Climate change is causing tropical rains to shift north, computer modeling suggests

Source: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by a UC Riverside atmospheric scientist predicts that uncontrolled carbon emissions will cause tropical rainstorms to move north in the coming decades. This would have a major impact on agriculture and economies in the equatorial areas. The northward rainfall shift would be caused by complex changes in the … Read more

Garmin is launching the new Edge 1050 computer, and you can buy your coffee with it

Garmin Edge 1050

Garmin today launched the new Edge 1050 cycling computer, which the brand says is ‘the clearest and smartest cycling computer ever’. The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar is listed in our best bike computer buyer’s guide, and we understand it will still exist as a solar option alongside the Edge 1050, which we hope to get … Read more

Garmin claims the new Edge 1050 is “the brightest, smartest, most connected bike computer ever”… but there’s shorter battery life and no solar option

Garmin claims new Edge 1050 is "brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever"... but there's less battery life and no solar option

Garmin has launched its new top-end GPS cycling computer, the Edge 1050, which is said to have an improved display, built-in speaker, improved group ride features and the ability to make contactless payments. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Edge 1040 and does not offer a solar edition. Rumors have been … Read more

Voyager 1 resumes exploration of unknown cosmic region after computer failure | CNN

NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Voyager 1 is shown in an artist’s illustration as the spacecraft travels through interstellar space, or the space between stars. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending back a steady stream of … Read more

A first look at the new bike computer that everyone is talking about: meet the COROS Dura

As reported earlier this month by Unbound Gravel, GPS sports watch manufacturer COROS is entering the cycling market with its “Dura” Solar GPS cycling computer, boasting an astonishing battery life of over 120 hours. Founded in 2016, COROS is relatively new to the sports technology industry but has quickly gained a devoted following among endurance … Read more

This new GPS computer from smartwatch brand Coros could turn the market upside down

The Coros Dura computer on the front of a gravel bike

Coros, the sports tech company best known in triathlon circles for its smartwatches and heart rate monitors, today made a move into the cycling market with the launch of an all-new GPS head unit that looks to challenge the best cycling computers. Called the Dura, it’s a similar size to the Wahoo Elemnt Roam and … Read more

The world’s first ‘living computer’ made from human BRAIN

There is a lot of fear that robots will replace humans. But maybe it should be the machines that worry about us. Swedish scientists have created the world’s first ‘living computer’ made from human brain tissue. It consists of 16 organoids, or clumps of brain cells grown in a laboratory, that transmit information to each … Read more

Wahoo unveils brand new features for Elemnt bike computer users

Long gone are the days when your bike computer only showed how long, far and fast you rode. These days it’s all about bells and whistles (or maybe beeps and flashes). In recent months, Wahoo has once again taken a lead in the field with a number of updates that allow riders to control their … Read more

Last-minute computer problems cause Boeing’s rocket launch to fail again just before takeoff

American news By Associated Press Published June 2, 2024, 10:55 am ET CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Last-minute computer problems thwarted Saturday’s launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight, the latest in a series of delays over the years. Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the company’s Starliner capsule when the countdown was automatically stopped at … Read more

Hammerhead launches new Karoo smart bike computer and accompanying app

Hammerhead Karoo

Technical specifications: Hammerhead Karoo Price: $474.99 / €499.99 / £449.99Memory: 64GB / 4GB RAMScreen size: 3.2″Connectivity: ANT+ / Bluetooth / WIFIWeight: 118 gramsIn the box: Karoo, 31.8mm cradle, USB-C charging cable, quarter-turn adapter, lanyard, start-up guide Hammerhead has today launched a new version of its Karoo smart bike computer. The new unit replaces the Karoo … Read more