Science
Scientists reveal mechanism that causes irritable bowel syndrome
KU Leuven researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the…
One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation
A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation,…
Joe Biden names top geneticist Eric Lander as science adviser
NEWS 16 January 2021 US president-elect also elevates the position to the cabinet for the first time. Nidhi Subbaraman & Search for this author in:…
Daily briefing: Underwhelming trial results for leading Chinese COVID vaccine
NATURE BRIEFING 15 January 2021 The CoronaVac vaccine, developed by Sinovac in China, reports mixed results in Brazil. Plus, what we know about COVID’s toll…
Scientists offer road map to improve environmental observations in the Indian Ocean
A group of more than 60 scientists have provided recommendations to improve the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), a basin-wide monitoring system to better understand…
COVID curbed carbon emissions in 2020 — but not by much
NEWS 15 January 2021 Despite sharp drops early in the pandemic, global emissions of carbon dioxide picked up in the second half of the year,…
Glass frogs living near roaring waterfalls wave hello to attract mates
Most frogs emit a characteristic croak to attract the attention of a potential mate. But a few frog species that call near loud streams —…
Conductive nature in crystal structures revealed at magnification of 10 million times
In groundbreaking materials research, a team led by University of Minnesota Professor K. Andre Mkhoyan has made a discovery that blends the best of two…
Gadget
Apple reportedly developing foldable iPhone displays and in-screen Touch ID
(Pocket-lint) – Apple has reportedly started working on a foldable iPhone and is even testing an in-display version of Touch ID. According to Bloomberg, the…
Totally redesigned iMac and Mac Pro with Apple Silicon likely coming in 2021
(Pocket-lint) – Apple is reportedly planning to announce iMacs and Mac Pros in 2021 with fresh new designs and Apple Silicon. According to Bloomberg’s Mark…
29 of the best planes of all time: From mighty jet fighters to the humble biplane
(Pocket-lint) – In March 1969 Concorde made its first test flight, that’s 50 years after the first non-stop transatlantic flight happened. A lot of history…
Best touchscreen stylus pens 2021: Say goodbye to fingerprints with these top capacitive pens
(Pocket-lint) – If you’re sick of swiping through your touchscreen tablet or smartphone and creating smudges, picking up a capacitive stylus is the best solution. …
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra initial review: The top dog?
(Pocket-lint) – Samsung moved fast to launch its new flagship phone range in January 2021, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra sitting at the top of…
30 of the best tanks and armoured vehicles of all time
(Pocket-lint) – Tank warfare has been an ever-changing beast and a constant race for the biggest, baddest and best. But what makes a great tank?…
Reports: New MacBook Pros will have new design and dump the Touch Bar
(Pocket-lint) – Reports suggest Apple will be introducing new MacBook Pros before too long and that these models will introduce a new design. We were…
Samsung is bringing S Pen support to other product categories
(Pocket-lint) – Samsung’s S Pen has been around for a good while, but getting your hands on one, and indeed making sure you have a…
Cars
Want Dolby Atmos in your car? Panasonic and Klipsch has you covered
(Pocket-lint) – Dolby Atmos – the three-dimensional surround sound format – seems to be absolutely everywhere. And now, thanks to a proof of concept by…
Hyundai, who? Apple reportedly talked to Canoo about making autonomous EVs
(Pocket-lint) – Last week, reports emerged that Apple is developing a self-driving electric vehicle, and it talked with Hyundai as well as a number of…
Watch Sony’s Airpeak drone chase around its S-Vision EV on a test drive
(Pocket-lint) – At this year’s virtual-only CES, Sony announced it is finally jumping into the drone business, by showing off its new Airpeak drone as…
35 incredibly bonkers and beautiful cars from the 1950s to now
(Pocket-lint) – Concept cars are nothing new, for decades car manufacturers have been pushing the boundaries of design and creating incredible cars way beyond their…
Nio announces 150kWh solid-state EV battery, that’s backward compatible
(Pocket-lint) – Nio is often considered to be “the Tesla of China”, launching a new model, the ET7, at the company’s Nio Day event, as…
Renault Captur E-Tech hybrid review: Cleaner crossover with practical charm
(Pocket-lint) – The Renault Captur was one of the first true crossovers to grace the roads. Sure, it followed the Nissan Juke – which created…
Is Apple really trying to develop a self-driving electric car with Hyundai?
(Pocket-lint) – Apple is reportedly in talks with Hyundai to produce an autonomous electric vehicle. The Korean auto giant even confirmed it, though it also…
Mercedes’ 56-inch Hyperscreen for the EQS electric car spans the entire cabin
(Pocket-lint) – Mercedes-Benz has come up with a massive, long display that spans across an entire vehicle cabin. It’s called MBUX Hyperscreen. The automaker unveiled…
Android Auto 6.0 update coming soon: New wallpaper feature and more expected
(Pocket-lint) – Google is looking to shake things up with a big change to Android Auto, according to a new report. Auto Evolution’s Bogdan Popa,…
VW mobile robot can charge your electric car in any parking space, see how it works here
(Pocket-lint) – Last year, Volkswagen unveiled its vision for the future of electric car charging: autonomous robots. Now it has released a video showing the…
Reports: Apple will make a passenger car by 2024 with ‘next-level’ battery tech
(Pocket-lint) – It’s been rumoured for the best part of a decade. But yes, Apple could finally be making a car. Reuters spoke to two…
Technology
Phiaton 900 Legacy review
You may or may not have heard of Phiaton and that’s because they’re a brand that’s mostly doing its business in the US. But the…
Week 2 in review: Galaxy S21 series debut as Xiaomi ends on US blacklist
Welcome to another week’s recap. The major development from the past seven days was the official debut of the Galaxy S21 family, which immediately went…
Top 10 trending phones of week 2
There will be no prizes for guessing which phone tops our popularity chart this week. The newly unveiled Galaxy S21 Ultra got more attention than…
Asus ROG Phone 4 May Pack the Same 6,000mAh Battery But With Faster Charging Solution
Asus is reportedly working on ROG Phone 4 – the successor of the ROG Phone 3 from last year, that is further tipped to pack…
Gaming
Video: Intel answers our Rocket Lake S questions
Perhaps outgoing Intel chief executive Bob Swan said it best: Everyone expected PC demand to drop off a cliff when the pandemic hit, and it…
PlayStation 5 Won’t Be Available for Pre-Orders in India for a Second Round Ahead of February 2 Sale
PlayStation 5 will not receive a second round of pre-orders in India ahead of the February 2 release date, Sony confirmed to Gadgets 360. The…
Best of CES 2021: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
CES 2021 was virtual, but the parade of PC hardware went on regardless. Big names AMD, Intel, and Nvidia all made splashy announcements, and PC…
Steam 2020 Year in Review Shows Total Hours Spend Playing Games Doubled Compared to 2019
Steam Year in Review for 2020 shows 21.4 percent more games were purchased compared to 2019 and the total amount of playtime doubled in 2020.…