Fed delivers small rate hike, says "some additional" tightening possible
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent turmoil in financial markets spurred by the collapse of two U.S......»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro has dropped to a record-low price on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day
MacBooks on sale UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 9:55 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with two additional MacBook Pro deals, plus current pricing and availability. The best early October Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance:.....»»
Shop the best budget-friendly early October Prime Day deals — all under $25
Prime Day isn't just for big purchases. Score a Blink security camera, Anker wireless charger, Soundcore earbuds, and more — all for under $25. Sometimes good things come with small price tags. Amazon' Prime Day sales are always a great time.....»»
So You Can 3D Print a Steak Now—but Why on Earth Would You?
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you can’t buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering catalog......»»
Antarctic "greening" at dramatic rate, satellite data show
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than 10-fold over the last four decades, new research shows......»»
How future heat waves at sea could devastate UK marine ecosystems and fisheries
The oceans are warming at an alarming rate. 2023 shattered records across the world's oceans, and was the first time that ocean temperatures exceeded 1°C over pre-industrial levels. This led to the emergence of a series of marine heat wave events ac.....»»
U.S. port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately, union says
The tentative agreement is for a wage hike of around 62 percent, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters......»»
Move over, heartfelt chats, it"s the gift that counts
The next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift—flowers, candy, a homemade treat—may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk......»»
The best 60 percent keyboards for 2024
If you don't have a ton of desk space, a small keyboard is best. Here are some of the best 60 percent keyboards if you care for the small form factor......»»
Apple Search Ads expands to Turkey and 20 additional countries
Apple Search Ads is continuing its expansion into new geographic segments, following a successful rollout to Brazil earlier this year. Starting today, developers can start buying Apple Search Ads for placement in Turkey, and 20 additional countrie.....»»
Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles shows promise for all-solid-state batteries
Often overlooked, rechargeable batteries play an important part in contemporary life, powering small devices like smartphones to larger ones like electric vehicles. The keys to creating sustainable rechargeable batteries include having them hold thei.....»»
New materials and techniques show promise for microelectronics and quantum technologies
As phones and computers shrink in size, our need for data storage and transfer is growing. Electronic devices have been powered by semiconductors for decades, but as the push to miniaturize continues, there's a limit to how small semiconductors can b.....»»
Iron nuggets in the Pinnacles unlock secrets of ancient and future climates
Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia's Pinnacles, which are part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1,000km, have provided new insights into Earth's ancient climate and changing landscape......»»
Lian Li’s $70 small form factor case just became my daily driver
The Lian Li A3-mATX offers an excellent balance of price, build quality, and compatibility with large PC components......»»
Toyota will invest $500 million more into air-taxi startup Joby Aviation
The additional funding will bring Toyota Motor Corp.'s investment in Joby Aviation to $894 million......»»
Arctic plant study suggests the rate of climate change threatens to exceed the adaptive capacity of species
A research group at the Finnish Museum of Natural History is investigating the adaptive potential of plant species amid a warming climate. Their recent study investigates the Siberian primrose, a plant species that occurs on the coasts of the Bothnia.....»»
Why plastic bottles in the EU now have their caps attached
You may have bought a drink recently and noticed something odd: the once removable cap is now tethered to the bottle by a small strip of plastic......»»
Networking doesn"t have to be a chore. Here are three ways to make it more enjoyable and effective
Does the thought of putting on a fake smile and making idle small talk with strangers in order to advance your career send shivers down your spine? Do you avoid networking as a result? If so, you're not alone......»»
“Extreme” Broadcom-proposed price hike would up VMware costs 1,050%, AT&T says
Broadcom "preventing some vendors from selling products to us," AT&T alleges. Broadcom quoted AT&T a 1,050 percent price hike for VMware offerings, AT&T has claimed in legal docum.....»»
SAFE X equips CISOs with integrated data from all their existing cybersecurity products
Safe Security launched SAFE X, a generative AI-powered mobile app for CISOs. SAFE X delivers CISOs real-time business impact insights into their cybersecurity posture, enabling better decision-making and risk prioritization. CISOs often invest millio.....»»
Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely?
We may no longer see a base-version Galaxy S26 model. The post Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Samsung has remained as one of the last few Android OEMs to launch compact-siz.....»»