Why is Zynga worth a whopping $12.7 billion? (Hint: It’s not FarmVille)
Record acquisition price offers instant entry into the massive mobile game market. Enlarge / The company that publishes Grand Theft Auto now owns all of these goofballs, too... (credit: Zynga) Major console game publisher Take.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 15: Stellantis-backed startup invests $1 billion in Nevada battery plant
Lyten chose Reno because of its battery ecosystem and its dry climate......»»
New iPad mini tidbits: All the details you might have missed
Today Apple announced a brand new iPad mini. The headliner feature is an A17 Pro chip that enables Apple Intelligence support. But there are all kinds of smaller tidbits worth noting about the new device. Here are the details you might want to know b.....»»
Apple just dropped a new hint for when iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence will be available
Apple has said that iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 will arrive some time in October, and with them the first set of Apple Intelligence features. But today the company dropped a new hint around what to expect for iOS 18.1’s release date......»»
Snag Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 laptop with a $1,602 discount
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is a business laptop worth grabbing, and if you've had your eye on one for a while, check out this deal from Lenovo......»»
This Motorola Razr Plus deal cuts the price by $200
If you've always wanted a foldable phone but don't want to deal with the Z Flip, this Motorola Razr Plus deal is worth taking a look at......»»
Fossil pollen reveals history of Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
In Bergen, Maaike Zwier analyzed pollen in sediment cores from lakes on Kerguelen Islands and South Georgia. In this way, she can say something about the local climate going back almost 12,000 years. The study is published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
Samsung is catching up to the iPhone in an unexpected way
The iPhone is known for holding its value over the long term, but new data shows that Samsung devices are retaining their worth for longer, too......»»
You can snag Samsung’s 7.1.2-channel soundbar for just $750 today
The Samsung HW-Q850D is an excellent option for those who want better home theater audio, and this deal knocks a whopping $350 off the price tag......»»
Stellantis-backed Lyten to invest over $1 billion in Nevada lithium-sulfur battery factory
U.S. startup Lyten is investing more than $1 billion in a Reno, Nevada lithium sulfur battery factory......»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»
Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
If you work in digital marketing, you don't need to be told a picture's worth a thousand words. More than half of content marketers say images are crucial for achieving their social media goals, and a staggering 70% of users prefer image-based posts.....»»
Is Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet worth it? I reviewed it and found out
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a big, powerful, and expensive Android tablet. If that's what you're shopping for, it's one of the best you can buy......»»
AMAZING DEAL shaves $150 off the OnePlus 12!
The OnePlus 13 is launching soon, but if you’re looking for an affordable smartphone, the OnePlus 12 could be a great deal. The post AMAZING DEAL shaves $150 off the OnePlus 12! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 13 is expected to.....»»
TSMC to Focus on AI Chips as it Expands European Operations
Earlier on, TSMC pledged more than $65 billion towards the creation of three plants in Arizona. The post TSMC to Focus on AI Chips as it Expands European Operations appeared first on Phandroid. With more and more software companies and man.....»»
The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved web pages are back online
Wayback Machine back in read-only mode after DDoS, may need further maintenance. The Internet Archive has brought its Wayback Machine back online "in a provisional, read-only mann.....»»
A big price increase might be coming for the OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be one of 2025's most anticipated smartphones. Unfortunately, it may also come with a higher price than the OnePlus 12......»»
Atmospheric oxidation and the creation of modern Mars
Like Earth, Mars was formed about 4.5 billion years ago, but its early surface was very different than today's. Mars' surface then had high rates of meteorite and asteroid impacts from the period known as the Late Heavy Bombardment. But whereas today.....»»
NFL Week 6 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for October 13
There are 12 NFL Week 6 games today, including the Lions vs. Cowboys. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on October 13......»»
Apple is releasing another iPad Air in the spring: What to expect
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be releasing another with “internal improvements” as early as spring 2025. The iPad Air was just refreshed with M2 earlier this year, meaning there’d be around 12 months between refres.....»»