The Fibonacci Numbers Hiding in Strange Spaces
Recent explorations of unique geometric worlds reveal perplexing patterns, including the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio......»»
CDK cyberattacks dampen public dealership groups" Q2 numbers
The June 19 CDK cyberattacks significantly dampened earnings or created noteworthy short-term financial setbacks for five of the six public dealership groups......»»
iPhone 16 mass production begins, on time for mid-September launch
A new supply chain report says that iPhone 16 production began in June, but since then has ramped up in sufficient numbers to bode well for availability in mid-September.Renders of the iPhone 16 rangeFollowing both the initial production runs beginni.....»»
Love the Ocean? Thank a Shark
Sharks provide multiple benefits for ocean ecosystems: their declining numbers threaten habitats for baby fish.....»»
People are returning the Humane AI Pin more than they’re buying it
Humane's AI Pin is apparently being returned in higher numbers than it can ship to new customers. And it seems refurbishing isn't possible, either......»»
Green belts need modernizing—a more "multifunctional" approach can benefit people and planet
Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they're places providing a brief escape from the city. Land designated as green belt—and protected from building—can also store carbon and hold water at times of flooding and drought......»»
U.S. Justice Department lawsuit: Company allegedly force-placed insurance on more than 600,000 customers
National General Holdings Corp. and three subsidiaries wrongfully force-placed collateral protection insurance products on massive numbers of vehicles financed through Wells Fargo, according to the U.S. Justice Department......»»
Explaining color gamuts and color spaces in HDTVs and monitors
What are they and why do they matter. Enlarge (credit: sandergroffen/Getty Images) Back in the 1950s, when color TV was invented, everything was simple. TVs were either color or black-and-white, and you could tell at a g.....»»
How iOS 18"s Web Eraser content-blocker morphed into a distraction-hiding tool
Apple has finally released its Web Eraser content blocker for Safari 18, albeit under the new name Distraction Control. Here's how the feature changed during development and why.Apple has renamed its previously-unannounced Web Eraser content blocker.....»»
‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers
The proof creates stricter limits on potential exceptions to the famous Riemann hypothesis......»»
Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 teaser gives Cerritos crew one last mission
Also: teaser for Section 31, news on Strange New Worlds S3, Starfleet Academy, and more. "Lower decks! Lower decks!" The fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will be the animated series' last (boo!). Star Trek: Lower Decks is a pa.....»»
People are arguing about this classic macOS feature, and it’s hilarious
A simple post on X ignited a firestorm of debate over whether macOS or Windows does one simple thing better. The results were amusing and often very strange......»»
Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand
There's phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There's been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand's Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023......»»
New opportunities for organic synthesis under superheated flow conditions
Research programs from the Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis of the University of Liège (Belgium), demonstrate the many opportunities offered by micro/mesofluidic technologies to explore new reaction spaces......»»
Apple rolls out minor update to iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 beta 4
Late on Friday, Apple uncharacteristically issued an update to its current developer beta four of both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.iOS 18On Friday, Apple released an update to its fourth developer beta for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The build numbers on both wer.....»»
Communicating numbers boosts trust in climate change science, research suggests
The intuition to distill hard numbers like "90 percent" into words like "almost all" may help make science and statistics more accessible, but new research shows that isn't necessarily the best way to engage people online......»»
CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up. Cyber insurance company Parametrix h.....»»
Does heat travel differently in tight spaces? New insights into convection heat and fluid mechanics
A search for "air fryer recipe" on most social media platforms likely returns a flood of food videos touting quick and easy meal ideas. The market touts these devices as a convenient, clean, quick way to heat and crispen food, that offers a typically.....»»
Child safety watchdog accuses Apple of hiding real CSAM figures
A child protection organization says it has found more cases of abuse images on Apple platforms in the UK than Apple has reported globally.Apple cancelled its major CSAM proposals but introduced features such as automatic blocking of nudity sent to c.....»»
Switch 2 is around the corner, but Nintendo announces a new Switch accessory anyway
Oddly timed accessory is released as the Switch's life cycle is winding down. Nintendo's Joy-Con Charging Stand (Two-Way) seems useful, but it's coming out at a strange time in.....»»
Our cities" secret gardens: We connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks
Access to nature is essential for our health and well-being. However, as our cities become increasingly crowded, it becomes more and more challenging to find ways to connect with nature in urban spaces......»»