Corvids seem to handle temporary memories the way we do
Birds show evidence that they lump temporary memories into categories. Enlarge / A jackdaw tries to remember what color it was thinking of. (credit: Frans Buiter / 500px) Humans tend to think that we are the most intelli.....»»
Pet Odors Be Gone: This top-rated Shark air purifier is 38% off
The Shark HP102PET is an air purifier that has all of the parts to handle big pet issues. It is on sale now......»»
Ushering in the era of light-powered "multi-level memories"
We live in an era of data deluge. The data centers that are operated to store and process this flood of data use a lot of electricity, which has been called a major contributor to environmental pollution. To overcome this situation, polygonal computi.....»»
There"s a solar eclipse Saturday — but don"t take photos of it with your phone
You may want to capture this weekend's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea. Today I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and this weekend's solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR's article, which warned sky gaze.....»»
Hydro dams are struggling to handle the world’s intensifying weather
Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others. Enlarge / The Hemenway Harbor Marina at Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made water reservoir, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the S.....»»
Hydro Dams Are Struggling to Handle the World’s Intensifying Weather
Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others—forcing managers to employ new forecasting technology and clever strategies to capitalize on what they have......»»
I don’t know if my heart can handle Netflix’s Leo after watching this trailer
It looks like Adam Sandler might have actually made another good movie on Netflix…maybe too good. Today, Netflix released the official trailer for Leo, its … The post I don’t know if my heart can handle Netflix’s Leo after wat.....»»
When rentals go wrong: Study explores sharing economy and ways to boost good customer behavior
Consumers are increasingly paying for temporary access to products and services through companies like Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber—creating an "access-based industry" that's expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. But, in exchange.....»»
iPhone 15 overheating fix: Thermal imaging reveals whether iOS 17.0.3 update worked
A thermal imaging test found that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are running cooler after Apple's iOS 17.0.3 update. If you're the owner of a new iPhone 15 and have been experiencing the device getting a bit too hot to handle, you're g.....»»
HP wireless all-in-one has 83 Wh rechargeable battery, handle for portability
A 24-inch Windows PC weighing 9 pounds. HP sees the Envy Move being shared among family members and moved from room to room. [credit:.....»»
Using metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases
A team of chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Southern Methodist University, has found a way to use metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases. Their study i.....»»
Ford gives UAW "costly" new offer with more than 20% raises
Ford said it was offering to increase temporary workers' pay 26 percent to $21 an hour, versus $20 in the last publicly known proposal, and raise most full-time workers' pay by "more than" the 20 percent over four years it previously offered......»»
UAW and Mack Trucks reach tentative deal to avoid strike
The temporary agreement must still be ratified by the UAW rank-and-file. Should the 4,000 Mack workers have gone on strike, it could have strained the UAW's $825 million strike fund......»»
House Democrat reintroduces bill to protect union workers in federal vehicle contracts
The Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act would require federal contract bidders to disclose all plant locations where vehicles will be made, prevailing wages at those locations, the number of temporary workers employed and any Occupational Safety an.....»»
Powerful new EV charger starts field tests in Arizona this weekend
From Thursday until Sunday, charges will cost just one dollar. Enlarge / This cube is Nxu's new charging system, designed to handle up to 4.5 MW of bidirectional power. You can test it out in Mesa, Arizona, between September 28 a.....»»
T-Mobile users saw other customers’ personal data due to “system glitch”
T-Mobile blames "temporary system glitch" during planned update. Enlarge / A T-Mobile sign on a storefront on August 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Moneymaker ) A T-Mobile mistake during an ove.....»»
Is your company able to handle more AI? Most of us don"t think so
It’s not news that using AI in the workplace can save workers time, but it’s certainly clearer than ever......»»
Companies still don’t know how to handle generative AI risks
Energized by the hype around generative AI, enterprises are aggressively pursuing practical applications of this new technology while remaining cautious about the risks, according to ISG. ISG research shows 85% of companies surveyed believe investmen.....»»
NASA Didn’t Find Aliens—but if You See Any UFOs, Holler
The agency assembled a panel of experts to figure out how to handle future sightings, in case the truth is out there......»»
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities. Enlarge (credit: John Dreyer) Whether playing tricks, mimicking speech, or holding “funerals,” crows and ravens (collectively known as corvids) have.....»»
Marketing lessons from a hurricane: Research finds the effects of brand-switching are only temporary
Using data from pre- and post-hurricane purchasing of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), new research has found that while consumers may switch brands in the lead-up to a natural disaster, they will likely switch back to their previously purchased brands.....»»