Xbox has no plans to make its own handheld system, per leaked documents
Leaked documents show that Xbox has no plans to make its own Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck rival, noting that handhelds are "not in scope.".....»»
AutoNation joins Pendragon bidding war
A week ago, Lithia Motors Inc. revealed a potentially transformative deal to acquire the dealership and fleet businesses of U.K. auto retailer Pendragon and secure a pathway to a dealership management system. Now it faces yet another bid from a rival.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max has second-best smartphone camera in the world
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the best camera of any iPhone, according to DxOMark, with it scoring well enough to have the second-best camera system in the world.iPhone 15 Pro Max's Telephoto cameraAs part of the battery of hot takes, first impressions,.....»»
Mineral nanoparticles could potentially act as nanozyme mimics, assisting fungi in breaking down organic pollutants
A study led by Dr. Guanghui Yu from School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, delved into the role of magnetite nanoparticles as nanozyme mimics......»»
Apple releases Studio Display firmware 17 with camera feature updates
Apple has issued a new firmware for the Studio Display, bringing the operating system for the premium screen to version 17 and introducing some new camera elements.Apple Studio DisplayReleased to coincide with a similar update bringing macOS Sonoma t.....»»
macOS 14 Sonoma: The Ars Technica review
If at first you don't create usable desktop widgets, try, try again. Enlarge I was preparing to write an intro calling macOS Sonoma—version 14.0 of Apple's desktop operating system, for those of you who can't keep the.....»»
Study sheds new light on strange lava worlds
Lava worlds, massive exoplanets home to sparkling skies and roiling volcanic seas called magma oceans, are distinctly unlike the planets in our solar system......»»
Google is killing another one of its popular apps, and it’s a big one
Google plans to discontinue one of its popular apps, Google Podcasts, in the new year. Here's what you need to do about the closure......»»
A close-up of biological nanomachines: Researchers take a deep look at peroxisomal processes
Every system has its waste disposal system. The cell organelles known as "peroxisomes" dispose of toxic substances and fats in the human body, among other things, and, in doing so, they prevent serious illnesses. The "Pex" group of proteins (peroxiso.....»»
Why build megastructures? Just move planets around to make habitable worlds
In 1960, Freeman Dyson proposed how advanced civilizations could create megastructures that enclosed their system, allowing them to harness all of their star's energy and multiplying the habitable space they could occupy. In 2015, the astronomical co.....»»
NASA"s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe passes system integration review
The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) marked the completion of an important step on the path to spacecraft assembly, test, and launch operations in late September 2023 at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland......»»
iPhone 16 rumored to introduce a new “Capture Button” with unknown purpose
iPhone 15 Pro just launched with the all-new Action button replacing the legacy mute switch. Now a new rumor claims Apple has plans to continue adding buttons to new iPhones. more….....»»
Here’s how to prepare your Mac for the macOS Sonoma update
Apple will officially release macOS Sonoma (version 14) to the public on Tuesday, September 26. The update was announced in June at WWDC 2023 and brings some great improvements to the Mac operating system, such as a new Lock Screen, desktop widgets,.....»»
Pixel 8 Marketing Images Unveiled in Massive Online Leak
The leaked images include several promotional banners showcasing the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, which are scheduled to be unveiled on October 4. The post Pixel 8 Marketing Images Unveiled in Massive Online Leak appeared first on Phandroid. Google.....»»
Pixel 8 leak promises 7 years of OS updates—even more than an iPhone
Just about everything has leaked about the $699 Pixel 8 and $999 8 Pro. Enlarge / Leaked pictures from Google's promo site show off the Pixel 8 Pro in a lovely blue. (credit: Kamila Wojciechowska ) The Pixel 8 is rapid.....»»
From homebodies to prolific swimmers, researchers track Chicago River fish to find out where they are going and why
Under the muddy surface of the Chicago River, a bluegill swam miles upon miles, back and forth from one end of the river system to another......»»
Video: Student engineers develop early warning system for blue-green algae
With temperatures rising due to global warming, blue-green algae blooms have become increasingly common on Alberta lakes. Early detection is crucial because the algae produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals......»»
Starfield 1.7.33 Update: What’s New
Starfield 1.7.33 Update: What’s New is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Bethesda’s pushed a new Starfield 1.7.33 patch to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows and the update brings bug fixes and performance improvements wit.....»»
Apple chip secrets case: Rivos countersues, says iPhone maker makes staff scared to leave
Rivos, a stealth startup, was accused of stealing Apple chip secrets by poaching staff who took with them “gigabytes of sensitive System-on-a-Chip specifications and design files.” The startup has now countersued the iPhone maker. The counters.....»»
Tinder $500/month subscription launches, as other apps make similar plans [U]
Update: Engadget reports that Tinder Select is now live for ‘selected’ users, and does indeed cost $500/month or $6k/year. The companies behind popular dating apps like Tinder, Grindr, Match, and Bumble are planning to offer premium tiers, wit.....»»
Apple moved $7B iPhone production to India, aims for $40B within five years
Apple has now moved a total of $7B worth of iPhone production out of China and into India, according to an unnamed government official cited in a new report. The same official says that Apple plans to hit $40B within the next five years, as the co.....»»