Goodbye and Good Riddance To the 16:9 Aspect Ratio
One of the biggest trends coming out of this year's CES wasn't something people will necessarily notice at first glance unless they look closely. From a report: After enduring years of cramped, "widescreen" laptop displays, it looks like we're finall.....»»
New dataset sheds light on relationship of far-red sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to canopy-level photosynthesis
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention to sustainable agriculture, aiming to maximize crop yield while minimizing environmental impact. A crucial aspect of this research involves understanding the fundamental.....»»
The OnePlus 12R is still one of 2024’s best smartphone deals
We're a couple of months removed from the OnePlus 12R's release. Is it still as good as it was back in February? I revisited the phone to find out......»»
56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox
56% of all 2023 claims were a result of funds transfer fraud (FTF) or business email compromise (BEC), highlighting the importance of email security as a critical aspect of cyber risk management, according to Coalition. The 2024 Cyber Claims Report i.....»»
Creality CR-Scan Raptor makes professional 3D scanning a lot more accessible
If you’re into 3D scanning and want a 3D scanner that’s powerful and compact, then Creality’s CR-Scan Raptor could be a good option. The post Creality CR-Scan Raptor makes professional 3D scanning a lot more accessible appeared first on Phandro.....»»
Sugar gums have a reputation as risky branch-droppers but they"re important to bees, parrots and possums
I had the good fortune to care for the sugar gum at The University of Melbourne's Burnley Gardens in Victoria where I worked for many decades. It was a fine tree—tall and dominating. Less than a year after my retirement, it shed a couple of major l.....»»
No laughing matter, unfortunately: Why aggressive humor might pay for CEOs
Humor is central to human interaction and social perception. However, hardly any research has looked at how humor works in top management communication. This is where a new conceptual study comes in. Titled "Good Fun or Laughingstock? How CEO Humor A.....»»
You can now disable some of Fortnite’s most toxic emotes
Epic: "We want emotes to be a source of good vibes..." The "Laugh it Up" emote is one of four that can now be blocked using a setting in Fortnite. [cre.....»»
Recoding Voyager 1—NASA’s interstellar explorer is finally making sense again
"We're pretty much seeing everything we had hoped for, and that's always good news.” Engineers have partially restored a 1970s-era computer on NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft after five months of long-distance troubleshooting, building.....»»
Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand how a family CEO pays off
From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO's "Succession," family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision? As researchers who study entrepreneurship and management, we wanted t.....»»
The bigger the student loan, the smaller the chance of getting good grades
If you are a student living on a loan in the United States, you are less likely to get good grades than your debt-free fellow students. The bigger your student loan, the poorer you perform......»»
This is one of the cheapest 5G phones worth buying today
Looking for a cheap phone? Motorola has reduced the Moto G 5G to $150 for a limited time only. Here's why it's good for all your basic needs......»»
Apple"s FineWoven case and Apple Watch band lineup may have been cut short
A new rumor claims that Apple has shut down the FineWoven production lines for good, possibly spelling the doom of the controversial accessory material.Apple's FineWoven iPhone caseApple put a big marketing push behind its leather alternative FineWov.....»»
A content creation laptop for $1,000 isn’t impossible after all
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q533 can't compete against much more expensive laptops. But, the good thing for Asus is that it doesn't need to......»»
This AI gadget let me speak in languages I don’t know or understand
The Timekettle X1 is a gadget dedicated solely to helping you speak and translate different languages. But is it any good? Here's what happened when I used it......»»
What to look for in your first turntable in 2024
Fancy joining the vinyl fun this Record Store Day? Then you'll need a good turntable. Here's what you need to know before buying one......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (April 19-21)
Looking for a good film to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Dakota Johnson, Cillian Murphy, Lily Collins, and more......»»
Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone—it means they struggle to navigate life on the outside
You'd be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn't require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back 10 years to realize how quickly things have changed......»»
Industry, not government, is getting in the way of a "just transition" for oil and gas workers, say researchers
What comes to mind when you read the slogan "I love Canadian Oil and Gas"? Energy independence? Royalties for government coffers? Good jobs for Canadian workers?.....»»
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw review: a fast business printer for home offices
HP recently announced the LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw, a speedy all-in-one at a low price, so we checked if it's a good fit for your home office......»»
Google’s Rick Osterloh to Lead New Team Focused on AI
Google wants to bring Android and its Pixel brand closer than ever, with a good dash of AI sprinkled in between. The post Google’s Rick Osterloh to Lead New Team Focused on AI appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s going through.....»»