Looking for a New Job? Ask Someone You Barely Know
A new study using data from 20 million LinkedIn users reveals that weaker ties lead to better opportunities. Acquaintances are likely to be more vital to your online job search than close friends or family, according to a new study. Resea.....»»
$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on Windows 3.1 era
Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95. The Pocket 386, a new-old laptop that can run MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and (technically) Windows 95.....»»
Apple’s Attitude Towards RCS Confirms our Worst Fears
It's just... there. Barely, even. The post Apple’s Attitude Towards RCS Confirms our Worst Fears appeared first on Phandroid. As I watched Apple’s Craig Federighi give the rundown on iOS 18 during today’s WWDC stream, I c.....»»
Father’s Day 2024: Best tablet gifts for dads
These are the best tablets you can gift dads this upcoming Father's Day 2024. The post Father’s Day 2024: Best tablet gifts for dads appeared first on Phandroid. Father’s Day 2024 is barely a few days away. It means if you have.....»»
New understanding of astatine"s chemical properties could aid targeted alpha therapy for cancer
Astatine is one of the least-studied elements of the periodic table, because all isotopes of astatine are unstable, with the longest half-life barely exceeding 8 hours. Thus, only radiochemists at the production facilities (limited worldwide) can hav.....»»
4 EV trends emerged from latest U.S. registration data
The market for battery-electric vehicles has cooled after red-hot growth last year. Tesla is in the red, Ford and Hyundai are surging, Rivian is flat and big names such as Toyota are barely on the EV map......»»
Delta emulator changes logo after Adobe lawsuit threats — but just barely
Popular iOS emulator Delta had to change its logo recently, and decided to poke fun at the whole situation in a small update......»»
RealVNC is dropping its “Home” plan and barely noting its free “Lite” option
Some pretty dark patterns make free version of remote desktop tool hard to find. Enlarge (credit: RealVNC) RealVNC will soon end its "Home" plan that's free to use for up to three users and five devices. If you still wan.....»»
Google’s Already Lost Credibility with AI on Mobile
Does Google need to speak more clearly? The post Google’s Already Lost Credibility with AI on Mobile appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s done it again – barely even a year after the arrival of AI-powered editing feature.....»»
I was wrong about using Stage Manager on Mac
Stage Manager was a headline feature when Apple announced it in 2022. Now, I barely ever use it. Here’s what went wrong and why I’ve moved on from it......»»
Q&A: How climate change is impacting the maple syrup industry
In the depths of winter, sugar on snow is a yearly treat many Vermonters eagerly anticipate. But with winters warming and snow barely on the ground in some parts of the state, climate change presents a host of challenges for Vermont's iconic maple in.....»»
"Old smokers": Strange new type of star discovered in Milky Way
Nearing the end of their life, they sit quietly for long periods of time, barely noticeable, before suddenly puffing out a cloud of smoke......»»
Even far below freezing, ice"s surface begins melting as temperatures rise
Physics is filled with mysteries. To find a few worth exploring, look no further than an ice cube. At room temperature, of course, the cube will melt before your eyes. But even far below freezing, ice can shift in barely perceptible ways that scienti.....»»
The Apple Watch has already saved someone’s life this year
2024 has barely begun, yet we already have a new story about how the Apple Watch has saved someone's life......»»
Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing
Foldables are barely 1% of the market, but that's not stopping anyone but Apple. Enlarge / A Huawei Technologies Co. Mate X5 smartphone arranged in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty).....»»
We tried a pair of earbuds designed by Olivia Rodrigo to see if they"re actually good
These earbuds designed by Olivia Rodrigo provide immersive sound and barely any sound leaking. But, the compatible app is outdated and whether they actually differ from the standard Sony LinkBuds S is questionable. Full disclosure: I am not an.....»»
Research reveals advantages of scheduling retail employees with higher performers
One barely has to wade into a Reddit thread in which workers whine about their employer before encountering something related to shifts. This often focuses on with whom a worker is scheduled and how that makes things better or worse......»»
Daily Telescope: How small can the smallest star be?
So tiny you can barely see it. Enlarge / This image from the NIRCam on the James Webb Space Telescope shows the central portion of the star cluster IC 348. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and K. Luhman and C. Alves de Oliveira).....»»
Northern sea otter pup rescued in Alaska finds new home at Shedd Aquarium
In late October 2023, a young sea otter pup was found in the remote coastal town of Seldovia, Alaska, stranded and calling out in distress with no mother in sight. After being rehabilitated, fed and healed, the tiny otter—barely over a month old—.....»»
I built the best gaming PC in the world — and it wasn’t worth it
I upgraded my PC with some of the fastest components in the world and it's made my work much faster, but it barely effected my gaming at all. Here's why......»»
Massive power makes this electric restomod Mini Cooper a handful
We sample a mini with Tesla power, and another with a mid-mounted V6 motor. Enlarge / The classic Mini Cooper made barely 60 hp by the time it bowed out in the mid-'90s. Gildred Racing will make you one with far more power, with.....»»