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The Google Clock app has recently undergone a delightful makeover in its weather forecast feature, exclusive to Pixel phones. Earlier this year, the app added support for displaying weather forecasts when alarms are turned off, and a recent update has brought a visually appealing redesign to the forecast interface. The feature rolled out for most Pixel users this month as part of the December 2023 Feature Drop and Android 14 QPR1. Powered by the Google Weather app on Pixel devices, the new design introduces a more…

Pixel users have enjoyed a feature where they’d see the weather forecast after dismissing their morning alarms for a few months now. It’s a nice way to start off your day, but the company doesn’t seem to be happy with the presentation. According to a new report, the weather in the Google Clock app is getting a nice revamp. We’ve also heard about this feature a while before it actually launched. When you dismiss your alarm in the morning, you’ll immediately see a brief forecast of the current day and the next day. This…

What if you could build a clock that would last for 10,000 years?A clock that would tick only once a year, bong once a century, and cuckoo once a millennium? A clock that would be a symbol of long-term thinking and a reminder of our responsibility to the future?That is the vision of Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the world’s richest retailer. He is investing $42 million to construct a monumental timepiece inside a mountain in West Texas.The clock, which was designed by computer scientist and inventor Danny Hillis,…

ADVERTISEMENT Some people are great at managing others, which tends to positively reflect in both the company’s results and employee morale. Others, though, can make them want to leave the place altogether. This redditor shared how the situation in her workplace changed after the former type of boss was replaced by the latter. The new superior was seemingly troublesome for many reasons, but scheduling was one of the main ones, eventually leading to malicious compliance and a resistance.Some superiors are better at…

The "napkin diagram" graph shows future climate change scenarios under four different strategies: 1) business as usual, or no reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (red line); 2) aggressive cuts in emissions (black line); 3) aggressive cuts in emissions combined with CO2 removal (green line); and 4) emissions cuts, CO2 removal, and climate intervention techniques that alter the amount of solar radiation trapped in Earth's atmosphere (blue line). Only…

Many changes and improvements, small and big, are peppered throughout Samsung's new Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update. One subtle change is an improved lock screen clock. Here's all you need to know. In One UI 6.0, the lock screen clock offers more customization options. The update includes extra styles and fonts. And now, users can finally change the clock's position on the lock screen. Customize the lock screen clock in One UI 6.0 To customize your lock screen clock or check out these latest changes in One UI 6.0,…

Apple Watch world clock: Are you a frequent traveller, an explorer, or someone with loved ones scattered across the globe? Keeping tabs on different time zones can be crucial for staying connected. The good news is that Apple Watch has streamlined the process for you. Adding and viewing world clock on your Apple Watch is a breeze- just a few simple steps and you're good to go! To effortlessly add the clock to your Apple Watch, start the process from your iPhone. Ensure that your paired iPhone is within reach and has the…

Researchers at Mount Sinai have discovered how the protein TIMP2 affects the hippocampus, a brain area vital for memory and learning. Using advanced techniques in mutant mouse models, the team showed that decreasing TIMP2 levels led to reduced plasticity and memory function.Researchers have revealed how the protein TIMP2 regulates brain plasticity, particularly in the hippocampus, offering new insights into treating age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s by targeting the brain’s extracellular matrix.Mount Sinai scientists…

Allison Murray/ZDNETLike most people, I have a hard time falling asleep at night and waking up in the mornings. My nightly routine consists of either scrolling through my phone in bed or falling asleep to the sounds of Netflix. And my morning routine isn't much better: I go from snoozing the alarm to checking my work emails within seconds.But there is one gadget that has managed to improve my sleep hygiene: The Hatch Restore 2for Black Friday. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)…

November 1, 20232min readNuclear clocks could shatter timekeeping records. Now physicists are learning how to build oneBy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry From satellite navigation to GPS, the world runs on ultraprecise timekeeping, usually based on atomic clocks. These devices use energy sources, such as lasers tuned to specific frequencies, to excite electrons orbiting atomic nuclei. The electrons jump or “transition” to a higher energy level before falling back down to a lower one at rapid, regular time intervals—an atomic…