Kaser Focus: Gamescom; bogus bids; back to school
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser winds down after Gamescom week with a mini-review of Two-Point Campus and Amazon's nonexistent courtship of EA. GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser winds down after Gamescom week with a mini-review of Two-Point Campus and Amazon's n.....»»
Apple’s Back to School promo coming back this week in the US and Canada
Apple’s traditional “Back to School” campaign is making a comeback this week for customers in the US and Canada, at least that’s what Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman said on Monday. The campaign typically offers either discounts or gifts for.....»»
Apple Developer Academy adding AI training programs later this year
After announcing its suite of new AI features at WWDC, Apple is expanding its Apple Developer Academy program with a new focus on artificial intelligence. In a press release, Apple says that it will “train all Apple Developer Academy students and m.....»»
Unpopular political proposals affect electoral outcomes even if not implemented, finds study
Political proposals to close schools can negatively affect voter support. A study from the University of Gothenburg shows that the leading party in Swedish municipalities with threatened school closures lost voters. This was true both in electoral di.....»»
Enhancing children"s understanding, critical thinking and creativity through collaborative designing of AI apps
Children and young people's understanding of artificial intelligence and AI technologies improved when the basics of AI were taught in school through hands-on activities supported by new educational technology, a recent study among more than 200 Finn.....»»
Rethinking English essay scores
To get high scores on essay writing tests, learners of English as a foreign language need to focus on good arguments more than on complex grammar. The Kobe University finding challenges conventional approaches to test preparation and scoring rubrics......»»
How tight-knit communities might prevent environmental progress
New research indicates that strong community bonds could hinder rather than help environmental initiatives. The study, led by researchers at the University of Sydney's School of Project Management, examined communities where robust local ties lead to.....»»
Lung-targeting lipid nanoparticles with CRISPR components successfully treat cystic fibrosis mouse models
A team of medical researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and ReCode Therapeutics has developed a way to send gene-editing tools to the lungs to repair the faulty gene a.....»»
Apple"s back to school 2024 promotion begins this week
Apple is notorious for not providing discounts on its products, but the annual back-to-school promotion offers some relief with gift card bonuses that could arrive before Friday.Apple to begin its back-to-school 2024 promotion soonThe details of the.....»»
US sexual health curriculum could force LGBTQ+ students to seek education outside of school, survey suggests
Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is leaving them without essential information to make informed decisions about their sexual health—which could force them to seek potent.....»»
Apple Crime blotter: Tracked iPad helps catch kids who stole their teacher"s car
In this week's Apple crime roundup, a woman accused of AirPods theft sues the accusing school, there was a big iPhone theft from Verizon Store, and K9 dog's iPhone recovery may have saved a man's life.The Apple Store on Walnut Street in Philadelphia.....»»
What did WWDC tell us to expect from the iPhone 16?
With Apple putting a focus on a smarter Siri and AI at WWDC 2024, we can theorize what effect that’ll have on next-generation iPhones......»»
Are Diablo fans getting too old for the old-school item grind?
Devs say players no longer want the "very long chase" for rare drops. Enlarge / Do you have a few hundred hours to hear the good news about our lord and savior, Diablo? (credit: Blizzard) Longtime fans of Diablo II are d.....»»
How the “Nutbush” became Australia’s unofficial national dance
Most Australians learned the "daggy" line dance in primary school starting in the mid-1970s Enlarge / US Embassy Australia employees learning to do the Nutbush to honor the late Tina Turner in 2023. (credit: Screenshot/US Embassy.....»»
Norwegian boys dislike school more than any other group, finds study
For the most part, Norwegian girls enjoy going to school, whereas boys exhibit a marked dislike of the school setting. One of the problems is that boys experience school as unfair......»»
Some online platforms are starting to measure "student engagement" at school: Here"s what you need to know
There is increasing concern that children are less focused in school. This is often blamed on smartphones and social media......»»
Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools
During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»
Ransomware gangs are adopting “more brutal” tactics amid crackdowns
Researchers fear real-world violence as law enforcement plays Whac-A-Mole with gangs. Enlarge (credit: Just_Super via Getty) Today, people around the world will head to school, doctor’s appointments, and pharmacies, on.....»»
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business......»»
How to adjust the flashlight"s focus and beam shape in iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 update provides more control over how the flashlight functions on an iPhone, Here's how to adjust how it produces and focuses light.The flashlight feature on an iPhoneThe flashlight function in iOS turns on the rear flash, illuminating.....»»
Ransomware gangs are adopting “more brutal” tactics amidst crackdowns
Researchers fear real-world violence as law enforcement plays Whac-A-Mole with gangs. Enlarge (credit: Just_Super via Getty) Today, people around the world will head to school, doctor’s appointments, and pharmacies, on.....»»