With a second booster now authorized for some, the question is when to get it [Updated]
Experts are torn whether people should get boosted now or wait for signs of a surge. Enlarge / A health worker administers a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to an elderly resident at Ichilov medical center in Tel Avi.....»»
How Long Does an AirTag Battery Last & How to Check It
If you just bought an Apple AirTag or you’re considering it, you may be wondering how long the battery lasts. We’ll answer that question, and more, in this walkthrough. Apple’s AirTag accessory, like all of Apple’s mobile prod.....»»
Alleged iOS 18 design leak promises the visionOS-like redesign everyone wants [U: Likely fake]
Update: MacRumors has updated its piece with this: “We’ve received information from several sources indicating that the image is fake.” Apple Vision Pro’s greatest contribution to humankind in year one may just be inspiring the iOS 18 rede.....»»
Newly hatched chicks can instantly recognize objects with vision, even if they"ve only ever experienced them by touch
In a study published in Biology Letters, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have cracked a centuries-old philosophical question about sight and touch. Led by Dr. Elisabetta Versace, the team used chicks to finally answer the question pose.....»»
Apple rolls out minor updates to iWork apps
Apple has updated its iWork suite of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to version 14.0, bringing some minor changes to its productivity software.Image Credit: AppleAll three apps have received identical upgrades for the iPad, iPhone, and Mac.New streamline.....»»
Sideloading apps from the web in EU possible with iOS 17.5
As promised, the iOS 17.5 beta includes support for sideloading apps directly from authorized developer websites in the European Union.Apple App StoreWhen Apple first released its plans for complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act, it only intende.....»»
Do AirTags need to be charged?
Apple's AirTags are among the best and most popular item trackers around. But here's an important question: Do AirTags need to be charged?.....»»
How to update Chromebooks and Chrome OS
Google works to make Chrome OS one of the more secure operating systems around -- but you still need to keep it updated. Here's how to update your Chromebook......»»
What’s next for the iPad mini? Here’s what the rumors say
The current-generation iPad mini was introduced back in September 2021 and hasn’t been updated since. What’s next for the iPad mini? Rumors suggest an update could come later this year with an improved display, faster performance, and more. m.....»»
Report: Redesigned M3 iPad Pros, large-screened iPad Air now expected in May
Next-gen iPads will be Apple's first new tablets since late 2022. Enlarge / The M2 iPad Pro. The updated version will come with refined designs and new accessories. (credit: Apple) If you've been waiting for new iPads to.....»»
After overreaching TOS angers users, cloud provider Vultr backs off
Terms seemed to grant an "irrevocable" right to commercialize any user content. Enlarge (credit: Wolfgang Reisser / 500px | 500px) After backlash, the cloud provider Vultr has updated its terms to remove a clause that a.....»»
Galaxy AI Update: Eligible Samsung Phones & Tablets
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy AI update is here and that’s left Galaxy smartphone and tablet users wondering if their device will get software features from the Galaxy S24. The answer to that question is more complicated than it may.....»»
Plasma fusion: Adding just enough fuel to the fire
How much fuel can we add to the fire while still maintaining control? Metaphorically speaking, that's the question one team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has been asking themselves lately......»»
Essays on democracy draw attention to critical threats, explore safeguards ahead of Jan. 6
Following the events of Jan. 6, 2021—when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to interrupt the certification process of the 2020 presidential election—experts began to question how to protect the next presidential electio.....»»
Apple updates homepage with new services carousel featuring Music, Arcade and Fitness content
Alongside the WWDC 2024 announcement, Apple has refreshed the apple.com homepage. The updated look features a minor design change with the use of rounded rectangle shapes for the ‘learn more’ and ‘buy’ buttons on the various product tiles......»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
Your AirTags are updated already, because Apple got the date format wrong
We noted recently that Apple was beginning to roll-out firmware updates to AirTags. That roll-out was supposed to be a gradual one, completing on April 9 – but that’s not what happened … more….....»»
Tim Cook says China will get Apple Vision Pro later in 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook, currently in China for talks with suppliers, told state media there that the Apple Vision Pro will come to mainland China later this year.Cook was responding to a question from reporters at the China Development Forum in Beijing......»»
Putting a new spin on 1T phase tantalum disulfide: Scientists uncover a hidden electronic state
Research often unfolds as a multistage process. The solution to one question can spark several more, inspiring scientists to reach further and look at the larger problem from several different perspectives. Such projects can often be the catalyst for.....»»
CISA: Here’s how you can foil DDoS attacks
In light of the rise of “DDoS hacktivism” and the recent DDoS attacks aimed at disrupting French and Alabama government websites, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its guidance of how governmental ent.....»»
iFixit praises Apple’s diagnostic tool for DIY repairs
Apple last year launched its hardware diagnostic tool for anyone interested in DIY repairs as part of its Self Service Repair program. Before that, the software was limited to Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Service Providers (AASP). iFixit has no.....»»