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+......»»
Ozone recovery delayed 17 years by feedstock emissions, old gear
A new study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics reveals a 17-year delay in the projected recovery of the ozone layer since 2006, underscoring the need for enhanced global environmental policies and enforcement......»»
Study finds increased income boosts birthweight outcomes
Higher incomes are often correlated with healthier pregnancies and babies, but is it really the money that matters? Sedimentary rocks that formed 390 million years ago, surprisingly, help provide the answer, at least for those who live above the Marc.....»»
How Astro Bot charmed its way to becoming our Game of the Year
Astro Bot is Digital Trends' 2024 game of the year, but that decision came with a lot of soul searching......»»
Flash Sale: Costco Gold-Star Membership and $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
For a limited time, get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card when you sign up for a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership for $65......»»
Spotify officially kills Car Thing, remaining units have stopped working
As announced earlier this year, Spotify Car Thing is dead, with all units having officially been disabled as of today. more….....»»
TestFlight updated with dark and tinted icon for iOS 18
TestFlight was recently updated with a refreshed design and new features, but Apple still had one more thing before the end of the year. TestFlight’s iOS app has now been updated with support for dark and tinted icons in iOS 18. more….....»»
Norwegian app ‘Vipps’ is the first to support NFC wallet API on iPhone
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation compelled Apple to grant developers greater access to the iPhone’s NFC reader, and this change was implemented earlier this year with iOS 17.4. Now, the Norwegian payment platfo.....»»
Apple is the best-managed company in the US, ranking claims
Apple is the best-run company in the United States, according to this year’s Management Top 250 ranking from the Drucker Institute. Apple dethroned Microsoft for the title, which had held it for the past four years. Microsoft slipped to third place.....»»
ChatGPT unveils Sora with up to 20-second AI video generation
After nearly a year of delays and development setbacks, OpenAI has finally released its video-generation model, Sora, but only to select paying customers......»»
iPhone 17 Air will be 25% thinner, Apple’s ‘thinnest phone yet’ per report
Next year’s iPhone 17 Air continues to get more detailed spec leaks. The latest report gives us our best understanding yet of exactly how much thinner the new device will be. more….....»»
The Game Awards 2024: How to watch and what to expect
This year's Game Awards show is happening on December 12 and it'll feature fresh looks at Borderlands 3, Mafia: The Old Country and more......»»
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2024 Ars Technica Charity Drive
Help yourself to prizes by helping us raise money for good causes. It's once again that special time of year when we give you a chance to do well by doing good. That's right—it'.....»»
BritBox unveils 2025 slate of new and returning TV shows
From Douglas is Cancelled to Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, here's what BritBox subscribers can look forward to watching on the platform in 2025......»»
Plans to stabilize Earth"s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record......»»
Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»
Director John Waters thinks Joker 2 is one of the best movies of the year
The director published his top 10 list on Vulture and included the highly divisive sequel to 2019's blockbuster......»»
Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, EVs progress: Consumer Reports
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»
How pop-up warnings and chatbots can be used to disrupt online child sex abusers
The scale of online child sexual abuse is immense: estimates suggest there are more than 300 million child victims of online sexual abuse globally......»»
Astro Bot wasn’t 2024’s only great platformer. Try these 5 underrated gems
With all eyes understandably on Astro Bot late in the year, platformer fans may have overlooked some of 2024's best offerings. Here are 5 you may have missed......»»
Director John Waters thinks ‘Joker 2’ is one of the best movies of the year
The director published his top 10 list on Vulture, and included the highly divisive sequel to 2019's blockbuster......»»