Lessons from the pandemic: The trouble with working from home
Remember when COVID-19 hit, and suddenly everyone was working from home? Well, a team of researchers in Montreal and Paris decided to dig deeper into how this shift affected office workers during the pandemic......»»
Raw sewage pumped into England"s largest lake due to fault
Raw sewage was pumped into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps to stop working, according to documents seen by the BBC and reported Wednesday......»»
Reducing distrust in social media is not straightforward, computer scientists warn
Are anti-misinformation interventions on social media working as intended? It depends, according to a new study led by William & Mary researchers and published in the Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '24)......»»
Places with more college graduates tend to foster better lifestyle habits overall, research finds
Having more education has long been linked to better individual health. But those benefits are also contagious, say the co-authors of a new working paper......»»
Finding the chink in coronavirus"s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of the structure and lifecycle o.....»»
Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during COVID lockdown—what can we learn from their resilience?
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities. Global risk governance and criminology academics Annette Hübschle and Mer.....»»
Best Nest thermostat deals: New and refurbished starting at $35
Add some smarts and convenience to your smart home with these Google Nest Thermostat deals......»»
Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.The Denon Home Sound Bar 550Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that al.....»»
Best Treadmill Deals: Get fit from the comfort of your home from $270
Buying a treadmill to use at home is a great way to hit those cardio sessions you know you need. Here are the best deals today......»»
OLED TVs are heavily discounted — up to $5,000 off LG, Samsung and more
Best Buy is offering discounts on OLED TVs made by LG, Sony, and Samsung. If you've been planning an upgrade for your home theater setup, grab these deals......»»
Hurry! This 75-inch 4K TV is discounted to $470 at Best Buy
Insignia Have you always dreamed of upgrading your home theater setup with a massive screen? Now’s a great chance to make it happen because the 75-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which is already relatively affordable at its original price of $.....»»
Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures found to be accurate predictor of dengue outbreaks
A team of Earth scientists, health care workers and meteorologists affiliated with several institutions in China, and working with several international partners, reports that global dengue severity in Asia and South America can be predicted by sea-s.....»»
Best subwoofer deals: Up the bass for as low as $50
A home audio setup isn't complete without some bass, and you can save big on a new subwoofer with these subwoofer deals we've rounded up......»»
Apple Store workers in Maryland vote in favor of a strike over working conditions
Two years ago, Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland voted in favor of unionization, making it the first Apple retail location in the United States to unionize. Now, those Apple Towson Town Center employees have authorized a strike, after “a year.....»»
Volume 89 Retro Playlist
When I was working on Make: Volume 89 — our retro issue — the topics of chiptune, tracker modules, and video game soundtracks kept coming up. This gave me an idea: what if we put together a playlist to go along with the retro section, filled wit.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new M3 Matter hub focused on privacy and local automation capabilities
has released several smart home hubs over the years, and they have been a critical part of how the company has integrated with HomeKit. The company recently released the new Aqara M3 Matter hub, focusing on privacy and local automation capabilities......»»
XGIMI offering special Mother’s Day discounts on its 1080p/4K projectors
XGIMI is known for its premium home and portable projectors. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the company is offering special discounts on its 1080p and 4K projectors, so you can enjoy time with your family watching your favorite movies an.....»»
Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off!
This offer packs three cameras into one bundle. The post Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. For buyers after a reliable home surveillance and security solution, Blink’s wide.....»»
Apple Vision Pro 2 may be half the price of the original claims sketchy rumor
If a questionable rumor is to be believed, the next version of the Apple Vision Pro could be out by 2026, and cost half the price of the first model.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkIt is widely expected that Apple is working on creating successive vers.....»»
iPad mini 7: 7 Tips for Prospective Buyers
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad mini and there are some steps interested buyers should take ahead of the iPad mini 7 release date. If you’re in the market for a new iPad, you might want to hang around and wait for Apple’s r.....»»
How to fix it when one of your AirPods isn’t working
AirPods are great — until they don't work. If you find that one of your AirPods isn't working, there are troubleshooting steps you can perform to fix the issue......»»