UNStudio designs Munich apartment block with reconfigurable interiors
Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential building in Munich, which will have plug-in furniture modules so that its apartments can be reconfigured. Read more Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential bui.....»»
The physics of an 18th-century fire engine
English inventor Richard Newsham used "windkessels" in his game-changing designs. Enlarge / An 18th-century fire engine designed and built by Richard Newsham, purchased in 1728 for St Giles Church, Great Wishford, UK. (credit: Tr.....»»
New research analyzes state violence in India"s coal war
Police, who were deployed to block villagers from protesting a power plant on coastal wetlands in India 14 years ago, shot at protesters, killing three and injuring hundreds. Two years later on the other side of the country, a Buddhist monk was kille.....»»
Scientists solve long-standing block copolymer research conundrum through polymer chain end modifications
Plumber's nightmare structure presents itself as an assemblage where all exits seem to converge inward—a plumber's nightmare but an anticipated uniqueness for researchers, suggesting distinctive traits divergent from traditional materials. Nonethel.....»»
Amazon’s purchase of Roomba-maker iRobot likely to be blocked by EU
Amazon was told at meeting that deal is likely to be rejected, WSJ reports. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) European Union regulators intend to block Amazon's attempt to purchase Roomba-maker iRobot, The Wal.....»»
Teen sued Utah over social media law requiring curfew for minors
Platforms found harming Utah kids will face "crushing" fines starting March 1. Enlarge / Utah high school student Hannah Zoulek sued Utah to block the Social Media Regulation Act from taking effect March 1. (credit: thefire.org).....»»
Apple opens new office in Bengaluru, India
Nine months after leasing an office block in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, Apple has now officially opened its 15-storey offices there.Apple's new office in Bengaluru (Source: Apple)Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka, and Apple originall.....»»
YouTube appears to be reducing video and site performance for ad-block users
YouTube seems to be punishing ad-block users with reduced performance. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing | Getty Images) YouTube is continuing its war on ad blockers. This time, the company is apparently slowing down t.....»»
Leaked iPhone 16 Pro designs seemingly confirm Apple’s new Capture button
The iPhone 16 is some eight months away. But I already think we have a pretty good picture of what’s to come from Apple this … The post Leaked iPhone 16 Pro designs seemingly confirm Apple’s new Capture button appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple patches security flaw that allowed Magic Keyboard Bluetooth connections to be faked
After a public disclosure in December, Apple has issued a firmware update for the Magic Keyboard to block a security flaw that allowed an attacker to enter keystrokes through a cloned keyboard connection.An Apple Magic KeyboardThe now-patched vulnera.....»»
War changes language: More Ukrainian, less Russian
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from LMU, the University of Bath, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have analyzed changes in the use of language on social media in Ukraine before and during the Russian war of aggression......»»
BMW is converting century-old German plant to only make electric cars
BMW AG is spending $712 million to retool its parent factory in Munich into the automaker's first site that will only make fully electric vehicles, part of a push to challenge leaders Tesla. and BYD......»»
Tax software deals: Save on TurboTax and H&R Block
There are some great tax software deals around right now and we've picked out the very best to make filing tax simple......»»
Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends
Meta hiding harmful content from teens isn’t enough, whistleblower says. Enlarge Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram, a company blog announced on Tuesda.....»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
Aukey highlights new Qi2 multi-chargers for Apple users at CES 2024
Aukey is returning to CES 2024 with a bunch of new products but is primarily showing off its new Qi2 multi-chargers with unique designs.Aukey Z (left) and Aukey 3-in-1 Pro (right)The Aukey 3-in-1 Pro is the brand's flagship Qi2 charger that also feat.....»»
An undercounted group of Arab American and Muslim voters may have outsized impact on 2024 presidential election
Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans......»»
Kodiak Robotics keeps pace with key competitor, unveils enhanced self-driving system at CES
Kodiak Robotics says its designs are "feature complete" across the software and hardware necessary to launch driverless self-driving truck service this year......»»
Protein structures signal fresh targets for anticancer drugs
Cell replication in our bodies is triggered by a cascade of molecular signals transmitted between proteins. Compounds that block these signals when they run amok show potential as cancer drugs......»»
How to instantly change text between upper, lower, and title case on a Mac
If you've ever found yourself needing to change the capitalization of an entire block of text at the same time, you'll know it can be mind-numbingly tedious. Thankfully, there is a way to make things easier on Mac.On macOS, there is a wealth of optio.....»»
Death toll from western Japan earthquakes rises to 126 as rain and snow imperil already shaky ground
Aftershocks threatened to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan's western coastline this past week rose to 126 on Saturday......»»