Last chance to record archaic Greek language "heading for extinction"
A new data crowd-sourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world......»»
More money, empowerment—and less chance of domestic abuse for women working in coffee industry
Economist Deniz Sanin was at Starbucks when a bag of specialty coffee from Rwanda caught her eye. "I Googled it right away," she recalled. "It turns out, there's been a coffee boom in the country.".....»»
3D models show dolphins already used narrow-band sound waves for orientation 5 million years ago
Senckenberg researcher Dr. Rachel Racicot and her former student Joyce Sanks from Vanderbilt University have examined the inner ear of the extinct dolphin genus Parapontoporia. In their study, published in the journal The Anatomical Record, they show.....»»
Study warns of rise of "new chauvinism" fueled by right-wing populism
New research from the University of Bath has identified a "new chauvinism," fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use of softer, more subtle language than traditional chauvinism......»»
Gamers are flocking to return Intel CPUs — and some are permanently damaged
A retailer has gone on the record about Intel's instability problems and claims high return rates for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs......»»
Amazon knocks $100 off Apple"s 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (lowest price ever)
Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2024 iPad Air 6 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Better-than-Prime Day pricing has taken effect on Apple's iPad Air 13-inch, a new model added to the 2024 iPad lineup that was released in May.Save $100 on the thin-.....»»
CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up. Cyber insurance company Parametrix h.....»»
Thousands evacuated as record rains pound northern Japan
Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars, officials and media reports said Friday......»»
Lear says Q2 earnings rise on record sales, lowers outlook amid EV uncertainty
Lear reported record sales and a modest gain in second-quarter net income as the company brings more automation technology in-house and adjusts to rapidly changing EV strategies......»»
Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some ne.....»»
A swinging showerhead leads to discovery of a new mode of vibration in nature
During the hot summer of 2020, confined to his Pasadena home during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Medal of Science-winning applied physicist Amnon Yariv took frequent and long showers to cool off. A surprising result, to go with his record-breaking.....»»
The new Motorola Edge 50 just set a smartphone world record
Surprise! There's a new Motorola phone. It's called the Motorola Edge 50, and it apparently sets a new record for smartphone design......»»
Google strikes back with its own lightweight AI model
Google announced Thursday that it is releasing Gemini 1.5 Flash, it's snack-sized large language model, to all users, including the free tier......»»
The ‘best TV you can buy right now’ is $300 off at Walmart today
The 55-inch Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED 4K TV is an amazing addition to any home theater setup, so don't miss this chance to get it from Walmart at $300 off......»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for a record low $1,749
A fresh M3 14-inch MacBook Pro price war has erupted, with the 1TB model equipped with 16GB unified memory now priced at a record low $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut.Get a 1TB MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for $1,749.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Phot.....»»
Rock art and archaeological record reveal man"s complex relationship with Amazonian animals
Rock art explored by archaeologists in the Colombian Amazon has provided an insight into the complex relationship between the earliest settlers on the continent and the animals they encountered......»»
Speak No Evil trailer: A family’s vacation becomes a living nightmare
An unsettling James McAvoy won't allow his guests to leave in the trailer for Speak No Evil, the English-language remake of the 2022 Danish horror film......»»
Walmart is selling refurbished MacBooks for under $150
Here's your chance to get a MacBook for less than $150, but only if you're fine with refurbished and older models -- the 2015 MacBook Air and 2012 MacBook Pro......»»
Going on vacation? These are the best travel essentials for Apple devices
It’s vacation season, and whether you’re heading out of town for some much-needed rest, or just traveling for work as usual, the accessories you travel with can make a world of difference. Here are the best travel essentials for Apple devices......»»
Our pick for the best QLED TV for 2024 has a huge discount today
Don't miss this chance to get the 55-inch Samsung QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV for less than $1,000, as it's on sale at $600 off from Best Buy's The Great Summer Sale......»»
You can now try out one of the PS5’s biggest 2024 exclusives for free
PlayStation is giving you the chance to check out this open-world action RPG before you buy......»»