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Can we still trust public opinion polls?

As the dust settles on another Super Tuesday, Americans are watching with bated breath to see how closely the final tallies align with the latest polls......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 6th, 2024

New iOS & iPadOS update fixes reappearing photos bug

Apple has released a minor update for iOS and iPadOS, that fixes an issue in the Photos app that resurrected deleted images.A Portrait Photo shot in iOS 17One week after releasing iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to the public, Apple has issued a minor updat.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News19 hr. 32 min. ago

EV drivers want safety features at charging stations

Safety at charging stations is a top priority for electric vehicle drivers but many stations lack basic safety features, according to a report by the Transportation Energy Institute. EV drivers surveyed said they want public charging stations in v.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News21 hr. 32 min. ago

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 17

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

One of OpenAI"s safety leaders quit on Tuesday. He just explained why.

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, OpenAI co-head of alignment Jan Leike gave the public some hints as to why he left. OpenAI is famously not all that open. Dazzling, cutting-edge AI products emerge without warning, generat.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 18

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 19

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America's fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th anniversary, Brown also rep.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation

Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets. Enlarge / A kitty named Clover prepares to play with a robot arm in the Cat Royale "multi-species" science/art installation . (credit: Blast T.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Six public franchised dealership groups sweeten 2023 CEO pay with extras as Lithia"s DeBoer sees largest gain

Lithia, AutoNation, Asbury, Penske, Sonic and Group 1 pay a relatively modest base CEO salary but then sweeten compensation with other incentives. DeBoer's 2023 total jumps 73 percent......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Stop using these default Mac apps — trust me

Not every Mac app created by Apple is a winner. Here are five Apple-designed Mac apps that you should switch out for superior third-party alternatives......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?

Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Nearly 80% of consumers would consider buying an EV in four years, Cox says

EV skeptics would consider an EV if it costs the same as a gasoline-powered alternative and if more public charging becomes available......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb

A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to today, and the numbers are even more dramatic. According to Forbes, Americans.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

$59B UAW retiree benefits trust hires ex-GM exec as CEO

The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has appointed a former General Motors Co. executive as its CEO. Jessica Gubing will take on the role June 4, heading up a trust launched in 2010 to protect retiree health benefits, which has grown to $58.6 billi.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

3 great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024

It's a month of outstanding performances on the Public Broadcasting Service, and these are the three great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy

With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Study reveals how media representations of animal rights advocacy contribute to its depoliticization

Despite the pervasive public interest in animal welfare, the framing of animal rights activism in the media has largely contributed to its depoliticization, argues a paper in Polity. "Vegans and "Green-Collared Criminals,'" by Serrin Rutledge-Prior,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years—so why does the public think it"s increased?

Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, according to the latest survey. But the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

GM"s Cruise resumes autonomous testing with a human backup behind wheel

This marks the first time Cruise's self-driving systems have been activated on public roads since October......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work

Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple yea.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024