The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots

“Just like we do research with corn, wheat, soybean, getting these plants to be more efficient in taking up nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—well, there needs to be this research that goes into understanding the mechanisms of metal hyperaccumulation,” says McNear. “And then enhancing that, whether it be through gene editing or whatever.” ARPA-E is eying a […]

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Summon your digital assistant through a gesture in One UI 6.1

With the release of the Galaxy S24 series and One UI 6.1, Samsung changed several things about the UI. For one, the company removed its navigation gestures and focused more on Google’s implementation. The company also brought the new Circle to Search feature to the forefront. In addition, One UI 6.1 introduces a new way […]

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This Xiaomi foldable phone could rip through Galaxy Z Fold 6 with its specs

A few days ago, we revealed that Samsung will launch its next-generation foldable phones, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, in July 2024. The upcoming foldable phones could appear underwhelming, though, thanks to some intensely specced foldable phones expected to launch this year. Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 specs are over the top […]

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Apple Watch Pulse Oximetry Can Be Reactivated Through Software in 2028 or With Successful Appeal

Apple has been selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen monitoring feature in the U.S. since mid-January, and while we’ve suspected Apple would be able to reintroduce pulse oximetry in models that lack it through a future software update, new information from the U.S. Customs and Border […]

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Microsoft introduces the ability to play purchased Xbox games via the cloud through Boosteroid

What you need to know Microsoft announced a 10-year partnership with Boosteroid last year. This partnership received its first batch of games in June 2023.  Players can now stream a select number of games they’ve purchased through Boosteroid. Those same games are also available to Boosteroid customers with Game Pass Ultimate. This is the first […]

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Persona 3 Reload DLC is already here, and you’ll be able to get it for free through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

What you need to know During the Xbox Partner Preview 2024 event, Atlus revealed a ton of DLC for its extremely successful JRPG, Persona 3 Reload. The DLC includes a massive story expansion called Episode Aigis -The Answer-, background music from Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal, Velvet Room costumes, and Velvet Room-themed background […]

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Final Fantasy XIV finally gets Xbox release date, Starter Edition offered for free through Game Pass Ultimate

What you need to know Square Enix’s MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Final Fantasy XIV is currently in beta testing on Xbox Series X|S.  Final Fantasy XIV is fully launching on Xbox Series X|S consoles on March 21, 2024. While the beta test was limited to new players, the full launch will allow players […]

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Galaxy S24 Ultra gets the best deals through Discover Spring Sale

Samsung’s Discover Spring Sale 2024 event is live starting today, and the first mobile deal is hitting the online store as we speak! Galaxy S24 Ultra buyers are in for a surprise, as they can benefit from instant Samsung Credit and enhanced trade-in deals. Here’s the gist of today’s Galaxy S24 Ultra Sprint Sale deal. […]

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Netflix No Longer Allowing Subscribers to Pay Through Apple’s App Store

Netflix subscribers who still pay their monthly fees through the App Store in-app purchase system will soon need to add a new payment method to keep their accounts active, Netflix is telling customers. Though Netflix stopped allowing customers to subscribe to its streaming service on iOS devices way back in 2018, it has allowed customers […]

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Forza Horizon 5 will let you drive a slice of Europe through Mexico in the next content update

What you need to know The next Forza Horizon 5 content update has been announced, and it’s bringing 12 new cars from European automotive manufacturers. You’ll be able to earn cars from Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, and more in addition to a new four-car DLC pack. All routes from the Rally Adventure DLC is being […]

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OnePlus Watch 2 passes through the FCC with huge battery

Ahead of its official unveiling next week, on February 26, today the OnePlus Watch 2 was spotted at the FCC. The necessary certification reveals the fact that the wearable will have a 500 mAh battery, which is pretty huge for a smartwatch. For context, note that the original OnePlus Watch had a 402 mAh cell, […]

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You can access Galaxy AI features through Bixby voice commands

With the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung unveiled Galaxy AI, a suite of software features powered by AI and Generative AI. Those features are currently available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but they are expected to be released to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 […]

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Apple Responds to Meta’s Plan to Charge 30% Fee on Boosted Posts Purchased Through App Store

In October 2022, Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to clarify that sales of “boosted” posts in social media apps must use the App Store’s in-app purchase system. Apple thereby receives up to a 30% cut of these sales. As a result of that clarification, Meta today announced that it will soon charge advertisers […]

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Oppo Reno11 F teased with official images as it passes through Geekbench

Oppo’s Reno11 F has a dedicated page over on the company’s Indonesian website, despite not having become official yet. You can register your interest over there and you’ll receive more information about it when it does launch. The Indonesian website also gives us some official images of the device, telling us that it sports “ultra-fast […]

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Apple and Qualcomm extend 5G modem deal through 2027

Qualcomm shared its Q1 2024 earnings report which revealed $9.92 billion in revenues and $2.77 billion in net income, both of which surpassed earlier estimates. During the earnings call, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed another interesting fact – Apple and Qualcomm have extended their 5G modem licensing deal through March 2027. In our QTL business, […]

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Apple Extends Modem Licensing Deal With Qualcomm Through March 2027

Apple has extended its modem chip licensing agreement with Qualcomm through March 2027, Qualcomm said today during its first earnings call of 2024. Apple’s existing agreement has now been extended for two years, so we can expect to see Qualcomm modems in the next several iPhone generations. Apple has been working on developing its own […]

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Galaxy Fit 3 images leaked through Samsung’s own website

Samsung’s existing Galaxy Fit 2 smart band was launched back in 2020, and a successor has been long overdue. In 2022, it was revealed that Samsung is indeed working on the Galaxy Fit 3, and the images of the affordable wearable device were leaked as well. Now, some more images of the Galaxy Fit 3 […]

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This is How Notarization Will Work for iOS Apps Distributed Through Alternative App Stores

Apps that are distributed through alternative app stores in EU countries will need to submit to a notarization process that’s similar to the notarization process for Mac apps. According to Apple, Notarization applies to all apps, and it is a process focused on privacy, security, and maintaining device integrity. Apple is aiming to ensure that […]

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Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 director responds as major upcoming change sends shockwaves through the community: “It was a mistake to talk about this lone change out of context”

What you need to know The Overwatch 2 community got a major shock recently when developer Blizzard announced plans to give tank and damage heroes self-healing in Season 9. This will be a “modified, tuned-down version of the support self-healing passive,” enabling tank and damage heroes to slowly heal after a few seconds of avoiding […]

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OnePlus 12R passes through FCC ahead of January 23 announcement

The OnePlus 12R just bagged its FCC certification en route to a January 23 announcement alongside the OnePlus 12. The certification brings a few photos of the device along with a few tidbits like the CPH2611 model number, the Android 14-based OxygenOS V14.0, and the 5,500mAh battery. OnePlus 12R There’s no point in playing a […]

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