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Q&A: Where do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the way we talk

When it comes to how we talk, accents are often the thing people focus on first. We love to do impressions, and certain accents even have an impact on what we buy. But what exactly is an accent, and how does one develop?.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxNov 30th, 2023

A candy engineer explains the science behind the Snickers bar

How the airy nougat and chewy caramel is built. It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Expert explains how misinformation thrives on emotional triggers—and why traditional fact-checking often misses the mark

A recent Gallup poll showed public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of American democracy—is eroding as the rampant spread of misinformation and organized disinformation campaigns breed dangerous skepticism among voters. Now, with ear.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Kwikset Halo Select, Govee ice maker, & iPhone StandBy dock on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we go over another new smart lock from Kwikset, talk about the viral iPhone StandBy dock, and test the Govee smart ice maker.HomeKit Insider PodcastKwikset has launched the new Halo Select smart lock tha.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Pigs can"t fly but they might be able to talk thanks to AI translators

AI can translate pig noises to human language......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us Tuesday for a discussion.

Dr. Daniel Drucker will discuss what ahead for these blockbuster drugs. News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diabet.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

How to fend off a quantum computer attack

In this Help Net Security video, IEEE member Marc Lijour explains quantum computing and offers insight into how to fend off a quantum computer attack. The post How to fend off a quantum computer attack appeared first on Help Net Security......»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Cable companies ask 5th Circuit to block FTC’s click-to-cancel rule

Cable companies worry rule will make it hard to talk customers out of canceling. Cable companies, advertising firms, and newspapers are asking courts to block a federal "click-to-.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

The trashiest talk show of all time is getting a Netflix documentary

The trashiest talk show of all time is getting a Netflix documentary.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Supreme Court Justices use rhetoric to affirm high court"s power and influence, LLM analysis finds

When U.S. Supreme Court justices write opinions, they mostly talk about the case in question. But occasionally, they will discuss themselves or the court, using what is called the "monologic voice.".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Why Trump"s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains

"Talk about extreme." That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September's televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbors in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Why the Apple Intelligence delays? What about the new Siri? Craig Federighi explains [Video]

When the iPhone 16 line-up was launched without most of the headline AI features, there was much criticism about the Apple Intelligence delays. The WSJ’s Joanna Stern has now sat down with Apple software lead Craig Federighi to ask him to explain w.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Jony Ive’s former design team is nearly all gone from Apple, has it mattered?

It’s hard to talk about Apple design without mentioning Jony Ive. But years after Ive’s departure from Apple, most of his former team is now gone too. Has it really mattered? more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

iPhone users can try AT&T via eSIM free for 30 days

AT&T has a new offer for iPhone XR and newer owners that want to try a new carrier. Get a 30-day free trial with unlimited talk & text, 100GB of data, and more.AT&T offering a free trial via eSIM. Image credit: AT&TIf you're tired of dropped calls an.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Nobel economics prize: How colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country"s prosperity

This year's Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson of the University of Chicago for their work on why there are such vast differences in prosperit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 19th, 2024

Sega reveals the reason why it pushed Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii up a week

During the Xbox Partner Preview, Sega revealed that Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii had a new, earlier release date. A follow-up explains why......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

How NIS2 will impact sectors from healthcare to energy

In this Help Net Security interview, Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk SURGe, discusses the far-reaching implications of the NIS2 Directive beyond traditional IT security. He explains how NIS2 will fundamentally change cybersecurity gove.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

What is Implicit Bias, and how Might it Affect Your Next Medical Visit?

We talk to Cristina Gonzalez, a physician at New York University, who runs a lab that uses simulations to help medical professionals check their implicit bias at the exam room door......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Bad Monkey creators talk seasons 2 and 3 for Apple TV+

Bad Monkey has been another hit for Apple, occupying the top of the Apple TV+ charts throughout much of its first season run. In a recent interview, its co-creators shared some good news about plans for the continuation of the show into season 2 and.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

How to fix Amazon Prime Video not streaming 4K content bug

This tutorial explains how you can fix the Amazon Prime Video bug that does not let it stream content in 4K. The post How to fix Amazon Prime Video not streaming 4K content bug appeared first on Phandroid. Amazon Prime Video is home to som.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024