The robber fly is an aerodynamic acrobat that can catch its prey in midflight
Roboticists can learn a lot about avoiding obstacles while pursuing a target from the flies. Enlarge / A miniature predatory robber fly (Holcocephala fascia) feeds on a captured rove beetle. A new study reveals that the fly approaches.....»»
New Japanese EV alliance emerges with Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi
Nissan and Honda are a step closer to forming a new Japanese alliance with Mitsubishi in a bid to build next-generation software-defined EVs and to catch up in the global EV race......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in August 2024
Be sure to catch High-rise, The Omen, The Enforcer, Labor Pains, and everything else leaving Hulu in August 2024......»»
Audi’s next EV is the A6 e-tron Sportback—but no station wagon for the US
Audi's next new electric vehicle is this aerodynamic five-door sedan. Enlarge / Audi's next EV is the A6 Sportback e-tron. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommodation so Ars could be.....»»
Steam Deck now supports 1200p gameplay — with a catch
Valve is adding support for DeckHD to SteamOS, which means that for some, 1200p gameplay on Steam Deck will now be a reality without any workarounds......»»
Research shows that brown treesnakes frequently kill prey too large to swallow
Brown treesnakes are not indigenous to Guam. The species arrived shortly after World War II, perhaps aboard shipping vessels. Since then, they have caused the local or total extinction of most native forest bird species......»»
Elon Musk shares animation showing Starship catch and stack
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has shared an animation showing how two giant mechanical arms will try to catch the Starship rocket at the end of its next test flight......»»
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey, researchers find
Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to.....»»
5 movies leaving Hulu in July you have to watch
The clock is ticking down and you only have a few days left to catch the five movies leaving Hulu in July 2024 that you have to watch......»»
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a great new smartwatch (with a catch)
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes the brilliant TicWatch Pro 5 and gives it a very light makeover. It's as good as you'd expect, but it makes me quite sad......»»
Here’s why Samsung is Moving Forward with its Google Messages Switch
There's a catch as well. The post Here’s why Samsung is Moving Forward with its Google Messages Switch appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s penchant for giving users duplicate apps on its Galaxy smartphones has long been talk.....»»
The flickering glow of summer"s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring will play nice with non-Samsung phones
If you are intrigued by the Samsung Galaxy Ring but don’t own a Samsung phone, don’t worry, it will work, but there’s a catch. The post Samsung Galaxy Ring will play nice with non-Samsung phones appeared first on Phandroid. The detai.....»»
Samsung might launch a third folding phone this year, but there’s a catch
There's a rumor that Samsung will release another foldable phone before the end of the year. However, this news comes with a huge asterisk......»»
Meet the woman whose research helped the FBI catch notorious serial killers
Hulu documentary Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer traces career of Dr. Ann Burgess. Enlarge / Dr. Ann Burgess helps the FBI catch serial killers in Hulu's Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer. (credit: YouTube/Hulu) Fans.....»»
Vision Pro apps have tailed off dramatically – but some #believe
The flow of Vision Pro apps dropped dramatically after an initial flurry at launch, says a new report, with many top iOS developers yet to bring their apps to the platform. The spatial computer is battling the Catch-22 of not having a killer app t.....»»
Peer review is essential for science. Unfortunately, it’s broken.
There's no incentive to fix the system, which was never designed to catch fraud anyway. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Rescuing Science: Restoring Trust in an Age of Doubt was the most difficult book I.....»»
Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps
Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each......»»
Iconic Massachusetts home up for auction with low starting bid, but there’s a catch
Iconic Massachusetts home up for auction with low starting bid, but there’s a catch.....»»
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 looks great. But there’s a catch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is Samsung's newest smartwatch, and I got to use it ahead of its release. Here are my first impressions......»»
This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch
You can now play Xbox games with an Amazon Fire TV stick, but that option comes with some notable caveats based on our tests......»»