Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
How to save iPhone battery by automatically turning off Wi-Fi in iOS 16
You can have your iPhone turn off Wi-Fi by itself, or change just about any setting, whenever you leave home or come back. Here's how to do it.Apple has included a way for your iPhone to register that you've left home, or any specific place. It's thr.....»»
5 Oscar-winning sci-fi movies you should watch
From a trippy 1960s odyssey into the human body to Jeff Goldblum turning into a human fly, these sci-films all won Oscars and deserve to be watched again......»»
What is screen door effect in VR?
The screen door effect is an annoying problem for VR gamers affecting Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Sony PSVR2 headsets. Why's it so hard to eliminate?.....»»
A more powerful Steam Deck is “a few years” off, Valve says
Valve sees value in keeping "a solid [hardware] target throughout the generation." Enlarge / Calendar Man is marking the many, many days until a more powerful Steam Deck shows up. If you're waiting for a more powerful v.....»»
I’m already pining for PlayStation VR2 to get Half-Life: Alyx
PlayStation VR2 could use a big hit like Half-Life: Alyx, and Valve does stand to gain something from porting it over too......»»
Threat actors are using advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers
Hiatus hacking campaign has infected roughly 100 Draytek routers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have uncovered advanced malware that’s turning business-grade routers into attacker-controlled listening post.....»»
Extreme wildfires are turning the world"s largest forest ecosystem from carbon sink into net-emitter
The vast boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere stretch from Scandinavia through Siberia, Alaska and Canada. They cover a tenth of the world's land but hold one-third of the land's carbon, stored mainly in organic-rich soils and in trees. Now, a n.....»»
The mushrooms you can wear and build with
A growing number of firms are turning fungi roots into clothing and building material......»»
Giant Spoon is the creative agency stirring up media, marketing, and pop culture
Thanks to work for Netflix, American Express, and Savage X Fenty, Giant Spoon is turning marketing upside down. Giant Spoon is No. 23 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2023. Explore the full list of.....»»
How to turn off your Galaxy S23: 3 easy ways to do it
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has plenty of settings for users to mess around with, but the simple act of turning it off can be tricky. Here's how to do it!.....»»
Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
Communities around the world emitted more carbon dioxide in 2022 than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding from the pandemic and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power......»»
Fast-moving Musk makes very slow progress turning Twitter into “everything app”
Musk has said it would take three to five years to launch X, the everything app. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Stable Diffusion) “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app,” Twitter CEO Elo.....»»
Mismatch between conservation status and climate change sensitivity leaves amphibians unprotected
Virginia Tech biological sciences postdoctoral researcher Traci DuBose wants to ensure no frogs or toads land below conservationists' radar......»»
One of Lenovo’s best Chromebooks is turning to Windows
Lenovo is showcasing the affordable IdeaPad Duet 3i and IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook at Mobile World Congress......»»
Valve used secret memory access “honeypot” to detect 40K Dota 2 cheaters
Publisher is publicizing its methods to send a message to would-be exploit users. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Valve's anti-cheat tentacles rising up to catch those caught by its memory honeypot. (credit: Valve) The.....»»
Black Mesa gets shiny: Free Half-Life ray-trace mod adds subtle splendor
It's free, it's fun, and it makes you appreciate even the most boring hallways. Enlarge / The familiar hallways of Black Mesa can be made new with some generative lighting. (credit: Valve) Half-Life is a legendary game,.....»»
PC troubleshooting: where to start if your PC won’t turn on
Is your PC not turning on properly, or at all? It's not an uncommon PC problem. If you want to troubleshoot your PC boot issues, here are a few tips......»»
ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon
Wannabe novelists who don’t want to put in the time or effort to create their literary masterpiece are turning to ChatGPT for help......»»
The tech helping people better night"s sleep
Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance......»»
Mercedes chief warns against U.S. EV incentives turning into protectionism
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the American Inflation Reduction Act will encourage the automaker to invest in the U.S......»»