The best USB-C headphone adapters for 2023
No headphone port? No problem. You can still listen in on headphones with your device via a USB Type C adapter. Here are some of the best ones available......»»
Researchers use high-resolution images to create model that predicts landslide risk in coastal areas
São Sebastião, a municipality on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil that was partially cut off from the rest of the country in February 2023 after a period of torrential rain, had more than 1,000 landslide points, according to an inventory pro.....»»
Drop drops the price on its Grell OAE1 headphones
Drop's collaboration with headphone designer Axel Grell is now 25% less expensive......»»
Aerospace employees targeted with malicious “dream job” offers
It’s not just North Korean hackers who reach out to targets via LinkedIn: since at least September 2023, Iranian threat actor TA455 has been trying to compromise workers in the aerospace industry by impersonating job recruiters on the popular e.....»»
More evidence that Europe"s ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant
In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's temperate forests before Homo sapiens. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Ecology, they take a closer look a.....»»
What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?
With a climate-denialist re-elected as US president and another petrostate host (following Dubai in 2023)—hopes for ambitious outcomes at the 29th UN Climate Change "Conference of the Parties" (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan are not high......»»
Rode just made the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone
We’re living in the future, folks. Rode just announced its new Wireless Micro hardware, and it’s basically the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone. The product consists of two wireless lavaliere microphones, a USB-C wireless receiver that connect.....»»
Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI
On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language mode.....»»
Massive troves of Amazon, HSBC employee data leaked
A threat actor who goes by the online moniker “Nam3L3ss” has leaked employee data belonging to a number of corporations – including Amazon, 3M, HSBC and HP – ostensibly compromised during the May 2023 MOVEit hack by the Cl0p r.....»»
Does my Kindle have a headphone jack?
Amazon's new 2024 Kindle lineup is here, but there's one crucial thing to know if you're upgrading from an older model and want to go beyond reading......»»
Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: Study
The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday......»»
Does the OnePlus 13 have a headphone jack?
The OnePlus 13 is an impressive Android phone with a slew of features. But does that include a 3.5mm headphone jack?.....»»
A closer look at the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, CEO of Airlock Digital, discusses the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and reviews joint and individual cybersecurity efforts, progress, and strategies over the past year. The Australian.....»»
Early Black Friday Beats headphone deals: At least 12% off all models
Whether you've got an eye on Beats headphones or earbuds, you should check out the Cyber Monday deals that we've rounded up here for the largest discounts......»»
All upcoming PC games: 2024, 2025, and beyond
The past year was full of great PC releases, but the coming months are looking even better. Here are some of the best upcoming PC games for 2023 and beyond......»»
Trump plans to dismantle Biden AI safeguards after victory
Trump plans to repeal Biden's 2023 order and levy tariffs on GPU imports. Early Wednesday morning, Donald Trump became the presumptive winner of the 2024 US presidential election,.....»»
GTA 6: everything we know so far
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022......»»
Washington coast avian flu outbreak devastated Caspian terns, jumped to seals
An epidemiological study found that 56% of a large breeding colony of Caspian terns died from a 2023 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at Rat Island in Washington state. Since then, no birds have successfully bred on the island, raising c.....»»
Budget Apple Vision Pro could be slimmer and brighter
Apple is still deciding on the displays for its expected lower-cost Apple Vision Pro, but is close to settling on a lower resolution screen that is brighter and also thinner than in the current headset.Inside of Apple Vision ProBack in 2023, it was b.....»»
Apple removed iMac option to buy color-matched trackpad and mouse together
Apple’s M4 iMac is available for pre-order ahead of its arrival this Friday, and with USB-C accessories. But some buyers have noticed a change to the purchase process compared to previous iMacs. With the M4 model, you can no longer get both the Mag.....»»