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......»»
B&H"s red-hot Apple deals have shoppers saving up to $1,200 to help fight the winter blues
Avoid the winter blues with these red-hot deals from B&H Photo that make it more affordable than ever to find the MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini that's right for you.MacBook Pro, iMac & Mac mini are all on sale through B&H Photo this week.We found ho.....»»
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple preps update should patent-infringing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 be banned again. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9. (credit: Apple) Apple has developed a backup plan for if the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are.....»»
VW steers clear of Red Sea disruption by rerouting parts supply
Although the move is adding two weeks to delivery times, it is helping VW avoid the production pauses that rivals Volvo and Tesla are facing in Europe......»»
Apple to drop blood oxygen tool from Apple Watches to avoid import ban
Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that could help it to avoid an import ban caused by a patent dispute with a California tech firm......»»
Cancer doctors reveal their favorite healthy breakfasts — and 2 foods they avoid
Cancer doctors reveal their favorite healthy breakfasts — and 2 foods they avoid.....»»
I"m Selling My House and Netting $640k to Downsize for Retirement. How Can I Avoid Capital Gains Taxes?
I"m Selling My House and Netting $640k to Downsize for Retirement. How Can I Avoid Capital Gains Taxes?.....»»
Next-generation wastewater solutions: Utilizing acid-resistant microbes for improved treatment efficiency
Free nitrous acid (FNA) is known for its capacity to inhibit various microorganisms in wastewater systems, significantly benefiting treatment process management. Initially deemed problematic due to its potential adverse effects on treatment, FNA is n.....»»
Why AI software "softening" accents is problematic
"Why isn't it a beautiful thing?" a puzzled Sharath Keshava Narayana asked of his AI device masking accents......»»
Study shows otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur
Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call "fouling." But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting their fur slimy. These anti-fouli.....»»
Observing macroscopic quantum effects in the dark
Be fast, avoid light, and roll through a curvy ramp: This is the recipe for a pioneering experiment proposed by theoretical physicists in a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters. An object evolving in a potential created through electrost.....»»
MagSafe Monday: ESR Magnetic Wallet provides enough room for cash and cards while doubling as a stand
MagSafe wallets are a great way to simplify what’s on your everyday carry list while keeping a minimal wallet to avoid hurting your back by sitting on a massive wallet. In this week’s MagSafe Monday, I will review the ESR Magnetic Wallet and expl.....»»
How to avoid the cognitive hooks and habits that make us vulnerable to cons
Psychologists behind "invisible gorilla" study are back with a new book: Nobody's Fool. Enlarge / Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris are the authors of Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. (credit:.....»»
Conflict in full swing: Forest bats found to avoid large areas around fast-moving wind turbines
Not only do many bats die at wind turbines, the turbines also displace some species from their habitats over large areas. When the turbines are in operation at relatively high wind speeds, the activity of bat species that hunt in structurally dense h.....»»
Workers in their teens and early 20s are more likely to get hurt than older employees, says researcher
Think about your first job. Maybe it was delivering pizza, bagging groceries, bussing tables or doing landscaping work. Did you get enough training to avoid potential injuries? Chances are, you didn't—and your boss or supervisor just told you to ge.....»»
Should You Buy the iPhone 11 in 2024?
Should you buy Apple’s iPhone 11 in 2024? The iPhone 11 is a suitable choice if that’s all your budget allows, but there are reasons to avoid buying the iPhone 11 this year. The iPhone 11 was first announced in the fall of 2019, replacing.....»»
Cheap iPhones You Shouldn’t Buy in 2024
If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, and you don’t want to break the bank, you’ve got some great options. That being said, there are some cheap iPhone models you’ll want to avoid buying in 2024 for various reasons. Apple&.....»»
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy the iPhone 8 in 2024
If you’re hunting for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll probably want to avoid the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, both of which launched back in 2017, might be tempting if you’re on a budget, but these mo.....»»
PC ports need to be better in 2024 — here’s how
We saw several problematic PC releases this year. Here's what PC ports need to do to be better next year......»»
The 5 things PC ports need to be better in 2024
We saw several problematic PC releases this year. Here's what PC ports need to do to be better next year......»»
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness for sweet and savory foods results from our need to consume carbohydrates and proteins. Given.....»»