US Drops Digital Tax Demand, Opening Door To Global Deal
The U.S. has dropped a key demand in negotiations over digital taxation of technology companies such as Alphabet's Google and Facebook, lifting a barrier that had raised transatlantic trade tensions and prevented an international deal. From a report:.....»»
Kwikset introduces Halo Select – A Matter-enabled smart door lock
Today, has announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a new smart door lock designed with built-in Wi-Fi and Matter support. This lock allows for easy smart home integration without the need for a hub or getting locked in. You can control the loc.....»»
Grab the 4TB SanDisk Desk Drive and save $100 TODAY!
The SanDisk 4TB Desk Drive is on sale right now where this deal knocks 26% off its price, so don’t miss out on it! The post Grab the 4TB SanDisk Desk Drive and save $100 TODAY! appeared first on Phandroid. SSDs are known to be more expen.....»»
Palo Alto Networks extends security into harsh industrial environments
The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) and the digital transformation of OT have created new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in critical Industrial Automation and Control Systems. However, these advancements also broaden th.....»»
Powerbeats Pro drop off Apple"s online store as update looms
Long before Beats by Dre introduces its expected update to the Powerbeats Pro, the original version has disappeared from Apple's digital store shelves.Beats Powerbeats Pro - Image credit: BeatsIn September, Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre announced tha.....»»
Amazon launches $99 Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock deal to power your MacBook
The Prime-exclusive deal knocks 44% off the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock with 85W charging for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.Pick up the Amazon deal on this Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock - Image credit: AnkerThe Anker Thunderbol.....»»
Apple removes independent media app from Russian App Store
Apple has removed the Current Time app from the Russian version of its App Store, telling its developer that local authorities say it contains "undesirable" content.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.Current Time is an independent Russian-.....»»
New price drops hit Apple"s M3 MacBook Air, on sale from $899
A price war has developed between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's M3 MacBook Air now marked down to just $899.Save $200 on Apple's M3 MacBook Air.We covered a $200 price drop on the upgraded 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM/512GB storage earlier t.....»»
Early Chinese Singles" Day offers include an iPhone 16 price drop
Shoppers in China can get a deal on the iPhone 16 ahead of Singles Day, as Apple's smartphone receives a price cut in early promotions for the sales event.iPhone 16 ProSingles Day, also known as Double 11, is an annual event in China, which usually i.....»»
Qualcomm unveils powerful automotive chips that enable greater AI, ADAS capabilities
Qualcomm unveiled more powerful versions of its automated driving and digital cockpit platforms, delivering computing and AI performance several times greater than before......»»
Review of global conservation policies reveals equity key to combating biodiversity loss
New research reveals major global conservation policies lack clarity and thoroughness in how they deal with equity......»»
Anticipating socio-technical tipping points to facilitate positive change
As global climate targets tighten, radical and disruptive changes are becoming inevitable. In this context, the concept of tipping points, by which small changes can trigger rapid systemic transformation, is attracting increasing attention in the soc.....»»
Study suggests frogs and toads will face new risks as water habitats dry up due to global warming
A small international team has found that anurans such as frogs and toads will be facing increased risks to their survival in the coming years due to water habitats drying up as a result of global warming......»»
Climate change to alter seasonal outdoor activity patterns in US
It can be hard to connect a certain amount of average global warming with one's everyday experience, so researchers at MIT have devised a different approach to quantifying the direct impact of climate change......»»
A blueprint for mapping melting ice sheets: Open-source tool can help make radar systems at a fraction of the cost
Researchers in the Stanford Radio Glaciology lab use radio waves to understand rapidly changing ice sheets and their contributions to global sea-level rise. This technique has revealed groundwater beneath Greenland, the long-term impacts of extreme m.....»»
Engineers unlock lithium from extreme environments
The demand for lithium—critical to powering sustainable technologies—is rapidly growing, but up to 75% of the world's lithium-rich saltwater sources remain untappable using current methods......»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
Digital accessibility: Where companies are going wrong and how to fix it
Digital accessibility: Where companies are going wrong and how to fix it.....»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal
Qualcomm has announced its new smartphone chip. No, it's not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It's the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it sounds mighty impressive......»»
If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them—here"s why
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or face timing with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time guidelines has found that around 75% of children aged up to 2 years use some.....»»
Not just a surf wagon: Volkswagen has big plans for ID Buzz EV as its global robotaxi platform
Volkswagen's ID Buzz electric vehicle represents the company's global robotaxi platform. It's undergoing both hardware and software updates as the company works toward a 2026 launch of commercial service......»»