Amazon wants some customer service reps to work remotely as part of broader cost-cutting push
Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Amazon is nudging some customer service reps at US-based call centers to work remotely......»»
$2 per megabyte: AT&T mistakenly charged customer $6,223 for 3.1GB of data
Texas police officer switched to AT&T FirstNet and got a horrible surprise. An AT&T customer who switched to the company's FirstNet service for first responders got quite the shoc.....»»
Apple is killing its never-released iPhone subscription service
Apple has been rumored to eventually offer a subscription service for the iPhone. Unfortunately, it looks like those plans have been laid to rest......»»
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses get real-time visual AI and translation
Two long-awaited AI features are coming to the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses as part of an upcoming update......»»
The latest Amazon Echo Show 5 is half off on Amazon today!
Take video calls, stream Netflix, indulge in your favorite tunes, and get recipe help in the kitchen with the Amazon Echo Show 5, now on sale for only $45......»»
Bloomberg: Apple scraps plans to offer iPhone hardware subscription service
Apple is no longer planning to create a “hardware subscription service” to make it as easy as possible to get a new iPhone every year. Bloomberg reports that the goal was “to make owning an iPhone like subscribing to an app,” but the project.....»»
Apple may have cancelled its long-rumored iPhone hardware subscription service
Apple has reportedly stopped work on a discrete iPhone hardware subscription service, but the goals of the project have been largely accomplished with the iPhone Upgrade Program.Carrying around the new iPhone 16 Pro for the past week or soRumors abou.....»»
Call ChatGPT from any phone with OpenAI’s new 1-800 voice service
1-800-CHATGPT telephone number lets any US caller talk to OpenAI's assistant—no smartphone required. On Wednesday, OpenAI launched a 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) telephone num.....»»
How feelings of disconnection and lack of control fuel conspiracy beliefs—new research
Conspiracy theories have always been a part of society, offering explanations—sometimes simple, often elaborate—for complex events......»»
Flying this holiday season? Here"s why air travel makes us so cranky—and what to do about it
The holidays are coming, airports are packed and emotions are running high. You've probably seen it or even been part of it: that tense moment when a passenger snaps at a flight attendant, or a near-meltdown over a seat reclining too far. Why does fl.....»»
Study explores effects of particle emissions from offshore wind farms on blue mussels
After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment......»»
Research reveals mental health"s impact on parole rearrest likelihood
Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher......»»
A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act
Picture this: you're working from home and it's sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your.....»»
The 7 best sci-fi movies of 2024, ranked
With 2024 coming to a close, it's time to review sci-fi films like Dune: Part Two and Deadpool & Wolverine and see which seven are the best of the year......»»
US may ban the most popular home router over Chinese security fears
The Chinese-made TP-Link router used by Amazon, hundreds of ISPs, and 65% of the US market, is facing an investigation that could see it banned by the government.A TP-Link routerUnspecified sources say that the Commerce Department under President Bid.....»»
The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects
The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»
Cutting-edge satellite tracks lake water levels in Ohio River Basin
The Ohio River Basin stretches from Pennsylvania to Illinois and contains a system of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers that drains an area almost as large as France. Researchers with the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) mission, a collaboration.....»»
These fan favorite Beats headphones are 50% off right now
The Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones, which offer high-resolution lossless audio and a 50-hour battery life, are available from Amazon at 50% off -- just $100!.....»»
IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws
I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you......»»
Mathematics reveals how the size of cellular components is regulated
Sebastian Persson uses mathematical models as a complement to experiments to study biological systems in his doctoral thesis. He has also developed software to more efficiently work with dynamic models......»»
Hyperspectral imaging lidar system achieves remote plastic identification
Researchers have developed a new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system that can remotely detect and identify various types of plastics. This technology could help address the critical issue of plastic pollution in the ocean by providing better too.....»»