Sony wants up to $40 more per year for PlayStation Plus subscriptions
You can avoid the price hikes if you tack years onto plans before September 6. Enlarge (credit: Sony) In a blog post announcing its latest monthly PlayStation Plus games, like sandbox playground Saints Row and 1980s mech.....»»
Ferrari"s first EV to cost more than $500,000, report says
Ferrari is preparing to open a plant in Italy to make the full-electric model that is due to launch next year. It is expected that new EV could help boost the brand’s production by up to a third, Reuters reported......»»
High winds delay SpaceX launch after a switch to Cape Canaveral
A late scrub due to weather on June 18 means it will have been at least 12 days since SpaceX last lit up the Space Coast sky with a rocket launch, the longest run between launches in more than a year......»»
I watched this summer’s big gaming showcases. This one was the best
Who had the best video game showcase this month? We gave report cards to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Summer Game Fest......»»
WhatsApp users can now set HD quality as default for sending photos and videos
WhatsApp last year introduced the option to let users send “HD photos,” keeping their original resolution with lower compression. However, users had to choose the HD option every time they sent a photo to someone – but not anymore. That’s bec.....»»
How to manage and track all of your Apple and App Store subscriptions
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Scientists unearth stingrays" heavy lifting role in estuaries
A new study has uncovered the significant role stingrays play in shaping estuaries, revealing threatened stingrays in Brisbane Water may move more than 21,000 tonnes of sand per year......»»
Study finds German students rank middle of the pack in creative thinking
The creative thinking ability of 15-year-olds in Germany corresponds to the OECD average. That is a further result of the latest PISA study. The analysis shows that creative thinking skills closely correlate to results in the core competencies in mat.....»»
Researchers: AI can make African elections more efficient, but trust must be built and proper rules put in place
Time magazine has dubbed 2024 a "super election year". An astonishing 4 billion people are eligible to vote in countries across the world this year. Many are on the African continent, where presidential, parliamentary and general elections have alrea.....»»
SpaceX switches up missions to set up Cape Canaveral launch tonight
It's been 11 days since SpaceX last lit up the Space Coast sky with a rocket launch, the longest run between launches in more than a year......»»
The 75-inch Sony Bravia 7 4K TV is $300 cheaper for a limited time
Right now, you can be one of the first to try the Sony Bravia 7 and get a $300 discount to do so......»»
US DOJ sues Adobe for ‘trapping’ users in subscriptions
Adobe is the latest target of the US Department of Justice’s recent wave of high-profile lawsuits. The company’s subscription cancellation practices are the specific target of the DOJ, which the government says is tantamount to ‘trapping’ use.....»»
Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall
Apple has announced that it is no longer offering Apple Pay Later, the “buy now, pay later” service that launched in the United States last year. The change goes into effect starting today, Apple says. Existing users with open Apple Pay Later loa.....»»
New HomePod coming soon? What Apple Intelligence means for the smart speaker’s future
The biggest star of WWDC this year was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence. Apple spent nearly half its presentation explaining the philosophy behind its own spin on AI, the features it would make possible, and the bright future ahead thanks to AI’s cap.....»»
Apple Pay antitrust case about to be settled, with 10-year promise
A years-long Apple Pay antitrust investigation is about to be settled, according to a new report this morning. It says that while there are still ongoing discussions about some of the finer details, the European Union is set to agree to the latest.....»»
Apple Developer Academy adding AI training programs later this year
After announcing its suite of new AI features at WWDC, Apple is expanding its Apple Developer Academy program with a new focus on artificial intelligence. In a press release, Apple says that it will “train all Apple Developer Academy students and m.....»»
Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year
Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper, cut-down version of the Apple Vision Pro, scheduled to arrive by the end of 2025, according to The Information. At the same time, the publication says development work on a second-generation high-end model of.....»»
Elon Musk rushes to debut X payments as tech issues hamper creator payouts
Report reveals how Musk plans to release X payments in US this year. Enlarge (credit: eldadcarin | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Elon Musk is still frantically pushing to launch X payment services in the US by the end of 2.....»»
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.2 million vehicles in North America for rearview camera issue
Stellantis has issued 30 recalls in the U.S. so far this year affecting about 2.2 million vehicles, NHTSA data shows......»»
Apple Vision Pro sequel stalls as work on cheaper consumer headset continues
Apple's follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro may not be a high-end model, with work allegedly halted on the premium replacement in favor of a cheaper alternative.Apple Vision ProHalf a year after the release of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple is considering.....»»
Tropical solstice shadows
Solstices mark the changing of seasons, occur twice a year, and feature the year's shortest and longest daylight hours—depending on your hemisphere. These extremes in the length of day and night make solstice days more noticeable to many observers.....»»