AppLovin proposes to combine with Unity for about $17B
AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $17 billion. AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $.....»»
FCC chair proposes ban on deceptive “Broadcast TV” and “Regional Sports” fees
Comcast and others would have to advertise "all-in" TV price if FCC adopts plan. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AndreyPopov) A new proposal targeting hidden fees charged by cable and satellite companies could force TV p.....»»
How climate change and invasive species threaten tree frogs
A new study from the University of Florida investigates how climate change and the spread of invasive species can combine to create a dual threat to biodiversity......»»
A new approach to measuring and understanding multidirectional polarization
Germany, India, Mexico, and Spain. As multiparty democracies, these countries present a more complex picture of what brings people together—or divides them. Using social media data, a group of researchers proposes a novel approach to measuring pola.....»»
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strengthening a rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation......»»
A structured approach for comparing monetary theories
A research paper in the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education has taken a structured approach to comparing monetary theories. In it the team proposes a taxonomy, a classification, for comparing monetary theories based on their pr.....»»
Most detailed geological model reveals Earth"s past 100 million years
Climate, tectonics and time combine to create powerful forces that craft the face of our planet. Add the gradual sculpting of the Earth's surface by rivers and what to us seems solid as rock is constantly changing......»»
Privacera integrates with Databricks Unity Catalog
Privacera and Databricks users can now facilitate data discovery and consistent data access across the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including seamless migration of existing Privacera policies. With this latest integration, Privacera increases the a.....»»
Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection
Federal wildlife officials on Wednesday announced a proposal to classify one of two dwindling California spotted owl populations as endangered after a lawsuit by conservation groups required the government to reassess a Trump administration decision.....»»
Mostly hits with a few misses: The Lucid Air Grand Touring, reviewed
Lucid's target was to better the Mercedes S-Class, not the Tesla Model S. Enlarge / Efficient design and a big battery combine in the Lucid Air Grand Touring. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It's been more than a decade since.....»»
Mobile carriers sell more iPhones than Apple retail stores
Apple's online sales and retail stores combine to be the leading seller of iPads and Macs, but the company falls behind carriers in iPhone sales.iPhone 14The latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners examined data from Apple customer.....»»
Nintendo Direct gives us Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom details, Metroid, and more
Also: Samba de Amigo, a Castlevania Dead Cells, Advance Wars, and Pikmin 4. Enlarge / "Link gets an ancient-tech ATV/combine/dragster" was not in most people's list of likely content in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom......»»
A possible strategy for a tabletop chiral attosecond laser
When molecules form from many atoms, the atoms can combine in different ways. Two forms of the same molecule can have the same composition but have different arrangements of atoms, giving rise to isomers. Some isomers may have structures that are mir.....»»
Is social media good or bad for social unity?
We tend to talk about social media in sweeping terms: It's either the death knell for democracy or its savior. It's a tool to fight authoritarianism or a weapon to spread strategic misinformation. It polarizes us or pulls us together......»»
Looking ahead to 2023, Lenovo proposes 6 major technology trends
Lenovo has announced 6 key technology trends that will become mainstream in 2023. These include holographic projection, transformable devices, corporate metaverse, smart stores, multi-access edge computing, and new business models. Starting in 2023,.....»»
Oura Ring now offers Apple Watch integration with new app, complications, more
Apple Watch collects a number of biometric data points on its own, but you can also combine Apple Watch data with data from other wearables and accessories. The Oura Ring is one of the more popular options on the market, and a new update this week b.....»»
Apple’s Black Unity watch band looks great and supports a good cause
Apple has a new Black Unity Apple Watch band. Not only does it look great and is comfortable to wear, but it also supports a good cause. We go hands-on with it......»»
Squid tissues and chemistry combine for versatile hydrogels
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the unique properties of biological tissues. Hydrogels are polymer networks contain.....»»
Apple celebrates Black History Month with special-edition Apple Watch Sport Loop, new watch face, more
Apple is continuing its trend of releasing special-edition Apple Watch and iPhone content and products for Black History Month in February. Today, Apple has officially announced a new Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, a matching watch face and iPh.....»»
iOS 16.3 and other updates expected week of January 23
The Black Unity Apple Watch face will launch as part of the watchOS 9.3 and iOS 16.3 updates, which Apple has revealed will be coming the week of January 23.Apple announces iOS 16.3 release with Unity CollectionThe beta cycle has been slow for iOS 16.....»»
Apple celebrating Black History Month with new Apple Watch band, content, donations
Ahead of Black History Month in February, Apple has revealed the new Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop alongside new content and further support for the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.Black History Month initiatives for 2023Apple celebrates Bl.....»»