Why The Batman universe doesn’t need the DCEU
Amid course correcting the DCEU and the scorched-earth approach from the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, The Batman can prove it can stand wholly on its own......»»
How astronomers are using pulsars to observe evidence of dark matter
Tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects has been detected with the help of the universe's "timekeepers." These pulsars—neutron stars which rotate and emit lighthouse-like beams of radio waves that rapidly sweep through space—were us.....»»
Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns—but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
Black holes are remarkable astronomical objects with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. The most gigantic ones, known as "supermassive" black holes, can weigh millions to billions times the mass of the sun......»»
Google Gemini could be accessing files it doesn’t have permission to
According to a recent user report, it seems that Google Gemini could be accessing files that it does not have permission to. The post Google Gemini could be accessing files it doesn’t have permission to appeared first on Phandroid. How A.....»»
This shadow-jumping platformer can’t quite live up to its Nintendo-like gimmick
Schim sports an inventive gameplay gimmick, but doesn't do enough to make its shadow-jumping platforming stand out......»»
Hubble measures the distance to a supernova
Measuring the distance to truly remote objects like galaxies, quasars, and galaxy clusters is a crucial task in astrophysics, particularly when it comes to studying the early universe, but it's a difficult one to complete......»»
These are the best anti-glare matte screen protectors for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook
I’ve been testing the new , and it’s reaffirmed my preference for anti-glare displays. Naturally, this made me want to nano-texture all the things. Apple doesn’t currently offer anti-glare iPhones, other iPads, and MacBooks, however. Fortunatel.....»»
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so
Honor has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, making fun of how thick the foldable really is. The post Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung just show.....»»
Oxygen tweaking may be key to accelerator optimization
Particle accelerators are pricey, but their cost comes with good reason: These one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art machines are intricately designed and constructed to help us solve mysteries about what makes up our universe. Still, the scientists and en.....»»
How to get Microsoft Office for free
Microsoft Office can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to get Microsoft Office for free, using trials and student discounts......»»
Shady company relaunches popular old tech blogs, steals writers’ identities
This doesn't just threaten writers' work—it has a corrosive effect on the web. Enlarge / Professional writers' names were attached to AI content they had nothing to do with. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Christina War.....»»
Tourism development doesn"t equal bad jobs—weak government protection does
While tourism's ability to create new jobs is indisputable, there is much talk of these jobs being low quality and precarious. Despite this criticism, many public administrations see tourism as a valid way to create new jobs in their regions......»»
Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher
Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries......»»
Samsung hasn’t forgotten about Bixby
Samsung is largely focusing on Galaxy AI, but that doesn’t mean that they have forgotten about Bixby, their virtual assistant. The post Samsung hasn’t forgotten about Bixby appeared first on Phandroid. A lot of Samsung’s focus this y.....»»
Latest Apple Arcade additions show Apple is looking backward, not forward
Opinion: Games that were popular in 2011 or even 2022 won't move the needle for Apple. Enlarge / Vampire Survivors on the iPhone. It doesn't look like much, but it sure is addictive. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple recently.....»»
Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help
Heat waves are costly and kill more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined, but because FEMA doesn’t count them as disasters, communities miss out on important resources.....»»
Light Is How Astronomers Read the Story of the Universe
Almost everything we know about the cosmos is conveyed by photons traveling across vast distances.....»»
Eddy Cue details his daily drivers, Apple Music vs Spotify, and more [Video]
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, doesn’t do as many interviews as some of his fellow Apple executives. This week, however, Cue sat down with Safwan AhmedMia on the SuperSaf YouTube channel to talk about Apple’s range of serv.....»»
Cherry-picked data claims Apple is beating Samsung in Europe
New research states that Apple's iPhone has had a remarkable rise to overtake Samsung in the EU, but that headline claim doesn't stand up to the gentlest scrutiny.Figures suggest that the iPhone 15 is particularly popular in EuropeIn February 2024, r.....»»
XL-Calibur telescope launched to study black holes
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have launched a balloon-borne telescope to unlock the secrets of astrophysical black holes and neutron stars, some of the most extreme objects in the universe......»»
We need to consider alternatives to dark matter that better explain cosmological observations
Do constants of nature—the numbers that determine how things behave, like the speed of light—change over time as the universe expands? Does light get a little tired traveling vast cosmic distances? It was believed that dark matter and dark energy.....»»