Here's a little lie Apple told you yesterday: The iPhone 6S starts at $199 and the iPhone 6S Plus at $299. OK, it's technically true. But those prices are for 16GB models, and there's a very strong case against ever buying those. … [Read more...]
Bottlenecks Ease for Refugees in Europe in Some Places, Remain in Others
Obstacles eased Thursday at the northern and southern ends of Europe’s ever-crowded migrant trail, with Danish authorities moving to open the path for asylum-seekers to head onward to Sweden and Greece largely clearing a huge backlog that had built up on the tiny tourist island of Lesbos. … [Read more...]
James Blake Claims Excessive Force by NYPD ‘So Blatant’
Former tennis pro James Blake says the first person he called after being thrown to the ground and handcuffed by New York City police officers Wednesday in a case of mistaken identity was his wife, and she is the reason he is speaking publicly about the incident. … [Read more...]
Learning to Live Without Technology on the Camino de Santiago
We are so used to technology that I wondered if I could live without it. But I did it, disconnecting during a month on the Saint James Way, an ancient pilgrimage route in Spain. … [Read more...]
Apple’s New iPad Pro Accompanied by a Physical Keyboard
Apple will make its own physical keyboard to accompany the larger iPad Pro. The $169 Smart Keyboard is a full size keyboard that will join the Apple Pencil stylus as the new accessories designed specifically 12.9-inch iPad Pro. … [Read more...]
Why Porsche’s New Turbocharged 911 Is a BIG Deal
This is the new Porsche 911. Yes, it looks like every Porsche 911, but this car represents a significant change. Late Sunday night, Porsche announced new versions of its 911 Carrera and Carrera S, which for the first time ever will feature turbocharged motors. … [Read more...]
3D-printing Harnessed to Build Navy Military Vessels?
Navies around the world could harness 3D-printing to build high-tech military vessels over the next 15 years, according to a report released on Monday by defense contractor Qinetiq. … [Read more...]
Want to Save Coral Reefs? First, Save the Fish
When deciding how to conserve coral reefs, the mass of fish in an area should take priority over geographic location, a new study has found. Though past research has linked healthy coral reefs to healthy fish populations, this study, published in the Journal of Biogeography by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), is conflicting with common conservation and management … [Read more...]
Verizon Will Soon Launch Free On-demand TV Service
You will soon be able to watch some TV shows on your smartphone for free, courtesy of Verizon. The company plans to launch a free on-demand video service, expected later this month, called Go90, Verizon confirmed. … [Read more...]
GoPro Odyssey VR Camera Will Arrive in November, It’s Only $15,000 – Ouch
Back in May, Google revealed Jump — an open-source platform that lets content creators easily capture immersive 360-degree video. A Google Jump camera consists of 16 cameras in a circular array, and the first manufacturer to create a camera to Google's Jump specifications was GoPro, though we only saw a prototype at the time. … [Read more...]