New research explores what our appetite for a digital detox can tell us
How we feel about taking a break from our screens could tell us something important about the way we behave online, according to new research from the University of Bath and Goethe University Frankfurt. Researchers have developed the first validated…
Ukraine takes bold step toward satellite independence following Starlink disruption – partnering with European makers to launch its own sovereign orbital mesh
Ukraine is exploring satellite communications it can eventually control independently A SpaceX service disruption exposed Ukraine’s dependence on commercial satellite links Himera and GomSpace have begun testing Obria Nano in orbit Ukraine is…
Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C
Color us nostalgic. Sony has brought back the MDR-3-series headphones that debuted in 1979 alongside the Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player. In this marketing image Sony shared, you can see the Walkman TPS-L2. Credit: Sony Originally called the…
Tony Butala, of Lettermen vocal trio known for ‘The Way You Look Tonight,’ dies at 87
Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, has died at age 87Go to story
Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G review: the ultimate phone for butterfingers
Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G review: Two-minute review You may not have heard of Redmi, but you likely know its parent company, Xiaomi, which regularly features in our coverage of the best phones. While Xiaomi focuses on premium smartphones and tablets,…
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
A weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, Mann’s representative says.Go to story
Online magazine Salon, early staple of internet discourse, shuts down
Salon is shutting down after 31 yearsGo to story
David Lynch Project Hyena Secures Production Start Date for 2027
David Lynch Project Hyena Secures Production Start Date for 2027 David Lynch-backed thriller Hyena begins shooting in Spokane in Q1 2027, starring Sally Shipka. WME Independent handles sales at the American Film Market. Go to story
‘ER’ and ‘The Pitt’ are similar enough for lawsuit to move forward, appeals court finds
‘ER’ and ‘The Pitt’ are similar enough for lawsuit to move forward, appeals court finds A California appeals court has found enough similarity between “ER” and “The Pitt” for a lawsuit by Michael…
BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven
BMW provided flights from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles and accommodation so Ars could drive the 2027 i7 as well as the 2027 iX5 and X5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. When BMW debuted the new 7 Series in 2022, it set a new standard for…
