Do "Dear CEO" letters make a difference?
For several years now, large investment firms have used public proclamations, like BlackRock's "Dear CEO" letters, to signal their commitment to corporate social responsibility. New research shows the companies these firms invest in are picking up th.....»»
Play ‘spot the difference’ with Google’s new Play Store logo
The Google Play Store has a new logo to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, and while the changes aren't huge, they are there. Can you spot them?.....»»
I have proof that low-latency headphones actually made me a better gamer
Audio latency is a killer for gamers, at least according to marketing. But how much of a difference does it actually make when you're in the heat of battle?.....»»
Biden vs. Trump: What a Difference Two Years Make for Treating COVID
In a tale of two Covids, two presidents’ contrasting COVID experiences illustrate the moonshot-caliber medical achievements that let many patients be treated at home instead of in an ICU.....»»
HDMI ARC or digital optical: What’s the difference, and which is best for you?
HDMI ARC and optical are the two go-to connections for sending digital sound from one device to another, but is there a difference between them? Let's find out......»»
Netflix Ad-Supported Plans Won’t Have All Netflix’s Content
(Photo: Thibault Penin/Unsplash) One of the ways Netflix hopes to turn things around is with a new ad-supported tier. However, the ads won't be the only difference. Netflix now confirms that its upcoming.....»»
Yes, the state of the environment is grim, but you can make a difference, right in your own neighborhood
The newly released State of the Environment report paints a predictably grim picture. Species are in decline, ecosystems are at breaking point, and threats abound. For many of us, it can feel like a problem that's too big, too complex and too distant.....»»
The best speakers for 2022: great hi-fi options for music and more
From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market......»»
HDMI or digital optical: What’s the difference, and which is best for you?
HDMI and optical are the two go-to connections for modern picture standards and surround sound, but is there any difference between both wires? Let's find out......»»
Wasps able to tell the difference between "same" and "different"
A trio of researchers at the University of Michigan has found that paper wasps are able to distinguish between things that are the same or things that are different. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Chloe Weise, Christi.....»»
Industry strategies and geopolitics
As an entrepreneur and industry analyst, I have never told anyone asking for advice that there is "no solution": There is always a solution and the only difference is whether it's a good one or bad one. Taiwan's semiconductor industry is known as the.....»»
The difference between pseudonymity and anonymity: When zero is more
Zero-knowledge allows individuals to expose information only as it becomes necessary, and only enough information to prove a truth. Zero-knowledge allows individuals to expose information only as it becomes necessary, and only enough information.....»»
The Big Difference Between The Ford F-150 And The Ford Raptor
If you're in the market for a new pickup truck, odds are you've set your sights on the Ford F-150. There are some key differences between it and the Raptor. If you'r.....»»
Haiti"s 1860 Jour de Pâques earthquakes may have released strain in key fault zone
Using details from historical newspaper accounts and letters, seismologists have learned more about Haiti's 1860 Jour de Pâques (Easter Sunday) earthquake sequence, and how it might have impacted the country's most recent devastating earthquakes......»»
Autistic child with Down syndrome benefits more from iPad than dedicated disability tech
The father of an autistic child with Down syndrome has said that an iPad with a speech app has made more difference to his son’s life than the far more expensive dedicated device offered under state programs. The piece highlights the gap between w.....»»
Google proposes moving ad business to Alphabet to keep regulators at bay
But is there any demonstrable difference between Google and parent company Alphabet? Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) The US.....»»
Glaciers can mean the difference between life and death for salmon during heatwaves
As climate change continues to worsen, heatwaves like one that killed hundreds of people as it rolled across the Pacific Northwest last summer have become more common and more extreme. These heatwaves can lead to mass die-offs of fish in streams that.....»»
How War in Ukraine Roiled Russia"s "Coolest Company"
The decline of Yandex, the Russian version of Google, is emblematic of the economic and cultural troubles spawned by the invasion. From a report: What a difference a war makes. Just a few months ago, Yandex stood out as a rare Russian business succes.....»»
A look back at the evolution of iPhone hardware with GRID frames [Gallery]
It has been 15 years since the first iPhone was introduced by Steve Jobs, and a lot has changed since then. Each generation of the iPhone has brought unique advances that are sometimes hard to notice, but that have made a difference when we look bac.....»»
The best tech accessories for bicyclists and motorcyclists
Having the right gear can make all the difference in getting a good workout on a bike. Here are the best tech accessories for cyclists.BicycleCycling isn't all about health, though. Tracking metrics such as speed and distance and keeping track of the.....»»
Google’s powerful AI spotlights a human cognitive glitch
There's a big difference between fluent speech and fluent thought. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When you read a sentence like this one, your past experience tells you that it’s written by a thinking, feeling human. And, i.....»»