Amazon is transforming what a small business is, and it looks just like Amazon. Is that a good thing?
What do former U.S. Marines, stay-at-home moms, retirees and Chinese business veterans all have in common? You've probably bought something from them on Amazon......»»
Euclid"s sight has been restored
A newly devised procedure to de-ice Euclid's optics has performed significantly better than hoped. Light coming in to the visible "VIS" instrument from distant stars was gradually decreasing due small amounts of water ice building up on its optics. M.....»»
Kids face social media app ban in Florida; teens will need parental permission
Floridian kids aged 13 or younger face a social media app ban in Florida, while those aged 14 to 16 will only be allowed to use the apps with parental permission. Opponents argue that the new law, known as HB 3, will do more harm than good, puttin.....»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Super Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all along
"Team 0%" declares a bittersweet victory as Trimming the Herbs' creator comes clean. When good robots fall into the wrong hands, bad things can happen... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo) The Super Mario Maker communit.....»»
How threat intelligence data maximizes business operations
Threat intelligence is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for organizations but a ‘must,’ as it provides leaders with critical insight into their business. If leveraged correctly, threat intelligence is not just a cybersecurity asset but also gives o.....»»
The 5 best projectors under $500
If you want an affordable projector that will look surprisingly good, this is the list to use to find it......»»
How to change your iPhone’s notification sound in iOS 17
Annoyed with the default notification sound that iOS 17 added to your iPhone? Good news! You can finally change it......»»
Researchers reveal new method for calculating mechanical properties of solids using machine learning
A research team from Skoltech introduced a new method that takes advantage of machine learning for studying the properties of polycrystals, composites, and multiphase systems. It attained high accuracy, nearly as good as that of quantum-mechanical me.....»»
Moths big and small are vanishing from southern US cities
Insects of all stripes are in the midst of a vanishing act, a catastrophic sleight-of-hand occurring so rapidly that scientists can't keep up. Things get even trickier when you consider that insects have a complex life cycle with eggs, larvae, pupae.....»»
Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them
Every day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed up for an early childhood de.....»»
Best Buy has a refurbished MacBook for $580, and it’s a good buy
This refurbished MacBook deal from Best Buy is incredible and you have to see it to believe it......»»
The Google Pixel 7a can be yours for less than $300 in this AMAZING deal!
Amazon is selling a renewed version of the Pixel 7a at a discounted price, a deal that’s too good to pass up on! The post The Google Pixel 7a can be yours for less than $300 in this AMAZING deal! appeared first on Phandroid. For those wh.....»»
DreameBot L10s Ultra: Never lift a finger cleaning your home again
Robot vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly common. If you’re thinking about one, the DreameBot L10s Ultra could be a good choice. The post DreameBot L10s Ultra: Never lift a finger cleaning your home again appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Researchers discover evolutionary "tipping point" in fungi
Scientists have found a "tipping point" in the evolution of fungi that throttles their growth and sculpts their shapes. The findings, published in the journal Cell Reports, demonstrate how small changes in environmental factors can lead to huge chang.....»»
Amazon’s answer to the reMarkable is $95 off at Best Buy
The Amazon Kindle Scribe, a reliable smart notebook that's a great alternative to the reMarkable, is down to just $295 from Best Buy following a $95 discount......»»
Ring sale: Up to 44% off video doorbells and security cameras
If you're thinking about equipping your home with a video doorbell or security camera, you wouldn't want to miss the fantastic discounts in Amazon's Ring sale......»»
Small changes can yield big savings in agricultural water use, study reveals
While Hollywood and Silicon Valley love the limelight, California is an agricultural powerhouse, too. Agricultural products sold in the Golden State totaled $59 billion in 2022. But rising temperatures, declining precipitation and decades of over pum.....»»
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Teaching and research institutions in the Amazon say they are struggling to maintain their output due to dwindling financial resources despite Brazil's climate promises on the global stage......»»
UK government"s approach to realizing benefits of AI assessed in new report
A new report on the UK government's use of AI offers insight into accelerating its adoption and overcoming the barriers to transforming public services, saving the taxpayer billions of pounds......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 22-24)
Want a good binge-watch for the weekend? Then watch these three underrated Netflix shows starring Emma Stone, Lukas Gage, Sally Field, Zach Gilford, and more......»»