/ A majority of the country is ‘abnormally dry,’ and there’s not much relief in sight for some of the worst-hit regions Floating homes and boats rest in mud at Riverside Park Marina in Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park along the Mississippi River on October 19th, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Mississippi River… Continue reading Why the US is suffering a widespread drought
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Apple could release a 16-inch iPad next year
/ A report from The Information suggests Apple’s working on an extra-large iPad Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Apple may be readying an iPad with a larger 16-inch display, according to a report from The Information. Sources familiar with the situation told the outlet Apple could release the device in the fourth quarter… Continue reading Apple could release a 16-inch iPad next year
Ford is ending production of the Fiesta in Europe
/ The compact four-door had already been discontinued in the United States, as the automaker leaves room only for trucks, SUVs, and its growing EV portfolio Production line of a Fiesta.Image: Getty Ford is ending production of the Fiesta in Europe to make room for electric cars. The automaker’s compact four-door vehicle will be the… Continue reading Ford is ending production of the Fiesta in Europe
App Store developers aren’t happy with gambling app ads appearing beneath their listings
Apple/ Tech / Gambling app ads have even started showing up beneath apps meant to help users recover from a gambling addiction Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple just launched new ad placements on the App Store, and developers aren’t happy with the types of ads surfacing beneath their apps. As spotted by… Continue reading App Store developers aren’t happy with gambling app ads appearing beneath their listings
Sony’s new A7R V camera uses a dedicated AI processor to identify and track subjects
/ The latest full-frame camera from Sony keeps its predecessor’s 61-megapixel full-frame sensor but adds a new autofocus system with subject detection. It’s also got a bevy of other new features and costs $3,899.99. The Sony A7R V looks a whole lot like other Alpha cameras until you look closer at its rear LCD.Image: Sony… Continue reading Sony’s new A7R V camera uses a dedicated AI processor to identify and track subjects
Starlink satellite internet for moving vehicles launches in December
/ The company’s RV offering is getting a new capability — but it won’t be cheap. Image: SpaceX SpaceX has announced that its Starlink for RVs satellite internet service will be available for moving vehicles starting in December 2022. While you’ve been able to mount one of the satellite dishes onto or outside of a… Continue reading Starlink satellite internet for moving vehicles launches in December
iOS 16.2 adds a way to report inadvertent Emergency SOS activations
/ Apple’s new car crash detection feature can be genuinely helpful, but it has contacted emergency services while people are riding roller coasters and don’t actually need help If the feature didn’t trigger at the right time, you’ll be able to report that.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple’s next major iOS update,… Continue reading iOS 16.2 adds a way to report inadvertent Emergency SOS activations
The numbers are in: the heat is taking a heavy toll on health and incomes
/ Heat spells are increasingly costing people their lives and livelihoods, a new report finds A person experiencing homelessness sleeps in the sun during a heatwave in Portland, Oregon, on Monday, June 28th, 2021. Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images We can clearly see how big of a toll heat takes on health and employment around the… Continue reading The numbers are in: the heat is taking a heavy toll on health and incomes
The people who make your apps go to Stack Overflow for answers. Here’s how it works.
Stack Overflow is basically Reddit for developers. CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar explains how the company moderates its content. Share this story Stack Overflow is a major part of the modern software development landscape: it’s where developers come together, ask questions, and get answers about how to build software, including actual code they can use in their… Continue reading The people who make your apps go to Stack Overflow for answers. Here’s how it works.
Who wants to buy an e-bike made by a car company?
/ Rivian might make its own e-bike, making it the latest automaker to see the potential in micromobility. But past efforts by car companies have been less successful, and it’s not clear whether there’s a market for e-bikes that share their brand with SUVs and trucks. Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Last week,… Continue reading Who wants to buy an e-bike made by a car company?