Sierra Nevada snowpack at lowest level in 10 years: What it means for California"s water supply
California's statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack—the source of nearly one-third of the state's water supply—is at its lowest level in a decade, a major turnaround from last year when huge storms ended a three-year drought and buried ski resorts in m.....»»
Apple is still working on smart glasses, but it"s going to be a long wait
The long-rumored "Apple Glass" may take much longer to arrive than previously thought, with it now not expected to arrive for several years.An example of what Apple Glass could look likeThe Apple Vision Pro has been a major first step for Apple's mix.....»»
I finally gave up on liquid-cooled PCs after 13 years — here’s why
I've used liquid coolers in my gaming PCs for 13 years, but I'm finally switching back to an air CPU cooler......»»
Imposter calls become the top threat as robocalls decline: How to protect your phone number and stop spam
We’ve seen carriers and the FTC work to reduce the problem of robocalls in recent years but imposter calls remain a top scam. Want to protect yourself and your family? Incogni makes removing your personal information from the web and blocking spam.....»»
Tourists banned from Italy"s Capri over water shortage
The Italian island of Capri banned tourists from disembarking Saturday after problems with the water supply from the mainland threatened to leave the holiday hotspot parched......»»
Best Buy is selling this HP gaming laptop for just $550 today
If you want a solid entry-level gaming laptop on a budget, this deal will let you snag an HP Victus 15 for just $550......»»
This smart lock deadbolt has a huge discount at Best Buy — today only!
Add extra peace of mind to your front door with the Level Lock+ Connect. For a limited time, this awesome smart lock is marked down to $300 at Best Buy......»»
Grab the Motorola Moto G (2024) for Less than $200!
It's on sale at the moment with 10% off. The post Grab the Motorola Moto G (2024) for Less than $200! appeared first on Phandroid. Motorola’s lineup of budget-friendly smartphones has become pretty impressive over the years, with inc.....»»
40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess
One astrophysics professor's memories of writing X11 code in the 1980s. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Often times, when I am researching something about computers or coding that has been around a very long while, I will.....»»
Save up to $650 on Apple"s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro, M3 Max chip
Steeper discounts are in effect on Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro, with every M3 Pro and M3 Max configuration up to $650 off. Plus, grab a bonus discount on three years of AppleCare with coupon.Save on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro.We're tr.....»»
After ISIS bombs, an urgent call to preserve an ancient Syrian temple
The Temple of Bel stands in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, adjoining a desert oasis with palm trees and bountiful water. Constructed in the first two centuries of the Common Era, the temple served for nearly two thousand years as a sanctuary for.....»»
New AI-driven tool improves root image segmentation
In a world striving for sustainability, understanding the hidden half of a living plant—the roots—is crucial. Roots are not just an anchor; they are a dynamic interface between the plant and soil, critical for water uptake, nutrient absorption, a.....»»
Study challenges popular idea that Easter islanders committed "ecocide"
Some 1,000 years ago, a small band of Polynesians sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific to settle one of the world's most isolated places—a small, previously uninhabited island they named Rapa Nui. There, they erected hundreds of "moai," or.....»»
AT&T can’t hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules
State dismisses AT&T application to end Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) yesterday rejected AT&T's request to end its landl.....»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by California governor [U: Social media laws in NY]
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
New accessory setup in iOS 18 is good for us, and for Apple
When Apple first launched AirPods back in 2016, it also introduced a whole new accessory setup process, designed to avoid the usual pain point of Bluetooth pairing. For almost eight years, it seemed like the company wanted to keep this exclusive t.....»»
Intel-powered computers affected by serious firmware flaw (CVE-2024-0762)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-0762) in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI, which runs on various Intel processors, could be exploited locally to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code within the firmware during runtime. “This type of low-level exploit.....»»
5 things the American-Made Index says about a supply chain in flux
Changes in the annual survey's results show how automakers are quickly rethinking where they source their parts from......»»
Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows
Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»
Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis by constructing electron/proton pathways
The proton exchange membrane electrolysis of water (PEMWE) is a critical process for hydrogen generation. However, the limited ability of electrons and protons to permeate the membrane and the inefficient arrangement of the transport structure in the.....»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»