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.....»»
Another unopened OG iPhone is going up for auction; here’s how much it’s expected to sell for
An unopened original iPhone is hitting the auction block today, and it could fetch quite a bit more than what it cost in 2007. Karen Green told Insider that she was gifted the iPhone in 2007 but never opened it and was prompted to put it up for auct.....»»
Unopened first-gen iPhone expected to fetch $50,000 at auction
An unused and unopened iPhone hit the auction block on Thursday, where it's expected to bring a minimum of $50,000.Image Credit: LCG AuctionsThe auction, held by LCG Auctions, began on Thursday and will continue until February 19. Read more........»»
Cash-strapped Twitter to start charging developers for API access next week
Twitter cutting off free access to its API will block research, kill fun bots. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) In the middle of the night, Twitter made an announcement that disappointed a wide r.....»»
ISP admits lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals
ISP gave FCC false coverage information to prevent others from getting grants. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Ryan Grewell, who runs a small wireless Internet service provider in Ohio, last month received.....»»
Squid skin inspires novel “liquid windows” for greater energy savings
Bio-inspired system optimizes wavelength, intensity, dispersion of light reaching interiors. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a "liquid window' prototype inspired by the structure of squid skin. (credit: Raphael Kay, Adrian So).....»»
A first generation iPhone going up for auction hopes to fetch $50,000
An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is hitting the auction block Thursday -- with an estimated value of $50,000......»»
Sentra raises $30 million to meet growing demand for data security in the cloud
Sentra has completed a $30 million Series A funding round led by Standard Investments with participation from Munich Re Ventures (MRV), Moore Strategic Ventures, Xerox Ventures and INT3 as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Zeev.....»»
Judge reportedly allows Meta to move forward with VR startup acquisition, in blow to FTC
A federal judge will not block Meta from buying a virtual reality tech startup, according to multiple reports, in a setback for the US government, which had alleged the deal would threaten competition in a nascent market......»»
Download the M2 aesthetic for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with these minimal gradient wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy
Designer and creative wizard Basic Apple Guy is out with a new set of wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Inspired by the latest M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple Silicon comes six designs – with light and dark versions – in the sharp Minimal M2 Wallp.....»»
China FPGA startup completes fundraising for 14nm chip development
Ehiway Microelectronics Technology has raised an undisclosed amount of funding through Series B+ round of financing. The proceeds will be utilized for the development of the company's 14nm heterogeneous chip designs, according to industry sources in.....»»
Android 14 will block sideloading of outdated apps
In an update to its guidelines, it seems that Google will soon prevent apps from being sideloaded onto Android phones if they are outdated. The post Android 14 will block sideloading of outdated apps first appeared on Phandroid. One of the.....»»
Daily deals Jan. 28: $200 off 24-inch iMac, $500 off Sony 55-inch 4K OLED TV, 39% off Fezibo standing desk & more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include 50% off H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, $15 off Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 off the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor, and more.Net yourself $200 off a 24-inch iMac todayThe AppleInsider staff s.....»»
Best Amazon Alexa accessories: lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras, and more
Looking to make your home the smartest on the block? Check out our guide to the best Alexa-enabled devices that work with Amazon's all-encompassing Echo lineup......»»
Low emission energy systems can create water conflict without smart design
A new study published today in Nature Sustainability has found that using hydropower dams to generate low emission energy can cause problems for other economic sectors such as food production unless smart designs are employed......»»
Artificial human skin paves the way to new skin cancer therapy
By using artificial human skin, a research group from the University of Copenhagen have managed to block invasive growth in a skin cancer model......»»
Field trial shows that knowing the carbon footprint of food prompts people to eat more sustainably
Labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts people to eat more sustainably: This was the key finding for TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency researchers from LMU Munich, HU Berlin and Aalto University in Finland in a recent field trial. How the inf.....»»
Organic chemists develop new catalyst to selectively activate carbon-hydrogen bonds
Substituted aromatics are among the most important building blocks for organic compounds such as drugs, crop-protecting agents, and many materials. The function of the molecules is determined by the spatial arrangement of the different building block.....»»
VW sues in Illinois to block extra dealer warranty reimbursements
Volkswagen Group of America called a year-old provision of Illinois' franchise laws unconstitutional for making automakers pay consumer rates for dealer warranty work......»»
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives. A new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, sev.....»»
WaterField"s Magnetic Laptop Sleeve now fits MacBook Pro
WaterField Designs has released its Magnetic Laptop Sleeve in new sizes that can fit a 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro.Magnetic Laptop SleeveThe company uses high-quality sleeve materials, including waxed canvas, full-grain leather, shock-absorbing ne.....»»