Month: January 2024

Apple issues warnings for those who charge their iPhone while sleeping – can be dangerous

https://apple.news/A4Wo8C-VZT0KjVfrUxTKBuQ Apple issues warning for people who charge their iPhone while they’re sleeping CALLUM BOYLE for Joe.co.uk, published January 18, 2024 Doing so could have major consequences Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Waking up in the morning, both fully recharged, it sets … Continue reading Apple issues warnings for those who charge their iPhone while sleeping – can be dangerous →

Greenland’s ice sheet may be melting 20% faster than assumed

This higher melt rate is particularly relevant to the east coast of the United States which is already facing faster rises in ocean levels than almost anywhere else on the globe.www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/climate/greenland-ice-sheet-melting.html How Much Ice Is Greenland Losing? Researchers Found an Answer. The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially … Continue reading Greenland’s ice sheet may be melting 20% faster than assumed →

Best bagels on the NYC UWS

https://apple.news/A3KD1q8I0TCi8xaaOe3F2MQ Who Makes the Best Bagel on the Upper West Side? A food fight in the best neighborhood for bagels by Robert Sietsema  Jan 17, 2024, 9:56am EST If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) Share this … Continue reading Best bagels on the NYC UWS →

Risk of nanoplastics in plastic water bottles matched by risk of chemical additives used to make the plastic

https://apple.news/AY5jLm4RMT0O1ZVMr7VWoUQ More concerning than the nanoplastics in water bottles are the chemicals on them BY SUSANNE RUST, STAFF WRITER for the Los Angeles Times, published on JAN. 18, 2024 3 AM PT They are used to give plastic products their distinctive durability, bendability and sleek, nonstick surface. Yet some of these chemical additives have been tied to maladies … Continue reading Risk of nanoplastics in plastic water bottles matched by risk of chemical additives used to make the plastic →

How much to tip after new delivery law provides more to workers?

ny.eater.com/2024/1/18/24033112/delivery-apps-tipping-nyc-laws With a New Delivery Law, How Should You Tip? Delivery apps are making it tougher to tip — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t by Jaya Saxena  Jan 18, 2024, 9:48am EST An NYC delivery worker in the winter.  Jaya Saxena is a Correspondent at Eater.com, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. … Continue reading How much to tip after new delivery law provides more to workers? →

Here are the best smart scales that sync with Apple’s Health app

9to5mac.com/2024/01/20/sync-weight-iphone/ Best smart scales for Apple Health app Zac Hall | Jan 20 2024 - 10:00 am PT Whether you’re working out with Apple Watch or just trying to live healthier, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress. If you want to easily collect your … Continue reading Here are the best smart scales that sync with Apple’s Health app →

2023 nonfiction winners to read this year

NONFICTION The 8 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 That You Need To Read in 2024 Summer Loomis for Book Riot,  Jan 18, 2024 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nonfiction has become one of my absolute favorite categories to read in, especially in the … Continue reading 2023 nonfiction winners to read this year →

Apple expands fields in Contacts to make it easy to provide your pronoun

9to5mac.com/2024/01/24/pronouns-ios-17/ Apple adds pronoun fields with privacy focus to Contacts app on iOS 17 Zac Hall | Jan 24 2024 - 10:45 am PT 159 Comments iOS 17 and watchOS 10 introduce a new way to easily swap contact information between iPhones, Apple Watches, or both. NameDrop lets you control what information you share over AirDrop without having to … Continue reading Apple expands fields in Contacts to make it easy to provide your pronoun →

Most states have earthquakes ahead

https://apple.news/AUhtlONgHRECE31cow2tylA Most states could see earthquake damage in the next century. See those at most risk. By Kasha Patel for the Washington Post Updated January 21, 2024 at 11:44 a.m. EST|Published January 20, 2024 at 8:43 a.m. EST Most states could see earthquake damage in the next century. See those at most risk. By Kasha Patel Updated January 21, 2024 … Continue reading Most states have earthquakes ahead →

Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/26/coffee-empty-stomach-reflux-gerd/ Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? By Lindsey Bever January 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. EST The question: Is it true that it’s bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? The science: For most people, drinking a cup of coffee on an empty stomach is unlikely to create issues. But a jolt … Continue reading Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? →

You may be hearing more Atmos tracks ahead on Apple Music

https://apple.news/Aja35RWdqQumaj5FJyXwJzg [Dolby] Atmos tracks on Apple Musicpublished in MacWorld, February 2024 Apple will reportedly give “added weighting” to Dolby Atmos music tracks starting next year, thus incentivizing more musicians to mix their songs in the format. Spatial audio is one of the big draws for Apple Music, and it appears Apple wants to squeeze even … Continue reading You may be hearing more Atmos tracks ahead on Apple Music →