Updated Sept. 29 with more details of what’s expected in the new update and when it will arrive. Apple has had a busy time of it with its iPhone software releases. Not only did it put the big new iOS 18 update on general release on Monday, Sept. 16, it also sent a gentle update to all iPhone 16 series handsets as soon as the phones went on sale on Sept. 20—full details of that here. And now, another update is on its way already. More details have already been reported of what’s coming and when. As mentioned below, it’s…
A year ago, Logitech quietly acquired Loupedeck, the leading maker of input devices used by content creators on software packages like Photoshop or Lightroom. The Loupedeck devices are programmable alternatives to mice and keyboards with endless shortcuts for a more efficient workflow when using some of the most popular creative…
Regulatory mandates – including one to phase out coal power – could help create a series of ‘positive tipping points’ to reduce emissions and decarbonize, according to a new analysis. The report by researchers at the University of Exeter, in partnership with Climate Group, outlines how certain policies could trigger…
On paper, UFC 307 looks like one of the strongest cards on the promotion’s 2024 calendar. The card will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 5. It will be headlined by light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defending his title against Khalil Rountree. Despite the cancellation of the…
Lotus used to be famous for small, light sports cars like the 1960s/1970s Elan and 1990s-onwards Elise. In the electric era, however, some have argued that the company has lost its way. The Eletre SUV and Emeya sedan aren’t exactly insubstantial, and they aren’t sportscars either. With the Theory 1…
Update, Sept. 20, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 19, now includes an explainer regarding password cracking and the use of hashes. Passkeys are, without a doubt, the future of login security. 1Password has called them “nearly impossible for hackers to guess or intercept” and Google uses them to replace…
As the world population approaches 9.7 billion by 2050, the monumental task of feeding everyone against the backdrop of climate change becomes increasingly daunting. While many turn to technological advancements, scientific breakthroughs, or even industrial farming as the obvious solutions, a simpler yet far more profound answer exists. Love. Love…
Updated on September 18 with GSMA’s announcement on future of RCS. As hundreds of millions of iPhone users update their devices to iOS 18, tinting their home screens and navigating their new Photos app, the reality is that this update is more about what’s missing than what has been released.…
In the recent past, the venture capital (VC) ecosystem was dominated by a singular focus: growth at all costs. The era of “blitzscaling” – a term coined by Reid Hoffman to describe the rapid scaling of a company, in an effort to capture first mover advantages and market share as…
Update, Sept. 16, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 15, now includes details of another new credential-stealing threat targeting Chrome browser users. Newly published research has revealed how threat actors are using a devious new technique to force Chrome browser users to reveal their Google account passwords out of nothing…
It may be the weekend, but that hasn’t stopped Valve from releasing a small Deadlock patch that is focused on nerfing Bebop, who has been far too strong over the past few days. The new Deadlock patch, which launched overnight, only features eight changes, but six of them are targeted…
At IFA Berlin 2024, Intel announced the second generation of its Core Ultra laptops. While the first generation was notable for introducing neural processing units (NPUs), the new Lunar Lake series offers better efficiency, more power, and include Microsoft’s Copilot+ standard. For context, the Copilot+ standard requires PCs to have…
Adaro Energy Indonesia, a company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi “Boy” Thohir, plans to spin off thermal coal unit Adaro Andalan Indonesia, which is valued at nearly $2.5 billion. The purpose is to support Adaro Energy’s expansion into minerals and renewable energy. By separating its core coal operations from its…
In a world where global life expectancy is forecasted to increase from 73.6 years in 2022 to 78.1 years by 2050, the focus is shifting from merely extending lifespan to enhancing healthspan – the number of years lived in good health. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is Hevolution…
A Euro-wide survey examining transport and mobility trends has found that 70% of Londoners want more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and that a majority agreed that most roads across Greater London should have a 20mph speed limit. Now in its third year, the Cyclomedia Urban Road Safety Index examined transport…
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