SteamWorld Heist 2 headlines Nintendo’s loaded Indie World Showcase
Thunderful unveiled SteamWorld Heist 2, a pirate themed sequel to a fantastic strategy game, at Nintendo's April 2024 Indie World showcase......»»
Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during COVID lockdown—what can we learn from their resilience?
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities. Global risk governance and criminology academics Annette Hübschle and Mer.....»»
Christianity is changing in South Africa as Pentecostal and indigenous churches grow—what"s behind the trend?
Studies show that South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where religious participation has increased in recent years. The other two countries are Italy and the US......»»
Insane iPad AI tutor demo points to an incredible new world for students
If you haven’t yet watched yesterday’s OpenAI event, I highly recommend doing so. The headline news was that the latest GPT-4o model works seamlessly with any combination of text, audio, and video. That includes the ability to ‘show’ the.....»»
Persistent strain of cholera defends itself against forces of change, scientists find
A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions, and with its persistence, baffling scientists......»»
Our favorite new covers and keyboard cases for Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air
Some of the best M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air cases have arrived and we are here to take a closer look. Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are just days away from being loaded up and shipped across the country, and now it’s time to look at some a.....»»
The Shrouds teaser trailer unveils David Cronenberg’s mysterious new movie
The first teaser trailer for David Cronenberg's The Shrouds has been released. The Shrouds will have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival......»»
New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats Solo 4 now down at $150, and more
With new Apple gear about to get unleashed into the wild, and the recent debut of the 2024 Beats Solo headphones, today’s roundup of deals is loaded with the first price drops on the latest and greatest. Amazon has now knocked $50 off Apple’s new.....»»
Biden set to levy 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs this week
Both the US and EU are deeply concerned about heavily subsidized Chinese OEMs. Enlarge / New energy vehicles are being loaded into containers for export at Taicang Port and Taicang International Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu Provin.....»»
Angling fish for food: Study finds recreational fishing accounts for 11% of reported harvest in inland fisheries
Rod and reel fishing is much more than a recreational activity: It makes an important contribution to the diet in many regions of the world. This is shown by an international team of researchers, including Robert Arlinghaus, Professor for Integrative.....»»
Researchers clone "half-tendrilless" gene locus in pea mutant afila
Pea is the fourth largest edible legume crop in the world and is widely cultivated throughout the world. Several classical leaf mutants have been identified in peas, including unifoliata (uni), afila (af), tendril-less (tl), cocholeata (coch), stipul.....»»
How trash, sprawl and a warming world impact Michigan mosquito seasons
Not all of the quintessential characteristics of a Michigan summer are as pleasant as campfires, cookouts and baseball games. There are the mosquitoes, too......»»
Square Enix console exclusivity may be coming to an end soon
Expect more Square Enix games to be multiplatform instead of Nintendo or PlayStation exclusives in the future......»»
Psychological research offers strategies for healthy political discussions among people with opposing views
Civilized political debates may seem increasingly out of reach as democracies across the world face rising polarization, but people still want to discuss issues with people they disagree with—especially those who present themselves as balanced and.....»»
Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams
From Summer Game Fest to this June's Nintendo Direct, here's every major video game showcase happening this summer......»»
The Nintendo Switch is in its filler era
With Nintendo's next console on the horizon, the Switch finds itself firmly in its filler era as it pads out a long wait......»»
Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now
A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for......»»
How to play as Nicki Minaj in Call of Duty
The queen of rap was an exciting addition to the Call of Duty world, but what do you need to do to play Nikki Minaj, and is the skin still available to buy?.....»»
2024’s weirdest movie is a haunted flashback for the Nickelodeon generation
Jane Schoenbrun's spooky A24 indie I Saw the TV Glow captures a precise moment in American culture — the last gasp of analog fandom before the internet age......»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to feature new display with 20% higher brightness
Mere days after debuting the M4 iPad Pro featuring what Apple calls “the world’s most advanced display,” a new rumor indicates that the iPad’s Ultra Retina XDR isn’t the only display innovation the company has up its sleeves this year, with.....»»
Smartwatches are in big trouble
What's old is new again in the world of smartwatches. It's a big problem right now, and it's only going to get worse......»»