How do you pronounce “hockey”? US players say it with “fake Canadian” accent.
They don't want to sound Canadian, but like a hockey player—a "linguistic persona." Enlarge (credit: Tommy Gilligan/USMA PAO/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) University of Rochester linguist Andrew Bray started out studying the evolut.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2024 – Apple and Amazon, Spotify Wrapped
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Scientists exploit photo-induced chirality in thin films to improve authentication tech
In today's world, the fight against counterfeiting is more critical than ever. Counterfeiting affects about 3% of global trade, posing significant risks to the economy and public safety. From fake pharmaceuticals to counterfeit currency, the need for.....»»
How to watch EHF Champions League handball live streams 2024/25
A tournament featuring the best teams and players from around Europe – here are the EHF Champions League handball TV channels, broadcasters and free streams......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2024 – Apple Music Replay, more
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Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Real vs fake: The sustainable Christmas tree debate
Real Christmas trees may be a more eco-friendly option compared to artificial trees, research from the University of Sheffield has revealed......»»
I ended up on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s lamest date. It was perfect for me
Some players ended up on a date with Tifa or Aerith in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. I spent an evening with Red XIII, and it was the scene I needed to see......»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 28, 2024 – Tech we’re thankful for with Benjamin Mayo
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Data scientists create tool to spot fake images
Pixelator v2 is a tool to spot fake images. It uses a new combination of image veracity techniques with capability beyond what can be seen by the human eye. It can identify subtle differences in images with greater accuracy than traditional methods a.....»»
2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns
Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put co.....»»
People with brain injuries have a high risk of romance scams. "Scambassadors" can help shed stigma
Romance scams—where scammers create fake identities and use dating or friendship to get your trust and money—cost Australians A$201 million last year......»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 27, 2024 – AI supercycles, Apple 5G modems
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Devolver Digital announces 3 game delays the only way it knows how
Devolver Digital has a brand, and that brand is announcing game delays with a fake awards show......»»
Apple fails to ride global 2024 smartphone boom with Apple Intelligence
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of sm.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 26, 2024 – iPhone 17 Pro design rumors, more
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Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be
Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important......»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 22, 2024 – ‘LLM Siri’ rumors and more
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9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Air latest, iOS 19 rumors
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11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether.....»»
Black Friday shoppers targeted with thousands of fraudulent online stores
Building fake, fraudulent online stores has never been easier: fraudsters are registering domain names for a pittance, using the SHOPYY e-commerce platform to build the websites, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) to rewrite existing product.....»»