Swiss mountain pass set to lose all ice within weeks
The thick layer of ice that has covered a Swiss mountain pass for centuries will have melted away completely within a few weeks, a ski resort said Thursday......»»
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road......»»
Q&A: Kamala Harris" hidden foe—pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women
In the span of a few short weeks, Kamala Harris has burst from the shadows of the U.S. vice presidency to the role of joyful warrior running for the most powerful political position on Earth. But even as she prepares to take on former Republican Pres.....»»
Passing part of a medical licensing exam doesn’t make ChatGPT a good doctor
The software's medical certification exam was OK, but its diagnoses aren't. Enlarge / For now, "you should see a doctor" remains good advice. ChatGPT was able to pass some of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (US.....»»
California IDs in Apple Wallet rolling out ‘in coming weeks’
Earlier this month we reported that California seemed to be prepping to support digital IDs in Apple Wallet. And now it’s official: digital driver’s licenses and state IDs are coming to California very soon. more….....»»
Playlist cover artwork app ‘Denim’ gets major update with new editor
Denim is a cool iPhone app that helps users create unique art for their playlists. In recent weeks, the app has received some major updates that have made this process even more fun and intuitive, taking the possibilities even further. Read on as we.....»»
Nighttime light data shows inequities in restoring power after Hurricane Michael
Among the many devastating impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital services, including food.....»»
Feature Request: Let us manually add any ticket or pass to Apple Wallet
I’m a huge fan of Apple Wallet, not just for Apple Pay, but also as a single repository for all my tickets, boarding passes, and the like. I love the proactive way they pop up when close to boarding time, making it a single tap to scan at a barr.....»»
iPhone 16 event: When will Apple announce the date?
Believe it or not, we’re just a month away from the iPhone 16’s announcement. Apple is expected to hold its event sometime in the first two weeks of September, which means the event will likely be announced in just a couple of weeks. Here’s wha.....»»
Google abruptly shuts down AdSense in Russia as tensions with Kremlin escalate
Russia-based YouTubers, in particular, will likely lose significant revenues. Enlarge (credit: Gary Hershorn / Contributor | Corbis News) Google announced Monday that it's shutting down all AdSense accounts in Russia due.....»»
"All of us urgently need to band together to pass a robust and just Earth to future generations," says expert
An article in a special issue on The Planetary Future published in Environmental Policy and Law considers the Planetary Trust as an essential framework underlying today's kaleidoscopic world, reviews important developments in implementing the Trust,.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers
Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 2 to developers, two weeks after it began iOS 18.1 beta testing. iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, including a redesigned Siri, Writing Tools, and more. Here’s everything you.....»»
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers
Alongside iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple is also now rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers. This update includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features and comes two weeks after Apple kickstarted macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta testing two weeks.....»»
Revolutionizing iPad use: Torras Ostand Case"s rock-solid kickstands
There is a mountain of iPad cases to choose from, but the Torras Ostand case stands out with thin, stable kickstands and a sturdy build.Back of the new Torras Ostand iPad CaseApple's iPad lineup can be used in many configurations thanks to a modular.....»»
Pass the mayo: Condiment could help improve fusion energy yields
Controlling a problematic instability could lead to cheaper internal fusion. Enlarge (credit: jules/CC BY 2.0) Inertial confinement fusion is one method for generating energy through nuclear fusion, albeit one plagued b.....»»
Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass
Take-Two Interactive likely won't be launching Grand Theft Auto 6 on Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from its CEO......»»
Oura Ring diary: I’m sold, and Apple should be too
In my first Oura Ring diary piece, I posed the question of whether Apple should make its own smart ring as an alternative health and fitness tool to the Apple Watch. Three weeks later, I’m ready to answer that question with an unequivocal ‘yes.....»»
3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass that you should play this weekend (August 9-11)
Don't miss these three great games before they leave Xbox Game Pass later this month......»»
MacWhisper can now auto-translate transcripts into other languages
MacWhisper is a popular tool that uses AI to quickly transcribe audio. The app has been getting a lot of updates in recent weeks, and its latest version introduces the ability to auto-translate transcripts into other languages. more….....»»
Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes
Teams of researchers are working on diabetes cures around the world. We have seen a few promising developments in recent weeks. One group of researchers … The post Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes appeared first.....»»
Meet Briar, a weeks-old mountain lion cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo
Meet Briar, a weeks-old mountain lion cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo.....»»