Dictionary.com embraces "they," adds hundreds of new words
Dictionary.com entry examples will use "they" instead of "he or she." The lexicographers and editors at Dictionary.com know a long-lasting trend when they see one. For its latest update, the digital dictionary will now use the gender-neutral "t.....»»
How did magma oceans evolve on early Earth and Mars? Iron chemistry and primordial atmospheres offer clues
Before Earth became the blue planet, it was engulfed by a very different kind of ocean: a vast, deep magma ocean reaching down hundreds or perhaps even thousands of kilometers......»»
Samsung adds free 45-minute workouts to its TVs in partnership with F45
Samsung partners with F45 to offer cardio, strength, and recovery workouts on its Daily+ platform, helping users achieve fitness goals with on-demand training......»»
Satellite data show massive bombs dropped in dangerous proximity to Gaza Strip hospitals in 2023
Satellite data on the proximity of hundreds of M-84 bomb craters to hospitals in the Gaza Strip suggest that, as of November 2023, hospitals were not being given special protection from indiscriminate bombing, as mandated by international humanitaria.....»»
Review of English-language textbooks from 34 countries reveals persistent pattern of stereotypical gender roles
Gender biases around male and female roles and under-representation of female characters appeared in textbooks from around the world, with male-coded words appearing twice as often as female-coded words on average, according to a study published Octo.....»»
Why it"s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry......»»
Public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 adds these new features
Public beta users, a new beta is rolling out now. This latest public beta 3 update is available for macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1, and more. Here’s what’s new in today’s releases. more….....»»
Apple marks MacBook and iPad models ‘vintage,’ adds iPods to ‘obsolete’ list
Today Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products with new additions. The latest vintage products are select MacBook and iPad models, while key iPods and a beloved iPhone model are now considered ‘obsolete.’ more….....»»
Q&A: Long-term impacts of hurricane flooding on inland areas
After making landfall, Hurricane Helene moved north and dumped an enormous amount of rainfall onto the mountainous regions of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, leading to catastrophic flooding hundreds of miles away from the storm's initi.....»»
There’s never been a better time to play Diablo IV
Review: new expansion adds to an already vastly improved game. When we reviewed Diablo IV, the latest installment in the long-running action roleplaying game series last year, we.....»»
UN biodiversity summit in Colombia aims to turn words into action
Two years after a landmark UN-brokered deal to protect nature from a massive wave of destruction, delegates will gather at a new COP in Colombia in late October to assess their progress......»»
Goodnotes adds an AI that can read and explain even the worst handwriting
Goodnotes releases AI tools to read and understand handwritten notes......»»
Tineco Prime Day Big Deal Days discounts: Save on floor cleaners
These Tineco Prime Big Deal Days discounts dropped early and allow you to save hundreds on innovative floor cleaners. Shop now......»»
This special case adds a USB-C port to AirPods with Lightning
Apple recently AirPods Max. However, there are still a lot of people who have old AirPods and simply don’t want to buy new headphones just to get the new port. Luckily, someone came up with a clever accessory that brings USB-C to AirPods with Light.....»»
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.....»»
New AI tool can tell you how to get what you want — from other AIs
Pronto is a new AI tool that teaches you how to talk to other AI more effectively -- in other words, how to get better at prompt engineering......»»
The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»
iOS 18 has a big privacy change. Here’s what it means for you
The new iOS 18 update adds lots of new features for iPhone users and many more are on the way. Here's an iOS 18 change you probably didn't hear about......»»
Qobuz adds a student plan for $5 per month
French hi-res music streaming service Qobuz has a more affordable price for enrolled students......»»
Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified
Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric......»»
Ring Protect rebrands to Ring Home and adds 24/7 recording
Ring Protect is now Ring Home, and while its pricing structure is the same, it benefits from several cool new features -- including 24/7 recording......»»