Are you prone to feeling guilty? You may be less likely to take a bribe
Bribery is among the most recognizable forms of corruption, and new research is shedding light on personality traits that could deter this behavior. Guilt-prone people are less likely to accept bribes, particularly when the act would cause obvious ha.....»»
Increasing Power Outages Don"t Hit Everyone Equally
Some of the most vulnerable communities in the U.S. live in places that are particularly prone to frequent, prolonged power outages .....»»
Carbon capture may not rescue drought-prone regions, research finds
The University of Virginia has collaborated on new research indicating that for parts of the world suffering severe heat and drought, including portions of the United States, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may offer little relief......»»
Google loses Chromecast patent dispute, must pay $338 million
Google has been found guilty of infringing on streaming video patents in its Chromecast devices for the last decade, but at $338.7 million, the financial penalty is relatively minor for the tech giant.Google owes money in Chromecast patent caseThe in.....»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
How to Clear Cache on Apple Watch
How to Clear Cache on Apple Watch is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If your Apple Watch is feeling sluggish, you might try clearing the cache. Deleting browsing data, history, and cookies, has the potential to speed your watch up. The App.....»»
Have you seen these giant piles of rocks at Yosemite? Rangers say knock "em down
If you've been feeling like you want to knock over giant piles of rocks, then Yosemite National Park might be your playground......»»
Criminal justice researcher says bail reform needs to go further
If you are innocent until proven guilty, why would you have to pay money to get out of jail before the case goes to trial?.....»»
“Church of Bleach” family guilty on all counts, plans to appeal
The family, who represented themselves, did not speak during the trial. Enlarge / Bottles of MMS, the bleach product that Genesis II Church of Health and Healing was ordered to stop selling. (credit: Genesis II Church of Health a.....»»
Report: Apple has already built its own ChatGPT-like chatbot
The tool is being used internally by employees—with some major restrictions. Enlarge / Apple's current AI assistant, Siri, is far less capable—but also less error-prone—than tools like Bard or ChatGPT. (credit: Samuel Axon).....»»
Stellantis unit official pleads guilty to felony in U.S. diesel emissions probe
The Justice Department said the guilty plea by Emanuele Palma accompanies the earlier conviction of Fiat Chrysler, now part of Stellantis, for defrauding the EPA and customers......»»
Does Jurassic Park reveal a guilty confession from Steven Spielberg?
The 1993 sci-fi film Jurassic Park works as both an entertaining blockbuster and a revealing confession about the damage Steven Spielberg did to modern movies......»»
The 15-inch MacBook Air helped me realize how badly I miss the 12-inch MacBook
The new has had me feeling conflicted since the day it came out. Apple nailed the pricing, and I’ve dreamed of a larger MacBook Air since I bought my first one in 2012. But after 23 days, I returned it. It’s a fantastic value in the Mac line, b.....»»
The vet says your dog has Cushing"s disease: What is it?
Like humans, older dogs can be prone to a variety of health issues......»»
Farmer ants and drama-prone wasps in spotlight for their climate adaptation
In the face of environmental challenges, one kind of ant gets better at growing food and an African wasp species may become more cooperative......»»
Satellite-based disaster early warning systems can improve evacuation measures in remote Asian communities
Communities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Mongolia, where conventional ground-based telecommunication systems have limited reach, are prone to disruption during extreme disaster events, and warning information is often unclear, distorted, or delayed. Re.....»»
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of.....»»
The OnePlus V Fold is the next foldable phone that deserves your attention
Google’s Pixel Fold is available in stores, and things aren’t necessarily looking good for the device’s durability. The Pixel Fold’s screen might be prone to … The post The OnePlus V Fold is the next foldable phone that.....»»
That Tip-of-the-Tongue Feeling May Be an Illusion
When you can’t remember a word, it might only feel like it’s on the tip of your tongue.....»»
New Hampshire man pleads guilty to rerouting $2 million shipment of Apple products over bribe
A man in Nashua, New Hampshire has pled guilty to transporting shipments of stolen Apple products worth $2 million. As announced by the United States District Attorney’s Office in New Hampshire, Guangwei “William” Wu accepted a bribe of over $.....»»
Thief who stole $2 million of Apple gear faces a decade in prison
A Nashua man hired to transport $2 million worth of iPhones, iPads, and more Apple devices for a customer, has pleaded guilty to taking bribes to fake documents and reroute the shipment.Apple Pheasant Lane in NashuaAccording to the US Attorney's Offi.....»»