How to avoid getting scammed on Zelle
Cashless P2P (peer-to-peer) transaction apps are great and have unequivocally made our lives easier, but as is the case with any emergent technology, scammers are quick to find ways to exploit them for ill-gotten gains.Unlike other low-level financia.....»»
Vision Pro stunts and celebrity videos help Apple avoid the glassholes phenomenon – analyst
There’s been no shortage of Vision Pro stunts since the device was launched, like fake traffic stops. Celebrities have also been having fun with the facial spatial computer, including T-Pain, Diplo, and Casey Neistat. But while this may all seem.....»»
Asbury gives itself flexibility with relaxed 2025 revenue goal
Asbury CEO David Hult told the more flexible goals are meant to avoid the company focusing on too specific a target to the point of detrimental business decision-making......»»
Plex, where people typically avoid Hollywood fees, now offers movie rentals
Users have one more place to turn when their usual options don't pan out. Enlarge / Because sometimes your friend Tim, the one with all the legal media, is having server issues, but it's movie night and the popcorn is already mad.....»»
Study finds plankton use UV light sensors to detect pressure change and avoid getting swept away
Researchers have uncovered how sea-dwelling plankton respond to pressure changes and propel themselves through the water, using tiny protrusions called cilia......»»
Common cloud security mistakes and how to avoid them
According to recent surveys, 98% of organizations keep their financial, business, customer and/or employee information in the cloud but, at the same time, 95% of cloud security professionals are not sure their security protections and their team woul.....»»
How to avoid a "winner"s curse" for social programs
Back in the 1980s, researchers tested a job-training program called JOBSTART in 13 U.S. cities. In 12 locations, the program had a minimal benefit. But in San Jose, California, results were good: After a few years, workers earned about $6,500 more an.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is surprisingly durable in first YouTube drop test
Despite its use of heavy materials and a large glass front, the Apple Vision Pro is surprisingly durable, the first YouTube drop test video indicates.A smashed Apple Vision Pro [AppleTrack]Owners of the Apple Vision Pro will probably be keen to avoid.....»»
How to avoid getting motion sickness when wearing Apple Vision Pro
Apple has revealed that Apple Vision Pro apps which have a high degree of motion will come with a warning icon.Apple Vision Pro in an Apple StoreAhead of its launch, experts predicted that the Apple Vision Pro would be able to minimize the chances of.....»»
Fooled: Herbivorous animals "led by the nose" to leave plants alone
University of Sydney researchers have shown it is possible to shield plants from the hungry maws of herbivorous mammals by fooling them with the smell of a variety they typically avoid......»»
Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful behavior? Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) ran an online experiment involving 4,000 US adults, and foun.....»»
Comparing carbon-trapping capacities of anoxic basins
Humans will need to both drastically reduce emissions and remove at least 10 gigatons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year to avoid the worst effects of climate change, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2023 synthes.....»»
Custom rules in security tools can be a game changer for vulnerability detection
In this Help Net interview, Isaac Evans, CEO at Semgrep, discusses the balance between speed and thoroughness in CI/CD pipeline security scanning. Stressing the need to avoid slowing down the process, he recommends a nuanced approach, utilizing custo.....»»
Paranoid CEOs hide from government, react strongly to competitors, says research
The higher CEOs score on measures of paranoia, the more likely they are to avoid lobbying government, according to new research of 925 CEOs across 774 firms......»»
Experts call for shift in global decision-making to tackle impact of urban expansion, avoid "planetary catastrophe"
Leading scientists are calling for an urgent step change in global governance to save the future of worldwide cities and the planet at large......»»
Mugger take your phone? Cash apps too easily let thieves drain accounts, DA says
Cash apps need tools like Apple’s Stolen Device Protection, DA says. Enlarge Popular apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App aren't doing enough to protect consumers from fraud that occurs when unauthorized users gain ac.....»»
China Says It May Retaliate Against U.S.’s ‘Hegemonic’ Chip War
Chinese ambassador to the Netherlands Tan Jian said China may respond to U.S. chip-equipment restrictions. The European Union can avoid getting swept up into China’s response to U.S. chip-equipment curbs, Beijing’s ambas.....»»
"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" review: Bigger is sometimes better
‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’ is an explosive adventure with a heartfelt story and tons of activities to do. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth manages to mostly avoid the pitfalls that come with being a direct sequel of a video game. While.....»»
Lawyers are rapidly embracing AI: Here"s how to avoid an ethical disaster
Imagine a world where legal research is conducted by lightning-fast algorithms, mountains of contracts are reviewed in minutes and legal briefs are drafted with the eloquence of Shakespeare. This is the future promised by AI in legal practice. Indeed.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Yeelight delivers a slick lamp with an included HomeKit bulb
Yeelight is an underrated HomeKit vendor. They make a wealth of products for an extremely fair price. The company’s bulbs avoid the dreaded ‘No Response’ that many HomeKit vendors also end up with. This that’s perfect for a bedroom and consis.....»»
Scientists, farmers, managers work together to avoid the decline of the little bustard
Collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an steppe-land bird in Spain endangered due to human activity. The reduction of natural habitats, the increase in irrigation and the ur.....»»