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.....»»
Research team develops anti-icing film that only requires sunlight
A KAIST research team has developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles to industrial sites without the need for heating wires, periodic spray or oil coating of anti-freeze s.....»»
Old stars may be the best places to search for life
Once upon a cosmic time, scientists assumed that stars apply an eternal magnetic brake, causing an endless slowdown of their rotation. With new observations and sophisticated methods, they have now peeked into a star's magnetic secrets and found that.....»»
Amazon"s 2024 price drops on Apple knock up to $600 off popular tech
The holiday hangover means many retailers are bumping prices back to their retail norms, yet Amazon still has several Apple deals to help you kick off your New Year's resolutions in style.Amazon's deals apply to Apple Watch, iPad & more.Take advantag.....»»
Did You Buy a New Phone This Year?
There aren’t many days left in 2023, so to reflect on parts of the year we wanted to get personal with you. We want to know, dear friend, if you bought a new phone this year. And after you answer that – assuming you said “yes”.....»»
Acting NHTSA chief Ann Carlson is stepping down
Carlson, who has run the agency since September 2022, said she will leave her post on Dec. 26. NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman will serve as acting administrator......»»
EU set to slam Apple with antitrust order over App Store practices and Spotify battle
The European Union is currently taking measures to curb the power of tech giants, and it's increasingly looking like it may block Apple's App Store rules that apply to music streaming services within its jurisdiction.The new rule would prohibit Apple.....»»
When can we expect a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI?
History suggests PC port could come months or years after planned 2025 console launch. Enlarge / That "Coming 2025" probably won't apply to any PC version. (credit: Rockstar) PC players will likely have to wait a bit lon.....»»
Peter Capaldi"s "Criminal Record" gets first trailer, premieres in early 2024
Two detectives fight for the truth over a historic murder conviction in the first trailer for Apple TV+ series "Criminal Record."'Criminal Record'The London filmed series stars Peter Capaldi of "Doctor Who" fame and Cush Jumbo, who is known for "The.....»»
"Criminal Record" gets first trailer, premieres January 10 on Apple TV+
Two detectives fight for the truth over a historic murder conviction in the first trailer for Apple TV+ series "Criminal Record."'Criminal Record'The London filmed series stars Peter Capaldi of "Doctor Who" fame and Cush Jumbo, who is known for "The.....»»
Former dealership executive Erik Maund, co-conspirators face life in prison after murder-for-hire conviction
Erik Maund paid nearly $1 million to have two people murdered to cover up an affair, according to a U.S. Attorney's office......»»
Dutch youth found to have little knowledge about democracy
Dutch youth are less informed about democracy than peers in similar countries. This is evident from the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), an international survey conducted in 24 countries on citizenship among second-year hig.....»»
Save $250 on the 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max at Adorama
Adorama's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip can be picked up with a $250 discount, if you apply the special AppleInsider discount code to your order.14-inch MacBook ProThe 14-inch MacBook Pro is even more powerful thanks to its use of the M3 M.....»»
Nikola founder Trevor Milton seeks probation after fraud conviction
Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola, is seeking to avoid prison, with his lawyers saying his case differed from that of Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes, another startup founder convicted of fraud......»»
Former Okla. Kia, Mitsubishi dealer gets nearly 11 years for fraud, tampering
U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot sentenced Bobby Mayes to 130 months in prison for defrauding car lenders at his Big Red Dealerships Group and a concurrent 65 months for tampering with his case after his conviction. He must also forfeit $1 million i.....»»
How global warming shakes the Earth: Seismic data show ocean waves gaining strength as the planet warms
As oceans waves rise and fall, they apply forces to the sea floor below and generate seismic waves. These seismic waves are so powerful and widespread that they show up as a steady thrum on seismographs, the same instruments used to monitor and study.....»»
AI bots can do the grunt work of filling out job applications for you
One programmer used AI to apply for 5,000 jobs. Enlarge (credit: PM Images/Getty Images) In July, software engineer Julian Joseph became the latest victim of the tech industry’s sweeping job cuts. Facing his second lay.....»»
Can Apple de-fingerprint the midnight MacBook Air, or will space black replace it?
If you’ve bought a midnight-colored , the smudge factor is already baked in. If the fingerprint magnet color sticks around, though, I wonder if Apple could apply the same anodization seal technique to midnight that it’s using with space black......»»
Save $200 on AppleCare for Apple"s new M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch
Right out of the gate, shoppers can save $200 on three years of AppleCare for the new M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch with this exclusive early Black Friday deal.To snap up the exclusive offer, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and apply promo co.....»»
Going rogue: Scientists apply giant wave mechanics on a nanometric scale
Researchers have shown how the principles of rogue waves—huge 30-meter waves that arise unexpectedly in the ocean—can be applied on a nano scale, with dozens of applications from medicine to manufacturing......»»
How An Undercover Lawyer Helped to Topple Denmark’s Torrent Tracker Scene
A few days ago, yet another former operator of a Danish torrent tracker received a suspended prison sentence, the latest conviction following the successful dismantling of Denmark's thriving piracy scene. This unprecedented crackdown started in 2020,.....»»