England and Wales have recorded their lowest birth rate since records began in 1938, with women having an average of 1.44 children in 2023, official data showed on Monday. The figure falls well below the 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain a stable population without migration in developed nations, the Office for National Statistics … Read more
With the launch of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple is going all in on promoting Apple Intelligence. Today’s iMac announcement was heavily focused on the Mac’s Apple Intelligence features, and Apple has also shared two new Apple Intelligence ads. Apple’s first ad shows off Writing Tools, featuring an office worker who … Read more
Yes, you read that headline correctly. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the next entry in the ongoing Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) franchise, is taking the series into uncharted waters. This might sound like a quick turnaround for an entirely new game considering that the last game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, only … Read more
The cute and cuddly Animal Crossing game series is introducing a new installment called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. It’s a replacement for the original Pocket Camp game, and players will be able to transfer their in-game data to the new app. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is also centered around a campsite filled with … Read more
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More A new study reveals that generative AI has rapidly transformed from an experimental technology to an essential business tool, with adoption rates more than doubling in 2024. The research, conducted by AI at Wharton, a research … Read more
The Google TV Streamer, a full tabletop version of the Chromecast, pictured vs the Roku Ultra, the latest Roku player. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Whether you’re a budget-conscious cord cutter or a streaming binge-watcher, Google and Roku offer different options to upgrade your streaming experience. The companies have smart TVs as well as add-on streaming devices, not … Read more
CNET Are you one of those people who wait until the first “dot-one” release before jumping to a new iPhone operating system? I need to run software early, which can carry risks, and there have been times in the past when I’ve looked at the more sensible side of the fence when snags invariably crop up with … Read more
The famous Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed due to a combination of decayed zinc in the telescope’s cable sockets and previous damage from Hurricane Maria, according to a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The massive radio telescope’s collapse in December 2020 marked the end of a prolific source … Read more
Some Medium writers and editors do applaud the platform’s approach to AI. Eric Pierce, who founded Medium’s largest pop culture publication Fanfare, says that he doesn’t have to fend off many AI-generated submissions and that he believes that the human curators of Medium’s boost program help highlight the best of the platform’s human writing. “I … Read more
Apple’s much-anticipated Apple Intelligence suite is finally rolling out with iOS 18.1, bringing a range of AI-driven features straight to your iPhone. The free update is live as of today, though some of the more advanced tools are slated to drop in December, per Apple’s latest announcement. SEE ALSO: Every Apple Mac announcement so far … Read more