Matter 1.4 has some solid ideas for the future home—now let’s see the support
Can you get one speaker on Alexa, Google, and Apple's home apps all at once? Matter, the smart home standard that promises an interoperable future for home automation, even if it'.....»»
Get some fresh air in your home for the holidays with Blueair
With lots of people headed your way for the holidays, a Blueair air purifier might be just what you need to get fresh air back in your home or apartment......»»
OpenAI’s Sora doesn’t feel like the game-changer it was supposed to be
OpenAI has been touting Sora as the future of video generation for nearly a year. What it released Tuesday can't possibly be what CEO Sam Altman meant......»»
Physicists uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquids
Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zero temperature. Instead, they remain in a constantly.....»»
Dogs walked off-leash cause 20% more disturbance to protected lowland heaths, UK study finds
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have used GPS trackers to measure where dogs roamed during walks in lowland heaths in South-East England, home to several protected birds like the European nightjar and Dartford Warbler. They found t.....»»
Enzymes evolved mix-and-match characteristics to shape nitrogen metabolism diversity across the planet
To boost crops more efficiently in the future, the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story—they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are o.....»»
Moms bear the brunt of mental heavy lifting at home, managing 7 in 10 tasks
From choosing gifts and sending cards to planning Christmas dinner, the holiday season can feel like an avalanche of mental to-do lists. New research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourne, published in the Journal of Marriage an.....»»
United Airlines and Air Canada first to offer official support for AirTag link sharing
Those traveling for the holidays via United Airlines and Air Canada can now generate a shareable AirTag tracking link with airlines.Image Credit: AppleThere's little else more frustrating than waiting at a luggage carousel only to find out that your.....»»
New model find molecular interactions key to creating order in active systems
Non-reciprocal interactions can increase the order in an active system. This is the finding of a study by scientists from the department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS)......»»
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
Mom, can we have a Starlink? Mom: We have a Starlink at home. In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets about how the Belarusian a.....»»
iOS 18.2 adds new language support to Apple Intelligence in these five places
iOS 18.2 has arrived, bringing a redesigned Mail app, Photos app fixes, and more. Some of the biggest changes, though, are with new AI features. And for the first time, Apple Intelligence now offers native language support in five places outside the.....»»
Aqara has last-minute holiday deals from $42 that"ll help fill your home with HomeKit sensors
Find some last-minute stocking stuffers with Aqara's excellent discounts on presence, door, window, temperature, and leak sensors that work with Apple Home.Add Aqara to your smart home with last-minute holiday dealsIt's not too late to get the perfec.....»»
No matter what gets Game of the Year, you’ve already won
Every year we have tons of Game of the Year awards and announcements, but the winner isn't what matters......»»
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 might be up to 70% faster than its predecessor
With Nvidia's RTX 50-series less than a month away, what kind of performance can we expect from these GPUs? One leaker sheds some light on the matter......»»
Researchers explore likelihood of a future quake along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago
A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago is lower than previously thought......»»
Apple testing M4 MacBook Air with ultra-wide camera & Center Stage support
An M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 has been rumored for some time, but information exclusive to AppleInsider suggests that the new model will have Center Stage support from an ultrawide camera.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread on.....»»
Apple releases tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2, here’s what’s new
Apple’s two home devices have received new software updates today. tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2 are available now. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
New visionOS 2.2 brings widescreen Mac to Apple Vision Pro
Apple has publicly released visionOS 2.2 for the Apple Vision Pro, bringing small but significant changes including support for a wider Mac display.Mirroring a Mac's display on an Apple Vision ProFollowing months of beta testing, visionOS 2.2, build.....»»
Advanced atom interferometer could help with "the embarrassing problem" of dark matter
Assuming dark matter exists, its interactions with ordinary matter are so subtle that even the most sensitive instruments cannot detect them. In a new study, Northwestern University physicists now introduce a highly sensitive new tool, which amplifie.....»»
This 75-inch Roku TV is $700 off at Best Buy — hurry!
Upgrade your home theater setup with Best Buy's offer for the 75-inch Roku Pro Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV. It's on sale for only $1,000 after a $700 discount......»»
The next Apple Watch Ultra may lifesaving upgrade
Apple's next rugged smartwatch will borrow satellite connectivity support from iPhones. The company is also eyeing a 5G upgrade for its smartwatches......»»