We may have a first glimpse of haptic Mac keyboards, and I’m already sold
Apple is working on banishing the MacBook’s physical keyboard, but this might not be such a disaster. In fact, it could make Apple’s laptops better than ever......»»
ESA"s solar eclipse maker, Proba-3
Hundreds of millions of people will witness next week's total solar eclipse across North America, and solar physicists from around the globe are flocking to join them. Eclipses offer a brief glimpse of the sun's ghostly surrounding atmosphere—the s.....»»
Pacific rock samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
In Earth science, small details can help explain massive events. Rita Parai, an assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, uses precision equipment to measure trace lev.....»»
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who don’t want them
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Elon Musk.....»»
Copilot key is based on a button you probably haven’t seen since IBM’s Model M
Left-Shift + Windows key + F23 Enlarge / A Dell XPS 14 laptop. The Copilot key is to the right of the right-Alt button. (credit: Dell) In January, Microsoft introduced a new key to Windows PC keyboards for the first time.....»»
The Pixel Watch just got a cool new accessibility feature
Google is rolling out an update to the Pixel Watch that will allow it to tell the time using haptic feedback, making it easier for users. The post The Pixel Watch just got a cool new accessibility feature appeared first on Phandroid. How d.....»»
Tesla back on top in global EV sales after BYD"s Q1 decline
BYD's 43 percent quarterly drop means Tesla took back the title of world's biggest EV seller with first-quarter deliveries of 386,810, a decline of 20 percent from the previous quarter. BYD sold 300,114 EVs in the first quarter......»»
This could be our first look at iOS 18’s huge redesign
A new leak gives us our first glimpse at iOS 18 and its big redesign. Here's what's been revealed......»»
Huawei P70 series gets benchmarked ahead of launch
Benchmarks for the Huawei P70 series have surfaced, giving us a glimpse into the performance of the phones. The post Huawei P70 series gets benchmarked ahead of launch appeared first on Phandroid. While Huawei might have taken a backseat o.....»»
Saturday Citations: 100-year-old milk, hot qubits and another banger from the Event Horizon Telescope project
Is the milk sold today similar to the milk available 100 years ago? Here, drink this and give me your results. Also, physicists achieve superconductivity at a temperature slightly higher than 0 degrees Kelvin and slightly lower than 2 degrees Kelvin......»»
How to clean a laptop keyboard without damaging the keys
Laptop keyboards aren't the easiest thing to clean. In this guide, we'll go over a few methods for cleaning them without damage......»»
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly......»»
Panasonic Energy to supply EV batteries to Mazda; Panasonic Automotive being sold to U.S. firm
Mazda and Panasonic Energy said they will later disclose details of the deal, which is for the supply of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries......»»
Embracer Group finally sells Gearbox Software, but keeps Gearbox Publishing
Embracer Group may have sold Gearbox Software and Borderlands, but it retains control of Remnant II by keeping Gearbox Publishing San Francisco......»»
Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple"s next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.An Oura smart ringDuring Samsung's Unpacked event for 2024, which saw the launch of new Galaxy S24 smartphones, the South Ko.....»»
Explaining why your keyboard feels so darn good—or way too mushy
Ars Technica's guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, buckling springs Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of.....»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»
The Ars Technica guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, and buckling springs
Explaining the mushy and the magnificent. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of each key pressing down and rese.....»»
Lawsuit: Toyota misled about savings from maintenance plan
A California woman has sued Toyota Motor Credit Corp. and Toyota, alleging one of the manufacturer's car dealers sold her a ToyotaCare Plus maintenance plan for 10 service visits — only to have another Toyota auto dealership service department igno.....»»
Apple"s removable battery standard could change device charging forever
Apple's engineers are researching how to best make a series of standardized enclosures that would allow users to routinely swap batteries between higher-powered devices like an iMac, and lower powered ones like keyboards or other peripherals.Multiple.....»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»