Webb discovers baffling ‘cat’s tail’ in Beta Pictoris
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have captured images of a dusty “cat’s tail” in the young planetary system known as Beta Pictoris. This … The post Webb discovers baffling ‘cat’s tail’ in Beta.....»»
Starfield August Update: What’s New
Bethesda’s latest Starfield update is a big one. The new software brings much needed bug fixes and it also features the highly anticipated land vehicle. Most Starfield patches go though a beta process before they are released to the public, but.....»»
Latest iOS 18 beta is "final" for all but the iPhone 16 models
The seventh developer beta of iOS 18 may be the same build that iPhone owners will upgrade to, as it is apparently finalized for features for current-generation models.A render of the iPhone 16Apple's lengthy list of features and changes it is bringi.....»»
iOS 18 beta 7 now rolling out as final release quickly approaches
iOS 18 beta 7 is now rolling out to developers as we inch closer to the public release in September. iOS 18 includes new Home Screen customization features, a redesigned Control Center, and more. more….....»»
Apple releases beta 7 for macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more
Apple has a variety of new beta releases available now. Developer beta 7 is rolling out for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. These join the beta 7 debut for iOS 18. more….....»»
Gurman: iOS 18 is ‘final’ with beta 7 until iPhone 16 launch
Today Apple released iOS 18 beta 7 to developers. Historically, there would be a beta 8 during the last week of August. However, according to a new X post by Mark Gurman, that’s being called into question. more….....»»
Apple rolls out seventh developer beta for its fall OS updates
Apple has migrated to the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, as it prepares to make the operating systems available within weeks.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18.....»»
Pioneering research discovers PFOS chemical pollution in platypuses
Research from Western Sydney University has discovered PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) chemical contamination in the livers of deceased platypuses across eastern New South Wales......»»
iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more
Alongside iOS 18.0, Apple is also currently beta testing iOS 18.1 with developers. Expected to be released sometime in October, iOS 18.1 includes new Apple Intelligence features plus a major change to the iPhone’s NFC chip. Here’s everything you.....»»
iOS 17.6.2 coming soon for iPhone users
Although iOS 18 is about a month away from release, the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 17. Apple is preparing a new minor update for those who aren’t running beta, according to a reputable source. more….....»»
New Siri vs Old Siri: Here’s how Siri in iOS 18.1 beta compares [Video]
Apple released the developer beta version of iOS 18.1 a few weeks back. In this release, they gave us a preliminary look at the new version of Siri and how it will change with all this new Apple Intelligence implementation. I wanted to put it to the.....»»
You can finally try out Apple Intelligence on your Mac. Here’s how
The second macOS Sequoia developer beta is out and it lets anyone try some of the new Apple Intelligence features......»»
New Geekbench AI benchmark can test the performance of CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs
Performance test comes out of beta as NPUs become standard equipment in PCs. Enlarge (credit: Primate Labs ) Neural processing units (NPUs) are becoming commonplace in chips from Intel and AMD after several years of bein.....»»
Geekbench launches new AI benchmarking tool for macOS and iOS
Following months of beta testing, the newly-renamed Geekbench AI 1.0 is now available with the aim of giving users the ability to make comparable measurements of Artificial Intelligence performance across iOS, macOS, and more.Geekbench AIOriginally r.....»»
Here’s what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone in iOS 18.1
Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be available in a future iOS 18.1 beta, and it opens up a w.....»»
New analysis of Webb data measures universe expansion rate, finds there may not be a "Hubble tension"
We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number—known as the "Hubble constant" —have come up with different ans.....»»
macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions
Apple has changed its screen recording privacy prompt in the latest beta of macOS Sequoia. As we reported last week, Apple’s initial plan was to prompt users to grant screen recording permissions weekly. In macOS Sequoia beta 6, however, Apple.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2024 – macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 beta changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Research team finds evidence of hydration on the asteroid Psyche
Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a Southwest Research Institute-led team has confirmed hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche. The presence of hydrated minerals suggests a complex history for Psyche, impor.....»»
Hands on: All the changes in iOS 18.1 beta 2 & iOS 18 beta 6
Hands on: All the changes in iOS 18.1 beta 2 & iOS 18 beta 6.....»»
What’s new in the latest iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas?
Yesterday, Apple released not one but two new iOS 18 betas for testing. iOS 18 beta 6 is now available for developers and public beta users, while iOS 18.1 beta 2 is now available for developers. Head below for a roundup of what’s new in each o.....»»