USB-A vs. USB-C: What’s the difference?
We live in a world of USB-A and USB-C tech, but which cable and port type is the best? This guide should help answer that question, and several others......»»
What a difference a dayflower makes: Plant removes toxic copper ions from contaminated soil
The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the.....»»
Showdown: Here’s how much battery iPhone 14 Pro Max had when Pixel 7 Pro died
Apple is known for using smaller battery capacities in its iPhones than what we see in Android smartphones. But it can usually make up the difference with tight hardware/software integration. In the latest battery test, PhoneBuff found out how much.....»»
Heuristic Evaluation vs. Usability Testing: What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?
Heuristic evaluation and usability testing are two of the most established methods to evaluate software for usability. When in doubt, one is the winner. Continue reading........»»
Hands on with Apple"s new HomeKit architecture in iOS 16.2
Apple is currently testing a beta version of iOS that promises to improve the speed and performance of HomeKit accessories. We put our home on the line to test it out and see what a difference it makes.HomePod mini at the center of the smart homeSlat.....»»
The best home security for apartment renters" peace of mind
No one wants to feel unsafe in their own home — that's just a fact. Whether you own the property or rent it, there should be no difference when it comes to how secure you feel living in that space. But, maybe your landlord doesn't see the merit.....»»
The conspiracy theorist "worldview" and the language of their argument
A study, now published in Science Advances, has analyzed the difference between mainstream and conspiracy articles. It found that conspiracies rely on other conspiracies as "evidence," jumping around different topics, less coherently than mainstream.....»»
Droughts don"t need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference
The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions......»»
A microbe"s local environment can be the difference between life and death
The microbial world shapes essentially every facet of our lives. Whether they are in the soils where our food is grown, or the lungs of a person with an infection, or at the bottom of the ocean, microbes live in diverse communities made up of multipl.....»»
12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: Powerful, but still just a tablet
Apple's sixth-generation iPad Pro is a simple affair: It's almost entirely the same as last year's iPad Pro, with one key difference: Apple's new M2 processor. It’s powerful and great to use as a tablet, but it’s still far from becoming a.....»»
George R.R. Martin says he"s written "three quarters" of "The Winds of Winter"
A Song of Ice and Fire writer George R.R. Martin sat down with Late Show host Stephen Colbert to discuss the difference between Game of Thrones' Iron Throne and the much larger one in his novel, the colourful dragons in House of the Dragon, and his t.....»»
Climate change is closing daily temperature gap: Clouds could be the cause
Climate change is shrinking the difference between the daily high temperature and the daily low in many parts of the world. The gap between the two, known as the diurnal temperature range (DTR), has a significant effect on growing seasons, crop yield.....»»
Why you don’t need to buy the most expensive iPhone, iPad, or Mac
I recently told you that I don’t really need the iPhone 14 Pro I got on launch day. The iPhone 14 would have met my mobile needs, and I wouldn’t notice the difference. And I told you that the iPhone 14 and Plus aren’t iPhone “.....»»
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022) vs. iPad Air (2022)
While Apple's 2022 iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Air 5th Gen tablets look identical to their predecessors, hardware and software upgrades make all the difference......»»
The Difference Between The Three Main Satellite Types
You've probably heard about low-Earth orbit satellites, and maybe even their MEO and GEO siblings. Each type is important for its own unique reasons. You've probably.....»»
Go ahead and spend the extra $20 on the good Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K now comes in two flavors, with a $20 difference between them. We'll show you which to buy......»»
Apple Glasses Accessibility features could be a huge benefit, suggests disability campaigner
Apple Glasses Accessibility features could see the long-rumored devices make a huge difference to the lives of those with disabilities. The point was made by Colin Hughes, the disability campaigner who recently shared the ways in which Apple tech al.....»»
Laptops with the best speakers in 2022
Laptop audio quality is often given little coverage, but it makes a meaningful difference in daily use. Here are our top picks for laptops with excellent sound......»»
Here’s how 5G C-band deployment has changed Verizon and AT&T performance
After deploying a round of C-band 5G coverage at the beginning of the year, AT&T and Verizon have continued those efforts across 2022 as they look to catch up with T-Mobile. Now a new report from Opensignal shows how much of a difference the new mi.....»»
Our Homo sapiens ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans
When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we—meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens—were only one.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro 48MP photo test slightly changes my mind [Diary]
I’ve said before that I was unlikely to use the iPhone 14 Pro 48MP resolution personally, and indeed I stuck to 12MP during a recent trip. But I was of course still curious to see how much of a difference the megapixel count makes in real-world ph.....»»