Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time......»»
Butterflies mimic each other"s flight behavior to avoid predators, show scientists
Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly that mimic each others' color patterns have also evolved similar flight behaviors to warn predators and avoid being eaten......»»
Iranian celebrities caught up in $35 million iPhone scam
Thousands of Iranians have been scammed out of a total of $35 million in a con offering half-price iPhonea, backed by celebrity endorsement.Apple's iPhone 15 is highly sought-after in IranApple does not do business in Iran itself, following US sancti.....»»
Should You Buy the iPhone 12 in 2024?
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are getting older, but there are some reasons to consider buying one in 2024. There are also reasons why you might want to avoid them. Apple’s iPhone 12 series arrived in the fall of 2020 and replaced Apple’.....»»
iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
Antibiotic use on Kenya"s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They're sometimes used as "quick fixes", to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water......»»
UAW, Ford avoid strike with tentative local contract at Kentucky Truck
The tentative agreement on a local contract comes less than 48 hours before the union's Friday strike deadline which would have crippled production at Ford's most profitable plant......»»
How to block a number on Android phones and iPhones
No matter what type of smartphone you're using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here's how to block a number on any smartphone......»»
UAW strike dinged supplier earnings, but worst-case scenarios were dodged, Q4 reports show
Major suppliers were largely able to absorb the financial impact of the UAW strike and avoid the worst-case scenarios many feared in the lead-up to the work stoppage, but challenges persist......»»
Apple and Meta"s latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone
Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.Credit: MetaThere's been a.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday......»»
Avoid this MacBook Air and shop this discounted model instead
Instead of the Apple MacBook Air M1, go for the Apple MacBook Air M2 with a 13.6-inch screen, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, as it's down to $949 from Best Buy......»»
Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off
Microsoft's Edge browser, Bing search, and ad business also avoid regulations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple's iMessage service is not a "gatekeeper" prone to unfair business practices and will thus not be require.....»»
Researchers learn how nectar-laden honey bees avoid overheating
Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist......»»
Climate Finance Is Targeting the Wrong Industries
Roughly half of the world’s emissions currently can’t be reduced, yet green investment continues to avoid the sectors that need the most help—manufacturing, agriculture, and the built environment......»»
A forgotten Apple Vision Pro passcode doesn"t mean an Apple Store visit anymore
Apple's third update for the Apple Vision Pro operating system, visionOS 1.0.3 makes a change that helps users who've forgotten passcodes avoid taking a trip to the Apple Store to fix the problem.visionOS on an Apple Vision ProReleased on Monday, vis.....»»
Vision Pro stunts and celebrity videos help Apple avoid the glassholes phenomenon – analyst
There’s been no shortage of Vision Pro stunts since the device was launched, like fake traffic stops. Celebrities have also been having fun with the facial spatial computer, including T-Pain, Diplo, and Casey Neistat. But while this may all seem.....»»
Asbury gives itself flexibility with relaxed 2025 revenue goal
Asbury CEO David Hult told the more flexible goals are meant to avoid the company focusing on too specific a target to the point of detrimental business decision-making......»»
Plex, where people typically avoid Hollywood fees, now offers movie rentals
Users have one more place to turn when their usual options don't pan out. Enlarge / Because sometimes your friend Tim, the one with all the legal media, is having server issues, but it's movie night and the popcorn is already mad.....»»
Problematic "zombie leadership" lives on in many cases
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found......»»