The Forgiven review: A familiar journey worth making
Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain lead an incredible ensemble of actors in The Forgiven, an observant but slight new social satire......»»
PyPI halted new users and projects while it fended off supply-chain attack
Automation is making attacks on open source code repositories harder to fight. Enlarge / Supply-chain attacks, like the latest PyPI discovery, insert malicious code into seemingly functional software packages used by developers......»»
Employees keep home distractions at bay by using their working memory
Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful?.....»»
Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and an.....»»
Gemini is making its way onto Google Messages
Google has started to roll out Gemini support in Google Messages for beta testers after announcing the feature last month. The post Gemini is making its way onto Google Messages appeared first on Phandroid. Last month, Google announced tha.....»»
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the best smartphone camera I’ve ever used
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has one of the very best cameras I've ever used, but does the rest of the phone stack up to it? We find out in our review......»»
Review: Withings Body Scan w/ segmental body comp, nerve activity, Apple Health, more
The most recent smart scale from Withings is so advanced the company calls it a “health station.” I’ve been testing the Withings Body Scan and its features like segmental body composition measurements, nerve activity, 6-lead ECG, and more, whic.....»»
CyberArk Secure Browser helps prevent breaches resulting from cookie theft
CyberArk launched CyberArk Secure Browser, an identity-centric secure browser, providing enhanced security and privacy alongside a familiar, productive user experience. Backed by intelligent privilege controls and simple to deploy across devices, Cyb.....»»
This family’s $78,000 T-Mobile data roaming bill should be a lesson for us all
A family traveling overseas were shocked when they returned to find a T-Mobile bill worth $78,000 waiting for them. The post This family’s $78,000 T-Mobile data roaming bill should be a lesson for us all appeared first on Phandroid. If y.....»»
The psychological poverty trap: How lack of money impacts decision-making, procrastination and loss of control
Lack of money impacts how a person takes financial decisions: now or preferably later. Procrastination and avoidance behaviors in turn have an effect on lack of money, which can result in a sense of loss of control. These are the findings of psycholo.....»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
Samsung’s “New” Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is Here, but is it Worth Getting?
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 will officially go on sale on March 28. The post Samsung’s “New” Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is Here, but is it Worth Getting? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a few years now since the debu.....»»
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt......»»
Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load
Local and state governments have a variety of tools at their disposal to attract businesses or entice them to stay. One is tax relief. Austin, for example, helped lure electric automaker Tesla in part with property tax rebates worth $14 million over.....»»
Micro-Lisa: Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components......»»
Dell’s Inspiron 14 Plus review: one hand tied behind its back
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 2024 is a good midrange laptop by most measures. However, its display isn't as good as some others at around the same price......»»
Billionaire brothers Thomas and James Duff buy dealerships
Thomas and James Duff, second-generation owners of a tire-retail empire, are on Forbes' roster of the richest people in the world, each listed with $3 billion in net worth......»»
12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the "Devil Comet"
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks......»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Apple promotes ‘Reasons to Upgrade’ on new iPhone comparison website
Apple is making it easier for iPhone users to know what’s new when they’re shopping for a new device. A new “Reasons to Upgrade” tool on Apple’s website offers an in-depth look at the differences between the iPhone 15 and older models datin.....»»
The best games we played at PAX East 2024: zombies, slime, and more
We searched high and low on the PAX show floor and behind closed doors to bring you this list of games well worth keeping an eye on......»»