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......»»
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.....»»
TV Technica 2023: These were our favorite shows and binges of the year
Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu dominate this year's selections. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to avoid spoiling anything major, please note this list does include.....»»
New research suggests "religiosity" can help Black teenagers avoid delinquent behavior
Black teenagers in urban environments who were more involved in religious activities were less likely to engage in alcohol and substance use and other delinquent behavior, according to two recent studies by social sciences researchers at Case Western.....»»
Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether
Apple may have been given a stay on an ITC-recommended Apple Watch import ban, but that doesn't mean the saga is over as the company seeks software fixes to satisfy Customs.Apple Watch Series 9A judge ruled that the Apple Watch blood oxygen detection.....»»
"Maintain Asian forest diversity to avoid climate change impact," suggests new study
A team of international scientists, led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton at the University of Sydney, has found that rather than dry savannah in South East Asia dominating during the Last Glacial Maximum more than 19,000 years ago, there was a mosaic of diver.....»»
Film Technica: Our favorite movies of 2023
This year, big superhero franchises mostly faltered and made room for fresh original fare. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to avoid spoiling anything too major, p.....»»
Apple could avoid US Apple Watch ban with software update
While Apple waits for President Biden's administration to make a decision about the ITC's Apple Watch ban, the company is working on a software update that may help avoid stopping sales for now.A software update could prevent an Apple Watch banMasimo.....»»
Feelings of impatience evolve over time, study says
A new study answers a timely question: What is the hardest part of waiting? Consumers do plenty of it—online, in line, in traffic, or for deliveries. And now we know it's the final phase that's most problematic for them......»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»
TikTok requires users to “forever waive” rights to sue over past harms
TikTok may be seeking to avoid increasingly high costs of mass arbitration. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Some TikTok users may have skipped reviewing an update to TikTok's terms of service this summ.....»»
The power of vishing: Why it"s effective and how to avoid falling victim
The power of vishing: Why it"s effective and how to avoid falling victim.....»»
Can an app improve your romantic relationship?
Half of all marriages in the United States are likely to fail by the time the spouses reach their 50s. Understandably, many couples are looking for ways to avoid becoming part of that statistic, well aware of a divorce's possible wide-reaching detrim.....»»
Study shows how Black college athletes alter self-presentation to avoid biases
On Sept. 16, the University of Colorado's football team was 3-0 and had secured the No. 19 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll. Under Head Coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes were enjoying one of their best starts in recent me.....»»
Beluga whales" calls may get drowned out by shipping noise in Alaska"s Cook Inlet
Beluga whales are highly social and vocal marine mammals. They use acoustics to navigate, find prey, avoid predators and maintain group cohesion. For Alaska's critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga population, these crucial communications may compet.....»»
Spotify says it has no plans to support App Store in-app purchases again on iOS
To avoid paying Apple a cut of its revenue, Spotify removed in-app purchases from the Spotify for iOS app several years ago. A report on Thursday claimed that Spotify was working to reverse that decision, but the company has now confirmed that it.....»»
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-.....»»
Truelink Capital buys auto marketing firm Ansira
The global marketing company's sale to Truelink Capital is designed, in part, to reduce debt and avoid liquidation, the company said......»»
Forecasts may help protect marine life a year in advance
Marine management tools could be used to help avoid whale entanglements or sea turtle bycatch up to a year in advance, suggests a Nature Communications paper. The findings demonstrate that these tools (which already exist) could be used to forewarn o.....»»
This is the best Lenovo gaming PC you can buy
If you are looking for a powerful prebuilt gaming PC from Lenovo, this is the one that you should be spending your money on......»»