FTC sues Intuit in bid to stop “deceptive” ads that claim TurboTax is free
In some TurboTax ads, "almost every word spoken is the word 'free.'" Enlarge / TurboTax products sit on display at Costco on January 28, 2016, in Foster City, California. (credit: Getty Images | Kimberly White ) The Federal Tr.....»»
Scientists want to shoot $200 trillion of diamond dust into space to stop global warming
Scientists continue to come up with some of the most off-the-wall global warming solutions ever conceived. We’ve heard theories about how moon dust could help … The post Scientists want to shoot $200 trillion of diamond dust into space to sto.....»»
New tool helps assess narcissism in job candidates
It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs of it at work, where it can be particularly detrimental. Is it possible to keep a workplace free of destructive, manipulative e.....»»
For the first time, beloved IDE JetBrains Rider will be available for free
Among other things, it could fill a gap left when Visual Studio abandoned macOS. The integrated development environment (IDE) Rider by JetBrains is now available for free for the.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (October 25-27)
From October 25-27, stream these great movies for free, including a complex thriller, a polarizing superhero story, and a terrific dramedy......»»
For the first time, beloved IDE Jetbrains Rider will be available for free
Among other things, it could fill a gap left when Visual Studio abandoned macOS. The integrated development environment (IDE) Rider by Jetbrains is now available for free for the.....»»
Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $350+ free
The big news is that there are some Amazon gift card deals that anyone and everyone should take advantage of immediately. Altogether, there’s more than … The post Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $350+ free appeared firs.....»»
UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case
A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»
Novel light source enables better temporal resolution of UV-induced molecular dynamics
The Attosecond Science group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science has developed a novel light source capable of producing extremely short pulses for the investigation of UV-induced molecular dynamics with unprecedented temporal resolution. S.....»»
Chemists develop a metal-free way to selectively convert symmetrical diols into one of two mirror-image isomers
A team of chemists at the University of Cambridge has developed a metal-free way to convert symmetrical diols selectively into one of two mirror-image isomers. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group took advantage of the ability o.....»»
Fallout: London is a huge Fallout 4 mod that is now playable—and worth playing
Now is the time to check out this free total conversion of Fallout 4. It took a crew of more than 100 talented modders and another hundred voice actors nearly five years to make F.....»»
How to banish annoyances in Safari with Distraction Control on Mac
Constant distractions on your Mac can derail productivity, but Apple's Distraction Control tool provide an easy way to stay focused and in control. Here's where to find it.How to use Distraction Control on MacFrom pop-up ads to cluttered sidebars, it.....»»
Newer AEB systems surpass older ones but still struggle at high speeds
Newer automatic emergency braking systems prevent about twice the number of crashes that older models do but still fail to stop crashes at high speeds, a challenge for automakers preparing to meet a strict new federal standard for the technology......»»
How to stop Apple Intelligence from making you confirm every ChatGPT request
Apple just seeded the first beta of iOS 18.2 even though the official iOS 18.1 release doesn’t happen until next week. iOS 18.2 is expected … The post How to stop Apple Intelligence from making you confirm every ChatGPT request appeared f.....»»
Cable companies ask 5th Circuit to block FTC’s click-to-cancel rule
Cable companies worry rule will make it hard to talk customers out of canceling. Cable companies, advertising firms, and newspapers are asking courts to block a federal "click-to-.....»»
Will Menendez Brothers Go Free? DA to Make Imminent Announcement on Resentencing
Will Menendez Brothers Go Free? DA to Make Imminent Announcement on Resentencing.....»»
Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to microbially induced corrosion (MIC)—a process where microorganisms degrade iron-based structures, potentially leading to costly damages or even collapses......»»
Google offers its AI watermarking tech as free open source toolkit
SynthID provides a hidden way to mark LLM output as artificial. Back in May, Google augmented its Gemini AI model with SynthID, a toolkit that embeds AI-generated content with wat.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»
Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners......»»
Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive
The U.S. government is considering new rules for carriers to follow when it comes to locked phones. Some carriers are not pleased......»»