Promoting thank-you gifts can boost charitable donations
Americans gave nearly a half-trillion dollars to charities in 2022, according to the National Philanthropic Trust, with nearly two-thirds of that total coming from individuals......»»
Scholars explain the ideology that says technology is the answer to every problem
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen penned a 5,000-word manifesto in 2023 that gave a full-throated call for unrestricted technological progress to boost markets, broaden energy production, improve education and strengthen liberal democ.....»»
IBM acquires HashiCorp in multi-billion dollar deal to boost cloud reach
HashiCorp agrees to $6.4 billion takeover deal by IBM as the companies look to take on more of the market......»»
Wait lines may boost perceived popularity of restaurant brands
Restaurants can benefit from keeping their customers waiting, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management......»»
Cyberint platform enhancements boost protection against external threats
Cyberint has unveiled a series of platform updates aimed at bolstering client protection against external threats. Cyberint’s recent platform innovations provide several new capabilities that support a range of strategic security initiatives, f.....»»
Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos
Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants.Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad eventWhen Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected.....»»
Veeam acquires Coveware to boost its ransomware protection capabilities
Veeam Software announced the acquisition of Coveware, a provider in cyber-extortion incident response. It brings ransomware recovery and first responder capabilities to further strengthen Veeam’s radical resilience solutions for customers. Coveware.....»»
Honda nears deal with Canada to boost EV capacity in Ontario, report says
Canada is on the verge of an agreement with Honda Motor Co. that would see the automaker build EVs and their components in Ontario, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
Here’s why Roborock’s next-gen S8 Max will change your home-cleaning game [$200 off + free gifts]
If you have kids, pets, or simply want the luxury of immaculately clean floors without having to do the work yourself, then look no farther than Roborock’s next-gen S8 MaxV Ultra – the industry’s most technologically advanced robot mop and vac.....»»
Apple"s macOS 15 to get rare cognitive boost via Project GreyParrot
Exclusive: Apple has been working on the most significant update to its Calculator app in years and the version being tested in early betas of macOS 15 sports brand-new features and exciting enhancements to the unit conversion system.The Calculator a.....»»
AR shopping gets a boost with Best Buy"s Apple Vision Pro app
Best Buy has launched an augmented reality app designed exclusively for Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Vision Pro that offers real-time product previews.Best Buy launches Apple Vision Pro app for augmented reality shoppingNamed Best Buy Envision,.....»»
Scientists explore the strategies of defects and nanostructure fabrication for promoting piezocatalytic activity
As an important chemical raw material, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is widely applied in various aspects of industry and life. The industrial anthraquinone method for H2O2 production has the serious flaws, such as high pollution and energy consumption. B.....»»
Probiotic feed additive, in place of antibiotics, found to boost growth and health in poultry
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat for public health, and the use of antimicrobials in livestock feed has been a major contributing factor in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance to many drugs, according to the.....»»
Amazon"s latest Apple deals make perfect Mother"s Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and that means it's time to start picking out the perfect gift for Mom. With Amazon's Apple deals that offer prices as low as $24, these gift ideas won't break the bank, while still treating Mom to a wonderful sur.....»»
Report: England has more food banks inside schools than regular food banks nationwide
Research shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis......»»
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
While improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather......»»
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new website aims to "revolutionize" philanthropy
An Minnesota nonprofit leader hopes to "revolutionize" charitable giving with a new platform for people to trade household items they no longer need, resulting in a donation to a nonprofit......»»
Scientists develop framework to measure plastic emissions and bolster U.N. efforts to reduce pollution
University of Toronto (U of T) scientists have developed a framework for measuring plastic pollution emissions akin to the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The researchers say the approach will boost identification of the bigge.....»»
Rode"s MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography
Rode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators.Rode Phone CageLaunched during NAB 2024, Rode's newest videography tools are aimed at tu.....»»
IDnow VideoIdent Flex blends AI technology with human interaction
IDnow has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost custo.....»»
Millions of gamers advance biomedical research by helping to reconstruct microbial evolutionary histories
Leveraging gamers and video game technology can dramatically boost scientific research, according to a new study published today in Nature Biotechnology......»»