Quite simply, we want to find the birthplace of the solar wind." Almost no one ever writes about the Parker Solar Probe anymore. Sure, the spacecraft got some attention when it l.....»»
New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost
A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydro.....»»