You’ve probably experienced the irritating quirks that come when you send a text to an iPhone from an Android device, or vice versa. Messages from Android users pop up as green bubbles on iPhones instead of blue (the horror!), and videos sent between the two systems are often compressed to the point of being unwatchable.… Continue reading Apple Messages Won’t Play Nice With Android Anytime Soon
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As the Planet Warms, Canada Faces an Influx of Climate Refugees
This story originally appeared on Canada’s National Observer and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As droughts, deteriorating farmland, and rising sea levels push people around the world from their homes, advocates in Canada are calling on the federal government to support those who are—and will be—displaced by the climate crisis. In August, Climate… Continue reading As the Planet Warms, Canada Faces an Influx of Climate Refugees
Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping
Disgraced ecigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay $438.5 million to 33 states and Puerto Rico to settle an investigation into whether the vaping giant deceptively marketed its products and intentionally targeted children and teens, who are most vulnerable to nicotine addiction. The mammoth settlement comes as the company continues its fight for survival with… Continue reading Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping
The End of Kiwi Farms, the Web’s Most Notorious Stalker Site
On the morning of August 5, in London, Ontario, police put an assault rifle in Clara Sorrenti’s face. Sorrenti is a trans activist and Twitch streamer who provides political commentary under the handle Keffals. Earlier that morning, an impersonator had sent an email to city councillors claiming that Sorrenti had killed her mother and would… Continue reading The End of Kiwi Farms, the Web’s Most Notorious Stalker Site
4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone
Whether you’re in the market for a new iPhone 13 or planning to go big with the iPhone 14 Pro, don’t just toss your aging phone in a drawer when you upgrade. Sell your iPhone! That old hunk of glass is more valuable than you might think. There are quite a few services that will… Continue reading 4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone
Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin
Many, many other features are direct appeals to the dedicated Garmin user. For example, a new onboard precision dual-frequency GPS system is designed to help you pinpoint your satellite location, even in environments like cities full of skyscrapers or forests full of tall trees that normally block satellite signals—something that’s historically been a problem for,… Continue reading Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin
Everything Apple Announced: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and More
It’s September, and you know what that means: iPhone season. Today, Apple held an event at its Cupertino, California, headquarters, where it unveiled annual updates to its mobile devices. There are four new iPhones 14, a more durable Apple Watch for adventure enthusiasts, and a new pair of AirPods Pro. Here’s everything Apple announced. iPhone… Continue reading Everything Apple Announced: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and More
Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
For years, we’ve been promised the end of password-based logins. Now the reality of a passwordless future is taking a big leap forward, with the ability to ditch passwords being rolled out for millions of people. When Apple launches iOS 16 on September 12 and macOS Ventura next month, the software will include its password… Continue reading Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Why Pain Feels Worse at Night
It’s long been a mystery why one of the most basic human experiences—feeling physical pain—fluctuates in intensity throughout the day. Since the early days of medicine, doctors and patients have noticed that many types of pain tend to get worse at night. Most research so far has tried to link mounting nighttime pain to sleep… Continue reading Why Pain Feels Worse at Night
Octopus Energy Is the Answer to a Broken, Inefficient Market
Every energy supplier I have tried (six in total) has routinely overcharged me, estimating my usage to be much higher than it actually was every year. Most folks prepay their energy bills by direct debit in the UK, and energy suppliers estimate your usage and set your monthly bill at a level to cover it.… Continue reading Octopus Energy Is the Answer to a Broken, Inefficient Market