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This article was originally featured on The Conversation. As winter approaches and daylight saving time has ended, many people are bracing themselves for shorter days, colder weather and what’s often dismissed as the “winter blues.” But these seasonal shifts are more than a passing inconvenience, and can disrupt people’s energy, moods and daily routines. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a condition that heightens depressive symptoms during the fall and winter months, while the “winter blues” refers to a milder, temporary dip in mood. In Canada, about 15 per cent of the population experience the winter blues, while two to six per cent experience SAD. Although…

A new app found in the Google Play Store is titled Theme packs and it allows you to change and personalize your Pixel handset with a seasonal theme. You need to understand that one tap will completely perform a makeover on your device. The app will deliver updates to your Pixel’s Wallpaper, Color (Dynamic Color theme), App icons, Clock, Sounds (Ringtone, Alarm, and Notifications), Gboard, and more.Your Pixel will sing, “I have been changed for good” once this app starts workingThe “first seasonal theme pack” is Wicked: For Good! with three styles: “For Good,” “Glinda,” and “Elphaba. This is a…

Most people can’t justify dropping $2,000 on a laptop, especially when reliable performance for basic tasks like browsing, video calls, and document work will suffice. That’s where HP’s 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop hits (Intel Core i3, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), right between capability and affordability: Right now, it’s selling for $626, slashed from its usual price of $1,999. That’s a discount of $1,373 that brings professional-grade specs within reach, and HP sweetens the deal even further with $299 worth of bonus accessories. See at Amazon Built for Everyday Computing The Intel Core i3-1315U processor brings six cores to the table: performance…

Everyone has an inner monologue. When you’re commuting on the train, riding a bike, or in the shower, chances are you’re thinking about the day ahead, tasks you need to do, or maybe just mulling over a conversation you had the night before. Much of this stays in our brains, soon to be forgotten or pushed away when the train comes to the station. But what if you could have it all subtly recorded in one place, ready for you to digest later on?That’s what a new company called Sandbar envisions for Stream Ring, an AI-powered smart ring. The company…

Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that would bring their years-long court battle to a close. The companies have filed a proposal in the federal court of San Francisco, asking US District Judge James Donato to approve a modified version of the order he originally imposed on Google when it lost the case. “Together with Epic Games we have filed a proposed set of changes to Android and Google Play that focus on expanding developer choice and flexibility, lowering fees, and encouraging more competition all while keeping users safe,” said Sameer Samat, the President of Android Ecosystem at…

It’s late 2025, and Android phones coming out of China are smoking Samsung out of the water in terms of hardware and value. This year’s flagship offerings by Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are the devices that the Galaxy S25 Ultra has been dreaming of becoming when it grows up. Larger batteries and better cameras at much lower price tags are bringing the heat straight to Samsung. However, each of these phones has a problem. The “problem” with Samsung hardware is… Chinese Android phonesI have daily-driven a ton of Android phones this year: the superb Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the excellent Vivo X3 Fold Pro,…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Misinformation surrounding COVID-19 is still a major problem more than five years after its emergence. Unfortunately, time doesn’t always offer clarity. Even after hundreds of years, our understanding of the Black Death (Yersinia pestis) remains clouded by false narratives. In a study recently published in the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, historians at the UK’s University of Exeter argue the infamous plague likely didn’t move across the continent as quickly as many experts thought. The reason for the common misconception? A 14th century literary tale…

Losing your keys, wallet or luggage creates instant panic and wastes hours of your day retracing steps or tearing apart your house. Apple’s AirTag solves this problem by turning everyday items into trackable objects through the Find My network. A single AirTag usually costs $29 but Amazon’s early Black Friday deal brings a 4-pack down to $64 from the usual $99 price. That’s $16 per tracker instead of $29. See at Amazon How AirTags Work in Real Life Each AirTag pairs with your iPhone or iPad with just a tap during setup, and immediately shows up in the Find My…

The 105 Silva include a good quality zipped hard case, 1.8m kevlar reinforced, tangle-resistant cable, and a custom 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter with built-in DAC/amp. My early sample didn’t have this connector, but I did use the tiny Fiio BTR13 DAC when testing with my iPhone.Aesthetics aside, Meze has designed a 50mm driver with a titanium-coated semicrystalline polymer and carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite. This combination promises reduced resonance, fast response and a sound profile designed to please as many listeners as possible. These are not flat frequency, analytical headphones, but they are detailed, rich and engaging, and a whole lot of fun…

Apple just launched a redesign of the popular song-identifying app Shazam, . This update takes full advantage of the company’s recently-launched .The company promises a “sleek” new look, but that’s not the only change. This visual redesign should make it much easier to quickly glance at recent songs you’ve identified via the Home tab. They now appear directly on the home screen.There’s also a revamped toolbar that lets you quickly swap between different tabs, including one that lists nearby concerts. The search icon is now separated into its own button on the bottom of the app.Just make sure that your…