Quick Tip: Replacing non-UTF-8 Characters
Vertica database servers expect to receive all data in UTF-8 and Vertica outputs all data in UTF-8. However, you can load or insert data into Vertica that is non UTF-8, but you’ll want to clean it up. I used to recommend the REGEXP_REPLACE func.....»»
SwitchBot"s new Lock Pro model makes securing your smart home easier to do
The Lock Pro introduces robust security features like Quick Key plus the ability to store up to 100 fingerprints at once......»»
Plasma donations: A financial lifesaver and an ethical dilemma
When you're financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash......»»
Best Buy deal of the day: Save $200 on a Samsung 75-inch QLED TV
Best Buy has a great offer on the Samsung 75-inch Q80C QLED TV which will delight many. You'll need to be quick though as the deal is for today only......»»
Forget Vision Pro: Get the Meta Quest 2 for only $220 today
The Meta Quest 2 is available at a fantastic price at Woot right now, but you'll need to be quick......»»
We drive Mini’s first electric crossover, the 2025 Countryman SE ALL4
The Countryman SE goes on sale later in 2024, starting at $45,200. Enlarge / Mini has made a fully electric version of its Countryman compact crossover, replacing the outgoing plug-in hybrid Countryman. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
How psychology can help people live more climate-friendly lives—lessons from around the world
Quick and easy interventions that inspire people to take direct climate action are the holy grail. Behavioral scientists and policymakers are keen to learn which small steps can make the biggest difference. One of the largest experiments ever conduct.....»»
Unleash Your Power-Ups: Advanced Methods for Amplifying Your Online Gaming Abilities
In the dynamic world of online gaming, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just quick reflexes and strategic thinking. It demands a deep understanding of the game mechanics, mastery of advanced techniques, and the ability to leverage.....»»
The top 5 stories of the week: GM"s EV strategy; Apple scraps its car project
A quick look at the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
Before CarPlay, Apple previewed ‘iOS in the Car’ with a very different design
CarPlay has graduated from a niche upgrade option to a mainstream standard feature in new cars, replacing clunky radio user interfaces with a design very familiar for iPhone users. But before Apple set CarPlay loose in the wild, the world was shown a.....»»
Targeting seed microbes to improve seed resilience
Fonio (Digitaria exilis), a type of millet, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa and one of the fastest-maturing cereals. Despite its low yield, the combination of quick maturation and drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.....»»
This deal gets you one of the latest Apple Watches for under $200
The Apple Watch SE 2 is a quick way to get into a workout. It's about a quarter off if you buy right now......»»
Amazon to spend $1 billion on startups that combine AI with robots
“We’re also a long way off from replacing all humans.” Enlarge / Digit, a bipedal robot, is being tested at an Amazon facility in the US. (credit: Financial Times) Amazon’s $1 billion industrial innovation fund.....»»
How to create a drop-down list in Excel on Windows and Mac
Adding a drop-down list in Excel is a quick and efficient way to choose predefined data. Here's how to create a drop-down list in Microsoft Excel......»»
These new emoji are coming to iPhone in iOS 17.4
Apple is updating the iPhone with even more emoji characters. iOS 17.4 introduces new ways to express approval or denial, break through the chains, rise from the ashes, or just express that limes are superior to lemons. There’s also a mushroom that.....»»
The top 5 stories of the week
A quick glance at the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
How to turn wired CarPlay into wireless for under $100
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works wi.....»»
Gboard for Android is getting a text scanning feature
Google is starting to roll out an OCR text scanning feature to its Gboard app for Android, giving users quick and easy access. The post Gboard for Android is getting a text scanning feature appeared first on Phandroid. One of the features.....»»
Threads adds quick access to camera and option to save drafts in the app
We recently reported on Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, rolling out the Trending feature. While this is only available to some users in the US, users around the world will soon be able to quickly access the camera and even save drafts in th.....»»
A problem or an opportunity? App-based work separates and isolates workers from their colleagues
Feeling hungry, you reach for the phone in your pocket. A few taps later, your meal is delivered to your doorstep. Problem solved: you're no longer hungry. It's so quick and easy it almost feels like magic. But what actually occurs when we place our.....»»
Nvidia is replacing its crusty, Windows XP-era app with something much better
Nvidia has just announced the release of the Nvidia App, and it can't get here soon enough......»»