Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge A better night’s sleep, every night, and you don’t have to do anything to make it happen. Sounds like the, ahem, dream, right? Also sounds like a line you might hear from some infomercial salesman at 4 in the morning when you can’t sleep and are willing to try anything. Turns out, the promise is real. It’s just really, really, really expensive. On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Victoria Song tells us about her adventures in sleep gadgets. We talk for a while about the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra, a mattress pad that costs $4,700 and requires a subscription. And might just be worth it, if a better night’s sleep is worth it to you. We also talk about the Oura Ring 4, the whole sleepmaxxing trend, the Ozlo Sleepbuds, and other ways... Continue reading…

Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images 23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its employees, or over 200 workers, as the company attempts to recover from last year’s massive data breach and reverse its plummeting stock price. The genetic testing company also announced that it will shut down its therapeutics business. Though 23andMe says the restructuring plan will cost it around $12 million, it expects to save more than $35 million as a result, while “substantially” lowering operating expenses. 23andMe’s therapeutics division, which studied potential cancer treatments using its database of genetic material, will end all clinical trials, as the company considers licensing agreements or asset sales to “maximize” the program’s value. 23andMe has had a turbulent past year, with the... Continue reading…

Cath Virginia / The Verge The European Union has accused Apple of unlawfully discriminating against EU customers after finding the Cupertino company’s geo-blocking measures may be violating the bloc’s consumer protection rules. Announced via a press release on Tuesday, the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) said a joint investigation had identified “several potentially prohibited geo-blocking practices” that Apple applies to its App Store, iTunes Store, Arcade, Books. Podcasts, and Apple Music services. Issues include restricting consumers to payment methods issued in the same country where their Apple account was registered, preventing app downloads offered in other EU/EEA countries, and having restrictive, region-specific... Continue reading…

With Apple's recent iPhone 16 event and M4 Macs release, the company followed an important path by eliminating the Lightning port from more devices. By opting for USB-C, not only is the company agreeing with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, but it's also showing a future where customers will be able to use the same cable for all their electronic devices. That said, there are still some products that require a Lightning port and a few accessories that support this old standard. Here they are. Apple still sells four iPhone models with Lightning port Image source: Apple Inc. Although the iPhone 16 series offers a USB-C port, Apple still has three other iPhone models that still rely on Lightning cables. The 2022 iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and the 2022 iPhone SE 3. While Apple is said to be planning a new iPhone SE 4 for 2025, this means the company will take another year to fully eliminate the Lightning port from all the iPhone models it sells. That means that only when the iPhone 17 is announced will we have a full lineup of USB-C phones. Not only is there still a long way to go, but millions of customers will hold with their iPhone 14 – or older models – for years to come. All iPad models sold by Apple are USB-C, but the first-gen Apple Pencil is still here Apple iPad 9 with keyboard accessory. Image source: Apple Inc. The 2021 iPad 9 was the last iPad model with a Lightning port. Earlier this year, Apple discontinued this product and lowered the price of the USB-C iPad 10. While both iPads work with the first-gen Apple Pencil, Apple also released a USB-C accessory that's perfect for the iPad 10. However, millions of people with a Lightning iPad still require that first-gen Apple Pencil, which is why the company still sells it. Apple Pencil comparison: 1st-gen, 2nd-gen, USB-C, or Pro – which is best for your iPad? There are other accessories Lightning-compatible still available Image source: José Adorno for BGR Apple recently revamped the AirPods lineup. With no more second and third generations available, the company also updated the AirPods Max with a USB-C port. With that, there are only a few Lightning accessories, which include: Lightning EarPods USB-C to Lightning cable USB-A to Lightning cable Wrap up As you can see, in a year, Apple almost killed all the Lightning products it used to have. By 2025, we'll likely only have those three accessories available alongside the first-gen Apple Pencil, as the company will continue to offer them for older devices. Don't Miss: iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model The post Here are all the devices Apple sells that still have Lightning ports appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $199 iPad, Shark air purifiers with 5-year HEPA filters, $60 Ring Battery Doorbell, more Best Fire TV Stick deals for November 2024 Awesome new T-Mobile promo gets you 4 new iPhone 16 and 4 lines for $25/line Best Apple Watch deals for November 2024

The iPhone SE 4 isn't even out, yet I can't stop recommending this unreleased Apple product. That's because all rumors paint the same picture of this mid-range iPhone that's supposed to hit stores next year. If you're not buying the iPhone 16 but want a new iPhone, the iPhone SE 4 is probably for you. The iPhone SE 4 will deliver flagship performance comparable to the iPhone 16 since Apple wants it to run Apple Intelligence. The only real compromises concern the design and camera. Apple will recycle the iPhone 14 design for this model, and you'll get only one camera on the back instead of two or three. But if you consider the likely price of the iPhone SE 4 — $499 — it should be an instant hit. The good news is that the iPhone SE 4 should launch soon. All reports say the phone is coming in early 2025. But it won't be as early as you might have hoped, with a more recent report indicating the handset won't hit stores until March 2025. Continue reading... The post Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone SE 4 might not launch as soon as we hoped appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $90 Lenovo Chromebook, $360 Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off Ninja blenders, more Today’s deals: $169 AirPods Pro 2, $898 Hisense 75-inch TV, $68 Furbuster, $649 Google Pixel 9, more Today’s deals: $100 off iPad mini 7, $60 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL, more Best Apple Watch deals for November 2024

Trevor Van Damme/The Conversation While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period has traditionally been viewed as a “Dark Age” on account of the lack of preserved written sources after much of the Mediterranean suffered a societal and political collapse. The Greek Iron Age occurred within this period. But, because of the lack of documents, up to now historians have been working with a timeline, which uses pottery styles from Athens as its basis. Devised in the late 50s and 60s by the historians Nicolas Coldsteam and Vincent Desborough, it has supported the conclusion that the Iron Ages began in 1025 and ended in 700BC. The “Greek Renaissance”, from 760BC to 700 BC, emerged in the Iron Age’s last period, known as the Late Geometric. This was a time of rapid economic and demographic growth that saw the adoption of alphabetic writing, the emergence of the Greek city-states, Pan-Hellenic sanctuaries and the establishment of Greek colonies abroad. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later 

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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread combines shredded cheddar cheese with tender chopped broccoli, diced onion all in a moist cornbread mix. Unique and delicious! EASY, FLAVORFUL CORNBREAD IN UNDER AN HOUR While a pan of Classic Cornbread is great for many meals like chili and soups, Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread has a fun and tasty twist. This is such a fun recipe that is a switch up from the usual. It ended up being way better than I thought! It came out so moist and is great with soup! Plus, it’s a great way to get those veggies in if you have picky eaters. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this cheesy cornbread recipe is easy to make and will be a huge hit! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Do I have to use the cottage cheese? If you don’t care for the taste of cottage cheese, you don’t have to worry, you can’t actually taste it in this recipe. I like to use it because it really keeps this cornbread so moist. If you really don’t want to use it, you could use the same amount of sour cream for the same effect, just keep in mind that sour cream is a bit tangier than cottage cheese. Can I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen? I don’t recommend using fresh broccoli, unless it’s been partially cooked before adding it to the cornbread batter. If you used raw broccoli, it would end up being too crunchy in the moist and soft cornbread since it wouldn’t soften up enough like the thawed frozen broccoli does. Is the onion a necessity? Adding the onion in the cornbread brings a lovely flavor and slight texture, but if you don’t care for onion, you can omit it altogether or you can grate it instead of dicing. What if I can’t find Jiffy cornbread mix? If you can’t find Jiffy cornbread mix, you can use a similar brand. Martha White is another common brand that comes in about the same size, making it an easy swap out for this recipe. How can I thaw frozen broccoli faster? If you are short on time and don’t have time for your frozen broccoli to thaw, place all of the frozen broccoli in a bowl and microwave for 1.5 – 2 minutes to dethaw it, just do not fully cook or the broccoli will end up over cooked and mushy after being baked. What do you serve with Broccoli Cornbread? Pretty much anything you would serve regular cornbread with. I think this pairs wonderfully with Mississippi Pot Roast or Crock Pot Ham. I also think it would be super delicious with White Chicken Chili! Tips for storing cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread? To store the cornbread, first allow it to cool completely, then wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or plastic baggie. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. What is the best way to reheat cornbread? To reheat, unwrap and place the cornbread on a baking sheet and then in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until heated completely through. You can also reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds depending on how many slices you heat at a time.  INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) large eggs – if you have time, allow the eggs to come to room temperature. This helps the eggs blend into the batter easier. small curd cottage cheese– if you really aren’t a fan of cottage cheese, scroll up to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section above and see what other alternative you could use. shredded cheddar cheese – I used mild, but you could use sharp if that’s what you prefer or you can use another favorite shredded cheese. finely diced onion– if you don’t like onion, just leave it out. Or if you want the flavorful but not the onion bits in your cornbread, try grating it instead of dicing it. thawed frozen broccoli – slightly chopped and make sure they’re thawed but not cooked salt and pepper – if you’re sensitive to salt, you can omit this ingredient, or just use less than recommended- whatever you can tolerate. Jiffy Cornbread Mix – this brand is easy for me to find and what I always have on hand, if you prefer a different brand, that should work just fine as long as it’s similar in quantity. salted butter – this works best with real butter not margarine. HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI CHEESE CORNBREAD Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs slightly.  Add in cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese and mix together. Next add in the diced onion, chopped broccoli and salt and pepper and mix. Add in one box of Jiffy cornbread mix at a time and combine all the ingredients but be sure not to over mix. Pour the melted butter into a 9X13 casserole dish then add the cornbread batter in large spoonfuls in the four corners of the dish, to keep the melted butter evenly dispersed, then fill the center until all the batter is used. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cornbread is best if you let it sit for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.  CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Mexican Cornbread Sweet Cornbread Cornbread Muffins Skillet Cornbread Bacon Cornbread Broccoli Casserole Broccoli Chicken Casserole Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Cornbread Taco Bake Print Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread Moist cornbread packed with shredded cheese, broccoli bits, and diced onion. Course Side DishCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 349kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients4 large eggs16 ounce container small curd cottage cheese1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese½ cup finely diced onion2 cups thawed frozen broccoli, chopped (thawed but not cooked)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350F degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 large eggs. Add in 16 ounce container small curd cottage cheese and 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and mix together. Next add in ½ cup finely diced onion, 2 cups thawed frozen broccoli, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and mix. Add in 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix and combine all the ingredients but be sure not to over mix. Pour 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted into a 9×13-inch casserole dish then add the cornbread batter in large spoonfuls in the four corners of the dish, to keep the melted butter evenly dispersed, then fill the center until all the batter is used. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cornbread is best if you let it sit for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g