I tried this Pokémon-inspired weather app, and checking the weather now feels like a Pokédex hunt

Weather apps are usually one of the most boring things on your phone. You open one, glance at the temperature, maybe check if it is going to rain, and close it without a second thought. SkyDex tries ...

How I use my smart thermostat to get ahead of temperature spikes (and save on bills)

Whether you're an experienced smart home user or are just getting your smart setup off the ground, there's plenty of ...
TechAnnouncer

Your Comprehensive Guide to Building a REST API in Python

All in all, your first RESTful API in Python is about piecing together clear endpoints, matching them with the right HTTP ...
KQED

Feel Like Your Phone’s Weather App Often Gets It Wrong? Experts Say You Aren't Imagining It

The Bay Area is in the grip of a heat wave right now. But if you’re feeling like it’s even hotter out there than your phone’s weather app says it is, there’s a good chance you’re not imagining it.
Popular Mechanics

Scientists Think Our Brains Might Use a Secret Pathway to Create Consciousness

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when reading this story: The brain uses two key pathways for ...
KDFW

Your weather app is misleading you, and it's costing businesses money

Misleading weather app icons are affecting major attractions like zoos. Rain icons on apps can imply all-day rain, impacting visitor numbers. Weather apps are valuable for current conditions like ...
The Atlantic

Why Is It So Hard to Make a Good Weather App?

How are we still getting caught in the rain? This week’s Galaxy Brain explores the world of weather forecasting—specifically the apps on our phones that we have come to rely on. As climate change ...
People

U.K. Zoos Push to Change How Weather Apps Share Forecasts, Claiming 'Misleading' Icons Are Costing Parks Major Money

Leaders from U.K. zoos and outdoor attractions say all-day rain icons can deter visitors even when showers are brief Jane Barlow/PA Images/Getty A group of nearly 100 U.K. zoos and outdoor attractions ...
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Jersey Shore weather: 70 degrees to snow in a wild spring forecast

Beach today, snowman tomorrow? Such is the spring season at the Jersey Shore. Sunny skies and warm temperatures are on tap for Wednesday, but we return to winter Thursday. The National Weather Service ...
SFGate

Unusually hot and dry weather in Bay Area brings on seasonal misery

A combination of dry, windy and hot weather is shaping up to make for a miserable spring allergy season in the Bay Area. The National Allergy Bureau found high levels of tree pollen in San Jose, ...
AZ Central

Rain makes its return to metro Phoenix, bringing cooler temperatures

A low-pressure system was expected to bring rain to the Phoenix area early in the week. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms were possible on March 9 and 10. Temperatures were forecast to ...