A deep image from the Dark Energy Survey. | Image: DES Collaboration / NOIRLab / NSF / AU Dark energy, a force responsible for the expansion of the universe, is mostly unknown. But this month, researchers released a new survey meant to unpack its mysteries. Continue reading…
Read MoreSmart rings are getting more affordable, but RingConn’s debut release is a little buggy.
Read MoreA questionable report from the supply chain says that Apple has already cut iPad Pro OLED screen orders from one supplier down from what was originally requested, leaving the other supplier unaffected. The 12.9-inch 2022 iPad Pro The OLED iPad saga has lurched on for several years, with the most recent rumors suggesting that it
Read MoreA wide-spanning investigation by 404 Media reveals more details about a secretive spy tool that can tracks billions of phone profiles through the advertising industry called Patternz. From the report: Hundreds of thousands of ordinary apps, including popular ones such as 9gag, Kik, and a series of caller ID apps, are part of a global
Read MoreIDC reports that Apple’s iPhone is the best-selling smartphone in China, achieving a record high market share of 17.3% in 2023, although the market has contracted. Apple’s Head of Retail, Deirdre O’Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, Beijing Previous reports from Counterpoint Research have said that the iPhone 13 range topped China’s chart in 2022, and Apple
Read MoreMobile Ecosystem Forum CEO Dario Betti explores the challenges and trends that telecom, internet and media players will have to contend with this year. Read more: How telecoms and media regulation will change this year
Read MoreThe Irish Government’s new plan is underscored by legislation to enhance protection and restoration of wildlife and habitats. Read more: New government action plan aims to restore Ireland’s biodiversity
Read MoreFrom repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow’s offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history’s most aggressive cyberattacks.
Read MoreUsers of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches. We tested it out.
Read MoreFor those of us who were paying a modicum of attention to the part of the news around 1999 which did not involve the imminent demise of humanity due to the Y2K issue, a certain toy called a ‘Furby’ was making the headlines. In addition to driving parents batty, it also gave everyone’s favorite US
Read MoreApple’s latest ad is “Swoop,” a 30-second spot promoting the durability of the iPhone 15 because of its Ceramic Shield glass covering. Still from Apple’s new “Swoop” ad Like a stylized remake of Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” the new “Swoop” ad shows a woman being attached by a bird. She’s cycling,
Read MoreMacworld As you probably know, a battery’s charge capacity diminishes over time. If you’ve recently got an M-series MacBook, you spent a good amount of money on that laptop, so you want the battery to be viable as long as possible. Fortunately, macOS has built-in ways to help maintain your battery’s condition. In macOS Sonoma,
Read MoreTeens using supervised accounts will need parental permission to revert the changes. | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta is introducing changes to Instagram and Facebook Messenger that aim to better protect minors from unwanted contact online, placing greater restrictions on who can message teens while giving parents more control over their children’s
Read MoreMacan you dig it? | Image: Porsche The Macan is expected to go into production in the latter half of 2024. Continue reading…
Read MoreMacworld PDFs are the preferred file type for many business purposes because they’re small, ready to print, and easy to send. However, if you have to make any changes to them, they become a bear to work with. That’s why you need a PDF management tool like PDF Converter Pro, which you can get on sale now
Read MoreWhen we build database-backed enterprise applications, we generally want to isolate our entity models, the DbContext, and the logic for database initialization and migration to maintain a clean architecture. We can do this by taking advantage of the Code First approach in Entity Framework Core. This article presents a discussion of the Code First approach
Read MoreBack in the early 1990s, I worked in a large telecoms research lab, as part of the Advanced Local Loop group. Our problem domain was the “last mile”—getting services to peoples’ homes. One of my research areas involved thinking about what might happen when the network shift from analog to digital services was complete. I
Read MoreFans of Fire Country got some great news when the show was renewed for a second season in January 2023, meaning we might finally get some closure after the heartwrenching cliffhangers at the end of season 1. You don’t have much waiting left to do, but here’s everything we know so far about the Fire
Read MoreEir has connected about 200,000 premises to its fibre network since February 2023 and claims to be on track to reach 1.9m premises by the end of 2026. Read more: Eir’s fibre broadband reaches almost 1.2m Irish premises
Read MoreThe LOFAR telescope network has been given a new designation by the EU, allowing it to establish new research infrastructure and boost its support to astronomers Read more: Ireland co-founds LOFAR consortium to boost space research
Read MoreApple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store. Spotify’s Daniel Ek While Apple continues to appeal against the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Spotify has announced that it
Read MoreThe Pokemon Company said Thursday it has not granted any permission to “another company,” referring to viral new game Palworld-developer Pocketpair, to use Pokemon intellectual property or assets and “intends to investigate and take appropriate measures” against the fast-growing survival game operator. From a report: The statement is Pokemon Company’s first acknowledgement of Palworld’s fast-growing
Read MoreWe love quirky. We love funny. We love oddball characters. Ghosts brings all of these together in a delicious, fast-paced sitcom with a minty fresh storyline. This article may have a few spoilers, so make sure you’re caught up with the first two seasons before you keep reading. In case you need catching up, Sam
Read MoreCredit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority OnePlus has included phone hole seal stickers inside the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R’s box. These stickers help you avoid getting your new phone’s ports and buttons jammed with UV glue if you install a tempered glass screen protector on the curved display. OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 12
Read MoreMicrosoft is one of the main players behind the global surge in AI products and it recently became the world’s most valuable company for a brief moment. Read more: Microsoft briefly hits $3trn valuation as AI focus pays off
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