Brussels Airlines Operates 3,000 Empty Flights To Keep Airport Slots
Brussels Airlines has operated 3,000 flights without passengers this winter to avoid losing take-off and landing slots. From a report: The airline's parent company, Lufthansa Group, confirmed that 18,000 flights had been flown empty, including 3,000.....»»
Classifying quantum secrets: Pendulum experiment reveals insights into topological materials
A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large mechanical system that operates under dynamical rules akin to those found in quantum systems. The dynamics of quantum systems, composed of microscopic particles like atoms or electro.....»»
The best leap day deals to shop today, from cheap flights to cozy sheets
Feb. 29 leap day deals include $99 flights to Europe, $29 off hotel stays, and 29% off bed sheets. Welcome to leap day 2024. Maybe you're not thrilled to have an extra day in February, but the upside is that many brands are treating us to speci.....»»
The best accessories in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
There are multiple equipment slots in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and they're all equally important. Accessories can often be the most important of all, though......»»
European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack
Pepco Group has confirmed that its Hungarian business has been hit by a “sophisticated fraudulent phishing attack.” The European company, which operates shops under the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, said that the company lost approxi.....»»
Smallish car, biggish price—we try out the 2024 BMW X2 M35i
We drive the new Sports Activity Coupe, but there's no EV version for the US market. Enlarge / BMW calls the X2 a Sport Activity Coupe. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) BMW provided flights from Washington to Lisbon and accom.....»»
Texas airport to 420-pound security robot
The same 420-pound security robot that recently ended a deployment at a New York City subway station will now provide a similar service at a Texas airport......»»
RTO doesn’t improve company value, but does make employees miserable: Study
Data is consistent with bosses using RTO to reassert control and scapegoat workers. Enlarge / Empty cubicles For some, having to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic was stressful. Parents balanced job duties whi.....»»
Test flights on tap for Space Perspective’s luxury high-altitude balloon
This Florida-based startup wants to fly thousands of customers up to 100,000 feet. Enlarge / Space Perspective's first test capsule, Excelsior, has a diameter of approximately 16 feet (4.9 meters). (credit: Space Perspective).....»»
Hands on: Apple Sports brings a limited experience to tracking your favorite teams
The new Apple Sports app is an oddly empty experience with a lot of potential, but its minimal interface and emphasis on betting odds may keep people away.Apple SportsEvery time Apple introduces a new app, it is usually with good reason. The app tend.....»»
Apple faces €500m fine from EU over Spotify complaint
Apple Music is facing a whopping €500m fine after an antitrust probe. Apple is facing a first-ever fine, which Brussels is set to announce next month. The company will reportedly be fined around €500 million ($539m) for allegedly breakin.....»»
Seven of the top ten best selling phones in 2023 were iPhones
A new ranking of the top ten best selling phones in the world has found that, for the first time, Apple has taken the top seven slots. The latest ranking is for 2023 as a whole. It’s not until we reach 5th position that the first of the iPhone 1.....»»
Report: Apple is about to be fined €500 million by the EU over music streaming
EC accuses Apple of abusing its market position after complaint by Spotify. Enlarge Brussels is to impose its first-ever fine on tech giant Apple for allegedly breaking EU law over access to its music streaming services.....»»
A luxury airline says it"ll hand out Apple Vision Pro to select passengers
In an effort to improve inflight entertainment, Beond airline will be giving certain customers on its flights the Apple Vision Pro.Image Credit: BeondBeond bills itself as the world's first "premium leisure airline" and offers business-class-only acc.....»»
City Council Unwittingly Approves Pirate IPTV Scheme and Documents Everything
Mapleton, Utah, is one of the most idyllic cities imaginable. Its crime rate is 80% below average, and its council operates with complete transparency. Public meetings are streamed live on YouTube, and details of every meeting appear on the city's we.....»»
This airline is first to offer in-flight AR glasses
There's plenty of room for upgrades to in-flight entertainment, and airlines are starting to explore advanced AR glasses to expand what's possible......»»
World"s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution......»»
Want to try Apple Vision Pro? Apple has plenty of appointments
Apple opened up in-store appointments for Apple Vision Pro tryouts on Monday, and we highly recommend taking advantage of one of these slots before you drop at least $3499.Apple Vision Pro demo trayEven before Apple Vision Pro was in consumers' hands.....»»
Governments spend US$22 billion a year helping the fishing industry empty our oceans. This injustice must end
Overfishing has dire consequences for ocean health and for the millions of people who depend on fish for food and well-being. Globally, catch has been steadily declining since the 1990s. It's a trend that's likely to continue if we fail to act now......»»
Researchers realize photo-driven nitrogen fixation and ammonia synthesis mediated by lithium hydride
Ammonia is essential for food and future energy supply. In the industry, it is mainly produced by the Haber-Bosch process, which operates at high temperatures and pressures. Due to the high energy consumption and carbon emissions of ammonia industry,.....»»
Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption as details on missing bolts emerge
Boeing workers apparently failed to replace bolts after reinstalling door plug. Enlarge / A hole is covered where a door plug blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane used by Alaska Airlines. (credit: Getty Images) Boeing is wi.....»»