Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog
Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices......»»
Hands on with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, new iPhone 16 colors revealed
Benjamin and Chance spend most of the episode discussing iOS 18.1 with the debut of the first Apple Intelligence beta. That includes the new Writing Tools, notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions focus mode. It also features a new design for.....»»
Amazon issues $799 MacBook Air deal, plus get up to $200 off upgraded specs
The sale encompasses the M2 and M3 MacBook Air range, with prices falling to Prime Day levels.Save $200 on Apple's MacBook Air.With back-to-school shopping kicking into high gear, the MacBook Air is a popular choice given it's budget-friendly price p.....»»
Deals: Apple"s loaded M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for $1,749
The M3 MacBook Air is a popular choice this August for back-to-school shoppers and this loaded model with 24GB unified memory and 1TB storage is in stock and $150 off.As students prepare to embark on a new school year, back-to-school deals on laptops.....»»
Study yields new insights into the link between global warming and rising sea levels
A McGill-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the curre.....»»
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a great foldable phone, but it's also not the best choice. Here are five phones you should consider buying instead......»»
Researchers develop a concept for efficiency-enhanced noble-metal catalysts
The production of more than 90% of all chemical products we use in our everyday lives relies on catalysts. Catalysts speed up chemical reactions, can reduce the energy required for these processes, and in some cases, reactions would not be possible a.....»»
Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality
Social transfer programs have significant geographic differences in spending that help to reduce income gaps between rich and poor regions of the United States, according to new University of Michigan research......»»
California"s State Water Project supplies could fall up to 23% within 20 years due to climate change
Climate change threatens to dramatically shrink the amount of water California can deliver over the next 20 years and could reduce supplies available from the State Water Project by up to 23%, according to new projections released July 31 by Gov. Gav.....»»
Cloudflare once again comes under pressure for enabling abusive sites
Cloudflare masks the origin of roughly 10% of abusive domains, watchdog says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A familiar debate is once again surrounding Cloudflare, the content delivery network that provides a free servi.....»»
Research team achieves faster and more efficient synthesis of high-density RNA microarrays
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new version of RNA building blocks with higher chemical reactivity and photosensitivity. This can significantly reduce the production time of RNA chips used.....»»
Downwind states face disproportionate burden of air pollution
A recent Supreme Court decision to block a federal rule curbing interstate air pollution further complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on "downwind" states, according to researchers at the University o.....»»
Amazon ends the month with a $799 MacBook Air deal, plus get up to $200 off upgraded specs
The sale encompasses the M2 and M3 MacBook Air range, with prices falling to Prime Day levels.Save $200 on Apple's MacBook Air.With back-to-school shopping kicking into high gear, the MacBook Air is a popular choice given it's budget-friendly price p.....»»
How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it does
For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.The new Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA streng.....»»
Ammonia-free gallium nitride semiconductor production found to improve crystal quality, reduce environmental impact
Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors can now be grown without ammonia, a toxic chemical that needs a sophisticated detoxifying system before it can be released into the atmosphere. The new technique is not only more environmentally friendly but also.....»»
Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids
KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) easily passed the Senate today despite critics' concerns that the bill may ri.....»»
Research warns of "systematic weaknesses in jury decisions"
There are "systemic weaknesses" in the way juries make decisions—and these are likely to be contributing to the conviction of innocent people, failures to convict the guilty, and inequalities, new research warns......»»
How to turn your iPhone into a ‘Dumb Phone’ to avoid all distraction
One of my favorite apps of the year is focusedOS. This app had one goal, and it was to reduce distraction during times of focus. It would basically put a block on apps that you chose and would not let you open them until you turned off that Focus. Th.....»»
Carbon credits "ineffective", says corporate climate watchdog
The world's top judge of corporate climate action on Tuesday described carbon credits as "ineffective" at addressing global warming and a risk for companies trying to reach net zero targets......»»
From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?
Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age a young person can legally use social media from 13 to 16, while South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas is l.....»»
Study finds linguistic similarity boosts cooperation
"Holiday" or "vacation", "to start" or "to begin", "my friend's cat" or "the cat of my friend"—in our language, there are different ways of expressing the same things and concepts. But can the choice of a particular variant determine whether we pre.....»»