The strange contradiction of asteroids going extinct, like the infamous Chicxulub impact that ended the dinosaurs, is that life simply goes on. For example, the terrifying Chicxulub space rock that crashed into the Yucatán with a staggering force of 100 million megatons also simultaneously created a rich marine ecosystem built from life-giving hydrothermal vents. And now, two researchers who study fungal pathogens have discovered geological evidence of what they call a “global fungal bloom,” which literally spread across the dusty, acrid expanses following the Chicxulub attack. The debris kicked up by this impact, along with other sun-blocking soot eruptions from…
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Growing use of generative AI by students is leading to rising grade inflation at colleges, according to a working paper released this week by the University of California, Berkeley. There are three ways in which generative AI can be used by students: augmentation, where the tools play a supporting role in helping with things like research while the student does most of the work themselves; reinstatement of new AI-based tasks; or by displacement, where it completely automates work that a student would otherwise do themselves, such as writing an essay. All three use cases can improve grades, while only augmentation…
Apple is reportedly preparing a major Apple Card sign-up campaign that would effectively give new customers free AirPods Pro 3, a dramatic shift in strategy as Chase prepares to take over the struggling program from Goldman Sachs.Apple has largely avoided the big sign-up bonuses commonly used in the credit card industry. Early marketing for the Apple Card focused on privacy features, Daily Cash rewards, wallet integration, spending transparency, and the physical titanium card.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed on May 15 that Apple planned to launch a promotion in retail stores during the week of May 18. Customers who sign up for…
The Google Maps app for CarPlay could soon include support for Gemini, based on code that Woozad found in the Google Maps application. Gemini integration would allow CarPlay users to get detailed instructions and information from Gemini. The app’s strings suggest that users will be able to ask Gemini to navigate to a specific location after agreeing to the new terms of service in the iPhone version of the Google Maps app. The Google Maps app already supports Gemini on iPhone, but Gemini is not available for use in Google Maps on CarPlay. Gemini in Google Maps adds an “Ask…
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we answer your listeners’ questions about the future of Apple’s product line, the software and services shaping the ecosystem, and our own personal stories with the company and its devices. Some questions center around the iPhone Air and its future direction, including whether Apple could adopt silicon-carbon battery technology for a second-generation model, or prioritize adding a second camera lens. There is also interest in how iPhone Air could evolve with features such as a vibrating surface speaker. The foldable iPhone is sparking a lot of discussion, with questions about whether listeners…
L’entreprise française Altarea, présente notamment dans la promotion immobilière de logements, a vu ses réservations dans ce secteur progresser de 16% en volume durant le premier semestre 2025, par rapport au premier semestre 2024. Et avec 4.610 logements réservés entre janvier et juin 2025, Altarea dépasse même le leader du secteur, Nexity, qui a quant à lui enregistré 4.278 réservations de logements durant ce premier semestre, un chiffre en baisse de 15%. Altarea, qui a indiqué être en train d’accélérer la mise sur le marché de nouveaux logements, a par ailleurs enregistré, durant ce premier semestre 2025, une hausse de…
laur2321/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 improves on the original in several ways. It’s more powerful, its screen is larger and more dynamic, and it supports mouse controls. However, these advancements come at a high cost, and that doesn’t just mean reduced battery life. The Switch 2 costs almost $500, while the additional Joy-Cons and Pro Controller require almost $100 extra each. To be frank, the official Switch 2 accessories are overpriced, but they are quality products. However, if you know…
The Capelli family SME announced, in a press release published on July 25, 2025, having been put into compulsory liquidation by the Paris Economic Activities Tribunal. In early March, the company – 73.74% owned by the Capelli family, is listed on the stock market on Euronext Growth Paris – You have 85% to discover.
Various photographs/Getty Images Google is in negotiations with SpaceX to get the company’s help in its own efforts to install orbital data centers in space, reports The Wall Street Journal. If the two sides reach an agreement, it would see two competitors working together. Project Suncatcher, the lunar project announced by Google to explore the feasibility of space data centers, actually predates SpaceX’s own foray. Google shared news of Suncatcher last November, while Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and xAI were merging – with plans to launch 1 million orbital…
My existing home network has been something of a patchwork over the past six years. I had to replace the ethernet cables when we moved here because the pre-installed cables were Cat5. I’ve tried a Wi-Fi extender with mixed results, tried (and failed) to route Ethernet to all parts of the house, and only recently upgraded to a Wi-Fi 6 router. For several reasons, I haven’t been able to configure my home network the way I wanted. That’s why I already have a very clear mental checklist of things I’ll do the next time we move to a new place.…