Warcraft and Diablo devs reveal the focus of Phil Spencer’s Blizzard visit
The devs in charge of Warcraft and Diablo told Digital Trends what Phil Spencer's Blizzard Entertainment studio visit ahead of BlizzCon 2023 was like......»»
Video games are changing, and Summer Game Fest just teased what’s next
Summer Game Fest was full of exciting world premieres, but its most important reveal was teasing the future of video games......»»
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»
What did WWDC tell us to expect from the iPhone 16?
With Apple putting a focus on a smarter Siri and AI at WWDC 2024, we can theorize what effect that’ll have on next-generation iPhones......»»
Are Diablo fans getting too old for the old-school item grind?
Devs say players no longer want the "very long chase" for rare drops. Enlarge / Do you have a few hundred hours to hear the good news about our lord and savior, Diablo? (credit: Blizzard) Longtime fans of Diablo II are d.....»»
Researchers reveal novel mechanism of enhanced P450 demethylase activity through engineered key gating residues
A crucial step in the degradation and utilization of lignin is the process of O-demethylation of lignin monomers, facilitated by O-demethylases. Current O-demethylases face challenges such as limited substrate specificity, unclear reaction mechanisms.....»»
The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords
It was getting so bad, people were actually suggesting building more homes. Enlarge / Remember, folks inside those polygons: If your housing feels too expensive, spend less money on resource consumption. It's just math. (credit:.....»»
Satellite data reveal electromagnetic anomalies up to 19 days before 2023 Turkey earthquake
Earthquakes may betray their impending presence much earlier than previously thought through a variety of anomalies present in the ground, atmosphere and ionosphere that can be detected using satellites, a recent study in the Journal of Applied Geode.....»»
Scientists reveal molecular link between glucose sensing and pyroptosis cell death
According to a study published in Nature Microbiology on June 6, researchers led by Prof. Xu Daichao from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have uncovered the molecular link between glucose sensing and non.....»»
100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaur
New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the di.....»»
Auroras and radiation from solar storms spotted on Mars
If we ever want to send people to visit the red planet, we're going to need to learn more about radiation and how it's affected by events like solar storms......»»
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business......»»
ALMA observations reveal new insights into planet formation in binary star systems
At the 244th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), researchers unveiled findings from a pioneering high-angular resolution program that sheds new light on the process of planet formation in circumstellar disks around young stars in bina.....»»
Swift Student Challenge winners reveal what it’s like to present to Tim Cook [Interview]
This week, Tim Cook surprised 14 Swift Student Challenge winners with a rare opportunity: present their work to the CEO of Apple. After having the chance to witness this special event on Sunday, I had the opportunity after the WWDC keynote to sit dow.....»»
How to adjust the flashlight"s focus and beam shape in iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 update provides more control over how the flashlight functions on an iPhone, Here's how to adjust how it produces and focuses light.The flashlight feature on an iPhoneThe flashlight function in iOS turns on the rear flash, illuminating.....»»
Tim Cook spills the beans on Apple Intelligence"s use of OpenAI, and AI hallucinations
In the wake of the Apple Intelligence reveal at WWDC, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down for an interview talking about the advancement, admitting that it's not perfect and delving into why Open AI was selected as a launch partner.Tim Cook on Apple's roofTh.....»»
Gears of War: E-Day devs want to tell a horror story
The Coalition has said it wants to return the series to its horror roots with its next game, Gears of War: E-Day......»»
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic......»»
Origins of fast radio bursts come into focus through polarized light
What scientists previously thought about where Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) come from is just the tip of the iceberg, according to new research led by astronomers at the University of Toronto. The mysteries of the millisecond-long cosmic explosions are u.....»»
If you only watch one WWDC 2024 recap video…
…this one might not be the most comprehensive, but it’s a fine way to celebrate Apple Fellow Phil Schiller. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and new Passwords app
Apple's first reveal of the new macOS Sequoia includes a way to remote control your iPhone directly from the Mac, and a new Apple Passwords app.Craig Federighi launches macOS SequoiaAnnounced in the WWDC 2024 keynote, macOS 15 is called macOS Sequoia.....»»