Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable die to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice......»»
iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want
If it weren’t for Face ID, we’d have a single type of smartphone display design right now: hole-punch screens like those on the Galaxy S24 … The post iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want appeared first on.....»»
AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change
Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»
Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy
Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»
Does the iPad mini 7 have Face ID?
Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7 sports some much-needed tweaks and improvements. But has the diminutive tablet adopted Face ID yet?.....»»
Polar bears" exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes, blood samples suggest
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago. Karyn Rode and Caroline Van Hemert of the U.S. Geological Survey report these findings in a new study published October 23, 2024,.....»»
Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities face barriers to medical school admission, study finds
There are 45.3 million African Americans living in the United States and they represent 13.6% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But only 5.7% of physicians in the United States self-identify as Black, despite multiple effor.....»»
Mobile phone networks and Bluetooth technology could help researchers improve animal tracking
Animal tracking studies for ecology and conservation all face technological limitations, such as high costs or the need for tags to remain in close proximity to detectors. In research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, investigators descr.....»»
Meta testing Face ID-like video selfie to recover your Instagram or Facebook account
Meta is testing facial recognition as a way of letting you instantly recover your Instagram or Facebook account if you find yourself locked out. The process of submitting a video selfie looks much the same as that used to register for Face ID, requir.....»»
Goldman Sachs to face CFPB fine over handling of Apple Card disputes
Goldman Sachs’ Apple Card nightmare continues to get worse. A new report today reveals that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to fine Goldman Sachs after an investigation into its customer service practices for Apple Card. The CFPB.....»»
US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTh.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro users face random freezes and repeated restarts
Owners of iPhone 16 devices, especially iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max buyers, say that the units are freezing and then restarting themselves seemingly randomly.iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models seem to be the most affected by the bug.Numerous re.....»»
Apple presses on with headset that"s an iPhone on your face
Picture safety goggles where instead of glass, you slide an iPhone over your eyes. That was Apple's first idea for the Apple Vision Pro and it will not let it go.Detail from the patent showing an iPhone being slotted into a headsetAfter the launch of.....»»
Study suggests frogs and toads will face new risks as water habitats dry up due to global warming
A small international team has found that anurans such as frogs and toads will be facing increased risks to their survival in the coming years due to water habitats drying up as a result of global warming......»»
If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them—here"s why
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or face timing with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time guidelines has found that around 75% of children aged up to 2 years use some.....»»
Combining satellite methods provides drought detection from space
Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study......»»
"Making insurance effective in the face of climate change may require it to be legally enforced"
Recent hurricanes hitting the Southeastern United States have again robbed people of their homes, businesses and lives. Hurricane Helen, in late September, was followed up last week by Hurricane Milton, collapsing seemingly robust building structures.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs. Apple iPad Pro: flagship face-off
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra challenges the iPad Pro's dominance with compelling specs. We help you choose the better of the two flagship tablets......»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs S23 FE: Time for an upgrade?
Samsung's new Galaxy S24 FE is not merely a yearly iterative upgrade. It goes big, literally, but it's the software situation that takes precedence this year......»»
Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»
Opinion: Ruben Gallego"s divorce file blows up in Kari Lake"s face
Opinion: Ruben Gallego"s divorce file blows up in Kari Lake"s face.....»»