The Metaverse Has Already Arrived. Here’s What That Actually Means
When Cathy Hackl’s son wanted to throw a party for his 9th birthday, he didn’t ask for favors for his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he asked if they could hold the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows use.....»»
The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions
"Pro" no longer means "large," and the Fold is the biggest screen ever. Enlarge (credit: Google / Aurich Lawson) Google announced its fall lineup of Pixel phones today: three standard phones and a second tablet-esque fol.....»»
iPhone 16 event: When will Apple announce the date?
Believe it or not, we’re just a month away from the iPhone 16’s announcement. Apple is expected to hold its event sometime in the first two weeks of September, which means the event will likely be announced in just a couple of weeks. Here’s wha.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as ma.....»»
Discovery of tiny bone sheds light on mysterious "hobbit" humans
The discovery of a tiny arm bone suggests that an ancient human dubbed "hobbits" only shrank down to their diminutive size after they arrived on an Indonesian island a million years ago, scientists said on Tuesday......»»
Someone has found a way to fix software bricked HomePods
Unlike the HomePod mini, both the original HomePod and the HomePod 2 don’t have a USB cable, which means there’s no easy way to connect them to a computer to fix software issues. And unfortunately, there are a lot of users who have had their Home.....»»
Deals: 16GB M3 MacBook Pro all-time low, rare offers on official Apple Watch bands, iPad Air from $320, and more
Your Friday edition of the best Apple deals has now arrived with notable price drops on MacBooks, iPads, AirTags, Apple Watch straps, and more. Firstly, new all-time lows have now arrived on M3 MacBook Pro configs with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD joine.....»»
The 2024 Honda Prologue—a dependable but somewhat dull EV
Borrowing a GM platform means being stuck with some of GM's design decisions. Enlarge / Honda's homegrown EVs won't be ready for another couple of years, but this is its Prologue. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Electric vehi.....»»
Novel X-ray imaging technique resolves fusion-related nanofoams in 3D
The sun's fusion reactions drive its temperatures to thousands of degrees, and today scientists are seeking to recreate these star-powering processes in the lab as a means of an alternative clean energy......»»
Singlish goes digital: How Singaporeans infuse their distinctive language into online communication
"30th got school meh it's a Sunday leh." If we asked an average American what this online message means and what they can discern about its author, they would likely be baffled......»»
What the Google Search Monopoly Ruling Means
An antitrust expert explains Monday’s landmark legal decision that Google illegally cemented its dominance in Internet search.....»»
Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration
In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course......»»
How plants become bushy, or not: New study sheds light on hormone that controls branching
For many plants, more branches means more fruit. But what causes a plant to grow branches? New research from the University of California, Davis shows how plants break down the hormone strigolactone, which suppresses branching, to become more "bushy......»»
tvOS 18 will soon let Apple TV users open web links on iPhone
Despite all the Apple TV’s capabilities, the tvOS operating system still lacks Safari or any other web browser. Naturally, this also means that users can’t easily share content right from the . However, this will soon change with tvOS 18. mor.....»»
Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: What"s happening to the weather, what it means for the rest of the year
Australia's south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the same time, the continent as a whole—and the globe—have continued to warm......»»
Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
"Sustainability" and "resilience" have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don't know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define.....»»
I’ve been using iOS 18 for two months. These are my favorite features
It's officially August, and that means I've been using iOS 18 for nearly two months. Here are the iOS 18 features I've come to love the most......»»
The worrying future of RAM and SSD pricing
There's a growing demand for DRAM and NAND Flash, and this means massive increases in revenue. It could also have a huge impact on pricing......»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (August, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Our roadmap will help you set proper expectations as Samsun.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (August, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re getting questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Samsung’s currently focused on Android 14 and One UI 6.x, but that wi.....»»
Restoring logged forests doesn"t mean locking them up as "wilderness"—it means actively managing them
On January 1 this year, the commercial logging of native forests ended in Victoria and Western Australia. It was one of the most significant changes in the history of forest management in Australia......»»