Neowin News Feed for: Damage

If you're heading to Euro 2024, Three says you're best off leaving your phone at home

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:42:01 +0000

With the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament underway in Germany, Three has released new data which suggests that you're more likely to break your phone at stadiums and pubs, highlighting the need for a case. Read more...

What happens on Mars, stays on Mars? NASA helicopter's mysterious damage uncovered in hi-res

Martin Hodás — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:30:01 +0000

The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was halted by terminal damage, and now that we have finally seen the full extent of what had happened, it looks more dramatic than expected. Read more...

Farewell Ingenuity: NASA's pioneering Mars helicopter officially ends its mission damaged

Martin Hodás — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:54:01 +0000

The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was a huge success, exceeding all expectations. However, NASA's Ingenuity sustained damage during its final flight, grounding the rotorcraft forever. Read more...

Microsoft sued over Windows 10 'destroying user data and damaging PCs'

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 07:16:01 +0000

Three people have sued Microsoft over claims that Windows 10 destroyed their data and damaged their PC's hardware as well. The company has dismissed the case as being "without merit". Read more...

Microsoft fails to halt class action lawsuit alleging Xbox 360 design flaw

Andy Weir — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:02:01 +0000

A US appeals court has again rebuffed Microsoft's attempts to stop a class action lawsuit against it, which claims that the company sold the Xbox 360 with a known design flaw that ruined users' discs. Read more...

Apple adjusts its rules on water damaged iDevices

Byron Hinson — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:49:58 +0000

It seems that Apple has changed its stance towards possible water damage on iPhones, iPods and iPads. According to Time.com, the company’s new rule seems to state that even if the Liquid Contact Indicator inside... Read more...

Nintendo 3DS can damage a child's eyes

Alan Cone — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:21:25 +0000

It seems that today everything is in 3D -- movies, television, console games, and now handheld games. Even though a decent percent of the population gets discomfort after viewing 3D content, technology and entertainment companies... Read more...

Two-tier internet could damage future growth

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:18:24 +0000

A 'two-tier' internet where content providers pay a premium to guarantee a speedy web site will damage the future growth of the web, according to search giant Google. The net neutrality principle Â which argues... Read more...

Fears Grow That Laser Printers Can Seriously Damage Health

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:24:04 +0000

In the age of personal computers and the internet, living without a printer can be challenging indeed. But if you have a laser printer, you might want to think again before hitting the "Print" button.... Read more...

'Craplets' could damage Vista launch: Microsoft exec

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:18:23 +0000

A senior Microsoft Corp. executive says the company is concerned that uncertified third-party software loaded onto new computers by manufacturers could hurt the launch of consumer versions of its Windows Vista operating system later this... Read more...

Nyxem Virus Damage Not Too Bad

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:25:05 +0000

The Nyxem.E virus, expected to start deleting files today (Feb 3rd), has not done as much damage as many experts predicted. As many as 300,000 Windows computers across the globe... Read more...

Cell Phone Radiation May Cause Visual Damage

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:52:27 +0000

In a recent scientific study conducted by a team of researchers from the Technion, a possible link between microwave radiation, similar to the type found in cellular phones, and different kinds of damage to the... Read more...

Laptop Use Can Damage Male Fertility

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 23:23:58 +0000

Researchers at a New York university believe they've found evidence that laptop use of notebook computers by men can impair fertility. Researchers at the State University of New York at Stony Brook showed that prolonged... Read more...

Newest Trojan: Disguised to Do Damage

Darren Bolton — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 09:32:03 +0000

A new Trojan horse program appeared on the Internet Friday, and security experts are worried that its disguise will help it infect a large number of computers rather quickly. Known variously as... Read more...

Ear damage by MP3, DVD and digital television?

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 11:32:45 +0000

Do you ever wonder about how the way you currently live is going to affect you in later life? This sure does make you think... "Nowadays technologies for lossy data compression of digital... Read more...