Alternative app stores will be a win, even if you don’t plan to use them [Comment]
One of the many antitrust investigations into Apple seems set to mandate alternative app stores, and it was yesterday reported that the Cupertino company is making plans to bow to the inevitable. While there will be the usual chorus about politician.....»»
Backside breathing and pigeon bombers studies win Ig Nobel prizes
Mammals that can breathe through their backsides, homing pigeons that can guide missiles and sober worms that outpace drunk ones: these are some of the strange scientific discoveries that won this year's Ig Nobels, the quirky alternative to the Nobel.....»»
Del Grande dealerships get ahead of California turf crackdown with low-water landscaping
When California announced a coming ban on watering ornamental turf, Del Grande Dealer Group made a plan to save water, save money and upgrade its Silicon Valley landscaping with native plants.....»»
Edible insects show promise as sustainable nutritional source
As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, particularly grasshoppers, are abundant in regions like Camer.....»»
Stellantis, UAW back at odds over future of idled Belvidere plant
The UAW is threatening to strike Stellantis if it doesn't recommit to a $4 billion plan that would reopen Belvidere Assembly and add three new facilities nearby......»»
Which iPhone 16 did you buy? Or are you holding fire? [Poll]
When we ran a poll before the keynote, more than 9,000 of you voted, and almost exactly half of you said that you didn’t plan to buy an iPhone 16. Among those who did, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was the clear leader, with the two base models seeing a.....»»
Apple Intelligence will be the gift that keeps giving
The iPhone 16 arrives in stores and users’ hands next week. But one of its tentpole features—Apple Intelligence—won’t be available until October. And even then, the full AI feature set will release as a slow drip over the coming year. While s.....»»
Some iPad users will soon feature that Android has had for years
On Monday, Apple is rolling out iPadOS 18. For those in the EU, it means new beginnings as third-party app stores become real......»»
iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … m.....»»
Rain Technology protects consumers against visual hackers and snoopers at ATM terminals
Rain Technology announced ATM Switchable Privacy, designed to protect consumers against visual hackers and snoopers at ATM terminals in financial institutions, retail stores, restaurants, airports, and other public settings. ATM stats and state of th.....»»
Volvo ditches vehicle subscriptions as alternative to leasing
Volvo has deep-sixed a vehicle subscription program available in more than 40 U.S. states. Care by Volvo, launched in 2017, bundled vehicle use, road hazard coverage, maintenance and other services into a monthly payment. Volvo on Sept. 12 told.....»»
Unity is dropping its unpopular per-install Runtime Fee
Cross-platform game engine saw the downside to "novel and controversial" plan. Enlarge (credit: Unity) Unity, maker of a popular cross-platform engine and toolkit, will not pursue a broadly unpopular Runtime Fee that wou.....»»
Exploring how alternative splicing influences plant secondary metabolism
A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is crucial for producing bioactive compounds with significant medicinal and industrial value. This research sheds light on the molecul.....»»
How the west is foiling Russia"s attempts to use the Arctic in the Ukraine war
Things are not exactly going to plan for Moscow in the Arctic—an area that is a strategic military region for Russia and has significant economic potential that could help Russia in propping up its war economy. Yet, a combination of Ukrainian milit.....»»
Mega-hit Flappy Bird is returning to mobile after a decade
Flappy Bird was removed from app stores in 2014, but it's now making a return more than 10 years later......»»
Biogeochemistry scientists from around the world publish position paper on tackling "hidden" phosphorus
As the world tries to mitigate agriculture's effect on the environment, much of the story can be found in soil, which stores and cycles nutrient elements of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus......»»
Nuro diverges from delivery, plots new self-driving business plan
Self-driving tech company Nuro will eschew plans to build bespoke vehicles and operate them in delivery fleets. Instead, company executives want to focus their business on licensing use of their core autonomous-driving technology......»»
eBook: Keep assets secure after cloud migration
Organizations sometimes need to plan their cloud migrations with more emphasis on security and compliance. Many, therefore, struggle to keep their data safe after migrating to the cloud. To illustrate, IBM revealed that 82% of data breaches in 2023 i.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 11, 2024
ACISO HTX | Singapore | Hybrid – View job details As an ACISO, you will formulate Agency ICT security strategy and work plan, alignment to MHA and HTX’s IT & Cybersecurity strategic directions. Evaluate existing IT environment again.....»»
AI ruling on jobless claims could make mistakes courts can’t undo, experts warn
Nevada’s plan to let AI rule on unemployment claims is risky, experts warn. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Nevada will soon become the first state to use AI to help speed up the decision-making process when ru.....»»
The OnePlus 12 (a 9 out of 10 smartphone) has a rare discount
Looking for an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy alternative? Right now, you can purchase the amazing OnePlus 12 for $700 when you order through the manufacturer......»»