When asked to fix something, we don’t even think of removing parts
Across many experiments, participants tried to fix problems by adding stuff. Enlarge (credit: Jim Pennucci / Flickr) As a society, we seem to have mixed feelings about whether it's better to add or subtract things, advising both that "less is.....»»
Meet the shared responsibility model with new CIS resources
You can’t fulfill your end of the shared responsibility model if you don’t emphasize secure configurations. Depending on the cloud services you’re using, you’re responsible for configuring different things. Once you figure out.....»»
You Asked: A/V gremlins, soundbar solutions, and best Prime Day buys
On today’s You Asked: A new segment pitting me against . What should you prioritize when upgrading your A/V system? What happens if you send a Dolby Pro Logic signal to a modem receiver or soundbar? How to banish gremlins in your A/V system. And an.....»»
The Huawei Watch Ultimate is the best smartwatch you haven’t heard of
Certain smartwatches get all the attention, but if you want something different that works with iOS and Android, don't overlook the Huawei Watch Ultimate......»»
MKBHD updated his Panels app, but didn’t fix the biggest problem
The much-maligned Panels app from MKBHD has seen improvements but is still far too expensive for the average user......»»
Shattered Space is Starfield at its very best and worst
Shattered Space leans into some of the best parts of Starfield, but also exposes some core problems that still plague the Bethesda RPG......»»
This special case adds a USB-C port to AirPods with Lightning
Apple recently AirPods Max. However, there are still a lot of people who have old AirPods and simply don’t want to buy new headphones just to get the new port. Luckily, someone came up with a clever accessory that brings USB-C to AirPods with Light.....»»
YouTube fixes glitch that wrongly removed accounts, deleted videos
YouTube confirmed all channels back online after mistaken removals. YouTube confirmed Friday that a bug mistakenly removing seemingly thousands of accounts wrongly marked as shari.....»»
Rivian reports 36% drop in Q3 sales, slashes full-year production forecast on parts shortage
Rivian sold 10,018 vehicles in the third quarter and cut its full-year production forecast to around 48,000......»»
What"s the best material for a lunar tower?
Physical infrastructure on the moon will be critical to any long-term human presence there as both America and China gear up for a sustained human lunar presence. Increasingly, a self-deploying tower is one of the most essential parts of that physica.....»»
Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time
Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time......»»
Is watchOS 11 giving you bad Apple Watch battery life? A fix is here
Apple released an update version of watchOS 11 that should resolve the biggest battery life problems users have encountered......»»
"The Dark Knight" connection in "Joker: Folie à Deux" is laughably bad
"Joker: Folie à Deux" hints at the origins of Heath Ledger's Joker in "The Dark Knight." But who asked for this? Joker: Folie à Deux is an unfortunate hodgepodge of references to better, more interesting films, including musicals like T.....»»
Moo Deng sucks, actually
Moo Deng is a viral hippo, and I don't like her. You probably clicked this article to find out why I hate Moo Deng, the actual hippo. So to get this out of the way, no, I'm not deranged enough to hate an animal. But I do hate Moo Deng the viral.....»»
Does limiting iPhone charging to 80% extend battery life?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 before it offer the option to limit charging to 80% rather than 100%. The thinking is that many people don’t need the full battery capacity of the device in a typical day, and it reduces wear on the battery, ext.....»»
iPadOS 18.0.1 now available with key fix for M4 iPad Pros
Today Apple has released iPadOS 18.0.1 for all compatible iPads. The update includes, most importantly, a fix that brings iPadOS 18 back to M4 iPad Pro users after Apple had previously pulled the update more than two weeks ago. more….....»»
iOS 18.0.1 fixes security issues affecting iPhone microphone and Passwords app
In addition to a handful of notable bug fixes and performance improvements, today’s iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates also include a pair of important security fixes. Apple says that the updates include a fix for microphone access on the iPhone.....»»
The Oura Ring 3 is currently enjoying a $50 discount you don’t want to miss!
The Oura Ring 4 is here, but if you think that’s too expensive, grab the Oura Ring 3 at a $50 discount today on Amazon! The post The Oura Ring 3 is currently enjoying a $50 discount you don’t want to miss! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is 15% off in this AMAZING DEAL!
If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, don’t miss this CRAZY DEAL for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and save 15%! The post The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is 15% off in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. The Apple Watch U.....»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 second stage stumbles; Japanese rocket nears the end
"I’m pretty darn confident I’m going to have a good day on Friday." Welcome to Edition 7.14 of the Rocket Report! For readers who don't know, my second book was published last.....»»
Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe
Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»