Microtransactions are more complicated in the metaverse
This is how buying a Fortnite battle pass kicked off an existential crisis about cosmetic microtransactions......»»
Netskope Next Gen SASE Branch eliminates complicated, inefficient legacy branch infrastructure
Netskope unveiled the Next Gen SASE Branch: a major step forward in infrastructure that uses Netskope’s Borderless SD-WAN to transform how organizations manage their most critical networking and security functions and optimize enterprise branch.....»»
CEO of rocket-maker ULA makes a sales pitch—for the whole company
The company's "complicated" ownership structure is holding it back. Enlarge / Tory Bruno, ULA's chief executive, inside the company's rocket factory in Decatur, Alabama. (credit: Cameron Carnes for The Washington Post via Getty.....»»
Apple Pencil lineup is convoluted right now, but won"t be for long
Tuesday's Apple Pencil release has generated a lot of unnecessary internet drama about a complicated lineup, but you won't have to wait long for it to simplify greatly.Three Apple Pencils, alike in dignityIn case you missed the news, after a weekend.....»»
Examining the bio-impact of toxic chemical cocktails in the environment
Purdue University scientists are unraveling the complicated toxicity of a mixture of what are often called "forever chemicals" found in many consumer products......»»
Genomic analysis in snakes shows link between neutral, functional genetic diversity
In the world of threatened and endangered species conservation, the genomic revolution has raised some complicated questions: How can scientists justify assessing species genetic diversity without consulting entire genomes now that they can be sequen.....»»
A linguist explains how ‘address terms’ became such a social minefield
‘Dude,’ ‘ladies,’ ‘bro,’ “y’all‘—these address terms are complicated because their meaning changes so often. A male colleague could be forgiven for not knowing if using “gu.....»»
Everything you can do with the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor
The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with an interesting feature — a temperature sensor. But what can you do with it? Well, it's a little complicated......»»
Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg"s next big thing?
Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on......»»
Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk
The lancet liver fluke, Dicrocoelium dendriticum, has a complicated life cycle that begins with the hijacking of an ant's brain......»»
Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web
Meta has announced that its metaverse, Meta Horizon Worlds, will be available on smartphones and the web. The post Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of years ago, Facebook officially.....»»
The complex chemistry behind America"s spirit: How bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color
Few beverages have as rich a heritage and as complicated a chemistry as bourbon whiskey, often called "America's spirit." Known for its deep amber hue and robust flavors, bourbon has captured the hearts of enthusiasts across the country......»»
Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C? It’s complicated
The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have arrived with some highly anticipated changes. Is USB-C port one of them? Read on to find out!.....»»
Q&A: How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
Are we pushing our kids too much? This is a complicated question, and one that many parents struggle to answer......»»
The situation with melting RTX 4090 connectors just got more complicated
The saga of RTX 4090 GPUs burning up continues. Many people thought it was over, but using an adapter left some users with a broken GPU and a denied RMA claim......»»
How a failed experiment led to researchers showing that assumptions about chromosomal behavior were wrong
The cellular processes involved in gene regulation can be unexpectedly complicated. The expression of genes—the when, where and how much of gene activity—underlies all of biology, but is surprisingly poorly understood......»»
How To Clean A Bidet – All You Need To Know
A bidet attachment, whether electric or non-electric, is prone to dirt and mineral buildup, just like any other plumbing fixture in your bathroom. But cleaning it the DIY way is not a very complicated task, and we will tell you all about it in the fo.....»»
Baldur’s Gate 3 spit in the face of every modern gaming trend. And it paid off
Baldur's Gate 3 isn't a live service multiplayer game and it doesn't feature any microtransactions. And yet, it's the kind of megahit studios dream of......»»
Nitrogen runoff strategies complicated by climate change
As climate change progresses, rising temperatures may impact nitrogen runoff from land to lakes and streams more than projected increases in total and extreme precipitation for most of the continental United States, according to new research from a t.....»»
Quantum material exhibits "non-local" behavior that mimics brain function
We often believe computers are more efficient than humans. After all, computers can complete a complex math equation in a moment and can also recall the name of that one actor we keep forgetting. However, human brains can process complicated layers o.....»»
What Grand Theft Auto Tells Us about the "Crisis in Masculinity"
Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis. Just look at one video game’s attempt.....»»