Citizen is Now Paying New Yorkers To Livestream Crimes
Citizen, otherwise known as "the worst kind of hyperlocal app ever created," is now willing to pay people to livestream crimes around New York City. The company is reportedly hiring people in the Big Apple at a starting rate of $25 per hour to run ar.....»»
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers.....»»
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is September’s best PS Plus game
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a surprisingly fun sports game, and you can try it without paying an extra dime via PS Plus......»»
12-year-old keeps burglarizing Md. dealerships
Police told a Maryland TV station they've caught the boy at least eight times but that he's too young to be charged with the crimes he's committing......»»
Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France
Multi-billionaire must post bail of 5 million euros, report to police twice a week. Enlarge / Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on September 21, 2015, in San Francisco. (credit: Get.....»»
Citizen scientists can help save Australia"s threatened species if given more direction
Across Australia and around the world, citizen scientists are protecting species by recording sightings, surveying landscapes and collecting samples. No job is too big or too small. As wildlife ecologists, we are indebted to this army of volunteers......»»
It’s 2024, and smartphones are still very dumb about one simple thing
If our smartphones are like supercomputers in our pockets, why do we still end up paying for things by accident?.....»»
Bioshock 4: everything we know so far
Bioshock 4 hasn't has an official trailer released yet, but we know it's in the works at 2K. Here are all the leaks and rumors you should be paying attention to......»»
Citizen science project identifies 20 new astronomical discoveries
A citizen science project, which invites members of the public to take part in identifying cosmic explosions, has already identified 20 new astronomical discoveries......»»
Citizen scientists spot mysterious object shooting out of the galaxy at 1 million mph
Citizen scientists have spotted an object which is traveling at such a speed that it will shoot out of the Milky Way and head out into intergalactic space......»»
Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows
Fast-food chain is paying up to $400K for unscripted content, Deadline reports. Enlarge / Would you like a streaming subscription with that? (credit: Getty) Look out, Peacock. There's reportedly a new video streaming se.....»»
Students" toxin research shows public health benefits of citizen science
Long-term exposure to arsenic, a hidden danger in many New England drinking water supplies, poses serious health risks, including cancer and cognitive challenges. A citizen science initiative called "All About Arsenic" has emerged in response, empowe.....»»
Five years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to.....»»
Saturday Citations: Citizen scientists observe fast thing; controlling rat populations; clearing nanoplastic from water
Good morning! Here are a few of this week's most interesting science stories to read while you're settling into the couch with your cup of General Foods International French Vanilla Cafe......»»
Tracking a newly discovered hypervelocity star spotted by citizen scientists
It may seem like the sun is stationary while the planets in its orbit are moving, but the sun is actually orbiting around the Milky Way galaxy at an impressive rate of about 220 kilometers per second—almost half a million miles per hour......»»
2025 iPhone SE with iPhone 14 form factor and Apple Intelligence sounds like a winner
All reports point to the 2025 iPhone SE being a huge upgrade from the 2022 model, but the more we hear about it, the more it looks set to prove a very viable option for those who want a modern iPhone without paying flagship prices. A reasonably co.....»»
It’s not worth paying to be removed from people-finder sites, study says
The best removal rate was less than 70%, and that didn't beat manual opt-outs. Enlarge / For a true representation of the people-search industry, a couple of these folks should have lanyards that connect them by the pockets. (cr.....»»
New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones
Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather......»»
Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers......»»
Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?
Both men committed major financial crimes—and had powerful friends. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich a.....»»
Exclusive-US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him
Exclusive-US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him.....»»