Snapchat owner hit as advertising slump hits sales
The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat......»»
Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines
Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month......»»
Apple’s upgraded Vision Pro headset might arrive sooner than expected
According to a Bloomberg report, a second-gen Vision Pro headset supercharged by the Apple M5 silicon could hit the shelves in late 2025, or early 2026......»»
Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation
Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»
Report: Countries must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts and bridge the finance gap
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's most vulnerable hardest, the "Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water," from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), finds that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation.....»»
25 years ago, the greatest corporate thriller you’ve never seen hit theaters
25 years ago, Michael Mann turned a movie that should have never worked into one of the most riveting and powerful thrillers of his entire storied career......»»
Apple"s iPhone 15 led sales globally in mid-2024 with Samsung close behind
Apple's iPhone 15 soared to the top of global smartphone sales in 2024, marking a new wave of demand for premium tech and flashy features.iPhone 15Counterpoint Research shows that Apple's iPhone 15 and Pro counterparts topped global sales in the thir.....»»
Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine. From its halo-like orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is seeing farther.....»»
Stranger Things season 5 reveals episode titles, confirms 2025 release
In honor of Stranger Things Day, Netflix revealed the episodes titles for the fifth and final season of the hit show......»»
iPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage
Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 PlusApple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with.....»»
Incredible Bluetti sale offers up to $650 off on its power stations!
If you’re looking for a new power station, you definitely don’t want to miss these insane sales that Bluetti is running! The post Incredible Bluetti sale offers up to $650 off on its power stations! appeared first on Phandroid. Power s.....»»
It’s the end of the road for Sony’s pricey AirPeak S1 drone
Three years after it hit the market, Sony has announced it will discontinue the pricey AirPeak S1 drone next year......»»
No Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4…for now
If you’re the owner of the Fairphone 4 and are looking forward to the Android 14 update, you might not want to hold your breath. The post No Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4…for now appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this ye.....»»
“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say
Woman claims to have a degree from "Havard" and be licensed by the "Estate Board." A Massachusetts spa owner has been arrested for what prosecutors describe as a blundering scheme.....»»
Yellowstone spoilers, season 6, and Kevin Costner: The hit show’s director previews season 5, part 2
The wait for Yellowstone season 5, part 2 is almost over. Ahead of the season 5, part 2 premiere, one of Yellowstone's directors previews the new episodes......»»
The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (November 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»
Helping the most vulnerable stay cool in extreme heat
The health effects of heat waves hit some communities harder than others. People with preexisting health conditions, as well as those who have low income or are physically or socially isolated, very old or very young, from racial or ethnic minority g.....»»
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»
Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse
With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»
Sick of supersized EVs? The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric hits the spot.
It's not too big, it's not too heavy, and it's very, very efficient. If conventional wisdom were to be believed, the car we're reviewing today should not exist. Automakers are on.....»»
Cheaper Vision Pro may be delayed until 2027 or later
It’s probably not fair to say that Apple’s Vision Pro has been a disappointment sales-wise. After all, the device is prohibitively expensive for most consumers. … The post Cheaper Vision Pro may be delayed until 2027 or later appeared first.....»»