Dear Sophie: Should I apply for citizenship if I have a conviction?
A few years ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor for smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influence. I have a green card and want to apply for U.S. citizenship next year. Can I? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Snag Apple"s M3 MacBook Air 15-inch with 16GB RAM for just $1,299 with coupon
This upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,299 with an exclusive coupon discount, along with $40 off AppleCare Plus.Save $200 on this M3 MacBook Air.To grab the savings on the MacBook Air, visit Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and apply co.....»»
The power of face time: Insights from zebra finch courtship shed light on later life learning
A new study on songbirds sheds light on the power of social interaction to facilitate learning, insights that potentially apply to human development......»»
Ancient civilizations had ways to counter the urban heat island effect—how history"s lessons apply to cities today
As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures......»»
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.....»»
PSA: Your Apple ID will be renamed ‘Apple Account’ next month
Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, and it will apply across all Apple products.....»»
Apple offers all-time high $300 welcome bonus for new Apple Card signups
Apple is making a new offer to select iPhone users to apply for its Apple Card credit card, including the highest "welcome bonus" the company has yet offered.$300 welcome offer included in recent emails to select Apple customers.The offer is being ex.....»»
Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines
Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the.....»»
Faculty cluster hire: Promoting collaboration and addressing gender bias in academic hiring
In the world of academic science, hiring new faculty members typically follows a predictable pattern: candidates apply individually and are evaluated primarily on their personal achievements. What if there was a way to build more collaborative, diver.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is here — how to free sizing kit
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is finally here! Order the device through Best Buy and get a free $10 e-Gift Card toward your online purchase. Terms apply......»»
Google pulls its terrible pro-AI “Dear Sydney” ad after backlash
Taking the "human" out of "human communication." Enlarge / The Gemini prompt box in the "Dear Sydney" ad. (credit: Google) Have you seen Google's "Dear Sydney" ad? The one where a young girl wants to write a fan letter t.....»»
Q&A: How do presidential candidates embody ideas about race and national identity, including views of Latinos?
J. David Cisneros, a professor of communication and an affiliate of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researches social movements and public rhetoric about race, culture and citizenship......»»
Outsourcing emotion: The horror of Google’s “Dear Sydney” AI ad
Opinion: "Help my daughter write a letter" is not the same as "Help me with boring busywork." Enlarge / Here's an idea: Don't be a deadbeat and do it yourself! (credit: Google) If you've watched any Olympics coverage thi.....»»
Research warns of "systematic weaknesses in jury decisions"
There are "systemic weaknesses" in the way juries make decisions—and these are likely to be contributing to the conviction of innocent people, failures to convict the guilty, and inequalities, new research warns......»»
Battling the red palm weevil: Investigating the devastation on date palm plantations of the Middle East
The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest. A recent ICARDA study reveals factors that hinder pest cont.....»»
Ars is seeking a seasoned senior reporter for all things Google
Got feelings about the future of AI and/or phone bezel width? Come apply! Enlarge / If you get hired for this position, you'll be provided an assistant. It's this guy. This guy is your assistant. His name is "Googly." G.....»»
How to add shadow in Photoshop
If you want to add depth to an object, subject, or text, you can apply a shadow effect. We’ll show you two easy ways to add a shadow in Adobe Photoshop......»»
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?.....»»
PSA: Time is running out to claim up to $349 from Apple’s iPhone 7 lawsuit settlement [U]
Update: The deadline for class members to submit a claim has been extended to July 3. All other details below still apply. If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that suffered audio issues, your time is running out to claim a portion of A.....»»
Apple Weather"s heatwave predictions probably won"t apply to you
Apple Weather for iOS has come under fire again for a record-breaking temperature prediction that the service maintained for a few hours that seemed unlikely. Here's where the data comes from.Apple's Weather app on an iPhoneMany iPhone users depend o.....»»