Putting Aotearoa on the map: New Zealand has changed its name before, why not again?
Our names are a critical part of our identity. They are a personal and social anchor tying us to our families, our culture, our history and place in the world......»»
Exploring Reddit’s third-party app environment 7 months after the APIcalypse
Apollo dev: "I don’t believe Reddit’s leadership... cares about developers anymore." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Last year, Reddit sparked massive controversy when it dramatically changed the prices and rules associated.....»»
New Zealand to ban "forever chemicals" in make-up
New Zealand is set to become one of the first countries to ban harmful "forever chemicals" from cosmetic products, environment watchdogs said Wednesday......»»
Emotions drive donation behavior in disease relief projects on a fundraising platform: Study
The digital age has profoundly changed how we communicate as humans. Today, we can regularly interact with people we are unrelated to and unacquainted with in real time across the world. Because of this, individuals can now engage in prosocial behavi.....»»
Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects
At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty. But that isn't the whole story......»»
Putting animals to sleep can give veterinarians suicidal thoughts
Helene Seljenes Dalum has carried out research on what causes veterinarians to have suicidal thoughts. In June, she completed her doctorate at IMB, which brought her a little nearer to discovering the reasons behind the statistics......»»
Apple to see little impact from EU regulations, says investing firm
J.P. Morgan says Apple won't see much immediate impact on App Store revenue due to how its new fee structure is arranged, but regulators around are likely eyeing the solution.Apple's EU changes won't have impact on revenueApple has changed how it doe.....»»
Measles is “growing global threat,” CDC tells doctors in alert message
Since December, there have been 23 measles cases in the US, including two outbreaks. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting clinicians on alert about the g.....»»
OpenAI announces ChatGPT-4 Turbo and ChatGPT 3.5 Turbo model updates
GPT-4 wasn't putting in the work. Also, lower prices for GPT 3.5 Turbo, other model updates. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, OpenAI announced updates to the AI models that power its ChatGPT assistant. Amid le.....»»
The botanical imperialism of weeds and crops: How alien plant species on the First Fleet changed Australia
Locally grown produce fills Australian shops, but almost all of these species were imported, as native as cane toads. Icons of Australian agriculture, like the Big Banana and Big Pineapple, proudly display the regions' crops, but these are newcomers.....»»
How the tide turned on transgender support charity Mermaids
The charity Mermaids, which offers support services to transgender young people and their caregivers in the UK, was once portrayed in the media as a respected source of advice and information. But by 2022, this had changed......»»
How COVID has changed the way Americans work, and how much money they have
According to a new paper in the Review of Economic Studies, the widespread adoption of work-from-home technology has had dramatic consequences for American life......»»
Review: Satechi’s Stand and Hub is even more of a Mac mini and Mac Studio essential with new NVMe SSD slot
Satechi’s Stand and Hub is easily one of my favorite Mac mini accessories ever, and now it’s . Earlier this year at CES, the company refreshed the aluminum-clad stand to feature improved NVMe SSD support. I’ve been putting it to the test with m.....»»
Apple Car is delayed -- again
Apple has changed its strategy to develop an electric vehicle and aims for a more basic EV with limited features designed to compete with currently available Tesla models.Apple Car won't make an appearance until 2028 — or laterThe company had previ.....»»
Forty years of the Mac, the computer for the rest of us
Forty years before Apple Vision Pro, practically to the day, Apple launched the Macintosh — and it eventually changed the world.The original MacintoshThere wouldn't be an Apple Vision Pro and Apple would not be a trillion-dollar company if it weren.....»»
New research challenges hunter-gatherer narrative
The oft-used description of early humans as "hunter-gatherers" should be changed to "gatherer-hunters," at least in the Andes of South America, according to groundbreaking research led by a University of Wyoming archaeologist......»»
Every "True Detective: Night Country" opening credits clue you may have missed
A roundup of the potential clues in the "True Detective: Night Country" opening sequence. True Detective has always been a show full of strange symbols and half-hidden clues, and Night Country is no exception.Putting aside the spirals and the L.....»»
Apple Car is delayed once again, now expected to arrive by 2028 at the earliest
Apple has changed its strategy to develop an electric vehicle and aims for a more basic EV with limited features designed to compete with currently available Tesla models.Apple Car won't make an appearance until 2028 — or laterThe company had previ.....»»
Iran says launches satellite in new aerospace milestone
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a research satellite Saturday, a minister said, putting it into a higher orbit in a new milestone for its aerospace program that has faced Western criticism......»»
Here’s why I finally gave up on using Safari on my Mac
I used the Safari web browser on my Mac for years, until one day I finally gave it up. Here’s why I changed my browsing habits -- and what I’m using instead......»»
Apple updates Vision Pro tech specs to correct video mirroring AirPlay quality
Apple revealed Vision Pro tech specs today as pre-orders went live in the United States. One specification appears to have been published with an error, however, as the tech specs page has changed since this morning. more….....»»