Xiaomi clones controversial Apple Crush ad, with one major change
The Apple Crush ad missed so badly that the company cancelled its planned TV slots and issued a public apology. That seemed to mostly make the issue go away, but Xiaomi seems determined to try to use the publicity to its own advantage. The Chinese.....»»
Beats Pill returns, iOS 18 beta 2 features, EU regulatory ramifications continue
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens f.....»»
There are drastic steps to take, if your tattoo is hampering your Apple Watch
If you're thinking about getting a wrist tattoo, your Apple Watch may not be able to detect your pulse — but it's fixable with some money and pain.An Apple Watch could have trouble with a user's tattoosThe Apple Watch, like many other wrist wearabl.....»»
Under pressure: How comb jellies have adapted to life at the bottom of the ocean
The bottom of the ocean is not hospitable. There is no light; the temperature is freezing cold; and the pressure of all the water above will literally crush you. The animals that live at this depth have developed biophysical adaptations that allow th.....»»
Why I’ll keep my Apple Watch Ultra 2 even if the leaked Series 10 redesign is real
With the Apple Watch Series 10 design possibly leaking this week, I still don’t think I’m convinced I want to ditch my Apple Watch Ultra … The post Why I’ll keep my Apple Watch Ultra 2 even if the leaked Series 10 redesign is real app.....»»
Here’s what makes AirPods Pro 2 special (and more reasons are on the way)
Apple continues to deliver updates to its best wireless earbuds: . Gen-two hardware (Lightning or USB-C) launched with impressive Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and more. A year later, Apple dropped a big update that added Adaptive Audio mo.....»»
Deals: 1TB M4 iPad Pro $100 off, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, Twelve South gear 50% off, Apple accessories from $5, more
Today’s roundup of deals is an exciting one folks. We have the best prices ever on the 1TB M4 iPad Pro with both 11-inch and 13-inch models seeing straight up $100 price drops alongside a new low on the entry-level config at $928. Those offers join.....»»
Report: Apple developing new way to make iPhone batteries easier to replace
As legislation in the European Union looms, Apple is reportedly developing a new technology that would make iPhone batteries more replaceable. As reported by The Information, Apple is investigating using a new “electrically induced adhesive debondi.....»»
Pocket Casts Desktop App v2 launches for Mac and Windows with streamlined experience
Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is out with a major update for its paid Mac and Windows users today. The new release brings “a more consistent and streamlined experience across platforms, complete with an updated rendering engine.” more….....»»
Best Buy takes on Prime Day with its Member Deals Days sale that starts now
Best Buy Plus and Total members can save up to $600 on Apple products and more through the end of June.Best Buy's Member Deal Days ends Sunday.Best Buy's Member Deals Days sale, which ends Sunday, offers savings on thousands of items at Best Buy in a.....»»
Apple wants to help you open real-world locks just by looking at them
Apple is researching how to bring the simplicity and security of biometrically protected passwords to real-world objects like bike locks, door codes, safes, and more with the help of iPhone or Apple Vision Pro.Apple's tech could allow for at-a-glance.....»»
Glued iPhone batteries may be a thing of the past, if this new tech works out
Apple is reportedly testing ways to make it a lot easier for users to remove the glue holding down the battery in the iPhone, with a report suggesting the new tech may arrive as soon as the iPhone 16.Pulling a battery out of an iPhoneLike many mobile.....»»
Apple’s “Longevity, by Design” argues its huge scale affects its repair polices
Apple must consider volume, but also the world outside its closed loop. Enlarge / Apple has a lot to say about the third-party battery market in "Longevity, by Design," specifically about how many batteries fail to meet testing s.....»»
Research team develops surfaces designed to discourage spread of resistant bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are becoming a major societal challenge. To solve this problem, researchers are working on new drugs that kill bacteria without promoting resistance, and on new materials that prevent the formation of bacteri.....»»
Apple reveals premiere date, first photos for Slow Horses season 4
Apple released the premiere date and first photos for Slow Horses season 4, the espionage series starring Gary Oldman......»»
Hurry! Apple AirTag bundles are on sale at Amazon
Tired of losing your car keys and other small must-haves? Right now, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags on Amazon for only $79!.....»»
Samsung’s next smartwatch is going full-on Apple Watch Ultra clone
Samsung's next rugged smartwatch looks stunning. It also borrows heavily from Apple's Watch Ultra, down to the band design, latch, and the color options, too......»»
Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones
Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3, feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro......»»
Climate change and sea level rise pose an acute challenge for cities with combined sewer systems
Older coastal cities, like Philadelphia, New York and Boston are at risk of being inundated by untreated sewage during floods. Due in part to the design of their combined sewer systems and in part due to sea level rise, these cities could be facing a.....»»
Study projects loss of brown macroalgae and seagrasses with global environmental change
Researchers predict that climate change will drive a substantial redistribution of brown seaweeds and seagrasses at the global scale. The projected changes are alarming due to the fundamental role of seaweeds and seagrasses in coastal ecosystems, and.....»»
What can social media tell us about public views on climate change?
IIASA researchers contributed to a new study, analyzing the main narratives in public discussions of climate change on social media. The research is published in the journal Current Research in Environmental Sustainability......»»