Why SBOMs aren’t the silver bullet they’re portrayed as
A Software Bill of Materials, often shortened to the acronym SBOM, is a formal, machine-readable inventory of software components and dependencies, information about those components, and their hierarchical relationships. To put it in everyday langua.....»»
Apple needs a cheaper Vision Pro to convince developers to get on board with the platform
Apple Vision Pro went on sale in February, but the product has struggled to gain traction. With a starting price of $3,500 in the US, most of its customers are tech enthusiasts. For Apple, this also means that there aren’t many developers intereste.....»»
Apple"s October Mac event or release plans still aren"t clear
The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.Apple could introduce a redesigned Mac mini with M4While Apple recently announced the seventh-generation iPad mini thr.....»»
The iPhone 16 is having battery life problems. Here’s what we know
Feel like your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro battery life isn't what it should be? You aren't alone......»»
Apple strong passwords aren’t entirely random, but are cleverly designed
Whenever an Apple device generates a strong password for you, the structure of those secure passwords isn’t entirely random. Instead, Apple created rules specifically designed to make them easier to type if you ever have to do that manually, and.....»»
The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI
After using the Pixel 9 for two months after its release, the device's charm - and ultimately its strengths - aren't with LLMs or AI in general. The post The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Best Buy is knocking $70 off this 50-inch 4K TV
Big TVs aren't always cheap, but this 50-inch one is going for just $230 at Best Buy......»»
iPhone SE isn’t known for new tech, but one cutting edge upgrade is coming
No one knows what the ‘SE’ in iPhone SE really stands for. But we do know one thing: Apple’s SE devices aren’t known for introducing brand new tech. That’s set to change this spring, though, when the new iPhone SE is expected to come with o.....»»
24 years later, Pokémon Gold and Silver remain unmatched
Pokémon Silver and Gold released in North America 25 years ago today, and no Pokémon game since has nailed its best feature......»»
What is the Oura Ring made from?
Ever wondered what the Oura Ring 4 is made of? It's not made of gold or silver, so what is it made from? Read this guide to find out......»»
A patchwork of spinifex: How we returned cultural burning to the Great Sandy Desert
How can a desert burn? Australia's vast deserts aren't just sand dunes—they're often dotted with flammable spinifex grass hummocks. When heavy rains fall, grass grows quickly before drying out. That's how a desert can burn......»»
Chagos Islands: How to ensure their coral reefs aren"t damaged as they return to Mauritius
The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the largely uninhabited Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The islands have been known as the British Indian Ocean Territory since being administratively detached in 1965 from what was then the colony of Mau.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 9: Yes, really, Gen Z and millennials are collecting cars
Automotive News report dispels the myth that younger generations aren't partaking in the joy of collecting cars......»»
Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered
The streaming service will work whenever vehicles are stationary, ensuring that drivers aren't distracted by their favourite movies and series while on the road. The post Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered appeared first on.....»»
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating
Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but because so many patients are taking compounded versions of these GLP-1 medications, it’s a complicated situation......»»
RingConn Gen 2: Is this a worthy alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
There aren’t that many smart rings in the market today, but if you’re looking for one, perhaps the RingConn Gen 2 could be it. The post RingConn Gen 2: Is this a worthy alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Ring? appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Field study finds using biodiversity instead of pesticides can reduce crop damage from herbivores
Pesticides aren't always necessary. Researchers at the University of Zurich have conducted a comprehensive field study showing that damage from herbivores can be reduced by using biodiversity within a plant species. Different plant genotypes can coop.....»»
New study eases concerns over possible "doomsday" asteroid swarm
Astronomers have good news about potentially hazardous asteroids lurking near our planet: There aren't as many as we thought......»»
71% of Australian university staff are using AI. What are they using it for? What about those who aren"t?
Since ChatGPT was released at the end of 2022, there has been a lot of speculation about the actual and potential impact of generative AI on universities......»»
PC gaming is more popular than ever — so why is it still so frustrating?
I'm a huge PC gamer. That doesn't mean that there aren't still things that annoy me. Game devs, take note......»»