The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has taken place, with Trump pushing the limits of being too on. The debate focused on conspiracies, including baseless claims that Harris was wearing microphone earrings, which she wasn't. The WIRED Politics Lab newsletter, led by executive editor Brian Barrett, covers the debate and its themes.
2024-09-11 04:50:30 PM |
Apple is planning to upgrade its second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds with hearing aid features, allowing them to double as both Bluetooth earbuds and a hearing aid. The company is taking a novel approach by adding hearing aid technology to an existing headphone product, rather than introducing a new product.
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Apple is hosting a media showcase at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, starting at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm in the UK. The event will feature the presentation of the iPhone 16, with three reporters on the scene to provide live coverage.
2024-09-11 03:30:37 PM |
Between 2019 and 2023, electric bikes represented 63 percent of the growth in dollar sales of all bicycles, with the US ebike market valued at $1.98 billion in 2022. The market is expected to grow by 15.6 percent from 2023 to 2030. Electric bikes are available for various needs, including urban commuting and mountain biking, with prices ranging from $1,500 to an unspecified amount.
2024-09-11 03:10:46 PM |
With iOS 18, Apple offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device, requiring a passcode or biometric authentication to access them. This feature hides not only the app itself but also any notifications or alerts. It's easy to set up and disable.
2024-09-11 03:10:45 PM |
The Lenovo Yoga 9i and HP Spectre x360 14 are top picks for 2-in-1 laptops, offering the ability to quickly rotate the display for presentations or signing documents. These laptops can be used as both laptops and tablets, but may lack touchscreen experience due to Windows and ChromeOS.
2024-09-11 12:10:42 PM |
Former President Donald Trump and his supporters have spread a conspiracy theory about Vice President Kamala Harris's earrings during the ABC presidential debate, claiming she was being coached using earphones embedded in her earrings. The conspiracy emerged on social media platform X, with pro-Trump accounts sharing the claim. The debate performance was widely panned as disastrous.
2024-09-11 12:10:42 PM |
The Wooting 60HE+ is a mechanical keyboard that uses a tray-mount system, which doesn't sound or feel great to type on. It also has a plastic case, which is disappointing at its price. The keyboard is available for $175, but it has long wait times for delivery. Keychron's Q1 HE is a better option due to its full-metal, gasket-mounted case and more refined design.
2024-09-11 11:50:41 AM |
Andrew Farrell, from the Broads Authority, installed a lightning-protection system on Mutton's Mill, a 19th-century windmill in Norfolk Broads, eastern England, due to concerns about climate change increasing the risk of lightning strikes.
2024-09-11 11:50:40 AM |
Warming temperatures are making farming difficult in the tropics, particularly in Caribbean and Pacific island nations. Climate change is expected to increase significantly in the next decade, affecting farmers of common staples like corn, wheat, and soy. However, breadfruit, a heat-loving crop, is undergoing a revival in its Pacific island and Caribbean homelands, where it is expected to thrive in a climate-changed future.
2024-09-11 11:20:27 AM |