What you need to know Jay Freeman is well known in the jailbreaking community. He’s been testing his iPhone 11 Pro Max. Its viewfinder is up to 66ms […] Read the original post by Oliver Haslam
Month: September 2019
Apple Arcade Appears on Apple TVs Running Latest tvOS 13 Beta
Apple Arcade on Tuesday began appearing on Apple TVs running the latest tvOS 13 beta GM build, following the official launch of the gaming subscription […] Read the original post by Tim Hardwick
iPadOS 13: 8 cool new features you should try out first
For years now the operating system Apple uses for its tablets has been evolving into a distinct beast, and this year Apple embraced that shift […] Read the original post by Leif Johnson
Google’s ‘Quantum Supremacy’ Isn’t the End of Encryption
Google said its quantum computer outperformed conventional models. But it will still be years before you can use one for anything practical. Read the original post by Tom Simonite
Tinder Wants Users to Find Love in the Apocalypse
The dating app’s new end-of-the-world, choose-your-own-adventure game, called Swipe Night, will generate new matches based on your choices. Read the original post by Arielle Pardes
Unknown bug is bringing Hollywood Mac Pros running Avid to their knees
What you need to know People with Mac Pros running Avid are having big problems. Users are being told not to shut machines down. If they do, they […] Read the original post by Oliver Haslam
Forget Mensa! All Hail the Low IQ
Ask not where you rank on the intellectual leaderboard, but what you want from your mind. Read the original post by Virginia Heffernan
Zero’s Latest Electric Motorcycle Makes for a Zappy Commute
The new SR/F model can rocket from 0 to 60 in under two seconds and jet an impressive 161 miles between charges. Read the original post by Michael Calore
How Amateur Video Is Helping Us Understand Deadly Tsunamis
In 2004, when a tsunami devastated communities in southern Asia, videos shot by tourists and locals became a new tool for analyzing the deadly waves. […] Read the original post by Gloria Dickie
The Future Face of High-Speed Rail in the Northeast Corridor
Amtrak’s popular Acela line is getting a $2.4 billion upgrade—and 10 mph faster. The new trains have to prove they can take the curves quickly […] Read the original post by Aarian Marshall
Algorithms Are Not What You Smartypants Think They Are
Grasping algorithms just enough, thinking they’re within our puny reach, only makes them more powerful. Read the original post by Jason Kehe
Stop Renting E-Scooters Every Day and Just Buy One Already!
Whether you’re a multimodal commuter or a hard-charging urbanite, there are now tantalizing alternatives to shared rides. Read the original post by Adrienne So
The On-Demand Economy Brings Us Something Useful: Nature
Subscription services for plants could help reknit our frazzled souls, stimulate our boxed-in minds, and enliven our indoor world. Read the original post by Clive Thompson
Essential Gear for Every Driver-for-Hire
Rack up those five-star reviews by keeping everyone in the car safe and happy. Read the original post by Boone Ashworth
All I Ever Wanted Was a One-Trick Pony
Our devices do way too much—and not always on our behalf. Read the original post by Zeynep Tufekci