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.....»»
Broken-down soy proteins can stop damage from excessive ice build-up and freezer burn
Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy......»»
Best laptop for photo editing in 2023
The best laptops for photo editing offer high-resolution displays, ultra-powerful specs and portable designs. Here are our top picks for the best laptops for photo editing......»»
Download the macOS Tiger Redux wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy
Arriving after his “Trip Around the Sun” wallpaper, Basic Apple Guy has shared his latest creation today – the macOS Tiger Redux wallpapers. Coming in three variations, these simple and beautiful designs reimagine Apple’s 2005 Aqua aesthetic.....»»
Ultracold Gases Can Probe Neutron Star Guts
Earth-based analogs are opening new frontiers in studies of the superdense interiors of neutron stars.....»»
Pikmin almost looked way different than they do now
Nintendo revealed some early concept designs for Pikmin, and they look a lot different than what ended up in the final game......»»
Formamide: A versatile small molecular building block for synthesizing heavily N-doped 1D and 2D carbon
Low-dimensional carbon materials (LDCs), including graphene and carbon nanotubes, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and intriguing electrical properties. However, these materials are typically less functionalized.....»»
I’m still using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for one important reason
The Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't the newest Android phone on the block these days. However, there's one critical reason why I keep coming back to it......»»
Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.....»»
Light-based “LiFi” is stunningly fast, notably fragile—and now standardized
224GB/s, killer security, no radio interference—but you can't block the beam. Enlarge / "I can't believe the quality of this 8K video tutorial! It's like you're really… Ted, could you, yeah, just shift over a little there? Yo.....»»
Tesla will attend this year"s Munich auto show
Tesla's participation is a big plus for the show's organizers as the attendance of some well-known automaking groups is less certain. .....»»
Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks
Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with similar composites before.....»»
Microsoft-Activision faces fresh blow to bid to buy Call of Duty maker
The Federal Trade Commission's request to block the Microsoft-Activision deal was rejected by a judge......»»
Microsoft"s deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds......»»
Huge discounts land on top Lego sets for Amazon Prime Day 2023
If you're a huge building block fan, there are a lot of great Prime Day deals on everything from Lego to Nifeliz and Semky, so come check these deals out......»»
Microsoft victorious over FTC lawsuit to block Activision Blizzard buy
A federal judge says that the FTC has failed to prove that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would be anticompetitive, and because of it, the UK is now pausing its own appeal of the matter.Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logosSan Franc.....»»
Microsoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
A federal judge will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard, a defeat for US regulators who had asked for a temporary injunction while legal challenges to the merger unfold......»»
Mozilla says it will start blocking a whole host of browser add-ons
New Quarantined Domains feature in Firefox 115 will block certain add-ons on certain sites......»»
Study reveals how a tall spruce develops defense against hungry weevils
A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher identified genes involved in development of stone cells—rigid cells that can block a nibbling insect from eating budding branches of the Sitka spruce evergreen tree. The insect's attack ha.....»»
Jony Ive designs $60,000 turntable for Scottish hi-fi pioneers
Ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive approached Scotland's audio firm Linn asking to collaborate on a turntable to mark the company's 50th anniversary.Source: LInnUnless you count his exceptional redesign of the UK's Comic Relief charity red nose, Jony Ive.....»»
State Dept. cancels election meetings with Facebook after “free speech” ruling
US aims to block injunction after judge ruled White House coerced social networks. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden exits the White House before boarding Marine One on Thursday, July 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»