Every new feature and change in iOS 14 beta 2

  Apple’s second beta version of iOS 14, released on Tuesday to developers, is packed full of small UI refinements and other notable features. This video covers them all. New features and changes New calendar icon: The icon for the Calendar app now has the day of the week abbreviated instead of spelled out. Clock icon: … Continue reading Every new feature and change in iOS 14 beta 2 Continue Reading →

Apple Music app bug reportedly causing sporadic battery drain

Some users of the Apple Music app in iOS 13.5.1 are reporting that their iPhone batteries are being significantly and rapidly drained, even when not playing music. Following Apple’s release of iOS 13.5.1 in early June, some users have begun reporting that the Apple Music app appears to be causing steep battery drain. Many of the reports claim … Continue reading Apple Music app bug reportedly causing sporadic battery drain Continue Reading →

Apple expands its Independent Repair Provider Program to 32 countries

Apple announced on Wednesday morning that over 700 new US locations are available to provide repair services, and now businesses in 32 countries can apply for the program. Alongside its own repair services, Apple introduced an Independent Repair Provider Program in the fall of 2019, starting with 20 independent repair shops. The program is meant to … Continue reading Apple expands its Independent Repair Provider Program to 32 countries Continue Reading →

Tesla Level 5 autonomy “very close” Musk insists but the true roadmap is murky

Elon Musk is confident that Tesla will have “the basic functionality” of fully autonomous vehicles by the end of the year, though it’s uncertain whether the outspoken CEO’s predictions will result in an electric car able to truly drive itself on public roads any time soon. Musk has been a vocal proponent of the feasibility … Continue reading Tesla Level 5 autonomy “very close” Musk insists but the true roadmap is murky Continue Reading →

Lamborghini lifts the lid on a supercapacitor-enhanced Sian Roadster

The Sian, and its new Roadster variant, are most powerful Lamborghinis ever made, at 819 horsepower Lamborghini Lamborghini is a funny sort of supercar manufacturer. It’s not heavily into racing – certainly not compared to Ferrari. It hasn’t been all that interested in the top speed battles we’ve seen Koenigsegg, Bugatti, Hennessey and McLaren get … Continue reading Lamborghini lifts the lid on a supercapacitor-enhanced Sian Roadster Continue Reading →

NASA and Boeing complete investigations into Starliner launch failure

An artist’s rendering of the Starliner in orbit Boeing An independent review team has concluded its investigation of NASA and Boeing’s failed Starliner launch last December. A total of 80 recommendations for future missions were put forward across several categories, and both organizations conducted their own internal investigations as well. On December 20, 2019, the Starliner was … Continue reading NASA and Boeing complete investigations into Starliner launch failure Continue Reading →

Canon launches EOS R5 and R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras

The EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera flagship (shown) has been launched alongside a less capable and cheaper sibling, the EOS R6  Canon Canon first revealed its plan to take the lead in the prosumer mirrorless camera market back in February. Fragments of information were set free in the months following, and now the company has completely pulled back … Continue reading Canon launches EOS R5 and R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras Continue Reading →

Luxury residence blends beautifully into the desert landscape

The Invisible House is constructed from steel, glazing, and concrete Tomas Osinski Located in the Californian desert, the Invisible House blends into the rugged landscape with its mirror-finish facade. Hidden away inside are some nice features too, including a large pool area that’s also home to a projector for movie screenings, and four bedrooms that … Continue reading Luxury residence blends beautifully into the desert landscape Continue Reading →

Researchers create a mobile robot scientist that can work almost constantly

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have built what they call an intelligent mobile robot scientist that’s able to work continuously nearly 24 hours a day and carry out experiments on its own. The robotic scientists is said to be the first of its kind and can make its own decisions about what chemistry experiments … Continue reading Researchers create a mobile robot scientist that can work almost constantly Continue Reading →