Is there a link between cashless payments and unhealthy consumption?
The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers' s.....»»
Study of crossbred butterflies suggests multiple genes involved in hybrid animal sterility
When animals of two different species mate, their hybrid offspring can be unhealthy or sterile. Often, only one sex is affected......»»
New computer code for mechanics of tissues and cells in three dimensions
Biological materials are made of individual components, including tiny motors that convert fuel into motion. This creates patterns of movement, and the material shapes itself with coherent flows by constant consumption of energy. Such continuously dr.....»»
Auto industry ponders impact of Hyundai"s link-up with Amazon
Hyundai is linking up with Amazon to sell its vehicles, end-to-end, and now the industry is wondering how it will work......»»
Prison phone company leaked 600K users’ data and didn’t notify them, FTC says
FTC: Global Tel*Link waited 9 months to notify users and only told some of them. Enlarge / A telephone in a prison. (credit: Getty Images | Image Source) Prison phone company Global Tel*Link leaked the personal informati.....»»
UK research finds public is climate complacent
The UK public is complacent when it comes to personal action on climate change and, without intervention, meaningful changes to lifestyles and consumption behaviors will not happen, according to new research by the University of Southampton......»»
Apple UK launches Wallet"s Connected Cards feature
Previously in a limited beta test, Apple's Connected Cards is now available in the UK, letting users there see their bank and card balances directly in Apple Wallet.UK users can now link certain bank accounts to Apple WalletOriginally included in a b.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 15: Apple TV $79, 32% off Magic Keyboard Folio, Apple accessories from $9.99, 68% off HTC VR headset, more
Today's top deals include 32% off an August Home Smart lock, 51% off a leather link Apple Watch band, $450 off a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop, up to 55% off Netgear WiFi products, and more.Save on Apple Keyboard FoliosThe AppleInsider staff.....»»
Japan to require companies like Apple to pay taxes in place of developers
Small developers operating outside of Japan can be tough to get ahold of for owed consumption tax payments, so the Finance Ministry is placing the burden on Apple and other app market operators.App StoreMobile app markets like Apple's App Store conti.....»»
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to build AI “superintelligence”
Plans for AI that can execute code, make payments, send emails, and more. OpenAI plans to secure further financial backing from its biggest investor Microsoft as the ChatGPT maker’s chief executive Sam Altman pushes ahead with his.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone starts taking payments in France
Apple has rolled out support for Tap to Pay on iPhone in France, allowing merchants in the country to take contactless payments via their smartphone.Tap to Pay on iPhoneTap to Pay on iPhone is a feature that takes advantage of the NFC technology in t.....»»
Zelle finally caves after years of refusing to refund scam victims
Zelle now shielding users from the most reported scam in payments. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After scammers spent years swiping hundreds of millions from Zelle users by inducing people to author.....»»
The TP-Link Tapo C120 is an affordable security camera designed for all environments
The TP-Link Tapo C120 costs $40, offers 2K video capture, and supports microSD cards. Here's a closer look at the indoor/outdoor camera......»»
Study finds link between school desegregation and midlife cognitive function
Exposure to state-level school desegregation during primary school was associated with higher midlife cognitive function among Black Americans who grew up in the U.S. South from the 1950s to 1970s, according to new findings by a University of Marylan.....»»
Study examines link between underwater landslides and tsunamis
Scientists have calculated a way to determine the speed of past underwater landslides. To do so, researchers from The Ohio State University studied the remains of an underwater landslide just off the coast of Oregon—dubbed the 44-N Slide—that is.....»»
Dwarf galaxies stripped of stars prove to be the missing link in the formation of rare ultra-compact dwarf galaxies
Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope, one-half of the International Gemini Observatory operated by NSF's NOIRLab, have captured the eroding remains of more than 100 dwarf galaxies as they transition into ultra-compact dwarf galaxies, objects.....»»
Study suggests link between feral horses and peatland carbon emissions
A new study by RMIT has found carbon emissions from Australian alpine peatlands to be much higher in areas disturbed by feral horses. The paper, "Carbon emissions from Australian Sphagnum peatlands increase with feral horse (Equus caballus) presence,.....»»
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link beta opens with a catch!
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link beta opens with a catch!.....»»
Governments should stop converting land use, says UN scientist
Governments need to stop allowing land to be converted in the face of rising global consumption, a leading UN scientist has warned, as data shows the world is off track to meet land degradation targets......»»
Food waste prevention in Europe can generate major footprint savings
New research shows that European food consumption draws unnecessarily excessively on global resources, which is why researchers are calling for political action. Many of the foods that are consumed in Europe are produced in countries outside Europe......»»
Hydrogel-assisted microfluidic spinning of stretchable fibers via fluidic and interfacial self-adaptation
Stretchable polymeric fibers have significant impact, although their production requires rigorous environmental methods and resource consumption. The process is challenging for elastic polymers with reduced spinnability and high performance, such as.....»»