The Southern Hemisphere is stormier than the Northern, and we finally know why
For centuries, sailors who had been all over the world knew where the most fearsome storms of all lay in wait: the Southern Hemisphere. "The waves ran mountain-high and threatened to overwhelm [the ship] at every roll," wrote one passenger on an 1849.....»»
The Ars redesign is out. Experience its ad-free glory for just $25/year.
No better moment than now. Whew—the big event is finally behind us. I'm talking, of course, about the Ars Technica version 9 redesign, which we rolled out last month in response.....»»
Siri better watch out. Samsung just launched its biggest Bixby update in years
Samsung's Bixby has been lagging behind Siri for years. It looks like that is finally changing......»»
GTA 6: everything we know so far
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
How to use iPad in portrait with Sidecar with macOS Sequoia
Apple has finally updated Sidecar to allow you to extend your Mac screen onto an iPad when it's in portrait, not just landscape. For now, though, it's fiddly, but here's how to do it.We've only waited five years for Sidecar to recognise an iPad in po.....»»
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move—we estimated by how much
Among the most rapidly changing parts of our planet are the coldest landscapes near the top of the globe, just south of the Arctic. This region is warming two to four times faster than the global average......»»
New bird flu outbreak confirmed in UK
The UK government warned bird keepers to remain vigilant after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry farm in northern England, the second outbreak this year and first of the season......»»
Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record absence
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, images showed Wednesday, after warm weather led to the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes......»»
Braving sharks and hordes of urchins, scientists are growing kelp one forest at a time
The weathered UC Davis Marine Laboratory looms in thick fog on the edge of the ocean near Bodega Bay. Inside, an experiment is playing out that gives a badly-needed boost to Northern California's kelp forests—underwater cathedrals of green and gold.....»»
An Upcoming RCS Feature Might Finally Bring Better-resolution Photo Sharing
Original quality photos, anyone? The post An Upcoming RCS Feature Might Finally Bring Better-resolution Photo Sharing appeared first on Phandroid. While RCS’ support for high-quality photos and videos has been around for some time no.....»»
Odd Jayy Talks LLM Companion Bots
Jorvon Moss has been working on multiple versions of his wearable robots, and finally made some good moves towards making his dream a reality. His Maker Faire Bay Area talk covers everything from getting started to advanced tips for companion bots......»»
Mac monitors could finally receive the big upgrade they’ve always needed
A rumor suggests Apple may be strategically planning to introduce a 90Hz refresh rate for the Studio Display......»»
Decadal climate patterns reveal new insights into tropical cyclone formation and El Niño-Southern Oscillation link
A new study has revealed how decadal-scale climate fluctuations impact the ability of climate models to simulate tropical cyclone frequency in response to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events. This finding offers an improved understanding of t.....»»
How to use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids
This tutorial explains how you can use the Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids. The post How to use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids appeared first on Phandroid. The much-awaited AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features are finally availab.....»»
Researcher: Beefing up Border Patrol is a bipartisan goal, but the agency has a troubled history
With U.S. voters across the political spectrum strongly concerned about border security, presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been trying to one-up each other on who can reduce migration at the nation's southern border fastest.....»»
Josh Gad opens up about Spaceballs sequel script
Will a Spaceballs sequel finally emerge nearly four decades after the first film? Josh Gad shares an update about where things stand......»»
Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Android’s seamless updates
According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Google’s seamless Android updates. The post Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Android’s seamless updates appeared first on Phandroid. Updating your s.....»»
Get up to $170 OFF with the Google Pixel 8!
Save big with Google's slightly older flagship phone. The post Get up to $170 OFF with the Google Pixel 8! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Pixel 9 series is finally here, the Google Pixel 8 is still an undoubtedly capable Android ph.....»»
Android 15 Finally Arrives for the Xiaomi 14
If you own a Xiaomi 14, then you might want to check your phone for the latest software update. The post Android 15 Finally Arrives for the Xiaomi 14 appeared first on Phandroid. If you own a Xiaomi 14, then you might want to check your ph.....»»
Ethiopian farmers improve soil and feed with forage mixtures
Yordanos Anju is a dedicated farmer from the Bilate Zuria district in the Northern Sidama region. For generations, his family has relied on farming and livestock production......»»
Stardew Valley 1.6 has finally arrived on consoles and mobile
After almost eight months, Stardew Valley console and mobile players will finally get to experience the huge 1.6 update......»»