Vampire finches: how little birds in the Galápagos got a taste for big bird blood
For most people, the word "vampire" brings to mind Dracula or perhaps slayers such as Blade or Buffy; or maybe even the vampire bats of South America. Few will think of a small and rather lovely bird—the finch......»»
Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects
Intel’s faulty 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs trigger lawsuit out for blood. One frustrated customer wants to force Intel to pay untold millions in damages, claiming the company decept.....»»
This 70-inch 4K TV is only $400 at Amazon today
Enjoy your favorite movies, shows, and video games on a big beautiful screen with the 70-inch Insignia F50 Series, now on sale for $400 at Amazon......»»
iOS 18.2 release date: When to expect Apple’s big new features
iOS 18.1 arrived late last month, but the wait won’t be long for another huge update from Apple. iOS 18.2 will bring highly anticipated features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and so much more. Here’s what to expect from iOS 18.2’.....»»
Some Apple Stores will pilot reduced Vision Pro presence as M4 Macs launch
Tomorrow is Apple’s big launch day for the first M4 Macs. And reportedly, in sync with those new debuts, the company will also start piloting a scaled back Vision Pro presence in some Apple Stores. more….....»»
Apple-backed Matter adds new smart home device types, better cross-platform experience, more
The Apple-backed group that oversees the Matter smart device standard has launched its latest big update. Matter 1.4 debuts today with a variety of improvements that further advance smart home capabilities. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»
Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches
What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»
The Ars redesign is out. Experience its ad-free glory for just $25/year.
No better moment than now. Whew—the big event is finally behind us. I'm talking, of course, about the Ars Technica version 9 redesign, which we rolled out last month in response.....»»
Team develops non-invasive biosensor for early kidney disease detection
Traditionally, kidney health has been monitored by measuring blood creatinine levels, which indicate muscle breakdown. High creatinine levels can suggest that the kidneys are not filtering waste efficiently. However, creatinine levels can be affected.....»»
Tim Cook congratulates Trump on presidential election victory
Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined the chorus of Big Tech CEOs congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Cook says that he looks forward to working with the Trump administration. more….....»»
Best 65-inch TV deals: 65-inch 4K TV for $340
These big screen TV models from Samsung, Sony, LG, and more are currently the best 65-inch TV deals you'll find......»»
Lab-cultured plant yogurt rivals dairy creaminess
Food engineers have harnessed the power of lupins (legumes) to create a yogurt that rivals dairy in taste and texture while delivering more nutrition than typical plant-based yogurts......»»
Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»
How imposter syndrome and a lack of self-confidence can hold small businesses back
It might come as a surprise that most of the UK's income and employment is provided not by the big national or multinational companies we all recognize but by what are known as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)......»»
New bird flu outbreak confirmed in UK
The UK government warned bird keepers to remain vigilant after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry farm in northern England, the second outbreak this year and first of the season......»»
Earth 2 at 30: A look back at NBC’s big swing at sci-fi in the early ’90s
A long-forgotten sci-fi series premiered on NBC 30 years ago this month, but it paved the way for some of the shows that came after it......»»
iPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage
Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 PlusApple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with.....»»
Washington coast avian flu outbreak devastated Caspian terns, jumped to seals
An epidemiological study found that 56% of a large breeding colony of Caspian terns died from a 2023 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at Rat Island in Washington state. Since then, no birds have successfully bred on the island, raising c.....»»
PlayStation 5 Pro review: PS5 upgrade delivers few compromises at a cost
The PS5 Pro's AI-upscaling makes a big difference in supported games, but otherwise subtle upgrades make for a niche tech upgrade......»»
Google Messages on Android could soon big photo-sharing boost
Google Messages on Android could soon big photo-sharing boost.....»»
Save BIG on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE!
Get Samsung's midrange tablet for cheap! The post Save BIG on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re shopping around for a midrange Android slate, then you might want to check out Samsung’s Galaxy.....»»