The Finals is the shake-up the competitive first-person shooter scene needs
The Finals' impressive destructibility makes each map stand out, creating a fresh alternative Call of Duty or Battlefield......»»
Religious intolerance predicts science denial, surveys suggest
Does being more religious make a person more likely to reject scientific findings? Or is it the level of intolerance of other religions that better predicts rejection of science?.....»»
Review: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me
The iPhone is the best-selling smartphone on the planet and, in the US especially, it’s clearly a dominant force. I’m an Android person by choice, but once in a while, I spend time with the latest iPhone to take a peek inside of Apple’s garden,.....»»
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97
A mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, Petersen led the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker, after his predecessor, Philip Caldwell......»»
"So hot you can"t breathe": Extreme heat hits the Philippines
Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors......»»
Linux can finally run your car’s safety systems and driver-assistance features
Increasingly, our cars will be controlled by a small number of powerful computers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) There's a new Linux distro on the scene today, and it's a bit specialized. Its development was led by the.....»»
Get in on the action: Helldivers 2 for PC is 15% off for a limited time
If you've been craving a new action shooter game, then this deal on Helldivers 2 will let you snag it for just $34, instead of the usual $40......»»
Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?
During COVID almost all Australian students and their families experienced online learning. But while schools have long since gone back to in-person teaching, online learning has not gone away......»»
Microsoft’s VASA-1 can deepfake a person with one photo and one audio track
YouTube videos of 6K celebrities helped train AI model to animate photos in real time. Enlarge / A sample image from Microsoft for "VASA-1: Lifelike Audio-Driven Talking Faces Generated in Real Time." (credit: Microsoft).....»»
iPhone 17 Could Shake Up Screen Sizes
According to an analyst who is typically very accurate, at least one of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 models will have a different display size. Apple hasn’t announced the 2024 iPhone 16 models yet, but we’re already hearing some juicy.....»»
First curved data link side-steps key 6G wireless challenge
Next-generation wireless signals will no longer emanate indiscriminately from a base station as is the case now but will likely take the form of targeted directional beams. However, any physical interference—an object or a person passing nearby, fo.....»»
The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is one of the best-looking EVs yet
Maserati has unveiled the new GranCabrio Folgore electric car. It's a great-looking car and we had a chance to take a look at it in person......»»
Bosch flags further cost cuts after giving "subdued" outlook for 2024
Bosch said cuts were necessary to make sure it remains competitive in an environment where most of its big peers, including Continental and ZF, have all announced job cuts......»»
Global study reveals health impacts of airborne trace elements
As anyone with seasonal allergies knows, unseen airborne particles can really wreck a person's day. Like the tree pollen that might be plaguing you this spring, small concentrations of trace elements in the air can have significant negative impacts o.....»»
Researchers investigate culture-specific trauma responses in Switzerland
The heavy impact of traumatic experiences can differ depending on culture and geography. According to a new study from the University of Zurich, the culture-specific sequelae of trauma found in Switzerland align with the norms of a competitive and in.....»»
Dismissed Juror Has 1 Word To Describe What It’s Like Seeing Trump In Person
Dismissed Juror Has 1 Word To Describe What It’s Like Seeing Trump In Person.....»»
Persistent questioning of knowledge takes a toll: New study supports theories that baseless discrediting harms
It can be demoralizing for a person to work in a climate of repetitive skepticism and doubt about what they know, a new study shows......»»
The best dating apps for bisexual folks to find non-judgemental matches
Bisexual people face unique (and frustrating) challenges when dating, but bi-friendly apps like Hinge and Archer create safe spaces. The bisexual community has an inside joke that describes what it's like to date as a bi person: People think it.....»»
As a Dyson stan, I wouldn"t tell anyone to buy the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum
Dyson says that its 360 Vis Nav is the most powerful robot vacuum on the market. Could this robot vacuum that doesn't mop or self-empty possibly be worth $1,199.99? I'll be the first person to tell someone to just grow up and buy a Dyson rather.....»»
New Apple Watch data shows the average person takes 334 days to walk/run a marathon
I can’t run a marathon (and I don’t plan on trying), but new data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study offers some insight into the training habits of people who do. Published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Friday, the data reveals th.....»»
When Will Apple Release the iPhone 17?
Here’s a question we’re asked more often than you might think. Sometimes it’s because the person thinks the iPhone 17 is coming in 2024, but mostly it’s because the person asking plans to upgrade their phone in 2025. Let’.....»»