Cigarette smoking could become a thing of the past under a UK law, inspired by New Zealand.Credit: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty “If cigarettes had never existed and were invented tomorrow, what would happen? They would not be legalized.” Two years ago, Javed Khan, former head of the London-based children’s charity Barnardo’s, posed this question and … Read more
In Frank Herbert’s Dune, the Fremen natives who inhabit the desert planet Arrakis wear moisture-capturing stillsuits to survive the sweltering conditions. Now, living in London, I have little need for a full-blown stillsuit, but if you’ve ever attempted to ride the Central Line at peak commuting hours in summertime, you’ll share my wish for a … Read more
A TikTok ban in the United States is closer than it’s ever been, with the US House of Representatives voting through the relevant legislation on Saturday – meaning it could become law in just a few days. As reported by Android Authority and others, the short-form video and social media app needs to cut ties … Read more
Polestar teased that it was working on its own smartphone at the Guangzhou Auto Show late last year, with Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath telling CNBC “where you have an opportunity to link these two worlds, without any border … then you can really have a seamless transition.” Now, images have surfaced on Chinese website Weibo … Read more
The Apple Notes app is a cultural fixture as well as an essential tool, and it looks like Apple is going to supercharge the iconic app in iOS 18, the next major update for Apple’s flagship mobile operating system. iOS 18 is expected to be previewed alongside the latest versions of its other platform operating … Read more
The United States Commerce Department today announced a significant financial commitment to Apple chip supplier TSMC to make more chips in the U.S. (via Bloomberg). The White House shared a statement explaining that the U.S. Commerce Department will allocate a $6.6 billion subsidy to TSMC for the advancement of semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. TSMC … Read more
Data will soon be able to be stored in DNA. French startup Biomemory has already shipped a DNA storage device to the general public. Now the DNA Data Storage Alliance, a technology affiliate of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), has unveiled the first specifications for storing vendor and CODEC information within a DNA data … Read more
The age of humanoid robots could be a significant step closer thanks to a new release from Nvidia. The computing giant has announced the launch of Project GROOT, its new foundational model aimed at helping the development of such robots in industrial use cases. Revealed at Nvidia GTC 2024, the company says its new launch … Read more
It hasn’t been long since your Galaxy A52 received its third and likely last major firmware update. Samsung rolled out Android 14 and One UI 6.0 for the Galaxy A52 earlier this month, and now, the company has turned its full attention to its latest Galaxy A55 model. And maybe you should, too. Samsung announced … Read more
Within the realm of DIY enthusiasts and skilled craftsmen, having the appropriate tool can truly be a game-changer. Among the extensive array of available tools, there’s a hidden gem that’s often underestimated: the step drill bit. If this tool is new to you or you’ve only had limited experience with it, get ready for an … Read more