What’s the Point of Wasps, Anyway?
A new study says the reviled stinging insects play a critical ecological role—and their venom might even be useful to people......»»
macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Issues Trouble Mac Users
Mac users who recently downloaded Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update are running into issues with the firmware. Apple released macOS Monterey 12.7.5 on May 13th. The update, a point upgrade, features under-the-hood improvements for Mac device.....»»
Study introduces a cleaner way to produce ammonia at room temperature and pressure
Ammonia is the starting point for the fertilizers that have secured the world's food supply for the last century. It's also a main component of cleaning products, and is even considered as a future carbon-free replacement for fossil fuels in vehicles.....»»
DNA analysis reveals that there are more species of parasitoid wasps than anticipated
When Charles Darwin first encountered parasitoid wasps, he was horrified. In an 1860 letter to American botanist Asa Gray, he wrote: "I cannot persuade myself that a beneficent and omnipotent God would have designedly created parasitic wasps with the.....»»
Apple Hearing Study rings the alarm on tinnitus
The Apple's Hearing Study's latest release details how people suffer from tinnitus, and that most people encounter the ringing in the ears at some point.Apple Hearing StudyThe Apple Hearing Study has regularly released findings from its research, con.....»»
Attackers are probing Check Point Remote Access VPN devices
Attackers are trying to gain access to Check Point VPN devices via local accounts protected only by passwords, the company has warned on Monday. Their ultimate goal is to use that access to discover and pivot to other enterprise assets and users, and.....»»
New iPod-like device turns a strapless Apple Watch into a click-wheel ‘phone’
Apple’s most successful product of all time, the iPhone, was at one point going to look a lot more like an iPod than the device we ended up getting. The iPod was such a hit for Apple that the company naturally explored making an iPhone that looked.....»»
Unveiling a novel AAK1 inhibitor: How chemical proteomics unlock therapeutic potential
Enhancing drug development for life-threatening diseases like cancer hinges on a deep understanding of protein kinases, making it a focal point for researchers. These enzymes, encoded by more than 500 human genes, serve as critical players in cellula.....»»
Researchers develop framework for databasing properties of crystal defects
Point defects (e.g. missing, extra or swapped atoms) in crystalline materials often determine the actual electronic and optical response of a given material. For example, controlled substitutions in semiconductors like silicon are the backbone of mod.....»»
New Beats Pill speaker hits the FCC ahead of launch
At this point, it’s pretty much confirmed that Apple will announce a new generation of the Beats Pill speaker, as many celebrities have been spotted walking around with it – not to mention that the iOS 17.5 RC files confirm the existence of the p.....»»
tvOS gets a minor update, to version 17.5.1
Just 24 hours after introducing a minor update to iOS and iPadOS, Apple has released a similar revision to tvOS, bringing it to version 17.5.1.Apple TV 4KOn Monday, Apple issued a point release for iOS and iPadOS 17, making a small fix to the operati.....»»
tvOS 17.5.1 Out for Apple TV, Here’s What’s New
Apple’s pushed a new tvOS 17.5.1 update to Apple TV. The software, a point upgrade, replaces tvOS 17.5 as the most up-to-date version of tvOS 17. Like tvOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5.1 is a minor upgrade for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. Apple says the upd.....»»
‘Microsoft’s MacBook Air’ is more like a MacBook Pro
Two new laptops announced yesterday are being touted as “Microsoft’s MacBook Air,” with the company claiming that they offer similar performance to the M3 MacBook Air, with even greater battery life. But commentators have been quick to point.....»»
Vietnam again asks iPhone maker Foxconn to reduce electricity use
Manufacturers including iPhone maker Foxconn have been asked by Vietnamese officials to voluntarily cut their power usage by 30%.Vietnam at nightVietnam's government made a similar request of Foxconn and others in June 2023, at a point when drought i.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.5.1 Update
Apple’s released a new iOS 17.5.1 update for iPhone to address a rather glaring issue discovered within the previous version of iOS 17. iOS 17.5.1 is a point upgrade which means it’s a much smaller release than iOS 17.5, the update Apple.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 17.5.1 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 17.5.1 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might be better off waiting. iOS 17.5.1 is the latest version of iOS 17 and the point upgrade b.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 17.5.1
Installing Apple’s new iOS 17.5.1 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before moving your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 17 or your iPhone’s current version of iOS 17 to iOS 17.5.1. iOS 17.5.1 is a point upgrade and t.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 17.5.1 Update Takes
Apple’s new iOS 17.5.1 update is a small point upgrade, but it could take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from iOS 17.5 to iOS 17.5.1, you get the shortest list of changes and the smallest download size.....»»
Toyota tops supplier scorecard
Five of six automakers tracked by Plante Moran in its annual supplier Working Relations Index study improved their scores, even as changes in electrification plans and tensions over pricing continue to be a pain point......»»
Samsung Drops $870 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra Again With Free Double Storage
We’ve reached that point in the US smartphone cycle where nothing at the high-end feels that new, yet we know that there could be new stuff here shortly to tease us. So what do we do today if we want a phone and don’t feel like waiting fo.....»»
How to turn off Google AI Overviews
The simplest way to "turn off" Google's AI Overview feature is to use the "Web" button. I'll get straight to the point: there's no "off" button for Google's new AI Overviews feature. There is instead a "Web" button, buried in the "More" section.....»»