Two Years After Chrome and Edge, Firefox is Getting AV1 Hardware Acceleration
Firefox is finally gaining proper AV1 support. Neowin reports: According to an update made to a post on Bugzilla, the Mozilla Foundation is finally ready to add hardware acceleration for the AV1 video format. Developers plan to implement improved AV1.....»»
Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later
Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»
There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers
The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.Render of a possible Apple RingOh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in.....»»
Google rolls out 4 useful upgrades for Google Chrome on iOS
Look out for improved integrations with Google Photos, Google Drive, Google Maps, and Google Lens......»»
Google Adds Some Nifty Features for Chrome on iOS Devices
If you're an iPhone user, then you might want to check the Chrome app for new updates. The post Google Adds Some Nifty Features for Chrome on iOS Devices appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re an iPhone user, then you might want to c.....»»
Bluetti"s new Elite 200 portable power station provides 17 years of charging
Check out the latest from Bluetti with an exclusive discount on the Elite 200 V2 portable power station capable of generating reliable 2 kWh power for 17 years.Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is rated for 17-years of use - Image credit: BluettiBluetti is an inn.....»»
Calling all Ars readers! Your feedback is needed.
We want to hear from you. Many of you know that most of our staff is spread out all over these United States, but what you might not know is that it has been more than five years.....»»
What if AI doesn’t just keep getting better forever?
New reports highlight fears of diminishing returns for traditional LLM training. For years now, many AI industry watchers have looked at the quickly growing capabilities of new AI.....»»
Autumn leaves are staying green for longer in Britain. Here"s why
Every year people ask me, "why haven't the leaves fallen yet?" If autumn starts on September 1, then by early November winter should be well on its way. And yet, an amateur photographer who has captured the season's colors for several years in southe.....»»
Microsoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge
Microsoft has deployed numerous tactics to bring users over to Edge over the years, but it still hasn't stopped......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu movie in November, stream this one
One of Nicolas Cage's wildest films is celebrating 20 years this month, and it's our pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in November......»»
Grand Theft Auto: The Definitive Edition trilogy gets a welcome update after 3 years
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition was poorly received at launch, but after three years, it seems to have gotten a much-needed update......»»
Rode just made the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone
We’re living in the future, folks. Rode just announced its new Wireless Micro hardware, and it’s basically the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone. The product consists of two wireless lavaliere microphones, a USB-C wireless receiver that connect.....»»
5 years ago, The Mandalorian made Star Wars fun again
Five years ago, The Mandalorian showed a new path forward for Star Wars. How did it so quickly lose its way?.....»»
Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer
In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the genetic material of living organisms. One application is in cell therapy: A patient's immune cells can be specifically reprogramm.....»»
International team launch second attempt to drill deep for Antarctic climate clues
Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to recover critical geological records to help forecast future sea-level rise. The first team members have embarked on a 1,128 km journey across the Ross Ice Shelf to set up camp on the edge o.....»»
My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete
It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser......»»
Eurotech ReliaGATE 15A-14 enables organizations to meet regulatory standards
Eurotech launches ReliaGATE 15A-14, a cybersecure modular edge gateway designed to meet the growing demand for secure, flexible, and globally deployable IoT solutions. Built to support a wide range of applications, the ReliaGATE 15A-14 accelerates Io.....»»
Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power
A great interior and decent economy, but a harsh ride and numb steering. Mazda won itself a lot of fans over the years with the sharp styling and attention to detail of its engagi.....»»
iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app
Apple introduced a brand new interface to its Photos app with iOS 18, which for years had looked pretty much the same. Unsurprisingly, while some users liked the update, others are still reluctant to approve the new app. But there was one very annoyi.....»»
The public implications of private substitutes for electric grid reliability
Climate change events have, in recent years, placed increasing strain on public electrical grids in the United States. In response to this vulnerability, some consumers are turning to private alternatives to the electric utility, like generators and.....»»