Ban on Wireless Modems In Voting Machines Should be Optional, Suggests US Election Agency
The U.S. agency overseeing elections has "quietly weakened a key element of proposed security standards..." reports the Associated Press, "raising concern among voting-integrity experts that many such systems will remain vulnerable to hacking." The.....»»
East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
A strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
Trump escalates attacks on Harris" mental fitness and suggests she should be prosecuted
Trump escalates attacks on Harris" mental fitness and suggests she should be prosecuted.....»»
Voters without kids are in the political spotlight, but they"re not all the same
In the 2024 election cycle, voters without children are under the microscope......»»
Study suggests simple steps that may improve team ethics
Instead of ending a group meeting asking if anyone has any questions, a professor at UT Arlington suggests asking participants if they can think of anything that might go wrong with the plan discussed......»»
European Space Agency releases new strategy for Earth observation
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World. Responding to the escalating threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme weather and the.....»»
Online misinformation most likely to be believed by ideological extremists, study shows
Political observers have been troubled by the rise of online misinformation—a concern that has grown as we approach Election Day. However, while the spread of fake news may pose threats, a new study finds that its influence is not universal. Rather.....»»
Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after movi.....»»
Ride-hailing apps reduce racial discrimination impact, new study suggests
Racial discrimination against Black passengers looking to hail rides has been a problem since the taxicab era. A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering has aimed to find out whether the rise of ride-hailing ap.....»»
Keyboard buying guide: everything you need to know
Want to buy a new keyboard? From wired to wireless, rubber dome to mechanical switches, and everything in between, here's what to look for......»»
There’s a big Verizon outage right now. Here’s what you need to know
If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you may be experiencing service issues, including ones affecting data, phone calls, and text messages......»»
Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims
Apple dropped out of the $6.5 billion investment round at the 11th hour. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) A few weeks back, it was reported that Apple was explori.....»»
Verizon customers face mass-scale outage across the US
More than 100,000 reports appeared on Downdetector. Enlarge / A Downdetector map showing where Verizon outages are reported. (credit: Downdetector) Wireless customers of Verizon and AT&T have found that they cannot make.....»»
AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: should you upgrade?
AirPods (3rd-generation) were released in October 2021. Three years on, are here. If you are a current AirPods 3 owner, should you upgrade to Apple’s latest on-ear wireless earbuds? There’s one specific new feature that might encourage a sale.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a toned-down version of the Galaxy S24 flagship.....»»
100 dead in storm Helene damage, flooding across US southeast
At least 100 people have been killed after destructive floods ripped through the US southeast, officials said Monday, with the emergency response effort fast becoming a political football in a region that could decide the presidential election......»»
New assessment suggests Anthropocene started in the 1950s
A team of Earth scientists from the Center for Marine Environmental Studies, the University of Tokyo, The Australian National University, Matsuyama University, Kyoto University, and Shimane University, has found, via a new assessment, that the 1950s.....»»
Inland waters crucial for accurate climate assessments, research suggests
Inland waters release substantial amounts of greenhouse gases, but this is rarely included in climate assessments. New research from Umeå University shows that not accounting for carbon fluxes between land and water systems leads to incorrect assess.....»»
Prioritizing children"s health could influence election results nationally
A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children......»»
Discovery of 3,775-year-old preserved log supports "wood vaulting" as a climate solution
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate change......»»
Upcoming Huawei Mate 70 Pro could pack FIVE cameras!
Huawei is reportedly working on a new phone, the Mate 70 Pro, where leaked images suggests that it could pack five cameras! The post Upcoming Huawei Mate 70 Pro could pack FIVE cameras! appeared first on Phandroid. The vast majority of sma.....»»