The public implications of private substitutes for electric grid reliability
Climate change events have, in recent years, placed increasing strain on public electrical grids in the United States. In response to this vulnerability, some consumers are turning to private alternatives to the electric utility, like generators and.....»»
I have really good news about Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is bringing some in the near-ish future, according to , including a combined chats and channels view that will go into public preview in November. There are also plans to bring threaded conversations to the app sometime in 2025. Right now,.....»»
Apple releases iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
The late, staggered public release of Apple's AI suite begins. Today, Apple released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and watchOS 11.1. The iPho.....»»
Public and community engagement key to enhancing urban living conditions, environmental decision making in China
Public and community engagement in decision making is key to enhancing urban living conditions and the environment in China, a new study says......»»
As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»
Apple Intelligence is here: iOS 18.1 includes Writing Tools, a new look for Siri, notification summaries, and more
After a lot of marketing hype and developer testing, Apple Intelligence is finally here, with the public release of iOS 18.1 rolling out now. Apple Intelligence is available on all iPhone 16 models and iPhone 15 Pro, the new iPad mini, or older Macs.....»»
Apple Watch users can now update to watchOS 11.1
Following the release of iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence for the public, Apple is also rolling out watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch users. Keep reading as we detail more about the update. more….....»»
Ford adds EV routing to Google Maps for Android Auto users
Ford EVs can tell Google Maps their battery state of charge via Android Auto. Owners of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting an over-the-air softw.....»»
Jartoo’s Electric Blanket Comes with Nanotubes to Keep You Warm
They might be common these days, but just a few years ago electric blankets were pretty much viewed as a “niche” product of sorts, and were seen as something you’re more likely to take on a camping trip than something that you’d use everyday......»»
iOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is out now
Apple has released iOS 18.1, the first major update to iOS 18 that includes the first wave of Apple Intelligence features usable by the public.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThe initial release of iOS 18 took place on September 16, b.....»»
You can now update your Apple TV to tvOS 18.1
Apple has rolled out tvOS 18.1, a relatively minor update focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades.Apple TV 4KApple's release of tvOS 18.1 is now available to the public on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K. As anticipated, no public-facing notes of inte.....»»
Apple pushes watchOS 11.1 update to public, primarily focusing on bug fixes
It's time to update your Apple Watch again — Apple has officially released watchOS 11.1.watchOS 11The beta builds of watchOS 11.1 didn't have any significant new features, suggesting that Apple is concentrating on enhancing the system's underlying.....»»
Huawei Finally Breaks Free of Android’s Grip
HarmonyOS NEXT initially became available to the public via a beta earlier this month. The post Huawei Finally Breaks Free of Android’s Grip appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s been quite a number of years now since the fal.....»»
Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.
Costco is again putting its brand name on an EV-charging station in the U.S......»»
Tesla Makes Money Selling Electric Vehicles, but 86% of Its Earnings Could Soon Come From This Instead
Tesla Makes Money Selling Electric Vehicles, but 86% of Its Earnings Could Soon Come From This Instead.....»»
US Copyright Office “frees the McFlurry,” allowing repair of ice cream machines
Soft-serve machines get a not-quite-parfait exemption to DMCA circumvention rule. Consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge today hailed a decision by the US Copyright Office to "g.....»»
Invisible anatomy in the fruit fly uterus: New discoveries could have implications for fertility and pest control
You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But then, neither have most scientists, even though Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals. Now a team of biologists at the.....»»
Researchers warn against weakening Clean Air Act regulations
A new commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health has found that power plants' use of air pollution control devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial healt.....»»
Study shows weak external electric fields may protect crops from infection
Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields......»»
SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cy.....»»
Scout Traveler and Scout Terra forge a new path for EVs
The Volkswagen Group's new Scout Motors EV brand kicks off with an electric pickup truck and SUV launching in 2027......»»