Signal tests payments in the UK using MobileCoin
Encrypted chat app Signal is adding payments to the services it provides, a long-expected move and one the company is taking its time on. A U.K.-only beta program will allow users to trade the cryptocurrency MobileCoin quickly, easily, and most impor.....»»
Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments.....»»
Balloon mission tests quantum sensor technology
A WashU team launched the Dilution Refrigerator Transition Edge Sensor (DR-TES) mission on Sept. 24 from NASA's scientific balloon facility in Fort Sumner, N.M. The mission is testing a sophisticated cooling system and a novel gamma-ray detector arra.....»»
Jeep to study traditional hybrids as demand zooms for alternatives to plug-ins, EVs
The unveiling of the brand's debut full-electric Avenger compact crossover in Japan tests this hybrid-loving market's appetite for EVs......»»
Cox asks court to block Rhode Island plan for broadband expansions
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»
Cox sues state in attempt to block $109 million in funding for rival ISPs
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»
Lower-income households have high auto payments, according to Bank of America
The customers who purchased vehicles during the height of the inventory shortages are still feeling the strain; lower-income households seem to be feeling that strain the most......»»
AI just made a mockery of CAPTCHA and that’s bad news for real people
Study shows AI besting CAPTCHA tests perfectly......»»
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory bl.....»»
First iPhone 16 Pro durability tests show downside to new ultra-thin bezels
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are here, and so are the first durability tests. If you want to watch Apple’s latest flagship phones go through drop tests, knife tests, and more, head below for some links. more….....»»
iPhone 16 battery almost matches 15 Pro Max in real-life tests
Come Friday, millions of iPhone fans around the world will get their hands on the iPhone 16 model they’ve preordered. Over the weekend, they’ll have … The post iPhone 16 battery almost matches 15 Pro Max in real-life tests appeared.....»»
Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment.....»»
How digital wallets work, and best practices to use them safely
With the adoption of digital wallets and the increasing embedding of consumer digital payments into daily life, ensuring security measures is essential. According to a McKinsey report, digital payments are now mainstream and continually evolving, bri.....»»
Researcher discusses how finger counting may help improve math skills in kindergarten
Preschool teachers have different views on finger counting. Some teachers consider finger counting use in children to signal that they are struggling with math, while others associate its use as advanced numerical knowledge. In a new Child Developmen.....»»
VW, Audi dealers in Ill. file protest over automaker"s changes to warranty work payments
The protest is the latest chapter between VW and Audi dealers in Illinois and VW Group of America regarding warranty work payments......»»
Why holding kids back fails, and what to do about it
For decades, schools have allowed children to advance to the next grade even when they're not reading at grade level. But more and more states are adopting policies to hold students back if they fail standardized tests in reading......»»
In-car payments for EV charging can ease some reliability issues
Companies are enabling drivers to pay for charging from inside the vehicle......»»
macOS Sequoia now available for Mac users with iPhone Mirroring and Passwords app
As promised last week, Apple today released macOS Sequoia to the public. The company had been running tests with beta versions of macOS 15 since June, when it was announced at WWDC. The next version of the macOS operating system brings new features s.....»»
The skyscraper-sized tsunami that vibrated through the entire planet and no one saw
Earthquake scientists detected an unusual signal on monitoring stations used to detect seismic activity during September 2023. We saw it on sensors everywhere, from the Arctic to Antarctica......»»
Bizarre, nine-day seismic signal caused by epic landslide in Greenland
Unidentified seismic object resulted in skyscraper-high tsunami. Enlarge (credit: Jason Edwards via Getty) Earthquake scientists detected an unusual signal on monitoring stations used to detect seismic activity during Se.....»»