Coinbase files to go public confidentially and we’re hyped
Coinbase, perhaps the best-known American crypto company, announced today that it has filed confidentially to go public. The company’s debut was expected, having been reported earlier in the year. As the well-funded unicorn has filed confidenti.....»»
The best crypto wallets
We've lined up all the best crypto wallets for every investor, including popular services like Coinbase and Trezor. If you're buying, trading, and selling cryptocurrencies, a cryptocurrency wallet is a must-have digital accessory. We're not jus.....»»
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 4
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.....»»
iOS 18.0.1 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new
As expected, Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.0.1 to iPhone users. This update comes three weeks after iOS 18 was released to the general public. The update includes key bug fixes for iPhone users affecting the camera, Messages, performance, and more......»»
visionOS 2.0.1 now available for Apple Vision Pro with multiple bug fixes
Two weeks after releasing visionOS 2 to the public, Apple is now rolling out visionOS 2.0.1. The update doesn’t add any new features, but it does bring multiple bug fixes that should make the device run more stable. more….....»»
Research reveals how media coverage helped successfully mitigate forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon
A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities......»»
Community sports need provincial "assist" to thrive, says report
Whether it's a children's soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team whose players spend as much time socializing as shooting pucks, amateur sports play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and public health......»»
To really be greener, businesses need to look to the boardroom
Greenwashing scandals—the practice of misleading the public about what action a company or organization is taking to protect the environment—are on the rise. As the climate crisis intensifies, greenwashing represents a significant obstacle to mee.....»»
Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on
In recent months, many Canadian employers in both the public and private sectors have implemented return-to-office mandates, requiring workers that transitioned to remote or hybrid work during the COVID-19 pandemic to work in-person again......»»
Why climate activists keep targeting art galleries despite public outcry
Two Just Stop Oil activists were recently jailed for 27 months and 20 months respectively for throwing soup at one of Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers paintings at London's National Gallery back in October 2022. Some commentators suggested these were ov.....»»
Football can improve well-being of people in UK prisons, and could help stop reoffending
The prison overcrowding crisis in the UK has shown the public what researchers and those working in criminal justice have known for years: prisons are unsafe for those serving time and working there......»»
U.S. offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
If finalized, the loan guarantee will support EVgo's deployment of about 7,500 public stalls with high power chargers that can power two EVs simultaneously at nearly 1,100 stations......»»
Trust in US Supreme Court continues to sink, survey finds
Driven by political partisanship, public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has continued a downward slide since the court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new s.....»»
Beta 3 now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1 [U: Public beta]
Today Apple has released new beta updates, but not perhaps for the platforms we were all hoping for. Developer beta 3 is now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1. However, new betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are mysteriously absen.....»»
Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates
An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for electric ve.....»»
Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates
An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for elect.....»»
Franklin expedition captain who died in 1848 was cannibalized by survivors
Scientists matched DNA of living descendent to Capt. James Fitzjames of the HMS Erebus. Enlarge / Oil painting by Belgian marine artist François Etienne Musin depicting tje HMS Erebus trapped in Arctic ice. (credit: Public doma.....»»
Systems used by courts and governments across the US riddled with vulnerabilities
With hundreds of courts and agencies affected, chances are one near you is, too. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Public records systems that courts and governments rely on to manage voter registrations and legal filings h.....»»
Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in October
Apple TV+ has a strong October lineup coming up. One of Apple’s most hyped new series, Disclaimer, is debuting full of mystery and intrigue. The beloved comedy Shrinking, from Ted Lasso’s creator, gets its second season. Plus there are several ot.....»»
Researchers urge governments to enlist emotion when fighting fake news
Real people with relatable stories can help public agencies counter social media disinformation campaigns and "fake news" around issues such as vaccination programs, academic researchers say......»»
Study finds about 40% of public supports rationing measures to fight climate change
Rationing of goods such as meat and fuel can both effectively and fairly reduce consumption with high climate impact. Almost 40% of the public say they could accept such measures. These are the findings of new research from the Climate Change Leaders.....»»