Yeah, nah: Aussie slang hasn"t carked it, but we do want to know more about it
Writer C.R Read cautioned in 1853 "that Englishmen going to the Australian digging should search their souls and ask themselves 'if they can stand a little colonial slang.'".....»»
Apple tiptoes onto Threads -- but hasn"t fully embraced it yet
Apple has started to establish its presence on Instagram's Threads, but while smaller satellite accounts have appeared on the social network, the primary Apple account has yet to be activated.Since its launch on Tuesday, Threads has been a massive su.....»»
Threads hasn"t been alive for a day, and Twitter is already threatening to sue
Twitter's attorneys are already threatening the nascent Threads with a lawsuit for stealing trade secrets and misuse of intellectual property.The letter, sent by the Quinn Emanuel law firm, claims that Twitter has "serious concerns that Meta Platform.....»»
We already had a Pixel Tablet 12 years ago — you just forgot about it
We've tried the whole tablet-and-speaker dock thing before, going all the way back to 2011. The experience hasn't gotten any better — not even with the Google Pixel Tablet......»»
Casetify reveals lineup of Apple Vision Pro accessories
Apple Vision Pro won't release until early 2024, but that hasn't stopped Casetify from showing off a preview of its accessory lineup for Apple's headset.Apple Vision Pro x CasetifyApple revealed Apple Vision Pro, its first Spatial Computing device, d.....»»
Branson’s Virgin Galactic flies its first commercial mission
It hasn't been an easy road for Virgin Galactic, and more hurdles are ahead. Enlarge / A camera aboard Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity rocket plane captured this view from the edge of space Thursday. (credit: Virgin Galactic).....»»
Oculus cofounder sees the future in Apple Vision Pro
Palmer Luckey hasn’t been shy about his enthusiasm for Apple Vision Pro. In a new podcast interview, the cofounder of Oculus has nothing but good things to say about Apple’s $3,500 mixed reality headset and what it means for the future of virtua.....»»
How Apple Vision Pro"s top strap works and when it may be needed
A new render of the Apple Vision Pro reveals how the optional extra top strap can be fitted, and the positioning suggests it may be needed for extended sessions.Source: Marcus Kane Apple hasn't hidden that Vision Pro can have an extra strap fitted, b.....»»
Hulu for iPhone fullscreen mode has been broken for nearly a month, many users say
Hulu users are growing increasingly frustrated with a long-running bug affecting the ability to watch content in fullscreen on iPhone. Hulu says that it has been investigating this bug for over a month; a fix hasn’t been released, but there is a t.....»»
X-ray “light echoes” hint at outburst from Milky Way’s central black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy hasn't always been quiet. Enlarge / This is the first image of Sgr A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. It’s the first direct visual evidence of th.....»»
Intel just axed its own flagship Arc GPU, but there’s no need to worry
Don’t panic: the graphics card hasn’t been canceled entirely, and a new generation is still on the way......»»
Apple Vision Pro has a speed limit, Travel Mode required for use on flights
Apple announced Vision Pro at WWDC 2023. But even so, there are still a lot of details that the company hasn’t revealed about the device since it won’t be available in stores until 2024. But with the release of the visionOS SDK, we were able to.....»»
Here’s how Ferrari designed a car that won Le Mans on its first attempt
The technical director for the Ferrari 499P tells Ars about returning to Le Mans. Enlarge / Ferrari last won Le Mans overall in 1965 and hasn't competed at the top level since 1973. This year it returned and won with the hybrid 4.....»»
Why Deborah Wahl left GM; what’s next for the former CMO
The longtime automotive marketer discusses her General Motors tenure, her new appointment to the board of ad tech player ActionIQ, why she hasn’t gone to Cannes much—plus, what was her favorite campaign over her career?.....»»
The 15-inch MacBook Air repeats one of Apple’s worst mistakes
Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air comes with a familiar problem that proves Apple still hasn’t learned from its past mistakes. Here’s what you need to know......»»
Save money on Hulu, Paramount Plus, and more streamers with this simple trick
Canceling Netflix because you can’t share your password with everyone you know might not be the best idea, especially since Netflix hasn’t blocked password sharing … The post Save money on Hulu, Paramount Plus, and more streamers wi.....»»
Why hasn"t LA seen a big San Andreas quake recently? Researchers find a clue
It's a riddle that has both blessed California and still raises worries for the future: Why hasn't L.A. seen a big San Andreas earthquake in generations? And what does that mean when it does come?.....»»
Apple Vision Diary: This is looking like it could be a 2027 purchase
Yeah, it is somewhat crazy to start an Apple Vision Diary when the first-gen model isn’t set to go on sale until next year, and I currently don’t expect to buy until the third-gen, and I’m saying I think that could be four years away. But here.....»»
2023 Mac Studio vs 2022 Mac Studio - compared
Apple's second-generation Mac Studio is packed with top-tier M2-series chips. Here's how the specs compare against the previous version running M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips.Apple hasn't changed the Mac Studio's designApple has unveiled an upgraded itera.....»»
How much will Vision Pro prescription lenses cost?
Apple has said that those who wear eyeglasses will be able to buy Vision Pro prescription lenses at extra cost – but hasn’t said how much that extra cost might be. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that the cost will be “at least $300-60.....»»
15-inch MacBook Air hands-on: Just what some folks were asking for
Apple hasn’t reinvented anything here, but we like options. CUPERTINO, Calif.—People have been asking for a 15-inch MacBook Air for about as long as the Air has existed. The Air was originally conceived as a laptop that was all a.....»»