Tracking the restorative effects of good fire
A few miles south of Yosemite's famed Glacier Point, ringed by striking granite domes, lies the Illilouette Basin. This small stretch of the Sierra Nevada Mountains has become a sort of fire laboratory, a place where natural wildfires have been allow.....»»
Apple Intelligence servers are really basic, says Craig Federighi – and that’s deliberate
Apple software SVP Craig Federighi says that the Private Cloud Compute servers used for Apple Intelligence features are really basic – and with good reason. The exec says it’s one of a number of decisions the company made to ensure that it’s.....»»
Q&A: Experts discuss ongoing atmospheric effects of San Bernardino fires on Southern California communities
Several Southern California communities, including Riverside, are being hit with smoke from the huge Line Fire in the San Bernardino Mountains, creating what the Environmental Protection Agency classifies as "very unhealthy" air quality......»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $99 or AirPods 4 from $84 with elevated trade-in offers, chargers, and more
While pre-orders on the Apple Watch Series 10, black Apple Watch Ultra 2, AirPods 4, and more are now live, today we spotted some seriously notable ways to score some deals via trade-ins. Firstly Best Buy is offering $300 on good condition Series.....»»
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: the smartwatch I’ve been waiting for
The Google Pixel Watch 3 isn't just a good smartwatch — it's one of the best I've used this year. Learn why in my full review......»»
That the AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable actually is a sign of progress
Apple won't include a charging cable with the AirPods 4, which is both a good thing and a bad thing in the near future. But in the long run, it's a plus......»»
Rebel Ridge is Netflix’s latest streaming hit. But is it as good as critics say it is?
Rebel Ridge is Netflix's most popular movie right now. But the topical action movie doesn't have the courage of its own convictions......»»
Study offers hope for the resilience of the American lobster fishery
According to a study by researchers at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, the American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than expected. For the first time, experiments performed at the Virginia I.....»»
The price of the Dell XPS 14 laptop just dropped by over $500
The Dell XPS 14 is a great option for many people thanks to its sleek design, good looks, and powerful hardware. It's on sale now at Dell......»»
This Galaxy Z Fold 6 competitor looks like it’s from the future
We've seen a lot of good folding phones this year, but Huawei's new Mate XT is by far one of the coolest and most futuristic......»»
First publication of J.R.R. Tolkien"s collected poems offers new insights into author"s personality
If you have read The Lord of the Rings, there is a good chance that you skipped over one or more of the 75 songs and poems in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic. Yet long before he was the "father of modern fantasy", Tolkien's great ambition was to be a p.....»»
Study finds tire abrasion particles threaten fresh water habitats
A research team led by Prof. Dr. Markus Pfenninger from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center Frankfurt (SBiK-F) has investigated the effects of tire-abrasion particles on freshwater ecosystems......»»
Best Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition power banks
Charge your Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition anywhere with these power banks. The post Best Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition is a good tablet that yo.....»»
5 most anticipated action movies of fall 2024, ranked
Now that fall is just around the corner, it's a good time to review the most highly anticipated action movies of the season......»»
Best Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition chargers
Charge your Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2022) quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Kids Edition chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2022) is a good tablet if you wa.....»»
NASA will proceed with final preps to launch Europa Clipper next month
After a four-month review, NASA says suspect transistors on Europa Clipper are good to go. Enlarge / The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is reflected in one of the mission's deployable solar array wings during testi.....»»
Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30!
Save big and get access to your favourite content! The post Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and m.....»»
The iPhone 16 is official. These are the biggest changes and new features
As we all expected, Apple has announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. And you know what? They look really, really good......»»
This year"s $890,000 Balzan Prizes awarded for research on aging, restorative justice, climate crisis
An Australian criminologist specializing in restorative justice and a U.S. scientist whose work helps address the climate crisis are among the winners of this year's Balzan Prize announced Monday......»»
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature. Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on the Shaver Springs community off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Se.....»»
I want to be completely done with monitors — for good
Here's why I can't wait to get rid of all my monitors and replace them with a lightweight headset or pair of display glasses......»»