Pain of police killings ripples outward to traumatize Black people and communities across US
As the video goes public of Black police officers in Memphis beating Tyre Nichols to death, it is a stark reminder of George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. That set up the largest protests in U.S. history and a national recko.....»»
Today’s best deals: Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirTags, and Mac Mini
The Mac Mini sees its biggest discount yet, while others match Black Friday lows. Enlarge If you've been eyeing some specific Apple devices but either missed your chance to snag record-low prices during the holidays, or.....»»
$250 discount drops this popular Dell 2-in-1 laptop to just $550
The versatile Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop may end up in the hands of even more people with this $250 discount from Dell that brings its price down to $550......»»
Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud
Our reliance on face matching for identity verification is being challenged by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial morphing technology. This technique involves digitally creating an image which is an average of two people’s fac.....»»
Oura Ring review: love the feature changes, hate the new subscription
We're taking a second look at the Oura Ring, a fitness tracker packed into a discreet piece of jewelry, to see how the third generation compares to its predecessors.Like many people, I got the Apple Watch because I was excited to use it to track and.....»»
At least 14 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru
At least 14 people were killed, several were wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake that shook Peru and Ecuador Saturday, authorities said......»»
Acefast Crystal (2) T8 review: Flashy and loud wireless earbuds
Standard wireless earbuds can become a mundane piece of tech lacking personality. If you are tired of boring white or black earbuds, check out the flashy Acefast Crystal (2) T8.Acefast Crystal (2) T8 earbuds with touch controlsWhen you are one of man.....»»
The 10 most powerful DCEU characters, ranked
The DCEU includes some of the most powerful characters in pop culture, from heroes like Shazam and Wonder Woman to villains like Darkseid and Black Adam......»»
Online Event: Join Us for a Chat About Makers and Ham Radio
Please join us next Wednesday March 23 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an online conversation about "Makers and Hams." We will talk about the joys of making and amateur radio, how both attract enthusiasts and the commonalities of their communities. The post.....»»
How on-demand buses in Australia can transform travel and daily life for people with disabilities
People with disabilities arguably stand to gain the most from good public transport, but are continually excluded by transport systems that still aren't adapted to their needs as the law requires. One in six people aged 15 and over with disability ha.....»»
The Black Sea drone incident highlights the loose rules around avoiding "accidental" war
The extraordinary footage of a Russian jet intercepting a US drone over the Black Sea earlier this week demonstrates just how potentially disastrous such encounters outside actual war zones can be......»»
Apple Watch capable of pain prediction in sickle cell patients, says study
A new Apple Watch study has shown promise that Apple's flagship wearable could be a feasible, low-cost method to help predict pain episodes related to Sickle Cell disease.The Apple Watch could predict pain in sickle cell patientsResearchers at Duke U.....»»
At least 67 people got botulism after trying to paralyze their stomachs
The aim was to slow digestion, but it instead led to life-threatening paralysis. Enlarge / Micrograph of Clostridium botulinum (credit: Getty | BSIP) Health officials in Europe are warning of an outbreak of botulism link.....»»
Floods fill some of California"s summer strawberry fields
As river water gushed through a broken levee, thousands of people in a California farming town were forced to evacuate as their homes were flooded and businesses destroyed......»»
Water restrictions lifted for 7 million in Southern California, but region still urged to conserve
Mandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased a severe shortage that emerged during the state's driest three-year period on record......»»
Does the media propagate stereotypes?
The media have a powerful influence on how people view and treat different groups based on gender and ethnicity, as news stories shape people's stereotypes, beliefs, and ultimately behaviors in areas such as education, family, and politics. It is, th.....»»
A new approach to measuring and understanding multidirectional polarization
Germany, India, Mexico, and Spain. As multiparty democracies, these countries present a more complex picture of what brings people together—or divides them. Using social media data, a group of researchers proposes a novel approach to measuring pola.....»»
Genomic analysis shows the Amazon"s Ashaninka people are made up of two subgroups with distinct histories
The Ashaninka are the most numerous Indigenous people living in the rainforests of Peru and Brazil where they inhabit a crucial area between the Andes and sources of the Amazon River. And yet, despite the size of the population and their importance i.....»»
Stuck in a "talking stage" or "situationship"? How young people can get more out of modern love
"Going together" sounds like a romantic term from yesteryear. Today's young people have a newer label: the "talking stage." It happens between being introduced to someone and officially dating, and it can involve talking or texting for days—even mo.....»»
DEAL: Get up to 33% Off on the Amazon Fire TV Stick!
Amazon's Fire TV Stick is a great option for people looking to access services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. The post DEAL: Get up to 33% Off on the Amazon Fire TV Stick! first appeared on Phandroid. While Smart TVs come with a.....»»
Tasmanian devil whiskers may hold the key to protecting these super-scavengers
Despite the damage humans cause to the planet, in some cases wildlife can benefit from the presence of people. The Tasmanian devil, for example, frequently feeds on roadkill left by humans......»»