We’re Turning Off The Comments…
When we started this site more than sixteen years ago, we never expected it to last this long. The fact that TorrentFreak is still around today is in large part thanks to our loyal readers. The commenters have played their part as well but, eventuall.....»»
Online images may be turning back the clock on gender bias
A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes, and research has shown that the human brain does indeed better retain information from images than from text. These days, we are taking in more visual content than ever as we peruse picture-pac.....»»
Vision Pro App Store reaches early milestone, Apple reveals
It's early days for the Vision Pro App Store but developers are slowly turning their attention to Apple's new mixed-reality headset......»»
How "have you tried turning it off and on again?" works for chemistry, not just computers
A new study from Tel Aviv University has discovered that a known practice in information technology can also be applied to chemistry. Researchers found that to enhance the sampling in chemical simulations, all you need to do is stop and restart......»»
Reddit beats film industry again, won’t have to reveal pirates’ IP addresses
Firms wanted seven years' worth of IP address logs on users who discussed piracy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Movie companies have lost a third attempt to unmask Reddit users who posted comments discussing.....»»
Countdown begins for April"s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse......»»
How to turn off subtitles on Netflix on almost any device
Subtitles can be useful, but they can also be a pain if you can't figure out how to get rid of them. Fortunately, turning them off in Netflix is fairly simple......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
Turning glass into a "transparent" light-energy harvester
What happens when you expose tellurite glass to femtosecond laser light? That's the question that Gözden Torun at the Galatea Lab at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, in collaboration with Tokyo Tech scientists, aimed to answer in her thesis.....»»
Locusts" sense of smell boosted with custom-made nanoparticles
Our sensory systems are highly adaptable. A person who cannot see after turning off a light in the night slowly achieves superior power to see even small objects. Women often attain a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. How can the same senso.....»»
Reddit: IP Address Disclosure Puts User Anonymity At Risk
A third attempt by film companies to obtain information on Reddit users is facing opposition from the social media platform. The rightsholders, who want to use comments posted to Reddit as evidence in a lawsuit against an ISP, argued that disclosing.....»»
The Galaxy S24 Rugged Phone Case from Rokform that’s turning heads
Rokform's newly released Rugged series cases bring serious protection and innovative features to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, ensuring durability and functionality......»»
Best Buy"s Samsung S24 preorder deal can save you up to $870 on unlocked devices
Samsung's latest Galaxy launch is upon us, and with this S24 pre-order deal, you can upgrade to the newest devices with up to $870 in savings when turning in a qualified trade-in. Plus, land a $150 e-gift card when you shop through Best Buy.Shop the.....»»
Automakers ask Treasury for leniency in EV tax credit"s battery sourcing rules
In public comments submitted Thursday, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation urged the Treasury to make permanent certain leeways aimed at easing the industry's compliance with an Inflation Reduction Act provision that blocks an up-to-$7,500 consume.....»»
A new, rigorous assessment of remote sensing tool"s accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management
Sustainable water management is an increasing concern in arid regions around the world, and scientists and regulators are turning to remote sensing tools like OpenET to help track and manage water resources. OpenET uses publicly available data produc.....»»
Review: Nvidia’s $600 GeForce RTX 4070 Super is one of its best values
Remains pricier than past xx70-tier offerings, but the performance bump is nice. Enlarge / The GeForce RTX 4070 Super Founders Edition. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Judging by the comments on YouTube reviews, you'd think.....»»
One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow
Following the update to One UI 6.0, some Samsung users are reporting that their screens have turned yellow, but luckily there’s a fix. The post One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow appeared first on Phandroid. P.....»»
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution—here"s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans......»»
How to turn on Eco Mode for AMD CPUs — and why you should
AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs are efficient out the box, but you can make them even more so by turning on Eco mode. Here's how to do it......»»
This tiny EV crossover from VinFast will go on sale in the US
The diminutive and blocky VF3 costs just $12,200 in Vietnam. Enlarge / If our comments are anything to go by, there is a huge demand out there for a small, cheap EV. Well, this is a small, cheap EV from VinFast. (credit: VinFast).....»»
Plant warfare: The crucial function of Nrc proteins in tomato defense mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas.....»»