Apparently This Matters: Guitars are sexy
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini examines a new study that finds holding a guitar makes men more sexier......»»
New Apple MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and Max chips could be revealed today
Apparently, we’ll get some sort of product announcement, and it might be for new MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models......»»
Scientists use powerful lasers to divert lightning bolts
Using lasers to divert potentially damaging lightning strikes may sound like science fiction, but some clever folks in Switzerland have apparently done it......»»
A new species of gecko: What"s in a name and why it matters
University of Otago researchers have described a new species of New Zealand gecko, the identification of which was made possible by using a cutting-edge technique on ancient DNA ......»»
Why encrypting emails isn’t as simple as it sounds
The quality of protected communications matters – a lot. If the sent material is highly sensitive and the legislation and/or policy demands high security, opportunistic encryption might not be enough. For organizations, deciding what email encr.....»»
Bill Gates wants you to know that he still doesn’t use an iPhone
Bill Gates has said many times that he prefers Android over iPhone, and that apparently hasn’t changed. In a recent “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, the Microsoft co-founder revealed that he unsurprisingly hasn’t made the switch to an iPhone nor.....»»
Apple developing touchscreen Macs that could debut in 2025 with new MacBook Pro
Apple is apparently planning a reversal for one of its long-held beliefs on the Mac. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has teams of engineers actively working on touchscreen Macs. It could release a new MacBook Pro with touchscreen sup.....»»
TCL backtracks on making its first OLED TVs
QD-OLED announcement during CES was apparently a mistake. Enlarge / TCL will instead focus on bigger QLED and Mini LED Tvs, like the 98-inch QM8. (credit: TCL) TCL isn't letting go of the QLED dream. This dream doesn't j.....»»
It’s official: Digital trust really matters to everyone online
The new trust Business has always relied upon a foundation of trust. Before we did business we looked our potential business partner in the eye, shook their hand and got a sense of their trustworthiness. But trust today is based on many different thi.....»»
What exactly is "neurodiversity?" Using accurate language about disability matters in schools
The connection between language and meaning has been well established. The language we use is directly related to the way we view and treat others. Inclusive language is imperative to achieve equitable change, grounded in human rights and social just.....»»
VW shows renamed ID7 sedan at CES featuring a ‘lit" camouflage scheme
Making new sedans sexy to consumers is proving to be an increasingly heavy lift in the U.S. market, so Volkswagen has settled on ensuring that the debut of its upcoming electric sedan at CES is "lit" — albeit temporarily — while giving the car a.....»»
How race matters for the student loan crisis
In his new book, sociologist Jason Houle reveals how Black borrowers are disproportionately affected by the student loan crisis and shows how this disparity perpetuates social and economic inequality......»»
Someone tries to sell a Pixel Tablet prototype, posts pictures
Dubious listing gives us the first real-life pictures of Google's upcoming tablet. The Pixel Tablet! Apparently it will also come in black, or at least this prototype does......»»
For credit rating agencies, reputation matters
Contrary to popular belief, credit rating agencies provide more accurate, timely, conservative and informative credit ratings for higher-risk companies—a discovery that calls into question the conventional wisdom that they cater to their clients, a.....»»
Lensa AI app causes a stir with sexy “Magic Avatar” images no one wanted
Early reports said the app unwantedly sexualized depictions of women using the app. Enlarge / A selection of male and female "Magic Avatars" generated by the Lensa AI app, including a beard cannot be contained. (credit: Benj Edwa.....»»
Musk brings back Twitter Blue with new features to prevent impersonation
Reuters reviewed an email to advertisers saying Twitter Blue is back Friday. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today is apparently the day when Twitter Blue is coming back. Reuters reported that subsc.....»»
NAVEX One COI Disclosures addresses conflicts of interest outside of annual campaigns
NAVEX launches NAVEX One COI Disclosures, enabling organizations to receive and address conflicts of interest (COI) matters outside of annual campaigns, empowering them to respond to ongoing disclosures and risks as they happen. Many organizations co.....»»
Phylum Automated Vulnerability Reachability strengthens software supply chain security
Phylum has added Automated Vulnerability Reachability to its software supply chain security platform capabilities. With the ability to focus only on fixing what matters, security pros can end the deluge of false positives and developers can innovate.....»»
Apple"s Twitter ad spend may not have actually dropped
Research firm Media Matters for America has released a data set detailing what it claims is Apple's daily advertising spend on Twitter, showing a dramatic increase — not decrease — since Elon Musk took over.Apple has not commented on its advertis.....»»
IoT device origin matters more than ever
Recently, British politicians called on the government to crack down on the use of surveillance equipment from two Chinese companies, Hikvision and Dahua, which are already blacklisted by Washington. Not only did ministers criticize the state-owned c.....»»
What ancient underwater food webs can tell us about the future of climate change
What a tangled web we weave. When it comes to the impact of the climate crisis on marine food webs, we apparently have not known the half of it. That's according to a new University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) study, which compared ancient and modern.....»»