AutoZone is reviewing its advertising agencies
AutoZone, which has worked with Havas Chicago since 2014, is in creative review......»»
Stop telling everyone that TurboTax is “free,” FTC orders Intuit
FTC bureau chief: "Free" means free—not "free for a few." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) The Federal Trade Commission yesterday ruled that TurboTax maker Intuit violated US law with deceptive advertising an.....»»
Report finds "false positive" field drug tests lead to wrongful convictions
A new research report providing the first-ever comprehensive analysis of presumptive drug field test usage across law enforcement agencies in the United States has been released by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the Un.....»»
Compelling unemployed people to widen their job search is often counterproductive, researcher finds
Unemployed people often need not only a financial safety net but also a stimulus to look for work. Ph.D. candidate Heike Vethaak researched the effects of incentives used by benefit agencies, such as compelling people to widen their job search. And w.....»»
How to watch, participate in FTC CARS Rule session Jan. 18
Auto dealers seeking more information about the Federal Trade Commission's upcoming CARS Rule regulating car dealership advertising and finance and insurance practices can attend a virtual FTC open meeting featuring the topic Jan. 18......»»
Study examines how ad strategies of the Great Depression can inform today"s crisis communications
The COVID-19 pandemic was not the first time a crisis swept through the nation and beyond, forcing businesses and media to find ways to reach people in uncertain times. A new study from the University of Kansas has analyzed newspaper advertising stra.....»»
Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening
The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. But scientists worry that what's behind those numbers could be even worse......»»
The free Telly TV actually makes advertising look … good?
It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience......»»
The best 8K TVs for 2024: from Samsung, LG, and Sony
The latest 8K TVs are stunning, but not cheap. We're reviewing them as they launch and making note of the very best performers at every size and price......»»
Colorado environmental groups file federal lawsuit to halt Rocky Flats trail
Physicians for Social Responsibility and five Colorado advocacy groups are suing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and four federal agencies to halt work on a trail through Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge......»»
EPA reviewing California"s 2035 EV sales mandate plan
California's rules set yearly rising zero emission vehicle requirements starting in 2026, which have been adopted by several states......»»
Designing the "perfect" meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to feed people best. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Scie.....»»
10 best commercials of 2023, ranked
These are the commercials that soared the highest during 2023 (and yes, many of them did come from the Super Bowl), reminding us all that while advertising is definitely designed to sell us stuff, it can also be a source of entertainment in its own r.....»»
Russia, NASA agree to continue joint ISS flights until 2025
Russian and US space agencies have agreed to keep working together to deliver crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until at least 2025, Russian corporation Roscosmos said Thursday......»»
Social media platforms generate billions in annual ad revenue from US youth: Study
Social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube collectively derived nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue from U.S.-based users younger than 18 in 2022, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H......»»
Many models are better than one for COVID-19 scenario projections, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub generated look-ahead projections for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths under specific, policy-relevant scenarios. Those projections were provided to federal agencies such as t.....»»
Government makes an app to cut down government’s role in solar permitting
A web-based app quickly takes a system's specs and sees if it meets local codes. Enlarge / NREL has taken some of the hassle out of getting permits for projects like these. (credit: owngarden) Can government agencies dev.....»»
iPhone ban in China ‘accelerates’ across the country, report says
In September, China started banning officials from using iPhones and other foreign technology within government agencies. A new report from Bloomberg today says that the ban on iPhone use has expanded to more Chinese agencies, covering “at least ei.....»»
TikTok requires users to “forever waive” rights to sue over past harms
TikTok may be seeking to avoid increasingly high costs of mass arbitration. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Some TikTok users may have skipped reviewing an update to TikTok's terms of service this summ.....»»
Reviewing the state of research into 2D noble metal-based intermetallic compound electrocatalysts
As demand grows for more sustainable and efficient energy generation, electrochemical energy conversion technologies that rely on electrocatalysis stand out as promising alternatives. Research into the best type of electrocatalysts is ongoing......»»
Guidemaster: A cheat sheet for comparing the iPhone 15 lineup’s cameras
Most folks don't need the Pros, but there are some use cases where it matters. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 lineup. Over the past couple of years of reviewing the iPhone, we've often jokingly called them "smartcameras" rathe.....»»