Retailers Surrender To Unprecedented Costs On Online Returns
Returning unwanted gifts this holiday season is becoming so expensive for retailers that they just might let customers keep the products -- and issue refunds anyway. Axios reports: The cost of online returns is soaring, contributing to increased pric.....»»
Canadian rail lockout called "highly problematic" for North American auto industry
A weeklong stoppage could cost about $1 billion, according to one forecast. The costs and disruptions for U.S. automakers go up the longer the disruption lasts......»»
Property insurance: Dealer hurdle over EVs
Zurich Insurance Group issues recommended best practices for dealerships servicing EVs that could add costs......»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
The real price of the "zero-price effect": Study presents evidence from online classified real estate service
Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that there may be a cost to the zero-price effect: statistically identical homes that were published in free service ads on the Israeli "Yad2" online classified service received fewer clicks, sold more slowl.....»»
Subadult loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean in Florida after rehabilitation
A rehabilitated sea turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach Wednesday morning......»»
Apple TV Plus: how to sign up, TV shows, movies, price, devices, and more
Here's what you need to know about the Apple TV Plus streaming service, including how much it costs......»»
"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»
Study shows continuous manufacturing reduces cultivated meat costs
A new study demonstrates the first cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat. The study shows that continuous manufacturing addresses the key challenges of scalability and cost, potentially making cultivated meat accessible to everyday cons.....»»
Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute
2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it’s clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo. DDoS attack duration increases DDoS attacks surged 106% from H2 2023 to H1 2024. The.....»»
Disney cancels The Acolyte after one season
Star Wars series was admittedly uneven, but didn't deserve the online hate it received. Enlarge / We have doubts that any amount of Force powers will bring the show back. (credit: YouTube/Disney+) In news that will del.....»»
Sponges" symbiosis with bacteria helps them store toxic molybdenum to keep predators away, study shows
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that sponges in the Gulf of Eilat have developed an original way to keep predators away. The researchers found that the sponges contain an unprecedented concentration of the highly toxic mineral molybdenum (Mo.....»»
Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps
Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims’ report the card stolen and the bank blocks it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania.....»»
Apple Podcasts can now be heard on the web without a separate app
For the first time, Apple has made its whole podcast library available online, where it can be heard in Safari or other browsers, instead of the Apple Podcasts app.Apple Podcasts is now available on the webFollowing the release of Apple Maps for the.....»»
Apple supports US national parks with Apple Pay donations and upcoming Apple Maps updates
Apple is continuing its yearly tradition of supporting America’s national parks with a week’s worth of donations based on Apple Pay purchases made through its online store. Apple Maps also has topographic hiking trail support arriving this fall a.....»»
Spread the love (online): Study reveals in-party positivity drives online engagement more than out-party hostility
Looks like Kamala Harris' campaign is getting it right when it comes to social media, according to a new study. As democrats are playing up their sunny outlook in their presidential campaign, a study published in Scientific Reports suggests that emph.....»»
Rocket Report: ULA is losing engineers; SpaceX is launching every two days
The first missions of Stoke Space's reusable Nova rocket will fly in expendable mode. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 booster returns to landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station following a launch Thursday with two WorldView Earth obse.....»»
Don’t worry, you can still buy the original Pixel Fold
Google has removed the original Pixel Fold from its online store, but don’t worry, the company says that it will return later on. The post Don’t worry, you can still buy the original Pixel Fold appeared first on Phandroid. With the lau.....»»
Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them......»»
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!.....»»
Best Buy is selling a different game for $10 every day this week
Leading up to August 18, there's a $10 game deal on new games every day this week, in store and online......»»