For outsiders, stereotypes about Southern speech outweigh experience
The phenomenon of behavioral mimicry is well known among social scientists. We mirror the posture, movements and speech of our interlocutors at some unconscious level, but also as a means of trying to identify or communicate more clearly with them......»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 12: The Definitive Android Experience?
Let’s take a quick look at what the Pixel 9 Pro and OnePlus 12 offer users. The post Google Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 12: The Definitive Android Experience? appeared first on Phandroid. There was a moment in time when Google’s Nexus phone.....»»
Apple Intelligence performance: How it runs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence is available now in developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. It will launch publicly to all users later this fall. The device requirements are strict, presumably to delivery a quality experience no matter what.....»»
The best Sims 4 mods
Though The Sims 4 gives you plenty of freedom to do what you want, you can greatly enhance your experience with mods. These are the best mods in The Sims 4......»»
The OnePlus Nord 4 does one thing better than any other Android phone
Other than a few deviations, OnePlus has a penchant for value products. The premium offers a (mostly) superior set of features and a refined experience over similarly-priced flagships such as the Galaxy S24 Plus or the Pixel 8 Pro. Similarly, the $50.....»»
Save up to 30% with the Google Pixel 7a!
Get the Pixel experience for a much lower price! The post Save up to 30% with the Google Pixel 7a! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re interested in checking out Google’s Pixel Android phones, then you might want to look int.....»»
NASA tests deployment of Roman Space Telescope"s "visor"
The "visor" for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed several environmental tests simulating the conditions it will experience during launch and in space. Called the Deployable Aperture Cover, this large sunshade is designed to.....»»
You can grab a Keychron mechanical keyboard for $85 with this deal
Amazon There’s no beating the haptic experience that a offers. Whether you’re plugging away at a debut novel, movie script, or scholastic essay, typing these docs out on hardware like the Keychron Q3 QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard is ergonomic for y.....»»
Apple Maps on the web now works in Firefox, plus Edge for Mac
Last month Apple debuted a beta version of Apple Maps for web. At the time, the web version only supported Safari and Chrome, plus Edge for PC. But now, Firefox users can experience the new maps interface too, as well as Edge users on Apple platforms.....»»
Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington......»»
Flying"s never been safer, says MIT study
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade......»»
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued.....»»
Male and female lions socialize differently throughout their lives, study reveals
New research from the University of Oxford on wild lions has revealed that males and females experience vastly different changes to their social network throughout their lives, and that this may shape their survival......»»
Research findings suggest nilgai antelope are not carriers of bovine babesiosis
Nilgai, a non-native antelope species that freely ranges Southern Texas and Northeastern Mexico, do not appear to be susceptible to infection following experimental exposure to Babesia bovis, according to recent findings by Texas A&M AgriLife Researc.....»»
Common tree in São Paulo (Brazil) tolerates extreme drought and can help mitigate adverse effects of climate change
One of the three main tree species in São Paulo city, Brazil—the largest mega-city in the southern hemisphere—is the Tipuana (Tipuana tipu), also known as rosewood or tipu, a tall tree with a large spreading canopy. It is tolerant of extreme dro.....»»
Cadillac works to elevate luxury brand with bespoke vehicles, curated experience
Cadillac caters to buyers of the ultraluxury Celestiq electric sedan with a curated design experience allowing them to select customized materials and finishes......»»
A linguist explores what Kamala Harris"s voice and speech reveal about her identity
Every now and then, a scholar's niche expertise lines up with a cultural or political moment and finds an audience hungry for the details. Nicole Holliday is having one of those moments......»»
Elephants on the move: Mapping connections across African landscapes
Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become geneticall.....»»
New X-ray world record: Looking inside a microchip with 4 nanometer precision
In a collaboration with EPFL Lausanne, ETH Zurich and the University of Southern California researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have used X-rays to look inside a microchip with higher precision than ever before. The image resolution of 4 n.....»»
New SpongeBob SquarePants Environment comes to Apple Vision Pro
Paramount Plus is rolling out a new SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Environment for Apple Vision Pro users today. The new immersive experience, which also includes a jellyfish interactive game, takes Vision Pro users underwater and straight to Bikini Bo.....»»
Disney+ adds Iceland immersive environment to Apple Vision Pro
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now experience a whole new immersive environment, with Disney+ bringing users virtually to Iceland.Iceland in the Disney+ environments listOne of the selling points of the Apple Vision Pro is the prospect of enterin.....»»