Tune in, SPAC on, drop LSD
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive, Alex and Natasha and Danny decided that it was time to talk about drugs. No, not like.....»»
Deals: 10th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from $529, M2 Mac mini $100 off, more
Today’s best deals on Apple hardware and accessories are headlined by Wi-Fi + Cellular 10th Gen iPad models alongside a solid $100 price drop on M2 Mac mini that is currently sitting at a new all-time low. Moving over to the accessory side of thing.....»»
Researchers dynamically tune friction in graphene
The friction on a graphene surface can be dynamically tuned using external electric fields, according to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign led by Professor Rosa Espinosa-Marzal of the Department of Civil and Environmental Eng.....»»
Bob Lutz joins board of lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution
Australian carbon-fiber wheel maker Carbon Revolution named former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and other veteran U.S. auto executives to its board, pending the completion of its upcoming SPAC merger......»»
Kindness has persisted in a competitive world—cultural evolution can explain why
Recently, I was walking with some fellow parents after nursery drop-off when we came across a five-pound note lying on the pavement. We stood around it for a moment, a bit awkwardly, until someone suggested putting it on a nearby bench. Then one of t.....»»
First iPhone 15 Pro drop test suggests new rounded edge titanium design is less durable
By flying to Australia, AppleTrack’s Sam Kohl brings us the first iPhone 15 drop tests available on YouTube. Based on his video, it seems the new rounded titanium edges are not better for drop test durability than the remarkably enduring iPhone 14.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max biggest growth driver, Apple may cut 15/15 Pro orders if no price drop
Ming-Chi Kuo is out with some iPhone 15 launch day analysis based on supply chain sources. As the new iPhones reach customers around the world, Kuo shares four conclusions about how each model is performing and Apple’s fall quarter will go. mor.....»»
Getting a new iPhone 15 today? Trade-in your old device with 10% bonus before prices drop
The new iPhones are finally here. Starting today, you can find the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro available in stores. With that, previous models tend to lose their value rather quickly. Over the next 30 days, the value of your current iPhone could.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max back glass cracks within seconds in new durability test [Video]
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature an all-new chassis design made out of what Apple says is grade 5 titanium. A drop test video yesterday raised early concerns about the durability of this new design, particularly as related to the new c.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro drop test suggests it"s not as durable as iPhone 14 Pro
Could the new design of Apple's Pro iPhones make it more susceptible to damage when dropped?.....»»
YouTube drop tests are a terrible indication of iPhone durability
YouTubers have already flocked to Australia and other territories to perform drop tests on the new iPhone 15 — but given that there is usually zero scientific rigor in the testing, they're just done for entertainment.When dropped from a height, an.....»»
These iPhone 15 cases wrap your shiny new device in an airbag [Sponsored]
Need the ultimate drop protection? How about a case that unleashes an air bag? Just one of the awesome iPhone 15 cases from TORRAS......»»
These iPhone 15 cases wrap your shiny new device in an airbag
Need the ultimate drop protection? How about a case that unleashes an air bag? Just one of the awesome iPhone 15 cases from TORRAS......»»
Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events
Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment. That is the challenge facing research teams searching for evidence of extremely rare events that could help unde.....»»
Material would allow users to "tune" windows to block targeted wavelengths of light
Researchers have demonstrated a material for next generation dynamic windows, which would allow building occupants to switch their windows between three modes: transparent, or "normal" windows; windows that block infrared light, helping to keep a bui.....»»
Babbel price drop: lifetime subscription for $169.97
The September Babbel deal drives the cost of a lifetime language learning subscription to $169.97, a discount of $429.Babbel offers users the opportunity to learn a new language with ease, and this $169.97 price makes it even more affordable thanks t.....»»
Samsung might drop the 10x zoom from the Galaxy S24 Ultra
If the rumors are right, it looks like 10x zoom will no longer be offered in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The post Samsung might drop the 10x zoom from the Galaxy S24 Ultra appeared first on Phandroid. Ultra wide angle shots can be fun, especiall.....»»
Stellantis finally reveals its upcoming EV lineup
Ram's electric pickup is due out in late 2024, and Alfa Romeo and Chrysler plan to drop all internal combustion engines in the years ahead......»»
Worse results and more drop-outs recorded when teaching is in English, Swedish study finds
Using English as the language of instruction in higher education has a marked negative impact on learning outcomes when it is not the students' first language, according to a new study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Chalmers University of.....»»
SUPCASE UB Pro protects your new iPhone 15 from a 50-foot drop – or a bullet, 15% off [Sponsored]
When a company claims to offer the “ultimate” drop-proof case, you’d want to ask a few searching questions. But SUPCASE does have all the right answers for its Unicorn Beetle PRO, aka the UB Pro. The UB Pro won CNET’s first annual drop tes.....»»
The NZ ad industry wants to clean up its climate act, but will agencies drop their fossil fuel clients?
At the launch of the Auckland Climate Festival last month, Green Party Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke about how building a community is the best way to avoid being overwhelmed by the scale of the climate emergency......»»