Star Wars: How Obi-Wan will face his greatest threats yet
Ewan McGregor is back as Star Wars icon Obi-Wan Kenobi in his own Disney+ series, where he will face new threats and old enemies like Darth Vader......»»
Children in England struggling at school entry more likely to face disadvantage at age 16–17, according to study
School readiness at age 4–5 could help predict unemployment and education drop-out at age 16–17, according to a study led by the University of Leeds with Lancaster University. Children who were behind in their development at age 4–5 were almost.....»»
Atari ends one of the oldest console wars by acquiring Intellivision
Atari announced on Thursday that it had acquired the rights to games and branding from its old rival, Intellivsion......»»
New Saturn-mass exoplanet detected by astronomers
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Saturn-mass planet orbiting a solar-type star known as TOI-2447. The finding was reported in a research paper published May 12 on the.....»»
What is Apple TV+? Price, devices, features, how to get it, and more
Apple TV+ isn't a household name like Netflix or Hulu, but high-quality, star-studded content makes it worth knowing about. Here's everything you need to know......»»
Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change
Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»
Astronomers observe jet reorientation in "Death Star" black holes
Huge black holes are firing powerful beams of particles into space—and then changing their aim to fire at new targets. This discovery, made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Radio Astrono.....»»
International development can tackle the climate and migration crises together
Without immediate action to help the world's most vulnerable people adapt to climate change, millions face the prospect of their homes becoming unlivable, with no option but to leave......»»
Big Trouble in Little Endor? Kurt Russell could’ve been Han Solo in Star Wars
Many famous actors tried out for the original Star Wars, including Kurt Russell, whose audition tape for Han Solo made the rounds on social media recently......»»
Future emoji could include Eye Bags & Shovel
The Unicode Consortium has submitted the proposal for Unicode 16, which includes seven new emoji characters like harp, shovel, fingerprint, and face with bags under eyes.New emoji coming in Unicode 16The timeline from the conception to implementation.....»»
iPhone 17 Ultra could be the next iPhone X moment
I still remember my first moments with an iPhone X. It felt like something from the future: the OLED display, Face ID, all-screen design, new UX paradigms for navigation. The iPhone X truly was a leap forward for the iPhone following several years of.....»»
Nothing Takes to Social Media, Boasts Phone 2a’s Slim Bezels
Have the bezel wars started again? The post Nothing Takes to Social Media, Boasts Phone 2a’s Slim Bezels appeared first on Phandroid. With the launch of the Google Pixel 8a, many were quick to highlight the phone’s many strengt.....»»
Nova explosion visible to the naked eye expected any day now
Sometime between May and September, a white dwarf is expected to go thermonuclear. Enlarge / Aftermath of a nova at the star GK Persei. (credit: NASA/CXC/RIKEN/STScI/NRAO/VLA) When you look at the northern sky, you can f.....»»
The best Wear OS Watch Faces using Watch Face Format
If you’re looking for a new watch face for your Wear OS smartwatch, then check out these watch faces made with the Watch Face Format. The post The best Wear OS Watch Faces using Watch Face Format appeared first on Phandroid. The watch fa.....»»
YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime
Social engineering threats – those which rely on human manipulation – account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. According to the latest quarterly Avast Threat Report, which looks at the threat landscape from.....»»
Genetic resilience and adaptation of the endangered Chinese hazelnut
Endangered species are often characterized by severe population decline or even near-extinction status during their demographic histories. Such threats usually stem from historical climate changes and human activities......»»
Delta emulator changes logo after Adobe lawsuit threats — but just barely
Popular iOS emulator Delta had to change its logo recently, and decided to poke fun at the whole situation in a small update......»»
Mercedes-Benz G580 vs GMC Hummer EV: rugged EVs face off
The Mercedes-Benz G580 is a rugged new electric car -- but how does it compare with the GMC Hummer EV? We put the two head-to-head......»»
iPhone SE 4 rumored to be first Face ID iPhone under $500
A new leak claims that Apple may increase the price of the forthcoming iPhone SE 4, but that it is working to keep it at no higher than $499.Previous iPhone SE modelsWhen the on, off, and on again iPhone SE 4 finally comes to market — possibly in e.....»»
Astronomers determine Mars may face more potentially hazardous asteroids than Earth
A team of astronomers at Nanjing University has found evidence that Mars likely has more potentially hazardous asteroids in its path than Earth. In their study, posted on the arXiv preprint server, the group investigated the number of potentially haz.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (May 2024)
The best shows on Disney+ include Doctor Who, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Secrets of the Octopus, Drain the Oceans, X-Men '97, Renegade Nell, and more......»»