Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement—and skepticism
Last week, a group of South Korean physicists made a startling claim. In two papers uploaded to the arXiv preprint server, they say they have created a material that "opens a new era for humankind.".....»»
iOS 18: Three new features coming to your iPhone next week
iOS 18 is coming to all iPhone users on Monday, and it’s full of new features. As the excitement builds for the release of iOS 18, here’s a recap of three of my favorite changes coming to your iPhone this fall. more….....»»
Temperature fluctuations found to mar fish quality of large yellow croaker
Large yellow croaker is a highly nutritious and economically valuable mariculture species, but its perishable nature poses significant challenges in storage and transport. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in maintaining seafood quality, but f.....»»
Astronomers discover new planet in Great Bear constellation
Astronomers from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun have discovered a new planet in the constellation of the Great Bear. It has a mass as much as 11 times that of Jupiter, orbits its star in 14 years and has a temperature of no more than min.....»»
Multifunctional phosphor developed for white LED lighting and optical thermometry
In the realm of lighting and temperature measurement, advancements in material science are paving the way for significant improvements in technology and safety. Traditional methods, which combine yellow phosphors with blue chips in LEDs, have limitat.....»»
Researchers achieve efficient electro-oxidation of glycerol to formate under room temperature
Glycerol is a key byproduct of biodiesel fabrication, and its production has increased proportionally with the growth of biodiesel production. Glycerol electrooxidation is considered as an innovative strategy due to its low theoretical potential and.....»»
NASA finds summer 2024 hottest to date
August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth's hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis up.....»»
Illuminate your game room, or any room, with the Govee Glide RGBIC kit — 50% off
This Govee Glide RGBIC lighting kit is the perfect way to illuminate any room in your house. They're 50% off today at Target......»»
This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed
The new app, Camomile, claims to lower your temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test......»»
We Already Know What the Galaxy S25 Ultra Looks Like
Unsurprisingly not too drastic. The post We Already Know What the Galaxy S25 Ultra Looks Like appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphone leaks – love em or hate em, you have to admit that they do add a bit of excitement especially when.....»»
AI ruling on jobless claims could make mistakes courts can’t undo, experts warn
Nevada’s plan to let AI rule on unemployment claims is risky, experts warn. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Nevada will soon become the first state to use AI to help speed up the decision-making process when ru.....»»
OpenAI could increase subscription prices to as much as $2,000 per month
A new report claims that OpenAI is facing financial difficulties that could result in a monumental price hike......»»
DOJ claims Google has “trifecta of monopolies” on Day 1 of ad tech trial
Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ’s search case, experts say. Enlarge / Karen Dunn, one of the lawyers representing Google, outside of the Albert V. Bryan US Courthouse at the start of a Department of Justice.....»»
The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40
A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own......»»
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Ge.....»»
The DJI Neo is the cutest drone we’ve ever seen
DJI has unveiled its latest drone, the DJI Neo, which the company claims to be its lightest and most compact model to date. The post The DJI Neo is the cutest drone we’ve ever seen appeared first on Phandroid. DJI is no stranger to drone.....»»
SwitchBot has an air purifier table that doubles as a wireless charger!
If you’re looking for an air purifier for your room, then you might want to check out SwitchBot’s Air Purifier Table. The post SwitchBot has an air purifier table that doubles as a wireless charger! appeared first on Phandroid. Our hom.....»»
Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life
My two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro could easily make it another year if I wanted it to. I say that as I’m about to upgrade to … The post Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life appeared first on.....»»
Nanoleaf upgrades its modular lighting system with Nanoleaf Blocks
Nanoleaf Blocks are availalbe in a variety of formats, allowing you to craft wild designs or build functional shelving for your home theater or game room......»»
New Waymo data shows self-driving tech drives safer than humans
Self-driving technology company Waymo said its robotaxis are making roads safer in the markets where it operates — and sharing data to back those claims......»»
Dolphin-friendly? New research shows that vague environmental labeling is common on NZ seafood products
Many seafood products sold in New Zealand make environmental claims, but our new research shows most of them are too ambiguous and may serve as greenwashing......»»