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.....»»
New research identifies a biotechnology approach to improve hybrid breeding of soybean
Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most economically and societally impactful crops in the world, providing a significant percentage of all protein for animal consumption on a global scale, and playing key roles in oil production, manufacturing, and.....»»
New research shows link between climate change and immune health
Climate change may be impacting our immune systems, a study from the University of Bergen, Norway, shows. This research brings into focus the intricate interplay between environmental factors, microbial communities and their potential impact on human.....»»
Daily Deals Aug. 19: $150 off Mac Studio, 50% off JBL Tune 230NL TWS Headphones, Up to 25% off Keurig Brewers and Accessories
Today's top deals include up to 37% off Sony headphones, 13% off TP-Link Deco AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi, 47% off a 43-inch Insignia F30 LED 4K Smart Fire TV, and more.Deals: Get $150 off a Mac StudioThe AppleInsider crew searches the web for unbeatab.....»»
YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket Gets 6 Features as We Head Towards Kickoff
The NFL season kicks off in only a few weeks and YouTube (and YouTube TV) have big plans for those of you who subscribed to NFL Sunday Ticket. Today, they announced 6 features arriving soon to make payments easier and cheaper (for some), to show off.....»»
X appears to slow load times for links to several news outlets and rival platforms
Link loading times to some Twitter competitors and news media sites posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be delayed or throttled for much of Tuesday......»»
Selling a juicy burger with a photo: The effect of induced positive consumption simulations on purchases
Researchers from Yale University and University of Southern California have published a new Journal of Marketing study that synthesizes and evaluates over 50 studies conducted over four decades to determine when mental simulation prompts heighten con.....»»
For two backyard bird species, more light pollution is linked to lower survival
Light pollution at night is known to be a deadly hazard for migratory birds, disorienting them and increasing collisions with buildings. Now a new study led by North Carolina State University researchers also finds artificial light at night also link.....»»
Daily deals Aug. 13: $450 off an M1 14-inch MacBook Pro, $100 off TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi, $45 off Logitech C930s Pro HD Webcam
Today's most valuable deals include $348 Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless over-ear noise-canceling headphones, $200 off JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker, a $219 Cricut Explore Air 2 bundle, and more.Get $450 off an M1 14-inch MacBook ProThe AppleInsid.....»»
Judge clears way for $500M iPhone throttling settlements
Owners of iPhone models who were part of throttling lawsuits that ended up with a $500 settlement from Apple may soon receive their payments, after a judge denied objections against the offer.In May 2020, a proposed settlement to end a series of clas.....»»
Lion farming in South Africa: Fresh evidence adds weight to fears of link with illegal bone trade
In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country's wild population, estimated at 3,500 individuals......»»
Supreme Court denies Epic’s request to open up App Store payments during appeals
Apple's Supreme Court petition will decide if it can hold onto all app payments. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) The Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that a federal judge's injunction against Apple would not be al.....»»
Majority of Americans report high rate of food satisfaction
Consumers who report they are most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights Report. The report's July 2023 survey also asked consumers how they feel abo.....»»
The link between the impact of radiation on DNA and the time in which the damaged molecule breaks irreversibly revealed
We are exposed to ionizing radiation more often than we think: when we bathe in the sun, which emits UV rays, or when we get X-rayed. Even when we are traveling on an intercontinental flight, which reaches 10,000 meters above sea level. This type of.....»»
Overlooked CO2 emissions induced by air pollution control devices in China"s coal-fired power plants
China has implemented various environmental regulations, including the widespread use of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in CFPPs. While APCDs have successfully reduced air pollutants, their electricity consumption has led to indirect carbon di.....»»
Warning sting on Asia"s bee pollinators
Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than have the world's population living in Asia—but few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation status......»»
iMessage now supports rich links previews for Threads
iMessage will now show rich post link previews for Threads, just like Twitter and Mastodon. This means that when a user shares a link to a Threads post via iMessage, the chat bubble now conveniently shows the text of the post inline, along with the a.....»»
CFPB: U.S. Auto Sales loan servicer cost customers millions, mistakenly disabled vehicles
The CFPB on Wednesday sued U.S. Auto Sales' USASF Servicing, alleging the buy-here, pay-here loan servicer double billed collateral protection insurance, failed to refund unneeded GAP payments and incorrectly repoed or triggered kill switches on borr.....»»
Satellite operators poised for $9 billion payday after clearing C-band spectrum
Intelsat, SES are on track to get nearly $9 billion in FCC incentive payments. Enlarge / Intelsat's Galaxy 37 satellite is the last of 12 new geostationary communications spacecraft launched over the last year to clear C-band spe.....»»
Tesla sales fall in July to lowest level of 2023
Tesla is offering shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yuan ($420) to new customers in Shanghai, in conjunction with a local government incentive program aimed at boosting consumption and the flagging economy......»»
Meta begins blocking news access on its platforms in Canada
Meta has begun to remove news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, the social media giant said Tuesday, in response to recently passed legislation in the country that requires tech companies to negotiate payments to news organizations for h.....»»