Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Economists say they are neither
Nudging—the idea that simple changes to how a choice is presented can lead people to make better decisions—has been one of the most popular ideas to emerge from economics in the past two decades......»»
Report: Female charity workers suffered high levels of stress during the pandemic and cost of living crisis
Female charity workers, who supported vulnerable women throughout and beyond the pandemic, experienced high levels of psychological distress, a new study has found......»»
Climate economists identify interventions that could rescue 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal
To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and limit global heating to 1.5°C, global annual emissions will need to drop radically over the coming decades. A new paper from climate economists at the University of Oxford says that this goal could still.....»»
Suppliers want more legal immigration to fix labor shortage at factories
Suppliers and economists said reduced immigration levels are contributing to a labor shortage that is putting a squeeze on the supply base......»»
All the best macOS Sonoma tips and tricks you need to know
Find out how to get more from macOS Sonoma and uncover some of its most useful features with these clever tips and tricks for Apple’s operating system......»»
10 helpful Gmail tips and tricks everyone should know
There's more to Gmail than you might think. Here's how to make the most of it, including tips on scheduling your emails and much more......»»
Daily Telescope: Is that a seahorse or something more sinister in the sky?
"I showed it this way because I have seen way too many sci-fi movies." Enlarge / A stunning view of the Barnard 150 nebula. (credit: Tom Carrico) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in.....»»
Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: tips and tricks for MWZ
The undead have risen again in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Zombies mode has mutated into a brand new form requiring a new set of tips and tricks to survive......»»
Cultural artifacts serve as "cognitive fossils," helping uncover the psychology of the past
No two societies in history think exactly alike. In fact, the mindset of a given society throughout history can help historians unpack important clues about the effects of psychological shifts—such as more social trust or more openness......»»
New sensors measure uric acid levels better than other noninvasive methods
Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering have invented and are developing noninvasive medical devices to make the monitoring and treatment of certain physiological and psychological conditions timelier and more precise......»»
The Google Pixel 8 just got its first update. Here’s what’s new
Google has released the first software update for the Pixel 8 series phones, but instead of adding new tricks, it focuses on correcting some nagging issues......»»
Mental health in the workplace is an ongoing challenge
In Quebec workplaces, psychological distress and psychotropic drug use have fallen back to prepandemic levels, but symptoms of depression, anxiety and burnout have become more widespread......»»
3 underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in November
Three underrated movies on Prime Video to watch in November include a sci-fi horror film, a psychological thriller, and a 1999 rom-com starring Heath Ledger......»»
Cities: Skylines II beginner’s guide: tips and tricks to get started
The hit city simulator is back and more complex than ever. Cities: Skylines II can be your dream city builder, but you will need some tips to understand it......»»
Spooky Halloween deals from B&H Photo bring $1,900 in sweet savings to your trick or treat bucket
B&H Photo decided to provide more treats than tricks this Halloween with incredible savings on popular goodies. These deals are better than half-off candy on November 1st, so get them while you can.B&H Photo has scary low prices on gear this Hallowee.....»»
Apple"s private Wi-Fi MAC addresses were security theater until iOS 17.1
Apple introduced a feature that would hide a user's permanent MAC address in 2020, but it's been virtually useless until iOS 17.1 thanks to a now patched vulnerability.Private Wi-Fi addressWhen a device connects to a network, it performs a necessary.....»»
How to charge a phone with a broken charger port: Tips for charging with a damaged port in 2023
Charge Your Phone Even With a Broken Charging Port Having a broken charging port on your phone can be extremely frustrating. Without the ability to charge your device, it’s essentially useless as a mobile phone. Thankfully, there are several me.....»»
iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple’s promises otherwise
“From the get-go, this feature was useless,” researcher says of feature put into iOS 14. Enlarge / Private Wi-Fi address setting on an iPhone. (credit: Apple) Three years ago, Apple introduced a privacy-enhancing fea.....»»
iOS 17.2 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
iOS 17.2 Release Date: Tips & Tricks is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 17.2 update for iPhone and some users might want to start preparing for the software’s release. iOS 17.2 is the second mileston.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Date: Tips & Tricks is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.2 update and some Mac users might want to start preparing for the software’s arrival right now. macOS Sonoma 1.....»»
Quishing: Tricks to look out for
QR code phishing – aka “quishing” – is on the rise, according to HP, Darktrace, Malwarebytes, AusCERT, and many others. What are QR codes? QR codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes used for tracking products, identifying it.....»»