Bungie & Teenage Destiny 2 Cheat Settle Differences With $500K Permaban
A teenager who reportedly cheated in Destiny 2, evaded multiple bans, threatened Bungie employees, and generally made the developer's life a nightmare, has reached a settlement with the gaming company. In addition to a laundry list of restrictions mo.....»»
Study is the first to document dialect differences in a parrot across its European range
In the 50 years since monk parakeets arrived in Europe and spread across the continent, the species has developed distinct dialects that vary across countries and cities, according to a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institutes of Animal Beh.....»»
Destiny 2: The Final Shape gets a new release date after team layoffs
Destiny 2: The Final Shape will now land in June, stretching Season of the Wish a few extra months following layoffs at Bungie......»»
Which is the best PS5 console Black Friday deal to buy?
Walmart has some great PS5 console Black Friday deals but there are some fundamental differences between the two. We take a look at what to buy......»»
Smart speakers vs. smart displays: which is right for you?
Is a smart speaker with a voice assistant right for you, or would your smart home work better with an added touchscreen? Let's look at the big differences......»»
"Teenage galaxies" are unusually hot, glowing with unexpected elements
Similar to human teenagers, teenage galaxies are awkward, experience growth spurts and enjoy heavy metal—nickel, that is......»»
Generic statements widen the divide between political parties, study finds
Using generic terms in politics may be exacerbating political division, a new study suggests. Statements such as "Democrats want to have tougher gun laws" and "Republicans want to ban abortion," can heighten perceived differences between the two poli.....»»
Research examines differences in charitable giving among communities of color
New research released today by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy explores charitable giving trends by race and ethnicity—a topic that has not been extensively studied—and looks at declines in participation in giving among.....»»
New report shines a light on the scope and scale of teenage terrorism offenders for the first time
New research into children convicted of terrorism offenses in England and Wales has revealed a sharp rise in "homegrown" teenage terrorist activity, with extreme-right ideology fueling the majority of cases......»»
Teenage social media addiction lawsuits can proceed, rules judge
The First Amendment doesn’t protect developers from lawsuits alleging that apps like Instagram and TikTok led to social media addiction among teenagers, a US district judge has ruled … more….....»»
Study analyzes differences in canine teeth between European and African populations
The Dental Anthropology Group at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has published a study in the journal Anthropological Science, in collaboration with the University of Bordeaux (France) and the University of P.....»»
Apple to pay $25 million settlement over illegally favoring immigrant workers
Apple has agreed to settle claims made by the U.S. Department of Justice that the company had illegally favored hiring immigrant workers over citizens or green card holders.Apple ParkLaws surrounding hiring practices and labor discrimination are comp.....»»
Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million in New York Wage Theft Settlement
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced. NEW YORK — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 m.....»»
X-rays reveal all the differences between authentic AirPods and counterfeits
Counterfeit Apple products are a real problem. Earlier this year we saw US officials seize over a thousand fake AirPods and Apple Watches. And Apple has a dedicated team for dealing with illegal knockoffs. While good counterfeits may look very convin.....»»
M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max -- specs, features compared
Apple's introduction of M3 didn't just launch one new chip, but a trio instead. Here are the differences between the M3, the M3 Pro, and the M3 Max.Apple's logos for the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chipsThe "Scary Fast" Apple Event introduced new MacBook.....»»
Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican
Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. Enlarge / Dr. Charles H. Townes, inventor of the maser, a key component of atomic clocks, illustrates the differences between it and a standard clock. (c.....»»
Scary Fast event shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max: Impressive, or a cheat?
Apple’s proud boast that the entire Scary Fast event was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max has lead to a lot of discussion and debate about what that really means, and whether or not it’s a big deal. There are those suggesting it really does mean.....»»
Disney to buy out Hulu from Comcast for about $8.61 billion
The companies still have to settle on Hulu's worth. Enlarge (credit: Hulu) The Walt Disney Company, which currently owns two-thirds of Hulu, is buying the remaining third from Comcast's NBCUniversal to "further [its] st.....»»
Wisconsin dealership group agrees to pay $1.1M to settle accusations of junk fees, discrimination
The FTC and the state of Wisconsin accused Rhinelander of charging for add-ons without customers' consent and of unfairly marking up the transactions of American Indian customers. Though it agreed to the settlement, Rhinelander denies wrongdoing......»»
Wisconsin dealer group agrees to pay $1.1M to settle accusations of junk fees, discrimination
The FTC and the state of Wisconsin accused Rhinelander of charging for add-ons without customers' consent and of unfairly marking up the transactions of American Indian customers. Though it agreed to the settlement, Rhinelander denies wrongdoing......»»
Experts reconstruct the face of Peru"s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca sacrificed in Andean snow
The possible living face of Peru's most famous mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual more than 500 years ago atop the Andes, was unveiled Tuesday......»»