Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such a.....»»
Bitdefender MDR Foundations provides threat monitoring for organizations with limited resources
Bitdefender unveiled MDR Foundations, a new managed security service that provides continuous threat monitoring and response, intelligence-based threat hunting and elite security experts designed to provide MDR capabilities specifically tailored to m.....»»
Universal UK school-based mindfulness training to boost teen mental health probably not warranted
School-based mindfulness training, universally applied across the UK in a bid to boost teen mental health and well-being, probably isn't warranted, suggest the results of a cluster of 5 studies, published online in a special issue of Evidence Based M.....»»
Escooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are thin......»»
E-Scooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are thin......»»
Apple interview questions range from the technical to the philosophical
A piece on how to land a job with the most desirable tech company in the world provides some interesting examples of Apple interview questions. It outlines the soft skills the company looks for, warns what not to do on your resume, walks you through.....»»
Being mindful can improve your interactions with co-workers, new study finds
Although mindfulness originates within an individual, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found the benefits do not end with this person. The real payoffs emerge when an individual's mindfulness is translated into mindful interactions a.....»»
ASE connects ESG standards and frameworks dots
Sustainability reporting is constantly evolving. The foundations of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are grounded on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and built up to the highly anticipated International Sustainable Standards Board's ap.....»»
Why MapQuest, Jeeves, and Other "Internet Zombies" are Still Around
"The dream of the 1990s internet is still alive, if you look in the right corners," argues the New York Times' newsletter On Tech: More than 17 million Americans regularly use MapQuest, one of the first digital mapping websites that was long ago over.....»»
Mindfulness app ‘Moonly’ updated with its own healing music radio station
The mindfulness app “Moonly” for iPhone was updated on Friday with a great new feature for its users. Starting today, the app now has its own radio station of healing songs that can be accessed at any time to help you relax, sleep, and more. mo.....»»
"Reductive" models of well-being education risk failing children, researchers warn
In a new compendium of academic analysis, researchers argue that despite decades of investment in "positive education"—such as programs to teach children happiness and mindfulness—schools still lack a proper framework for cultivating pupil well-b.....»»
Tested: Satechi’s new aluminum Slim Dock is a premium USB-C companion to your M1 iMac
Satechi recently launched its latest Mac accessory, aiming to fix the most inconvenient feature of Apple’s latest M1 iMac. Packed into an aluminum design that rests on the stand of the desktop machine, the new Satechi iMac Slim Dock brings ports t.....»»
Apple is the world"s most valuable brand, says yet another spurious report
Kantar claims that Apple has grown its nebulous brand value by 55% to top its chart of the 100 most valuable brands in the world.If it's dubious how a dollar value can be ascribed to a brand, that doesn't stop many companies trying. Recently, Apple t.....»»
"Alternative facts" are cons, and journalists can help quash them, new paper argues
Journalists need not cover both sides of an argument when one side is advancing what experts widely regard as a con, Illinois Institute of Technology John and Mae Calamos Endowed Chair in Philosophy J. D. Trout argues in his latest publication. "Th.....»»
Conservation science still rests on how animals can benefit humans
The accelerating loss of other species around the globe is so extensive that many experts now refer to it as the sixth mass extinction. It's driven in large part by an unprecedented loss of vital ecosystems such as forests and wetlands, the result of.....»»
eBayer tries to sell prototype Pixel 7, provides lots of pictures
Dubious eBay seller posts the first in-person Pixel 7 photos. You really can buy anything on eBay. [credit: archive.org.....»»
Will Electric Cars Transform the Workforce?
Gas-powered vehicles "have hundreds of moving parts and other components" that keep mechanics busy, argues CalMatters (which describes itself as a "nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization.") "By 2040, the state projects that nearly 32,000 auto.....»»
A Conversation with Doug Stowe, Author of The Wisdom of Our Hands
Working craftsman and educator Doug Stowe has written a new book that makes a passionate case for reintegrating mind and body in both education and life. Based on his 45 years as a woodworker and 25 years as a teacher of hand crafts, Stowe argues th.....»»
Lecturer Argues Cryptocurrency Should "Die in a Fire", Predicts Implosion
Nicholas Weaver is a senior staff researcher at the International Computer Science Institute and lecturer in the computer science department at UC Berkeley. But he's also a raging cryptocurrency skeptic, arguing that cryptocurrency is useless and des.....»»
Official measures of research "impact" are failing to keep pace with socially-networked academics
A survey of how academics use social media to encourage people to interact with their research argues that much of the public value of their work is probably being overlooked in official "impact" assessments......»»
iOS 16 accessibility features likely to benefit everyone, argues Macworld
Apple yesterday previewed some iOS 16 accessibility features we can look forward to, including live captions, Apple Watch mirroring, and door detection. It’s often been argued that accessibility features in general can benefit everyone, not just t.....»»