Snapchat+ gains 4 million paying subscribers in its first year
Snap said Thursday that it has garnered more than 4 million paying customers for its subscription service Snapchat+......»»
The Game Awards 2024: Here’s the complete list of winners
It's once again time for the video game industry to come together to recognize the year's biggest and best games. Here are all the winners at The Game Awards 2024......»»
A new HomePod mini is coming next year, and it definitely needs Apple Intelligence
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier today that Apple has been working on a new HomePod mini for next year. While the report is focused on mentioning Apple’s new wireless chip, my only request is that Apple brings Apple Intelligence support t.....»»
Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm
Character.AI's new model for teens doesn't resolve all of parents' concerns. Following a pair of lawsuits alleging that chatbots caused a teen boy's suicide, groomed a 9-year-old.....»»
OpenAI’s Sora doesn’t feel like the game-changer it was supposed to be
OpenAI has been touting Sora as the future of video generation for nearly a year. What it released Tuesday can't possibly be what CEO Sam Altman meant......»»
Climate change intensified back-to-back Philippines storms: Study
Human-induced climate change fueled a rare string of back-to-back typhoons that battered the Philippines this year and boosted the chances of powerful storms making landfall, a new study said on Thursday......»»
Observations suggest sun-like stars emit superflares once per century
There is no question that the sun is a temperamental star, as this year's unusually strong solar storms show. Some of them led to remarkable auroras even at low latitudes. But can our star become even more furious?.....»»
Study reveals complex bacterial dynamics of urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major widespread health issue that affects millions of patients globally every year. These infections are not only uncomfortable, but also challenging to treat, as they may often reoccur after the first infection.....»»
Leafy greens study introduces model to evaluate food safety control strategies
You've probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens. Consuming these popular vegetables are among the main causes of food poisoning, affecting thousands of people every year. Leafy greens can become contaminated.....»»
Air pollution has contributed to 16 million deaths in India in the past decade: Study
Several schools in Delhi close during winter for at least two weeks because of high air pollution levels. Every winter, widespread crop burning in north India and weather conditions add to the already high air pollution levels from traffic, industry.....»»
Can the UK"s "Online Safety Act" tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?
The UK's new Online Safety Act, programmed for implementation in the second half of next year, could reshape how social media platforms deal with harmful online content. This legislation aims to protect users by requiring platforms to swiftly remove.....»»
RCS messaging is now live in iOS 18.2 for Boost Mobile subscribers
RCS messaging is one of the biggest features in iOS 18. Thanks to the iOS 18.2 update, it's now live for Boost Mobile users......»»
NASA"s Lucy spacecraft prepares for second Earth gravity assist
On Dec. 12, at 11:15 p.m. EST, NASA's Lucy spacecraft, currently in a two-year orbit around the sun, will skim Earth's atmosphere, passing only about 220 miles (360 kilometers) above the surface. This close flyby will result in a "gravity assist," pu.....»»
No matter what gets Game of the Year, you’ve already won
Every year we have tons of Game of the Year awards and announcements, but the winner isn't what matters......»»
Conservationists have successfully restored tiger populations in Russia after 50-year absence
Conservationists have succeeded in restoring tiger populations in a region where they were virtually absent for more than 50 years in Russia. This restoration took place from 2012–2021 in the Pri-Amur region of Russia......»»
Researchers unveil new tool to combat mosquito-borne diseases
According to figures from the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, causing more than 700,000 deaths annually. Malaria causes an estimated 249 million cases globally, and results in mor.....»»
Everything coming to Netflix in January 2025
Ring in the new year with Netflix in January 2025. The streamer will premiere a new Wallace & Gromit movie, The Recruit season 2, American Primeval, and more......»»
Find Ford gifts for everyone on your holiday list, no really
This year, you can easily find Ford gifts for everyone on your holiday list, whether they like vehicles or not. Help them transform their on-the-go lifestyles......»»
HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change
This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings a key upgrade to what’s surely the device’s most used Siri feature: Apple Music requests......»»
My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals
At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moder.....»»
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»