Mobile payments used to be less "painful" than using cash. That might be changing
The act of handing over hard-earned cash has long been associated with pain. And historically, research has also found that consumers tended to spend less using cash rather than a payment card......»»
Ambitious mobile game Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set during show’s 4th season
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is new mobile game set during the events of the HBO show that's launching sometime next year......»»
Otterbox sale: Everything on the site is 40% off this week
Otterbox is offering massive discounts through its Holiday Savings sale. Here's your chance at huge savings when buying accessories for your mobile devices......»»
Farmworkers adjust hours, locations to dodge wildfire smoke
Millions of cell tower pings from dating, weather, messaging and other mobile apps that use location-sharing services are helping agricultural economists better understand how farmworkers respond to environmental hazards such as wildfire smoke......»»
Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: Hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe
A study in Science by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and University of Cincinnati has mapped 35 years of river changes on a global scale for the first time......»»
RCS messaging is now live in iOS 18.2 for Boost Mobile subscribers
RCS messaging is one of the biggest features in iOS 18. Thanks to the iOS 18.2 update, it's now live for Boost Mobile users......»»
Krispy Kreme cybersecurity incident disrupts online ordering
Popular US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has been having trouble with its online ordering system as well as digital payments at their brick-and-mortar shops since late November, and now we finally know why: an 8-K report filed with the US Securities an.....»»
"Is this all there is?" Retirement can be a painful transition if we don"t adjust our thinking
The age at which Australians can receive the pension has risen to 67, meaning many of us are working longer. But the length of time we are expected to spend retired has also risen, because we are living longer......»»
Google Maps rolling out new teal accent color on Android, iOS
Like other first-party apps that lack Dynamic Color theming, Google Maps currently uses a blue accent for buttons and other UI elements, but that looks to be changing to teal. more….....»»
Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android......»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to Chile and Egypt
Apple has now launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone service in both Egypt and Chile, making a total of 20 countries that have received the feature since it started in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone lets merchants take payments without a separate contactless d.....»»
Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates
A few weeks after launching Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, Apple on Tuesday announced another expansion of the feature. As of today, merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones, without.....»»
The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing
YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android......»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to the United Arab Emirates
Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in the UAE, continuing the slow rollout that began in the US in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone — image credit: AppleTap to Pay on iPhone means that merchants can take payments without a separate contac.....»»
Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal
Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing......»»
Microsoft challenges you to hack its LLM email service
AI hackers have the chance to earn a little extra cash this Christmas by identifying vulnerabilities......»»
Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers, says researcher
Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) to take time off work......»»
Shape-changing polymer resembles animal movements with temperature shifts
A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a soft rubber-like material that can be stimulated by ext.....»»
T-Mobile has completely revamped its 5G home internet plans
T-Mobile has introduced new home and small business internet plans that come with more perks at lower price points than current offerings......»»
Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design
Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone......»»
Rocket Report: NASA delays Artemis again; SpinLaunch spins a little cash
A report in which we read some tea leaves. Welcome to Edition 7.22 of the Rocket Report! The big news is the Trump administration's announcement that commercial astronaut Jared Is.....»»