The first iPhone 16 reviews are out. Here’s what people are saying
The first iPhone 16 reviews are now being published. Here's what folks are saying about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series......»»
Report: Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago.....»»
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal.".....»»
New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more
The third developer beta of iOS 18.2 is now available for all compatible iPhone models, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the update.iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 introduces enhancements to existing feature.....»»
An iPhone 14 Pro prototype reveals the humble beginnings of Apple"s Project Bongo
A newly-discovered iPhone 14 Pro prototype features one of the earliest known incarnations of Apple's scrapped haptic button project.An iPhone 14 Pro featuring Apple's Bongo design was recently discovered.Back in July of 2024, AppleInsider published.....»»
Gender inequality ingrained in global climate negotiations, say researchers
Climate governance is dominated by men, yet the health impacts of the climate crisis often affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people disproportionately, argue researchers ahead of the upcoming 29th United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) in Azerba.....»»
People do care about extinct species, but not for long—new study
Lonesome George was discovered motionless in his enclosure, one morning in June 2012. Overnight, George had taken not only his final breath but the final breath of his entire species, the Pinta Island tortoise, as it faded into extinction......»»
People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows
Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Soc.....»»
African voices in ink: Researcher uncovers letters from Igbo people
Who writes history? It depends on who you read. Dr. Bright Alozie of Portland State University considers himself a historian of ordinary voices. His newly published book explores petitions and the trend of petition writing by Igbo individuals to Brit.....»»
Find My"s Share Item Location will help airlines find your luggage
Apple's update for Find My in iOS 18.2 will let users share the location of AirTags with other people, which could help airlines track down your lost luggage faster.Find My Share Item Location - Image credit: AppleAirTags have been extremely useful f.....»»
Running out of storage on your iPhone? I found an accessory you need to buy
Paying for iPhone models with more storage gets really expensive really fast. I found a MagSafe accessory that lets you add more storage for a lot less money......»»
Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines
Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month......»»
Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety
On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»
I took four of the best phones to NYC for a wild camera test. Here are the results
The iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 12. Which one has the best camera setup? I did a test in NYC to find out......»»
Google Gemini is about to big upgrade for iPhone users
A standalone Google Gemini app should soon launch for iPhone and iPad. When it does, there's a least one new tool that should be available to these users......»»
Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold
A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeWhat's currently rumored to.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 one-year review: Even better than at launch
It's been more than a year since Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched, and we've had the wearable that's only gotten better on our wrist the whole time.Apple Watch Ultra 2 long-term review: Even better than beforeI do these extended long-term reviews often o.....»»
Apple starts supplying replacement parts for iPhone 16 repairs
Repair parts for the iPhone 16 lineup are now available to order in the US and other countries, including for those wanting to fix their iPhone for themselves.DIY repairs are well-suited to some, but can be labor-intensive and expensive.Following the.....»»
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries......»»
Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge
It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade......»»
iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while
A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature fou.....»»