Relax, the EU’s scary USB-C rule won’t rob you of fast-charging benefits
The EU's latest mandate for standardizing the USB-C port is great news, but if you're worried that it might also be the end of fast charging, you can be at peace......»»
Saturday Citations: Citizen scientists observe fast thing; controlling rat populations; clearing nanoplastic from water
Good morning! Here are a few of this week's most interesting science stories to read while you're settling into the couch with your cup of General Foods International French Vanilla Cafe......»»
The bee"s knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers led by Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake products......»»
This iBUYPOWER gaming PC with i7 and RTX 4070 is $200 off
The iBUYPOWER Y60 is a beast of a gaming PC, and it’s on sale for $1,600 at Best Buy today! Act fast before the markdown disappears......»»
Need an OLED laptop screen? This HP 2-in-1 is $600 off today
Go from a laptop to a tablet in seconds with the powerful HP Spectre x360, now on sale at Best Buy for $1,300. Act fast before this deal is gone!.....»»
ISP to Supreme Court: We shouldn’t have to disconnect users accused of piracy
Cox tries to get contributory infringement ruling in Sony lawsuit overturned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bosca78) A large Internet service provider wants the Supreme Court to rule that ISPs shouldn't have to disconn.....»»
How some states help residents avoid costly debt during hard times
A new national study provides the best evidence to date that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic helped reduce reliance on high-cost credit use......»»
Last chance to score 50% off this 17-inch HP student laptop
There's a huge discount on a competent HP 17-inch laptop but you're going to need to be fast as HP is ending the deal soon......»»
FTC files administrative complaint against Asbury, alleges payment packing, discrimination in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group, alleging payment packing, adding F&I products without consumer knowledge and charging Black and Latino customers more than white ones......»»
Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app
“You’ve just lost a LONGTIME and very faithful customer." Enlarge (credit: Anova) Anova, a company that sells smart sous vide cookers, is getting backlash from customers after announcing that it will soon charge a su.....»»
Growing U.S. EV charging network to improve with faster systems, updated software
Drivers will start to experience better, more reliable and faster charging, critical factors needed for the transition to EVs, industry experts say......»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro fast chargers
Charge your Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The newly launched Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are flagship smartphones with high-end specif.....»»
How long do SSDs really last?
Samsung If you want fast and reliable storage, there’s no question — you should get a , and if you , it might serve you well for years. However, by definition, SSDs don’t last forever. The NAND flash memory that powers them only has.....»»
Here’s what you need to fast charge your iPad
Apple has included different power adapters with its iPads over the years, and the current lineup comes with 20W chargers. But what do you need to fast charge iPad? Here’s what you might already have that will work or what you to charge as fast as.....»»
Renewable energy policies provide benefits across state lines, study shows
While the U.S. federal government has clean energy targets, they are not binding. Most economically developed countries have mandatory policies designed to bolster renewable electricity production. Because the U.S. lacks an enforceable federal mandat.....»»
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»
The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity
The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many companies struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and the risks of immature.....»»
How passkeys eliminate password management headaches
In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham addresses the misconceptions surrounding the adoption of passkeys, particularly i.....»»
This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $650 off today
Take your online gaming to the next level with the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Desktop, now on sale at Dell. Act fast while this $650 markdown is still in effect!.....»»
Here’s the Easiest Way to Add MagSafe Charging to Your New Pixel Smartphone
Add a bit of extra functionality to your Pixel. The post Here’s the Easiest Way to Add MagSafe Charging to Your New Pixel Smartphone appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s launch of its newest Pixel 9 series phones included the.....»»
New analysis of Webb data measures universe expansion rate, finds there may not be a "Hubble tension"
We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number—known as the "Hubble constant" —have come up with different ans.....»»