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The iPhone 15 series might get capacitive buttons instead of physical ones, which could open the door to even more button customization. But we don’t have to wait for the iPhone 15 to take advantage of an iPhone lock button trick that’s already hiding in iOS settings. All you have to do is enable this feature to get even more utility from an iPhone button that has plenty of uses already. Before I show you the new iPhone lock button trick, let’s quickly recap what the button can do out of the box:…

Researchers at Washington State University have discovered a gene called Arrdc5, expressed in the testicular tissue of mice, pigs, cattle, and humans, which could lead to the development of a highly effective, reversible, and non-hormonal male contraceptive for both humans and animals. The study found that when the gene was knocked out in mice, it caused infertility only in males by affecting sperm count, movement, and shape. The protein encoded by this gene is essential for normal sperm production, and the team is now…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT changed how we interact with our devices. Whether you have a question, want to check if your coding is correct, or whatever else you can dream up, there are many ways to take advantage of this technology to speed up the process. While Apple device owners can download of MacGPT or Petey, there are other ways to use OpenAI’s artificial intelligence language model. One is with S-GPT, a shortcut to connect ChatGPT with native features of Apple’s operating systems. Created by MacStories‘…

A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed on Thursday using a new technique hailed as a potential "game-changer" that could point towards a way to test for the debilitating disease.Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and affects more than 8.5 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.There is no cure or way to test for the disease, which is usually diagnosed by a doctor only once symptoms…

Overwatch 2‘s next hero has officially been announced: The support-class hero Lifeweaver will debut in season 4 of the free-to-play shooter in mid-April. Lifeweaver will be the 37th hero on Overwatch 2’s roster, and the ninth support hero following Kiriko’s release when the game launched in the fall of 2023. Blizzard has yet to release specific details on Lifeweaver’s abilities or backstory, but players can catch a glimpse of the hero’s playstyle in a short gameplay trailer released today. Lifeweaver | New…

Jason Cipriani/ZDNETWhether it's at home or in a classroom, kids spend a lot of time in front of a screen, most of the time with headphones on so they can listen to their teacher and fellow students on one of the many learning programs they use.  I know my kids, who are in elementary, middle and high school, all use some sort of learning app or service each week, if not daily, to complete various lessons. Their digital learning isn't anywhere near the same level as it was during the pandemic when schools were closed,…

Apple is reportedly making advancements in its pursuit of a non-invasive glucose monitoring system, potentially integrating it into the Apple Watch. The company has…

The first commercial spiral-welded wind turbine tower has begun operation – here’s what it is and why it matters. The spiral-welded wind turbine tower was built by GE Renewable Energy and wind turbine producer Keystone Tower Systems. And after years of collaborating with the US Department of Energy, they installed the 89-meter-tall (292-foot-tall) tower on the GE 2.8-127 wind turbine. The US Department of Energy explains what spiral welding is: Spiral welding is when the steel used to…

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have developed an experimental contraceptive drug candidate that can potentially serve as an on-demand male contraceptive. Recent research indicates that the drug effectively halts sperm movement, ultimately preventing pregnancy in preclinical models.An experimental contraceptive drug candidate developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study, published in the journal <span…

A Stanley Maxsteel multiangle base vise. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI've always said that good tools make jobs easier. This is why I highly recommend getting decent tools wherever possible.Buying the very best you can afford at the time is rarely false economy. But sometimes there's a tool that so completely changes the way you work that you wonder why it took you so long to get one. Also: Here's why I have an earwax removal camera in my toolkitThis is how I feel about my new Stanley Maxsteel multiangle base vise. …