What is NFC? Everything you need to know about how it works
NFC has become more popular largely through mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Our guide explains what NFC stands for and how it works......»»
Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 now works with both AAA and Verizon
Apple is partnering with AAA and Verizon to help provide roadside assistance for iPhone customers experiencing car trouble without cellular coverage. Here’s what to know about the new Roadside Assistance via satellite feature on iPhone 14 and later.....»»
Algae-covered iPhone 12 recovered from 3-month dip in river, still works
A diver cleaning a river in Northern California found an iPhone 12 submerged and covered in algae but managed to power it on even after spending three months submerged.iPhone 12Apple rates the iPhone 12 and newer at IP68 under IEC standard 60529, tra.....»»
Scanner data can help New York state farmers boost market sales
Julie and Steve Rockcastle, founders of Green Heron Growers in New York's Cattaraugus County, are always trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling their grass-fed beef at farmers markets. So after a Cornell study showe.....»»
Freebeat MorphRover e-bike review: a 2-in-1 workout bike indoors and out
The Freebeat MorphRover is a fat tire e-bike that works great in rugged environments and can be used indoors as a stationary exercise bike.Freebeat MorphRoverFat-tire bikes have become our favorite kind of e-bike among those we have tested. The Morph.....»»
Xbox Cloud Gaming app brings Game Pass to Meta Quest VR headsets
The Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app is out now on the Meta Quest Store and works with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription......»»
Fortnite Rocket Racing: how its Ranked system works
Start your engines and get ready to race up the ranks in Fortnite Rocket Racing. But how do the ranks even work? This road map has all the details you need......»»
How to change modes on the Nest Thermostat
Changing modes on the Nest Thermostat requires more than a simple press of a button. Here's a look at how it works, both on the unit and through Google Home......»»
The positions of stars on an ancient navigation device tell us when it was made
Astrolabes serve two purposes. First, they are useful as an astronomical tool, especially for finding a ship's latitude. But second, they are works of art in themselves. Besides having to be precise, many are beautiful. They are even seeing a resurge.....»»
Cells found to move differently in groups than they do when alone
A protein that helps generate the force needed for single cells to move works differently in cells moving in groups, a new study shows......»»
How to talk through your Ring Doorbell
Talking through your Ring Doorbell is a simple process that involves just a few taps on your smartphone. Here's how it works......»»
Apple launches Stolen Device Protection for iPhone with iOS 17.3 beta, here’s how it works
On the heels of iOS 17.2 being released to the public yesterday, Apple has seeded developers with the first iOS 17.3 beta. Notably, a brand new security feature is available to test with the update called Stolen Device Protection for iPhone. more.....»»
DataDome Device Check blocks bots from the first request
DataDome announced it is taking its bot protection offerings to a whole new level by enabling a new challenge response for customers, called Device Check. This invisible challenge works behind the scenes, validating device-specific signals with proof.....»»
iOS 17.2 includes the all-new Journal app; here’s how it works
Apple has officially released iOS 17.2 to the public, and it includes the all-new Journal app that Apple first announced at WWDC in June. Apple describes the new Journal app as an “all-new way to appreciate life’s moments and preserve your memori.....»»
FDA approves first CRISPR therapy—here’s how it works against sickle cell
The landmark treatment turns on another blood protein that prevents sickling. Enlarge / This digitally colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the comparative ultrastructural morphology between normal red b.....»»
Modified caffeine molecules help medical research move forward
Before researchers can develop targeted drugs, they need to know exactly how a disease works. Biochemist Bert Beerkens created molecules that allow them to find out. He used caffeine as the basis for new molecules that enable research into certain re.....»»
Water crisis in South Africa: Damning report finds 46% contamination, 67% of works near to breaking down
A new report by South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country's drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The Blue Drop Audit Report is meant to ensure that water service authorities are he.....»»
You’re all wrong — 60Hz on the iPhone is fine
As much as I hate to admit it, one of the most talked-about rumors for the iPhone 16 is a nonissue. A refresh rate of 60Hz works just fine on the iPhone......»»
Where to get Cluster Clingers in Fortnite and how they work
If you want to blow stuff up in the new Fortnite season, you'll really enjoy the Cluster Clinger. We'll tell you where you can pick one up and how it works......»»
Spotify for iPhone wishlist: 3 things I’d like to see
With Spotify Wrapped having launched this past week, I can’t help but think of three specific feature requests I’d like to see implemented into Spotify. As someone who works from home and spends a lot (76,589 minutes this year, to be exact) of ti.....»»
The Universe in a lab: Testing alternate cosmology using a cloud of atoms
We can't experiment with the Universe, but we can make something that works like it. Enlarge / Density waves in a Bose-Einstein condensate. (credit: NASA) In the basement of Kirchhoff-Institut für Physik in Germany, res.....»»