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No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work

Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good maintenance and simulations to trust their weapons work......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredFeb 27th, 2023

Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood

For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News12 hr. 18 min. ago

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 18 min. ago

AI Analysis of Police Body Camera Videos Reveals What Typically Happens during Traffic Stops

Examining body camera videos at scale reveals racial differences in how police treat drivers during traffic stops—and what corrective programs really work.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News16 hr. 49 min. ago

Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families

Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News17 hr. 49 min. ago

Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News17 hr. 49 min. ago

Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader

A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News17 hr. 50 min. ago

BAFTA-nominated actors five times more likely to have attended private school than UK population

New research from the Sutton Trust, including work by Dr. Mark Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods in the School of Education, highlights the disparity within creative jobs and related higher education courses. Those who attended private.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 49 min. ago

Industrial snow: Factories trigger local snowfall by freezing clouds

Anthropogenic aerosols, tiny solid and liquid air pollution particles, have masked a fraction of global warming caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Climate researchers have known for decades that anthropogenic aerosols perturb liquid clouds by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 49 min. ago

Early Black Friday Lenovo Laptop deals 2024: 20% off the best Lenovo Laptops

All kinds of Lenovo laptops are on sale for Cyber Monday, so whether you're a student, a work-from-home employee, or a gamer, there's an offer waiting for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Qualcomm Focuses on IoT Tech with its Newest Chips

The new chips are designed for smart home setups. The post Qualcomm Focuses on IoT Tech with its Newest Chips appeared first on Phandroid. While Qualcomm is mostly known among tech enthusiasts for its work on smartphone silicon, the compan.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school

For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions

Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Cyber professionals face an IP loss reckoning in 2025

AI can expose your work secrets. The same goes for AI-generated content, which has revolutionized workplace productivity but comes with hidden risks. As more employees use AI models to streamline tasks—whether drafting reports, building code, or de.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Early Black Friday fitness deals: Fitness trackers, exercise equipment up to 51% off

Work off the turkey and stuffing with these Black Friday fitness deals, from fitness trackers to exercise equipment......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

EU"s latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive

The European Union has told Apple to stop geo-locking, where apps and services vary in different countries — entirely ignoring decades of laws and practices by other industries that have nothing to do with the App Store.EU wants the impossible with.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

"We used to hate elephants a lot," Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under the shade of a baobab tree......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple @ Work Podcast: Apple’s role in telemedicine

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

12 best processors for work and gaming in 2024: CPUs tested and reviewed

The best processors include options from AMD and Intel, but only a select few are worth your time. Here are the best CPUs to consider for your next build......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Third developer beta round adds new Find My feature

The third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 have arrived, alongside the second round builds of tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The third round of developer betas follows aft.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024