Unvaccinated: The kids aren’t alright
Close to 10 million children in lower-income countries have never been vaccinated against any infectious disease. These 'zero-dose' kids hold a lesson for all of us, says a public-health expert......»»
AirPods Pro 2 drop back to $180 + 2nd Gen down at $70, MacBook Air at $799, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch, and more
Tuesday’s roundup of the day’s best deals is headlined by some notable AirPods discounts. Firstly, AirPods 2nd Gen are now down within $1 of the lowest price we have tracked all year at $70. And secondly, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2, that aren.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 30, 2024 – The first Apple Intelligence features are here
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the release of iOS 18.1 beta 1, which includes the first Apple Intelligence features. We also cover which Apple Intelligence features aren’t included in this initial beta, and what’s new in macOS.....»»
Friend is the creepy and dystopian iPhone accessory that might just work
As if we aren't already all in bubbles that reaffirm our beliefs thanks to social media, now there's an AI "Friend" who is always ready to hit you with praise and put you in a parasocial relationship with your iPhoneA man alone with his thoughts —.....»»
Data analytics leaves many dealers wary, confused, study finds
A new Cox Automotive study found that data analytics tools aren't yet meeting their potential......»»
These Apple Intelligence features aren’t in the first iOS 18.1 beta
Apple Intelligence has arrived for beta users today. In the just-released developer beta 1 for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, users who get approved off a wait list can get their hands on Apple’s AI features for the first time. U.....»»
The flickering glow of summer"s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay.....»»
Beach cleans aren"t just good for the sea—they can boost mental health and encourage better behavior
I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity is naturally pulled to the high water line. I enjoy discovering pretty shells but also the rubbish that the sea has washed in. The colors, shap.....»»
This Files upgrade is the best iPadOS 18 feature for power users
iPad power users aren’t quite getting the software update they were hoping for with iPadOS 18. Despite the advanced M4 iPad Pro sparking hopes of a big software upgrade this year, we’ll have to wait until next time for any big changes to multitas.....»»
De-risking drug discovery with predictive AI
Developing a new drug can take years of research and cost millions of dollars. Still, more than 90% of drug candidates fail in clinical trials, with even more that never make it to the clinical stage. Many drugs fail because they simply aren't safe......»»
Want to spur your child"s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos, says researcher
It's not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll. Half of these parents say their kids watch videos e.....»»
The UK"s prisons aren"t just overcrowded—they need to be better designed
The UK government has taken urgent action to address the prison capacity crisis, announcing early release for several thousand non-violent offenders......»»
I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal
You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features......»»
Research reveals cuttlefish can form false memories, too
During an event, details like what you saw, smelled, and felt aren't stored as a single memory. Rather, they are encoded and stored in your brain separately. To retrieve that memory, those pieces must get put back together. When that doesn't happen i.....»»
Marvel or Disney Echo Pop for kids today for only $23
Thanks to a Prime Member exclusive Prime Day deal you can get the Marvel or Disney Echo Pop Kids for over half off today. It's a fantastic deal......»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to $1,499
Prime Day deals aren't limited to Amazon, as family-owned B&H Photo has issued a fantastic MacBook Pro deal on the 14-inch laptop that's valid while supplies last.Snap up the lowest price on this blowout MacBook Pro.Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBo.....»»
My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day
Is there anything worse than going to play Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged. This deal is about to save you......»»
Transparent Beats Studio Buds+ are $40 off for early Prime Day deals
These earbuds aren't invisible, but they are transparent. They're also transparently on sale right now........»»
Apple offers solution for parents concerned over school smartphone bans
With more schools looking to ban smartphones, Apple has a solution for parents who want to stay in touch with their kids......»»
Game dev on Intel’s unstable CPUs: ‘I might lose over $100K’
The saga of Intel's Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K crashing continues, and gamers aren't the only ones who are affected......»»
Intuit’s AI gamble: Mass layoff of 1,800 paired with hiring spree
Intuit CEO: "Companies that aren’t prepared to take advantage of [AI] will fall behind." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi announced in a letter to the company that it would be layi.....»»