Portugal Bans Bosses Texting and Emailing Staff After-hours
Portugal has banned bosses from text messaging and emailing staff out of working hours as part of new laws dubbed "right to rest." From a report: The move is part of changes being introduced to improve work-life balance in response to an expansion of.....»»
Star Citizen still hasn’t launched, but it’s already banning cheaters
Developer bans "over 600" players for exploiting an item duplication glitch. Enlarge / For an unreleased game, Star Citizen still has some really pretty ships... (credit: RSI) At this point in Star Citizen's drawn-out, 1.....»»
Are Diablo fans getting too old for the old-school item grind?
Devs say players no longer want the "very long chase" for rare drops. Enlarge / Do you have a few hundred hours to hear the good news about our lord and savior, Diablo? (credit: Blizzard) Longtime fans of Diablo II are d.....»»
Earliest-ever Greek heat wave shuts Acropolis for second day
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist attraction, was closed to the public during the hottest hours on Thursday for the second day running, as the country's earliest-ever heat wave neared its peak......»»
Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools
During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»
Athens Acropolis closes as Greece bakes in heat wave
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday because of a heat wave sweeping the country......»»
iOS 18 RCS rollout coming in the fall to bridge Apple & Android messaging gap
Apple is set to replace an aging texting protocol with a newer one to enhance compatibility with Android. Here's when it will roll out.RCS support will be added to the iPhone sometime in 2024RCS, or Rich Communication Services, is an upgrade to a sma.....»»
6 free indie game demos you should play during the Steam Next Fest
Some of the best Steam Next Fest demos are for Creatures of Ava, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, Gourdlets, One BTN Bosses, and more......»»
Apple Store unexpectedly goes down ahead of WWDC
In an unusual move for a year when no new hardware is expected at WWDC, Apple has shut down its online store and posted a link to watch the keynote.Apple has taken its store down ahead of WWDC 2024It's routine for Apple to take down the store hours b.....»»
Which iPads will work with iPadOS 18, and what"s getting left behind
Apple is set to introduce iPadOS 18 on Monday, but not every iPad that runs iPadOS 17 will be able to use it. Here's what works, and what's getting left behind.iPadOS 17 running on an iPadThe keynote of WWDC 2024 is hours away, but even at this late.....»»
Apple is about to make major generative AI news; here’s how I’ve been using AI so far
In a few hours, we’ll learn what Apple has in mind for an AI-infused version of iPhone software. We expect AI to deliver quality-of-life improvements to iOS over the next year. In recent history is any indication, AI will advance such that iOS 19 a.....»»
How to free phone number for calling and texting
Looking for an easy way to get a second phone number? Our handy guide will get you up and running with an alternative number for calls and texting in no time......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Robust May sales; Lithia cuts staff in cost-saving move
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Supreme Court: Are bans on homeless camps "cruel and unusual" punishment?
Over half a million people are estimated to be homeless in the United States on any given night, and a case before the nation's high court could grant states the authority to criminalize sleeping outdoors by individuals with no other place to go......»»
Adobe has clarified controversial shrinkwrap license terms, but the damage may have already been done
After a terms of service update that infuriated artists, and an initial statement that poured gasoline on the fire, Adobe has made a clear statement about its new use terms.Adobe Creative Cloud logoThe last 48 hours have been tumultuous for Adobe. Ea.....»»
Shadowy exotic pet trade thrives in Pacific island nation
The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign collectors sourcing exotic species including some subject to trade bans, an AFP investigation has found......»»
eBay dropping Amex card support, citing ‘unacceptably high fees’
eBay is dropping Amex card support, emailing users to advise that it will no longer accept American Express cards for payments from mid-August … more….....»»
Shadow of the Erdtree preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
Prepare yourself, Tarnished, for Shadow of the Erdtree is nearly here. Before you get ready to face off against the new bosses, prepare your console to preload......»»
Lithia cuts jobs in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
Lithia lays off staff in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
The Marshall Major V headphones claim to have 100 hours of battery life, so I put them to the test
Marshall released the newest in the Major headphone line. We tested how their 100-hour battery life claim, sound quality, and decided if they're worth their $150 price tag. If you have a bit of a problem when it comes to charging your devices,.....»»