Off-put by offsets: Why some advocates doubt "net zero" pledges
Look at the fine print to understand the climate goals that governments and companies have set and search for one term in particular: net-zero......»»
Can Gemini Do All of Your Google Assistant Tasks? Not Yet, Here’s a List
The big news in the Android space yesterday was without a doubt the announcement for Google’s Bard and it’s switch to Gemini with a simultaneous launch of an Android app alongside it. That app could replace Google Assistant on your phone.....»»
What does the ‘i’ in iPhone stand for? Here’s what it really means
The iPhone is no doubt one of Apple's biggest success stories. But what exactly does that i in iPhone stand for?.....»»
NASA Engineers Are Racing to Fix Voyager 1
A computer glitch has put the future of humanity’s farthest-flung space probe in doubt......»»
Mozilla targets scummy data brokers with Monitor Plus removal service
Service pledges to automatically remove you from listing sites for $108/year. Enlarge “You may be shocked to find,” the people-search websites pitch, that you or the other person you’re searching for “has a crim.....»»
Raspberry Pi is planning a London IPO, but its CEO expects “no change” in focus
Eben Upton says hobbyists remain "incredibly important" while he's involved. Enlarge / Is it not a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt for so small a thing? So small a thing! (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Raspberry Pi is preparing for an IPO in London for likely more than $500M
CEO says firm will "keep doing the same stuff," at least "while I'm in charge." Enlarge / Is it not a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt for so small a thing? So small a thing! (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Ultrathin membranes for uncovering the atomic scale problem in operando conditions
When someone comes up with the word "magnify," it is referring either to making distant objects closer or making small objects bigger on a tangible scale. There is no doubt that the power of magnifying instruments, regardless of the scale and directi.....»»
Single-city climate conventions damaging carbon emissions pledges, says study
Holding Conference(s) of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP) across multiple continents simultaneously should become the norm to dramatically lower carbon emissions from attendee travel, researchers have argued......»»
Gaming Keypad Statistics 2024
Introduction Gaming Keyboard Statistics: Gamers here! Tell us how […] Introduction Gaming Keyboard Statistics: Gamers here! Tell us how many Gaming keyboards you own. We doubt it’s just one. Just look at the Gaming Keypad Statistics.....»»
200 US cities will fall short of sustainable energy goals despite pledging to transition by 2050, says study
Two-hundred U.S. communities will fail to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 despite their pledges to do so, according to a new study published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability......»»
EV advocates urge EPA to grant California"s Clean Air Act waiver; opposition persists
CARB in May asked the EPA to approve a federal waiver under the Clean Air Act, allowing the state to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II regulation......»»
AI firms’ pledges to defend customers from IP issues have real limits
Indemnities offered by Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are narrow. Enlarge / The Big Tech groups are competing to offer new services such as virtual assistants and chatbots as part of a multibillion-dollar bet on generative AI (cre.....»»
As the new year begins, heat is on automakers to meet climate pledges
Automakers have pledged to drive carbon from their global products and operations. But as EV sales get harder, will they backslide on their promises?.....»»
One of Tekken 8’s “colorblind” modes is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Tekken 8’s “colorblind” mode is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience
Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the im.....»»
Safety advocates say Tesla"s Autopilot recall fixes don’t go far enough
More than two years into a defect investigation, NHTSA determined Tesla’s Autopilot doesn’t do enough to guard against misuse, prompting Tesla’s largest recall ever......»»
Video: Permafrost thaw: A silent menace
Ice is without doubt one of the first casualties of climate change, but the effects of our warming world are not only limited to ice melting on Earth's surface. Ground that has been frozen for thousands of years, called permafrost, is thawing—addin.....»»
Catalyzing momentum for health negotiations at COP28
By now, there is no doubt that the climate crisis is also a significant health crisis affecting people across the globe......»»
Researchers: Carbon removal is needed to achieve net zero but has its own climate risks
As delegates gather in Dubai at the COP28 climate conference—with the aim to ratchet up ambition towards meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement—a key component of these efforts are countries' pledges to achieve net-zero emissions around mid-cen.....»»