Can encroachment benefit hotel franchisees?
Researchers from University of Texas at Dallas and Emory University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the issue of encroachment in the hotel industry......»»
Hackers can unlock over 3 million hotel doors in seconds
Saflok has a fix for the vulnerability, but patching may take a long time. Enlarge / A Saflok branded lock. (credit: Dormakaba) When thousands of security researchers descend on Las Vegas every August for what's come to.....»»
Rose essential oil: A safe pesticide for organic agriculture
Plant-derived essential oils (EOs) find applications in various industries, such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmacology, and food additives. Moreover, EOs have an exceptional safety profile, and their numerous bioactivities greatly benefit human heal.....»»
Digital nomads: A benefit or burden for local communities?
Many criticize digital nomads for fueling gentrification and pricing out locals. Social, economic, spatial and cultural segregation between nomads and local communities has already stirred controversy from Canada to the Canary Islands......»»
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men, research shows
The decisions we make now inevitably shape the prospects for generations to come. So tackling a long-term problem like climate change raises an intergenerational moral dilemma: should we invest in solutions that might not personally benefit ourselves.....»»
AirPods Pro could gain hearing aid mode in iOS 18
The AirPods Pro could benefit from a new hearing aid mode in iOS 18, a report forecasts, with upgrades to the low and mid-tier models also expected sometime in 2024.AirPods Pro 2Apple's Live Listen has helped the hard of hearing use AirPods to better.....»»
OpenAI responds to Elon Musk lawsuit by clarifying its “open“ nature
"The open in OpenAI means that everyone should benefit from the fruits of AI after it's built." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) On Tuesday, OpenAI published a blog post titled "OpenAI and Elon Musk" in resp.....»»
IONIX Exposure Validation identifies and prioritizes exploitable vulnerabilities
IONIX announced a significant extension to its Attack Surface Management (ASM) platform, Automated Exposure Validation. Customers of IONIX can now benefit from Exposure Validation capabilities for continuous exploitability testing on production envir.....»»
Zyxel Networks introduces affordable WiFi 7 solution for SMBs
Zyxel Networks has released its NWA130BE – BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point (AP). With WiFi 7-supported devices ready to go mainstream in 2024, the NWA130BE enables small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to benefit from network.....»»
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.....»»
Night-shining cloud mission ends; yields high science results for NASA
After 16 years studying Earth's highest clouds for the benefit of humanity—polar mesospheric clouds—from its orbit some 350 miles above the ground, NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, mission has come to an end......»»
Apple Car blues, Apple Ask, and Apple Vision Pro Experiences on the AppleInsider Podcast
How the cancellation of the Apple Car is a surprise, but one that will benefit Apple's AI plans — and may already have done so.Apple has cancelled its car projectThe cancellation of the Apple Car project — if that is really what's happened — is.....»»
DLSS? FSR? Microsoft aims to end the PC gaming upscaling wars with “DirectSR”
Currently, game developers need to support each upscaling method individually. Enlarge / Midrange GPUs like AMD's Radeon RX 7600 or Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 can benefit a lot from DLSS and FSR upscaling, which can improve image.....»»
How teens benefit from being able to read "disturbing" books that some want to ban
Should we worry, as massive book-banning efforts imply, that young people will be harmed by certain kinds of books? For over a decade and through hundreds of interviews, my colleague, literacy professor Peter Johnston, and I have studied how adolesce.....»»
Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley
Analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley say that Apple was too far behind in the car market, and cancelling the Apple Car means it can put its resources to better use in AI.Siri AI should benefit from the cancellation of Apple CarWhile the apparen.....»»
Ecologist cautions researchers to look more closely at apparent mismatches between birds and their prey
Climate change may speed up the emergence of insects in northern countries at the end of winter. This may cause breeding birds migrating from the south to come too late to benefit from the insect peak if they do not adjust their travel schedules to t.....»»
Cars Commerce Q4 results benefit from D2C Media acquisition
Cars Commerce booked $8.3 million in Q4 net income compared with $10.3 million in the year-earlier period......»»
Half-price fares benefit people experiencing transport poverty, shows study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found reduced cost public transport can play an important role in affordability and accessibility, specifically for those on lower incomes who face transport difficulty......»»
Visteon Q4 earnings, net income soar amid tax credit
Visteon's earnings soared in the fourth quarter amid a $313 million U.S. tax benefit and a rise in new business ventures......»»
Ford to reopen Detroit train station starting in June after massive six-year renovation
The restored building is to include a mixture of Ford and other employees as part of its autonomous and EV campus, and part of the plan includes turning some of the top floors into hotel space......»»
Rocket propellant tanks for NASA"s Artemis III mission take shape
As NASA works to develop all the systems needed to return astronauts to the moon under its Artemis campaign for the benefit of all, the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket will be responsible for launching astronauts on their journey. With the liquid ox.....»»