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New accessibility features rumored for iOS 18 & macOS 15
2024-03-08 06:11:39
Apple is rumored to be working on accessibility features like voice-activated shortcuts, Live Speech categories, and improved font size control across the system in iOS 18 and macOS 15.
How to take a screenshot of a full web page on iPhone
2024-03-08 06:11:35
It's surprisingly simple to capture a long web page in a single screenshot on your iPhone or iPad, and edit it to hold just the information you want.
Stephen Dubner is bullish on the podcast industry
2024-03-08 05:13:46
The Freakonomics host is not too worried about the iOS debacle.
Apple TV+ movies struggling to prevail in theaters still considered 'profitable'
2024-03-08 05:13:44
Apple TV+ appears to be pulling some accounting magic after its latest $700 million run of films, which captured only $466 million in revenue, but the company still considers two of them profitable.
Apple's new M3 MacBook Air models drop Friday, but you can buy them now
2024-03-08 01:51:27
Upgrade to the powerful new M3 MacBook Air laptops and level up your productivity.
The 6 best fitness trackers of 2024 include one under $100
2024-03-08 00:57:38
For people who are fitness-minded, but don't want all of the functionality of a smartwatch, a fitness tracker is a perfect tool.
The best RFID-blocking wallets and bags for 2024 take the stress out of travel
2024-03-08 00:57:08
An RFID-blocking wallet can prevent someone from wirelessly stealing credit card numbers and other private information without your knowledge.
New class of polymer lubricants could revolutionize the cold forming of metals
2024-03-07 23:42:07
Metals can be processed into wires by cold forming—an extremely complex process. However, the lubricants needed for this often do not meet the requirements of the end processors.
New look at NASA Boeing sustainable experimental airliner
2024-03-07 23:42:07
As NASA and Boeing enter the early stages of producing the X-66, the first X-plane specifically focused on helping the United States achieve net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, the team is already picturing what the aircraft will look like soaring above the clouds.
The consequences of the PV boom: Study analyzes recycling strategies for solar modules
2024-03-07 23:42:07
The energy transition is progressing, and photovoltaics (PV) is playing a key role in this. Enormous capacities are to be added over the next few decades. Experts expect several tens of terawatts by the middle of the century. That's 10 to 25 solar modules for every person. The boom will provide clean, green energy. But this growth also has its downsides.
Investigators say they confirmed pilots' account of a rudder-control failure on a Boeing Max jet
2024-03-07 23:42:06
Federal investigators said Thursday they confirmed pilots' account of a brief failure of rudder controls on a Boeing 737 Max after it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey last month.
State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers
2024-03-07 23:42:06
A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing "deep concern" over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts.
A new approach to transportation: Pairing off-street parking with electric scooters
2024-03-07 23:42:04
Fighting traffic and searching for parking are some of the least enjoyable aspects of driving in a city. Some studies estimate that 25% to 40% of traffic congestion in city centers is caused by people looking for parking spots. Not only does the quest for parking waste time and fuel, it also causes delays for other drivers and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Why your e-scooter may pose higher risks than a rental
2024-03-07 23:42:04
What we colloquially refer to as "e-scooters" can differ greatly when it comes to steering and braking capabilities, wheel size, and suspension systems; something that can have harmful consequences in the event of a crash. And it is the small, lighter e-scooters made for private use that are often more unsafe than the larger rental ones.
Small-molecule organic electrode materials for rechargeable batteries
2024-03-07 23:42:04
Conventional lithium-ion batteries based on inorganic cathode materials containing transition metals (e.g., Co and Ni) are facing the ceiling of energy density and the concern of resource sustainability. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel, highly efficient electrode materials, and rechargeable battery technologies without the limitation of resources.
European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
2024-03-07 20:48:09
European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday.
Research team develops mechanoluminescent touchscreen that works underwater
2024-03-07 20:48:05
Optical properties of afterglow luminescent particles (ALPs) in mechanoluminescence (ML) and mechanical quenching (MQ) have attracted great attention for diverse technological applications. A team of researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has garnered attention by developing an optical display technology with ALPs enabling the writing and erasure of messages underwater.
Pinging pipes could help to identify lead water lines without excavation
2024-03-07 20:47:57
As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you, different materials make different noises when you hit them. Researchers at Drexel University hope this foundational acoustic phenomenon could be the key to the speedy removal of lead water lines that have been poisoning water supplies throughout the country for decades.
New research works to improve image classification and analysis
2024-03-07 20:47:57
A new field promises to usher in a new era of using machine learning and computer vision to tackle small and large-scale questions about the biology of organisms around the globe. The field of imageomics aims to help explore fundamental questions about biological processes on Earth by combining images of living organisms with computer-enabled analysis and discovery.
Electric trucks: Considerations for Germany's nationwide expansion of fast-charging locations
2024-03-07 18:57:16
In the HoLa project, a total of eight high-performance charging points for trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) are being installed at five locations along the A2 between Berlin and the Ruhr region and used in real logistics operations. Recommendations for action have been derived from the research results available to date that contain important findings for a nationwide expansion of charging infrastructure.

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