The Reason Cardiac Pacemakers Were Originally Invented
Inventions came and went that furthered the field of cardiology, but one was discovered by way of luck and accident: the cardiac pacemaker as we know it today. Inve.....»»
iPhone 16 camera upgrades may be the best reason to upgrade
The iPhone has a well-loved camera system that Apple continues to improve over time. Here's what's rumored to change with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.The cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe camera is arguably one of the most imp.....»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
Discovery may explain why Egyptian pyramids were built along long-lost Ahramat branch of the Nile
Some 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the Giza pyramid complex, may originally have been built along a 64-km-long branch of the river Nile which has long since been buried beneath farmland and desert. The findings, reported in a paper in Communication.....»»
New Magic Keyboard is a surprisingly compelling reason to upgrade to an M4 iPad Pro
The M4 iPad Pro has a lot going for it to tempt prospective buyers. Whether you’re coming from a 2018 iPad Pro like me, or a newer M-class iPad, there are plenty of great reasons to upgrade to the new iPad Pro. The OLED display can’t be beat; the.....»»
M4 already? Here’s why Apple is abandoning the M3 chip line so fast
One of the biggest surprises from Apple’s ‘Let loose’ event was the arrival of a new M4 chip in the iPad Pro. It may not have been quite as surprising as Apple originally hoped, but heading into the event there was still a lot of doubt and no r.....»»
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 PlayStation Plus games you need to play this weekend (May 10-12)
If you're looking for a reason to use your PS5 this weekend, try these great PS Plus titles......»»
John Ternus emerging as most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
A new report from Bloomberg today gives an in-depth look at who could replace Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, who has held the title since 2011 and turns 64 this year. While the report says there’s “no reason to assume that a change at the helm is imm.....»»
Ford rethinks 2030 goal to go all-electric in Europe
Ford could continue to sell combustion engine cars in Europe after 2030. Originally the automaker planned to sell only battery-electric cars in the region by the end of the decade......»»
Bloomberg: John Ternus emerging as the most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
A new report from Bloomberg today gives an in-depth look at who could replace Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, who has held the title since 2011 and turns 64 this year. While the report says there’s “no reason to assume that a change at the helm is imm.....»»
Court rules against Activision Blizzard in $23.4M patent dispute
Activision plans appeal, says it uses different network tech in its games. Enlarge / Acceleration Bay says World of Warcraft's networking code infringes on a patent originally filed by Boeing. (credit: Activision Blizzard).....»»
Raspberry Pis built-in remote-access tool: Raspberry Pi Connect
Reach your little Pis from nearly any browser—and free up your RealVNC slots. Enlarge / Raspberry Pi Connect looks like a good reason to make a Pi account, at least if you're not running your own DynDNS, VPN, and other remote-a.....»»
How to get the best results from endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty?
The problem of obesity for many people is not only difficult because of body image problems. It is also sometimes dangerous to health and even life. For this reason, more and more people are deciding to undertake a difficult, but necessary to improve.....»»
Raspberry Pis built-in remote access tool: Raspberry Pi Connect
Reach your little Pis from nearly any browser—and free up your RealVNC slots. Enlarge / Raspberry Pi Connect looks like a good reason to make a Pi account, at least if you're not running your own DynDNS, VPN, and other remote a.....»»
New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers
Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon that brings powerful quantum computers a big step closer......»»
Get this 55-inch TCL QLED 4K TV for $500 for a limited time
The 55-inch TCL Q7 QLED 4K TV, originally priced at $600, is available from Best Buy for only $500, but you're going to have to be quick with your purchase......»»
Vortex fluidic device can speed artificial liposome production to aid drug functionality
The expansion of clean chemistry applications for the vortex fluidic device (VFD)—invented by Flinders University's Professor Colin Raston—continues with the successful rapid and simplified production of artificial liposomes that could help trans.....»»
Chevy takes Traverse further toward truck country
The third generation of the Traverse crossover draws from the ruggedness of Chevy's SUV and pickup offerings more than the sleek sedans that originally inspired its design......»»
Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it
Bacterial spores strengthen the plastic, then revive to digest it in landfills. Enlarge (credit: Han Sol Kim) One reason plastic waste persists in the environment is because there's not much that can eat it. The chemical.....»»
AI hardware is like trying to invent the iPod after the iPhone
For some reason which utterly eludes me, 2024 seems to be the year of AI hardware. We’ve had the Humane AI Pin, the Rabbit R1, and even former Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly seeking a billion-dollar bet for his own attempt. Reviews of Hu.....»»