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There's a Reason That Bloody Mary Tastes Better on an Airplane - CNET
CNET - 30 Aug 2023 12:52
The man who plans Emirates' drink program explains how being on a plane changes our tastes and preferences.
Fairphone 5 launched: Up to 10 years (!) of software support
Android Authority - 30 Aug 2023 11:45
The Fairphone 5 brings the best software update policy in the game, but there's plenty more to like.
Apple's Emergency SOS iPhone feature saved a woman and her dog caught in a flash flood
Mashable - 30 Aug 2023 18:53
Thanks to an iPhone 14 feature which sends an Emergency SOS alert via satellite, a woman was saved after being caught in a flash flood in Utah.
Dense Neptune-sized exoplanet discovered with TESS
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2023 15:53
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new massive and dense exoplanet. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-332 b, is one of the densest Nept...
A New Live-Action Pokémon TV Show Is Coming, But Not In the Way You'd Think
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2023 17:35
Yes, we've had Detective Pikachu, and Netflix is about to get into the TV business of Pocket Monstering with Pokémon Concierge, but another new TV adventure is on the way for the iconic gaming franchise--although not ex...
New X-ray detectors to provide unprecedented vision of the invisible universe
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2023 19:29
Very detailed information is now available from ultraviolet, optical, and submillimeter observations of the stellar, dust, and cold gas content of galaxies, and yet there is a dearth of understanding about the mechanisms...
A particular way of creating quantum entanglement may improve accuracy of advanced quantum sensors
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2023 17:00
Metrological institutions around the world administer our time using atomic clocks based on the natural oscillations of atoms. These clocks, pivotal for applications like satellite navigation or data transfer, have recen...
What is Google Voice and how to set it up
Android Authority - 30 Aug 2023 09:12
Good Voice certainly has some useful perks for business owners.
macOS Sonoma beta 7 out for developers, but final release might be delayed
BGR - 30 Aug 2023 19:48
While we first thought macOS Sonoma might launch alongside iOS 17, it seems Apple might delay this operating system to release it with new Macs in October. That said, the … The post macOS Sonoma beta 7 out for dev...
Writing in water using an ion-exchange bead as a pen
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2023 18:51
Writing is an age-old cultural technique. Thousands of years ago, humans were already carving signs and symbols into stone slabs. Scripts have become far more sophisticated since then but one aspect remains the same: Whe...
Sony's Camera Line is Way Too Bloated | The PetaPixel Podcast
PetaPixel - 30 Aug 2023 18:14Ahsoka season 1 episode 3 review: Democratizing the Force
SPACE.com - 30 Aug 2023 14:22
The third episode of Ahsoka reminds us of George Lucas' stance on the Jedi Order and the Force without sacrificing the sense of adventure and wonder.
Ana de Armas Fans Get Let Down in Court Over Misleading Trailer Case
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2023 18:30
Two fans of Ana de Armas, Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe, last year won the ability to take Universal to court over a "misleading trailer" for the film Yesterday. The trailer they saw featured de Armas, but the mov...
Updates From Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Doom Patrol, and More
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2023 16:20
Rosamund Pike teases a more human turn for Moraine in Wheel of Time's second season. A Lego Jurassic Park special is coming to Peacock. Plus, LaKeith Stanfield takes on Nazareth's other disciples, and hints for the final...
Who's to Blame? How We Perceive Responsibility in Human-AI Collaborations
Neuroscience News - 30 Aug 2023 19:08
Even when people view AI-based assistants merely as tools, they still assign partial responsibility to these systems for decisions made. The research investigated how participants perceived responsibility when a human dr...
Wireless carriers are messing with your autopay discount
The Verge - 30 Aug 2023 18:42
Autopay with a debit card or be prepared to pay up. | Illustration: The Verge You gotta hand it to carriers: if there's a way to squeeze an extra few dollars out of their customers, they will find it. As reported by The ...
Google Home just massively expanded its capabilities
Mashable - 30 Aug 2023 00:57
New triggers for automation, and new functions, massively expand the possibilities for home automation with Google Home.
How to Send HD Photos Without Losing Quality on WhatsApp for iPhone?
The Mac Observer - 30 Aug 2023 21:12
How to Send HD Photos Without Losing Quality on WhatsApp for iPhone? There are many reasons why WhatsApp is arguably the most popular messaging platform. It was the first one to allow users message each other using phone...
What's New on Max in September 2023
Life Hacker - 30 Aug 2023 18:00
Max subscribers have a lot of variety to look forward to in September: In addition to content from its existing lineup of channels--Discovery, Cartoon Network, and HGTV--the streamer is adding CNN Max and its 24/7 news p...
Google Leaks a Pixel 8 Pro Pic
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2023 16:03
Sometimes, product leaks feel like shots in the dark, dependent on sources of dubious nature who have all the motivation and ability to fake people out. And then there's Google, who seems a little bit too willing to drop...
Popular ChatGPT app Petey now available for iPad
BGR - 30 Aug 2023 14:46
The popular ChatGPT app for Apple Watch, Petey, made its way to the iPhone a few months ago. Now, its developer is releasing a new … The post Popular ChatGPT app Petey now available for iPad appeared first on BGR.
New antibiotic that slays superbugs discovered in 'dark matter' microbes from North Carolina soil
Live Science - 30 Aug 2023 18:53
Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.