Swans sacrifice rest to squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows......»»
Casas del Turuñuelo, a site of repeated animal sacrifice in Iron Age Spain
The Iron Age site of Casas del Turuñuelo was used repeatedly for ritualized animal sacrifice, according to a multidisciplinary study published November 22, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mª Pilar Iborra Eres of the Institut Valencià d.....»»
Really need those new shoes? Why you might spend up big at the Black Friday sales
If you're one of those people who line up for the Black Friday sales, jump online for Singles Day, or are thinking you'll queue outside the local department store on Boxing Day for the "real bargains," rest assured, you are not alone......»»
OLED iPad mini with larger screen, new iPad Air, and more in development
Apple’s plans to transition the iPad to OLED displays have been well-documented. The iPad Pro will kick-start the transition in 2024, with the rest of the iPad lineup to follow. A new report from ET News today offers more details on the future o.....»»
OnePlus ships Android 14 to the OnePlus 11
The rollout is first happening in India, but it should be out in the US soon. Enlarge / The OnePlus 11. (credit: OnePlus) The release of Android 14 to the rest of the Android ecosystem is slowly happening. Today, OnePl.....»»
From toy to tool: DALL-E 3 is a wake-up call for visual artists—and the rest of us
AI image synthesis is getting more capable at executing ideas, and it's not slowing down. Enlarge / A composite of three DALL-E 3 AI art generations: an oil painting of Hercules fighting a shark, a photo of the queen of the unive.....»»
WhatsApp says it won’t show ads in chats, but the same can’t be said for the rest of the app
Since Meta acquired WhatsApp, the app has become completely free. Despite offering some paid features, WhatsApp doesn’t require a purchase or subscription, nor does it offer paid features. It also has no ads – and although the company says it has.....»»
CarGurus to pay $75M for rest of CarOffer as Q3 net income improves slightly, revenue plunges
The vehicle listings company bought a 51 percent stake in CarOffer, a wholesale digital marketplace platform, in 2021. News of the transaction comes as CarOffer's Q3 revenue dropped nearly 50 percent from a year ago......»»
Everything new in iOS 17.2 beta 1: Journal, iMessage sticker reactions, more
The beta cycle has restarted with iOS 17.2 and the rest, which includes the long-awaited Journal app on iPhone, iMessage sticker reactions, and the rumored Apple TV app redesign.iOS 17.2 beta 1Apple released iOS 17.1 and the other point updated opera.....»»
Apple patched several security vulnerabilities in iOS 17.1 and the rest
The latest security patches in iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1 and the other operating system updates cover a range of potential exploits and vulnerabilities.iOS 17.1 has several security patchesApple has shared the security patch notes for.....»»
Boeing says it can’t make money with fixed-price contracts
"Rest assured we haven't signed any fixed-price development contracts, nor intend to." Enlarge / Starliner touches down in December 2019 for the first time. (credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) Boeing released its third-quart.....»»
Apple could spend $5B on servers to catch up in AI race
Apple's attempts to catch up with the rest of the market in the generative AI field could cost more than first thought, with it potentially spending more than $5 billion over two years just on servers.SiriOn Sunday, it was reported Apple has committe.....»»
Hands on with HomePod & HomePod mini"s new features in software update 17
The HomePod and HomePod mini didn't get as much love in Apple's recent OS updates as the rest of the lineup, but the recently-released 17.0 update still brought along some new features for us to test out.Apple's relaunched HomePodHomePod software upd.....»»
Harnessing molecular power: Electricity generation on the nanoscale
Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there is power inherent in every molecule of liquid on Earth, even when the liquid is at rest. At the molecular scale, atoms and ions are always moving. If this nanoscale movement can.....»»
MSI Cyborg 15 review: Can this cheap gaming laptop run "Cyberpunk 2077"?
The MSI Cyborg 15 is a cheap gaming laptop that can run Cyberpunk 2077 at respectable frame rates. Finding the best cheap gaming laptop that doesn’t sacrifice too many key features is a headache. Let’s face it. If you’re spend.....»»
The perfect holiday gift? This Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is 50% off
For the rest of Prime Big Deal Days, the Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is 50% off, down to just $75. Grab one now and surprise them for the holidays......»»
Swans in Florida that date to Queen Elizabeth II gift are rounded up for their annual physicals
A flock of swans that grew from a gift nearly 70 years ago from Queen Elizabeth II has been rounded up in Florida to ensure they are all healthy......»»
Can AI Chatbots Ever Replace Human Therapists?
And should they? This morning, my wellness coach reminded me to savor each exciting moment in my day, but to always take time to rest and recharge. It’s good advice—good enough that I would believe it came from a human,.....»»
The EU Just Kicked Off Its Biggest Climate Experiment Yet
The world’s largest single market has launched a bold plan to tax carbon at its borders. The rest of the world is paying very close attention......»»
Bewick"s swans choose wintering areas based on the weather, shows long-term GPS data study
Bewick's swans fly less far during their autumn migration when the weather is warm. Climate change has therefore led to a shift in their common wintering areas. Now, for the first time, bird researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the.....»»
It’s Finally Here: Meet the Google Pixel 8
Taking over for the Pixel 7 from last year, the company's latest Pixel phone features some upgrades that set it apart from the rest of the Android competition. The post It’s Finally Here: Meet the Google Pixel 8 appeared first on Phandroid......»»