HMD just partnered with Heineken on the world’s most boring phone (literally)

[ad_1] Human Mobile Devices (HMD) ripped up the rulebook at MWC 2024 by announcing the Barbie Flip Phone, a stripped-back (and suitably pink) device that aims to “flip the script on smartphone culture” when it launches later this year. Now, the Nokia phone manufacturer is doubling down on its minimalist vision with the Boring Phone, … Read more

Do climate lawsuits lead to action? Researchers assess their impact

[ad_1] Climate litigation is in the spotlight again after a landmark decision last week. The top European human-rights court deemed that the Swiss government was violating its citizens’ human rights through its lack of climate action. The case, brought by more than 2,000 older women, is one of more than 2,300 climate lawsuits that have … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 17 (game #45)

[ad_1] Roll up, roll up for another instalment of the NYT’s Strands word game. Today’s is not incredibly tough, but some will likely find it easier than others, depending on what they get up to in their spare time. In my case, some of the words were not obvious! SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands … Read more

US COVID-origins hearing puts scientific journals in the hot seat

[ad_1] Brad Wenstrup (right), a Republican from Ohio who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, speaks with Raul Ruiz (left), a Democrat from California who is ranking member of the subcommittee.Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty During a public hearing in Washington DC today, Republicans in the US House of Representatives alleged that government scientists unduly … Read more

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.5 to Developers

[ad_1] Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after the release of the first beta. To install the ‌watchOS 10.5 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under “General” in Settings, … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 17 (game #814)

[ad_1] Hello, fellow Quordle addicts. Today’s puzzle is potentially a difficult one, and the Daily Sequence might well cause you some problems too. But don’t fret – I’ve come up with a few handy hints to help you out, plus the answers if you need them. Read on for all of that. SPOILER WARNING: Information … Read more

Native Microsoft OneNote App Now Available for Apple Vision Pro

[ad_1] Microsoft today introduced a version of OneNote that is designed to run on the Apple Vision Pro headset. OneNote for Vision Pro was created for visionOS, and it includes many of the features that are available on OneNote for iPad. The app can be used to write memos, notes, and digital notebooks, and there … Read more

New thriller from Mick Herron

[ad_1] Fans of darkly comedic spy thriller series Slow Horses rejoice! Another of Mick Herron’s acerbic novels, Down Cemetery Road, is coming to Apple TV+. The show will star Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, the streaming service said Tuesday. “‘Down Cemetery Road’ has all the hallmarks of Mick Herron’s funny and acerbic writing, and I’m … Read more

The New Hot Handset Is a Cute and Transparent Dumb Phone You Can’t Buy

[ad_1] We’re only spending more and more time staring at our smartphones, and over the past few years, tech companies have tried to offer salves to this very problem they created. Apple and Google launched tools within their respective mobile operating systems to curb screen time. Devices like the Light Phone, designed to act as … Read more