Daemons and Agents could be slowing down your Mac
Hidden background apps may be slowing down your Mac. Here's how to fix that potential impact to your Mac's performance.In any UNIX-based computer system, including macOS, the operating system runs a variety of background processes to perform certain.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple handing out smaller raises to retail employees this year
Apple is slowing the rate of raises it is giving to retail employees this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report explains that Apple has revealed “average annual raises” of roughly 4% for this year, returning to what was norma.....»»
Earth"s crust, tectonic plates gradually formed, geoscientists find
The Earth's crust continued a slow process of reworking for billions of years, rather than rapidly slowing its growth some 3 billion years ago, according to a Penn State-led research team. The new finding contradicts existing theories that suggest th.....»»
Converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could prevent pathogenic infections
Nebraska researchers are converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could help prevent pathogenic infections and death while significantly lowering the cost of antimicrobial treatments and being a boon to the bioeconomy......»»
Protected nature reserves alone are insufficient for reversing biodiversity loss, researchers say
Biodiversity is dwindling at a rapid pace across the globe. As one key remedy, we are protecting areas around the world, hoping that they will suffice to save what is left. While protected areas have undoubtedly contributed to slowing the overall bio.....»»
The truth is out there: Celebrate 30 years of The X-Files with our 30 favorite episodes
From alien abductions to monsters of the week, this sci-fi series had something for everyone. Enlarge / FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) were the heart and soul of The X-Files. (credit: 20.....»»
Hulu celebrates 30 years of The X-Files with curated episode lists
For fans looking to reconnect with FBI agents Mulder and Scully for The X-Files' 30th anniversary, Hulu has announced new curated lists of the best episodes......»»
Unraveling a paradox of Himalayan glacier melt
One in five glaciers on Earth are covered with a layer of rocky debris. The presence of debris influences how glaciers melt. In the Himalaya, debris covers most large glaciers, and it is so thick that it should insulate the ice, slowing the rates of.....»»
The Future of Contact Centers: Leveraging Generative AI to Optimize Customer Care
A recent webinar hosted by Interactions explored how AI transforms contact centers and how ‘human-in-the-loop’ tech will make customers and agents happier. Continue reading........»»
Apple Store launches slow down as focus moves to refurbishment
Apple is slowing down the rate it opens brand new Apple Store locations, with it opening a fraction of stores per year since 2017 compared to its pre-2016 openings.Apple Bandra Kurla ComplexThe opening of a new Apple Store is always major news, with.....»»
Scientists use quantum device to slow down simulated chemical reaction 100 billion times
Scientists at the University of Sydney have, for the first time, used a quantum computer to engineer and directly observe a process critical in chemical reactions by slowing it down by a factor of 100 billion times......»»
Russian geneticist gets probation for DNA smuggling. Discovery of vials prompted alarm at airport
Customs agents were alarmed at their discovery last August at Dulles International Airport: an undeclared cooler packed in a suitcase and filled with 10 test tubes of an unknown yellowish substance, brought to the U.S. by a woman claiming to be a Rus.....»»
Best smartwatch deals: Samsung, Google, Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit
Smartwatches are the fastest-growing category, and they're not slowing down. With so many models available, you can find smartwatch deals all year round......»»
Real estate markets scramble following cyberattack on listings provider
No estimate when crucial MLS listings provided by Rapattoni will be restored. Enlarge / MLS (Multiple Listing Service). (credit: Getty Images) Home buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and listing websites throughout th.....»»
U.S. EV share goes flat at 7.1% through June as gas autos return
After two years of sharp growth, EV market share stayed flat from January to June, new Experian data shows. Tesla leads the market but isn't immune from the slowing segment......»»
X is "close to breakeven" says CEO Linda Yaccarino
X CEO Linda Yaccarino, leader of the platform formerly known as Twitter, said the company is keeping an eye on new competitor Threads, despite the sharply slowing growth of the rival app from Meta......»»
X CEO Linda Yaccarino says company is still watching Threads competition
X CEO Linda Yaccarino, leader of the platform formerly known as Twitter, said the company is keeping an eye on new competitor Threads, despite the sharply slowing growth of the rival app from Meta......»»
Recovery of biodiversity in rivers across Europe is slowing down, study finds
The study, led by the Senckenberg Institute and published in the journal Nature, examined invertebrate biodiversity in river systems across 22 European countries and found that additional measures are needed to revive the recovery of freshwater biodi.....»»
Nvidia unveils upgraded chip to power the next gen of AI
New Grace Hopper superchip shows Nvidia has become the leader in the AI chip race, and gives no signs of slowing down......»»
Human scent receptors could help "sniff out" nerve gases in new sensor
By some estimates, the human nose can detect up to a trillion different smells with its hundreds of scent receptors. But even just catching a quick whiff of certain chemicals known as nerve agents can be lethal, even in tiny amounts. Researchers repo.....»»
Modeling shows emerging mosquito control approach might be largely resistant to warming temperatures
A team of epidemiologists and engineers at the University of California, working with a colleague from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, in Australia, has found via modeling that the use of the Wolbachia approach to slowing the spread of mos.....»»