Seattle public schools sue social media companies for allegedly harming students" mental health
Seattle's public school system on Friday filed a lawsuit against several Big Tech companies alleging their platforms have a negative impact on students' mental health and claiming that has impeded the ability of its schools "to fulfill its educationa.....»»
This new smart ring has your own AI health coach inside
The ExerRing is the latest smart ring to hit Kickstarter, and it has an AI-powered health coach inside to help you meet your goals. Here are all the details......»»
Tesla won"t launch freshened Model Y this year, says CEO Elon Musk
"No Model Y 'refresh' is coming out this year," Elon Musk wrote on the social media platform X on June 8 in response to a question. Analysts see aging models as a drag on Tesla's sales growth......»»
iOS 18 gives iPhone 15 more charging limit tiers to protect the battery
Apple has updated its battery health settings in iOS 18 in iPhone 15 by giving more control to users over charging limits.The new iOS 18 adds more options for a hard charging limitAs introduced in 2023 with iOS 17, the Charging section of Settings on.....»»
Investigating collective motions in schools of zebrafish could deepen understanding of active systems
Active systems display a wide range of complex and fascinating behaviors, many of which are not yet fully understood. Found on scales ranging from microbes and self-propelling particles to large groups of fish, birds, and mammals, they are made up of.....»»
AG resolves lease buyout cases with 2 more N.Y. Nissan dealers
Seven Nissan dealers so far agreed to pay restitution or penalties over allegedly bogus fees or improper vehicle price hikes for post-lease purchases......»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
These are the Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 11
Apple on Monday announced watchOS 11, the next major software update for Apple Watch. The update comes with new fitness and health features, as well as bringing Live Activities and the Translate app to Apple Watch. However, not every Apple Watch mode.....»»
New imaging device combines education and microbial research
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have developed an imaging device for schools and research centers to study microbes. The 3D-printed device "NIRis" enables schools to observe and study natural phenomena. Researchers will gain useful and n.....»»
Mapping soil health: New index enhances soil organic carbon prediction
A cutting-edge machine learning model has been developed to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, a critical factor for soil health and crop productivity. The innovative approach utilizes hyperspectral data to identify key spectral bands, offerin.....»»
Study finds juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults
Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found......»»
Climate change widening Asia"s education gap
As temperatures in India's national capital region hovered above a scorching 47 degrees Celsius in mid-May, authorities ordered the closure of schools across the country......»»
Researchers find association between media diet and science-consistent beliefs about climate change
In a paper titled "The Politicization of Climate Science: Media Consumption, Perceptions of Science and Scientists, and Support for Policy," published May 26, 2024, in the Journal of Health Communication, researchers probed the associations between m.....»»
watchOS 11 introduces improved health tracking & Smart Stack widgets
Apple unveiled watchOS 11 at its developer conference, bringing advanced AI features, improved health and fitness tracking, and a new app.New features coming to watchOS 11New features in watchOS 11 aim to transform the way users work out and track th.....»»
Microsoft Gaming CEO: “I think we should have a handheld, too”
More than just streaming, playing games locally "is really important" to Spencer. Enlarge / The "Xbox Series V" was a social media hoax, but the idea of a portable Xbox seems to still have legs inside Microsoft. (credit: Reddit).....»»
Study results suggest peers are crucial in shaping boys" confidence in math skills
Boys are good at math, girls not so much? A study from the University of Zurich has analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls' subjective ev.....»»
Frontier hack affects over 750k customers; company waits two months to notify them
A Frontier hack exposed the personal data of at least 750,000 customers, including full names and social security numbers, which places them at significant risk of identity theft. The ransomware group said to be behind the attack claims that the actu.....»»
Entrust Citizen Identity Orchestration enhances citizen adoption of digital public services
Entrust launched Citizen Identity Orchestration solution. Governments now can streamline the delivery of public services through secure digital identities, embedding trust in every citizen interaction. The innovative and modular solution from Entrust.....»»
Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north
Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»
Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering
In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges.....»»
"Apple Intelligence" at the core of next-gen Apple hardware, services
Apple's forthcoming "Apple Intelligence" features will be the key to both future software and future hardware, including all-new device launches.Improvements to Siri and health monitoring will be at the core of future Apple hardware.A new report from.....»»