Shhhh … speaking more quietly in restaurants means everyone can be heard
In a crowded restaurant, diners usually talk with their companions at their own table. But the sound of their conversations bounces off walls and reflects to other patrons, creating background noise. Each individual speaker wants to be heard over tha.....»»
Study assesses "gendered space" in financial institutions in Pakistan
In Islamic cultures, purdah, which literally means "curtain," is a practice that involves the seclusion of women from public observation and the enforcement of high standards of female modesty. Research published in the Journal of Management Studies.....»»
Live Activities are one of Apple’s best features, and they keep getting better
iOS 18 means we’ve had 18 years of iPhone software, so you’d think that adding meaningful new features would be tough. But one recent iOS addition, Live Activities, is among Apple’s best recent updates. And it keeps on getting better thanks to.....»»
Ever heard of “Llady Gaga”? Universal files piracy suit over alleged knockoffs.
Universal sues Believe, a music distributor in over 50 countries. Universal Music Group yesterday sued a music firm that allegedly distributes pirated songs on popular streaming s.....»»
Nvidia’s RTX 50-series may launch ‘soon,’ whatever that means
A cryptic update from a reputable leaker implies that Nvidia's RTX 50-series might be here soon -- but what does that even mean?.....»»
Scientists discover all-optical nuclear magnetic resonance analog with quantum fluids of light
Researchers from Skoltech, the University of Warsaw, and the University of Iceland have demonstrated that by optical means it is possible to excite and stir an exciton-polariton condensate, which emits a linearly polarized light with a polarization a.....»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more….....»»
Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group
You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who's a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member (probably their mu.....»»
Updating your Samsung Galaxy S25 could be easier than ever
Samsung is reportedly making the S25 compatible with seamless updates, which means all the hard work happens in the background......»»
5 years ago, the best true crime show of the 2010s went completely unnoticed on Netflix
Five years ago, the best true crime TV show of the 2010s quietly premiered on Netflix. Here's why you should watch it now......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in November 2024
The best shows on Netflix include The Diplomat, Territory, Escape at Dannemora, This is the Zodiac Speaking, The Lincoln Lawyer, Starting 5, and more......»»
Celebrate Halloween with 20 of our favorite horror comedies
Vampires and werewolves and zombies, oh my! Plus a slasher smorgasbord of serial killers... Halloween is upon us, which means costumes, candy, and settling in for a nice long nigh.....»»
Latest Pixel 9a Specs Include Screen Size, Cameras, and Charging Speeds
Pixel 9a launch is expected next March, but we’ve already learned so much about the device. We’ve heard about its processor, plus we know what it looks like from all angles. This week, we’re learning even more, thanks to yet another.....»»
OnePlus has quietly announced the OnePlus 13, its most powerful phone yet
It's not available in the U.S. quite yet, but OnePlus has just launched the OnePlus 13 in China — and it looks like a big deal......»»
Foreign accents protect people from being judged for bad grammar, finds study
Speaking with a foreign accent mitigates the impact of making grammatical errors, depending on the personality type of the listener, a study has found......»»
OnePlus has quietly announced its most powerful phone yet
It's not available in the U.S. quite yet, but OnePlus has just launched the OnePlus 13 in China — and it looks like a big deal......»»
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely … The post Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers appeared first on BGR. Imagine making a.....»»
Google Pixel 9a specs leaked!
Thanks to a recent report, we have an idea of what kind of hardware the upcoming Google Pixel 9a could be packing. The post Google Pixel 9a specs leaked! appeared first on Phandroid. With the Google Pixel 9 announced recently, it means tha.....»»
A smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers
The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain.....»»
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now an Xbox first-party game now, so that means it should be available on Game Pass, right? The answer is a little complicated......»»
Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War
A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»