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.....»»
Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?
The Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it'll be a great option for those who want a cheaper electric SUV. But how does it compare with the Rivian R1S?.....»»
DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+
Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X vis IMAX Enhanced movies......»»
How to set up the PlayStation Portal
You've finally gotten your hands on the PlayStation Portal, now is time to set it up! We talk you through exactly what you need to know. The post How to set up the PlayStation Portal appeared first on Phandroid. The PlayStation Portal is a.....»»
iOS 18 Siri: Three clues about what it may be able to do
People have been complaining about Siri for years now, arguing that it’s fallen behind the likes of Alexa and Google Assistant. With clear evidence that 2024 is going to see dramatic improvements in Apple’s AI features, will iOS 18 Siri finally t.....»»
SD cards finally expected to hit 4TB in 2025
For media pros' cameras and laptops. Enlarge / Generic, non-Western Digital SD cards. (credit: Getty) Western Digital plans to release the first 4TB SD card next year. On Thursday, the storage firm announced plans to d.....»»
Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised
Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that more than 500,000 accounts were hit by a credential-stuffing attack......»»
Despite what you might hear, weather prediction is getting better, not worse
Australia's weather bureau copped harsh criticism after El Niño failed to deliver a much-vaunted dry summer in eastern Australia. Parts of northern Queensland in the path of Tropical Cyclone Jasper had a record wet December and areas of central Vict.....»»
Compulsory income management doing more harm than good, Australian study finds
Compulsory income management (CIM) in the Northern Territory is perceived to be ineffective in reducing harm, can contribute to situations of family violence and is incompatible with the needs of welfare recipients, a new study led by Charles Darwin.....»»
Google just released the first Android 15 beta. Here’s what’s new
Android 15 is finally out with its first public beta build. The change log is not too heavy, but it marks a huge milestone as a wide release inches closer......»»
Google Finally Announces the First Android 15 Beta
While we won't know more about Android 15 until Google I/O, we do have an idea of what to expect at the moment. The post Google Finally Announces the First Android 15 Beta appeared first on Phandroid. After a few months in its developer pr.....»»
Fallout 4 is finally getting free Xbox Series X and PS5 upgrades
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S native versions of Bethesda's Fallout 4 will finally launch this month in the wake of the premiere of Amazon's Fallout show......»»
iRobot released two new Roombas under $300, including one that mops
iRobot has finally overhauled the affordable end of the Roomba spectrum. Here's tea on the Roomba Vac Essential and the mopping Roomba Combo Essential, both available for under $300. Two new Roombas under $300: In early April, iRobot released t.....»»
The Onyx Boox Palma is the coolest gadget I’ve used in 2024
Have you ever dreamt of an e-reader that's lightweight, fits in your pocket, and can even run Android apps? Well, it's finally here......»»
Making ultra-fast electron measurements in multiple directions to reveal the secrets of the aurora
The energetic electrons that drive the aurora borealis (the northern lights) have a rich and very dynamic structure that we currently do not fully understand. Much of what we know about these electrons comes from instruments that have fundamental lim.....»»
Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899
With a new operating system and higher-end hardware, the Roku Pro Series smart TV hopes to start to break in to the more premium side of the market......»»
Sennheiser begins shipping its new Momentum Sport earbuds with heart rate tracking
Sennheiser is finally shipping its . These new and even more unique true wireless earbuds were first revealed at CES 2024 back in January, and now just in time for spring, are actually available for purchase for $329.95 at both and B&H. more….....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order Star Wars Outlaws & 4 Reasons to Wait
Star Wars Outlaws, the new action-adventure game from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, finally has a release date and the game is up for pre-order. Should you pre-order a copy? Let’s figure it out. Assuming it doesn’t get delayed, Star.....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order Star Wars Outlaws & 4 Reasons to Wait
Star Wars Outlaws, the new action-adventure game from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, finally has a release date and the game is up for pre-order. Should you pre-order a copy? Let’s figure it out. Assuming it doesn’t get delayed, Star.....»»
Scientists help link climate change to Madagascar"s megadrought
A University of California, Irvine-led team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently gripping southern Madagascar. Their study appears in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science......»»
Climate change and forest management may threaten blueberry microbes
The diversity of symbiotic microbes in blueberries differs between southern and northern Finland, according to a new study published in Environmental Microbiome......»»