The long, promising (and frustrating) history of Microsoft’s consumer file sync services
Live Drive, SDrive, Project M, Folders, FolderShare, Windows Live Sync, Live Mesh, SkyDrive, OneDrive. Yes, Microsoft has been at this file syncing game for a long time. The company bought FolderShare back in November of 2005, and has been ….....»»
The Earth Is About to Feast on Dead Cicadas
Two cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. They’re bringing the banquet of a lifetime for birds, trees, and humans alike......»»
Research explores ways to mitigate the environmental toxicity of ubiquitous silver nanoparticles
Silver has long been used to thwart the spread of illness and in recent years silver nanoparticles have been incorporated into products ranging from sanitizers, odor-resistant clothes and washing machines to makeup, food packaging and sports equipmen.....»»
Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead?
There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests. Enlarge / Galaxy rotation has long perplexed scientists. (credit: NASA/James Webb Telescope) One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is.....»»
Microsoft iOS app store launches in July; website rather than app
We learned late last year that a Microsoft iOS app store was in the works, and the company has now announced that this will launch in July. Initially, it will be limited to Microsoft’s own games, but will later open up to other iPhone game devel.....»»
Microsoft’s Xbox mobile store is coming this summer
Microsoft has confirmed that they will be launching its Xbox mobile app store this coming summer, so keep an eye out for it! The post Microsoft’s Xbox mobile store is coming this summer appeared first on Phandroid. While Microsoft might.....»»
Cybercriminals are getting faster at exploiting vulnerabilities
Cybercriminals are targeting the ever-increasing number of new vulnerabilities resulting from the exponential growth in the number and variety of connected devices and an explosion in new applications and online services, according to Fortinet. It’.....»»
May 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A reminder of recent threats and impact
The thunderstorms of April patches have passed, and it has been pretty calm leading up to May 2024 Patch Tuesday. April 2024 Patch Tuesday turned out to be a busy one with 150 new CVEs addressed by Microsoft. There were 91 CVEs fixed in Windows 10, 6.....»»
New Fallout 4 Update Coming Monday, Will Fix Issues With Next-Gen Update
Bethesda’s announced plans to deliver a new Fallout 4 update for all platforms on Monday and the firmware should correct some of the problems caused by the game’s next-gen upgrade. In late April, Bethesda rolled out the long-awaited Fallo.....»»
Hurry! Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 have hefty price cuts today
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 are both discounted on Best Buy right now, but hurry because the offers may end at any moment......»»
Dell’s most popular gaming laptop is discounted from $1,050 to $800
The Dell G15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card is down to only $800 from Dell. Buy it now because the offer probably won't last long......»»
Doctor Who review: a promising era, but a rocky start
Doctor Who kicks off its promising new era with a pair of surprisingly forgettable episodes......»»
Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow
Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul. Enlarge (credit: Honda) Global carmakers are stepping up their investment in hybrid technologies as consumers’ growing wariness over fully.....»»
3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)
Wondering what to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? We recommend these titles from Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, studios that Microsoft just closed......»»
Apple is making it easier to develop your first app using Pathways
Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started. Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and o.....»»
New Sonos app breaks accessibility for visually impaired users, here’s what this advocate recommends
The new Sonos app launched today and was met with swift and intense backlash for removing many features and capabilities that long-standing customers value. While the company made an official statement on the matter, it hasn’t appeared to address a.....»»
Homeworld 3 preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
It's time to go back to the stars with the launch of Homeworld 3, but when exactly will that be and how much space do you need? Here's the preload information......»»
Great news for 4K Blu-ray fans – 2 big stores will now stock discs
4K UHD, Blu-rays, and DVDs will soon be sold at GameStop and Fred Meyer grocers thanks to a new deal with Studio Distribution Services......»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 17 & 4 Reasons Not To
Thanks to leaks, we already have an idea of what to expect from Apple and the 2025 iPhone. While the launch is a long way out, some people might want to skip the iPhone 16 and wait for the iPhone 17. While many people will be perfectly fine buying an.....»»
Max, Disney+, Hulu ad-free bundle coming amid high streaming cancellation rates
Price TBD as Max is reportedly planning a price hike. Enlarge / Streaming services are assembling... into a bundled package. (credit: Marvel Entertainment/YouTube) Sometime this summer, US customers will be able to buy.....»»
GM logistics supplier Proficient Auto raises $215 million in IPO
The company, which transports finished vehicles from manufacturers and shipping ports to auto dealerships, provides services to GM, Stellantis, Toyota and other automakers......»»