Apple posted iOS 18 adoption rates on Friday, which are only slightly different from the numbers for iOS 17 a year ago. The company says iOS 18 has been installed on 68 percent of all iPhones (as of January 21) and 76 percent of models from the last four years.A year ago, 66 percent of all iPhones ran iOS 17, so there’s a two-percent uptick for iOS 18 this year. The other stat was identical to today’s data: 76 percent of iPhones from the previous four years were running iOS 17 in January 2024.iPad owners aren’t moving any needles dramatically,…
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Firefighters in California during a prescribed burnSan Francisco Chronicle via Getty You can fight fire with fire, even in the flammable forests of the western US. According to an analysis of California’s record-breaking 2020 fire season, intentionally burning land can reduce the severity and amount of smoke from wildfires that burn those areas later on, even when accounting for smoke from the intentional fires themselves. “We show that there is a net benefit,” says Makoto Kelp at Stanford University in California. The idea of “prescribed burning” is… Read the original article here
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a disaster briefing at a hanger, as he visits to assess recovery efforts and tour areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, at Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, North Carolina, on Jan. 24, 2025.Leah Millis | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Friday said he plans to take executive action to overhaul — or possibly end — the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, slamming the agency for its response to historic floods in North Carolina.”I think we’re going to recommend that FEMA go away,” Trump said at a briefing in Asheville, North Carolina, which was devastated in…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.Have We Reached Peak Celebrity Audiobook Narration? I was browsing the finalists for the Audies and was struck again by the line-up for the most recent audiobook version of 1984: Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Tom Hardy, Chukwudi Iwuji, Romesh Ranganathan, Natasia Demetriou, Francesca Mills, Alex Lawther, and Katie Leung. I have never seen/gotten a straight answer, but I pose it once again:…
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Iron Snail Nolan’s Obsession with Oppenheimer’s Hat Christopher Nolan took Oppenheimer’s hat way more seriously than you may expect. You’ll notice that almost nobody else in the film is wearing a hat, despite it being a time in society when everybody wore a hat. That is due to Nolan’s request. Due to its unique design, Ellen Mirojnick, the film’s costume designer, commissioned a hat maker to emulate Oppenheimer’s hat.…
We’re still a few weeks out from the triumphant return of the second half of 9-1-1 Season 8, and not much is known about what will happen when the show returns. Since the end of 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 8, we have been left with a tantalizing trailer that shows Athena on the hunt for a possible serial killer and Maddie seemingly in their crosshairs. The two-parter looks to be a tense affair, the kind 9-1-1 is known for, and it will surely have people talking. But outside of that nugget, what else we should expect from the rest of…
Thilina Kaluthotage | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMeta will begin testing ads on its Threads microblogging service with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, the company said in a blog post Friday.The experiment marks Meta’s first run at generating revenue from Threads. Meta launched the app in July 2023 to rival X, formerly known as Twitter, which Elon Musk purchased for $44 billion in late 2022.”We’ll closely monitoring this test before scaling it more broadly, with the goal of getting ads on Threads to a place where they are as interesting as organic content,” Adam Mosseri, the head of…
Silas Stein | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAmerican Express’s affluent cardholders got comfortable spending more freely again late last year, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC.Spending on AmEx cards jumped 8% year over year in the fourth quarter after slowing down from a 7% growth rate early in the year to 6% during the second and third quarters, according to the firm’s earnings presentation.While the year-end pickup was seen across all customer segments and geographies, it was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, where transaction volumes jumped 16%, up from 12% in the third quarter.Older groups…
Jon Bernthal at the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ premiere. Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages.Preview:Jon Bernthal is the latest recruit for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’Lupita Nyong’o, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya are among the cast.Nolan will kick off shooting soon.If you thought ‘Oppenheimer’ writer/director Christopher Nolan was finished adding to the sprawling, starry cast for his follow-up, ‘The Odyssey,’ think again!Not Yet RatedJul 17th, 2026An adaptation of Homer’s epic poem of the same name. Shot across the world, this mythic action epic follows Odysseus as he embarks on a 10-year journey home after… Read the PlotHe’s tapped yet another…
Travis Scott has released his long-teased new song “4×4.” It’s the Houston rapper’s first solo track since the July 2023 release of his album Utopia. Check out “4×4” below.Earlier this week, Scott performed “4×4” during halftime at the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. He’s also releasing new “4×4” merchandise that will support Direct Relief’s wildfire relief efforts.Since Utopia, Scott has re-released his Days Before Rodeo mixtape and gotten himself booked to perform at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He’s also hopped on tracks with Mustard (“Parking Lot”), Ice Spice (“Oh Shhh…”), Future (“South of France”), and…
No one wants to deal with tangled cables anymore. That’s one of the reasons why wireless headphones have taken over as the go-to choice for music lovers, gamers and anyone who just wants a little more freedom. No more fighting with wires in your bag or accidentally yanking your headphones out mid-song. With Bluetooth connections now more reliable than ever, wireless headphones have become a no-brainer for most people.But it’s not just about cutting the cord. The best wireless headphones pack some serious tech, offering fantastic sound quality that can rival their wired counterparts. Many even come with advanced features…
WASHINGTON — Boeing says it expects to take additional losses on its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew program when it releases its fourth quarter financial results next week.In a Jan. 23 press release, Boeing provided preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2024. That included a projection of $1.7 billion in charges against earnings for five programs in its Defense, Space and Security business unit.Most of those charges will go towards two programs: $800 million for the KC-46A tanker and $500 million for the T-7A trainer aircraft. That leaves $400 million in charges for Starliner as well as the VC-25B presidential…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, virtually on Thursday, his first major appearance at an international event since he returned to the White House earlier this week.Over the course of 45 minutes, Trump took aim at European regulators he said were too tough on U.S. tech companies, oil producers he said were keeping prices too high and big banks he said were refusing service to conservatives.He also called on nations around the world to invest in the United States, promising low tax rates and a looser regulatory structure.On the domestic front, Trump said put…
Tesla will start deliveries of a revamped version of its Model Y SUV in the U.S. in March, according to new listings on the company’s website.The Model Y Juniper has a price tag of $59,990, not including a federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases. It features a redesigned fascia, front and rear light bars and an upgraded interior with ventilated seats, reclining second-row seats and faster Wi-Fi, the website shows.Tesla began taking orders for the new Model Y variant from customers in Canada and Europe on Thursday, and started sales in China about two weeks ago.…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.The National Book Critics Circle Award Finalists AnnouncedOften the NBCC can have the most idiosyncratic finalists of the major awards (yes, I consider it a major award, settle down). This has been a pretty chalk year, at least in the fiction categories, with James looming like the 1996 Chicago Bulls in each round of long and short list announcements. And it does indeed survive…
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. John Mayer is more than a Grammy-winning musician; he’s a bona fide style icon whose effortless fashion sense has captivated fans and critics alike. From his early days of preppy polos to his current mastery of eclectic streetwear, Mayer’s style journey reflects a deep understanding of self-expression and individuality. Whether he’s rocking a vintage kimono at a concert or blending rugged Americana with high-end tailoring, Mayer proves that true style…
WOW – Women Of Wrestling fans may have noticed a new face on the broadcast team. Long-time Access Hollywood and E! host and red carpet reporter Sibley Scoles made her debut during the syndicated show’s January 18 weekend episode Scoles, who now also works as in-game host for the Las Vegas Raiders, will serve as WOW backstage and field reporter alongside broadcasters David McLane and Nigel Zane. The 37-year-old Emmy-winner is no stranger to big events, having covered the 2024 Super Bowl in Sin City, the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl and the record-breaking Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. We caught up…
Photographer | Collection | Getty ImagesItaly’s bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday launched a 13.3 billion euro ($13.95 billion) all-share takeover offer for larger domestic peer Mediobanca.Shares of Monte dei Paschi (MPS) were down 5.74% at 09:43 a.m. London time, with Mediobanca up 6.28%.Offering 23 of its shares for 10 of its acquisition target, Monte dei Paschi values Mediobanca’s stock at roughly €15.992 each, a 5% premium to the close price of Jan. 23.The equity of Monte dei Paschi was worth 8.7 billion euros as of the Jan. 23 close, while Mediobanca’s market capitalization stood at at 12.3…