The best games to play with Alexa in 2023
Did you know that there are tons of games you can play with Alexa? From choose-your-own-adventures to family trivia, here are some of our favorite Echo games......»»
Virtua Fighter 6: everything we know so far
Fighting games are back, but one classic series has been left behind until now. Practice your combos as we tell you everything we know about Virtua Fighter 6......»»
Azo-menthol: New molecule can regulate ion channels using light
Located in the cell membrane, TRPM8 ion channels are known as receptors that recognize cold and respond to menthol, the cooling agent in peppermint. In addition, these channels influence pain perception and play a key role in numerous diseases. This.....»»
Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say
The record-breaking retreat of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to more frequent storms over newly exposed parts of the Southern Ocean, according to a study published Wednesday......»»
Why some drug traffickers are more likely to be reconvicted than others
One in two "typical" drug traffickers convicted in NSW between 2000 and 2023 will have no further contact with the criminal justice system after release, according to an Australian-first study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, December 18
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Appdome protects applications running on mobile-enabled platforms
Appdome announced that the Appdome Mobile Defense Platform now protects applications running on mobile-enabled platforms like Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Meta Quest, HarmonyOS Next, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Android TV, Apple TV, and Google Play.....»»
Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals
Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara report. Most consumers also remain unaware of the role they may play in cy.....»»
Ocean microbe"s unusual pair of enzymes may boost carbon storage
Stanford researchers have found a surprising genetic twist in a lineage of microbes that may play an important role in ocean carbon storage. The microbes, known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, have two different forms of a ubiquitous enzyme tha.....»»
Nvidia’s new app is causing large frame rate dips in many games
Fully disabling optional, AI-powered filters seems to fix the problem. When Nvidia replaced the longstanding GeForce Experience App with a new, unified Nvidia App last month, most.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 17, 2024 – Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.3 beta
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Australian waterbird numbers down almost 50% after drier 2024: Aerial survey
UNSW's annual waterbird survey, conducted by researchers and government collaborators, has observed fewer waterbirds breeding and a drop of nearly 50% in overall numbers, compared to 2023......»»
If you didn’t become a VR gamer in 2024, you probably never will
The last 12 months proved that cheaper headsets and better games still might not be enough to launch VR into the mainstream......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Tuesday, December 17
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Upgrade to this Samsung OLED gaming monitor while it’s $300 off
The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor is an excellent screen for playing PC games, and you can get it with a $300 discount from B&H Photo Video......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 16, 2024 – Foldable iPhone and Mac, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year. more….....»»
Why Scottish salmon"s rebrand may end up harming the integrity of a top export and hurting producers
Scottish farmed salmon was the UK's top food export last year, ending up in restaurants and on dinner tables all over the world. But also in 2023, the industry trade body Salmon Scotland sought to drop the word "farmed" from its protected geographica.....»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Monday, December 16
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
New Magic Mouse said to fix everything that"s been wrong with it for 15 years
Apple may be working on a replacement to its venerable Magic Mouse for 2026, and the new design is said to finally kill off a major sticking point for some users.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseFor most of 2023 an.....»»
You need to add these oddball 2024 hidden gems to your backlog
From Judero to Mouthwashing, these instant classics were some of 2024's best games......»»