Some sperms poison their competitors
Competition among sperm cells is fierce—they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now shows in mice that the ability of sperm to move progressively depends on the protein RAC1. Optimal amounts of active.....»»
Elon Musk Owes His Success to Coming in Second Place
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities.....»»
Urgent conservation efforts needed: Possible extirpation of the threatened Malagasy poison frog Mantella cowanii
New research highlights the precarious status of one of Madagascar's most threatened amphibians, the harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii), revealing small population sizes and the possible extirpation of the species from several of its historic habi.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Apple Podcasts no longer king as competitors gain ground
A new study has found that Apple Podcasts faces a significant decline as YouTube and Spotify solidify themselves in the space.Apple PodcastsThere was a time when Apple Podcasts was the place to listen to podcasts, controlling 27% of the market as rec.....»»
Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertising
Apple continues to dominate the global mobile device market, now securing the top position in programmatic advertising share.Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertisingApple's dominance in the global mobile device market co.....»»
CrowdStrike unhappy with “shady commentary” from competitors after outage
Botched update leads to claims that competitors are "ambulance chasing." Enlarge / Shares in SentinelOne and Palo Alto Networks have risen since July’s IT outage, while CrowdStrike has shed almost a quarter of its market value......»»
That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes
Old books with toxic dyes may be in universities, public libraries, private collections. Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winte.....»»
iPad app Procreate rejects AI path of competitors, says ‘your work belongs to you’
AI is all the rage these days, with apps and services adopting some form of AI technology all the time. Apple is doing the same with its upcoming Apple Intelligence features. But some creative apps are pushing back, including the popular iPad app Pro.....»»
X-ray irradiation technique helps to control cancer-causing poison in corn
Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus......»»
This tiny robot vacuum can do more than some full-sized competitors
The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ Pro is an upgraded version of the existing K10+, offering more suction and upgraded features......»»
This is the MacBook Pro competitor I’ve been waiting for
The Asus ProArt P16 leverages AMD's newest chipset for excellent creativity performance. And it's less expensive than most of its competitors......»»
Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 15 Pro Max: Battle of the flagships!
Google’s largest Pixel 9 Pro XL is here, but how does it fare against some of the competitors versus the iPhone 15 Pro Max? The post Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 15 Pro Max: Battle of the flagships! appeared first on Phandroid. For the l.....»»
How the Olympics Are Saving Athletes from Heat Stress
Climate change-driven heat endangers Olympians. Here’s how the Games are helping competitors cool down.....»»
Microsoft says Delta’s ancient IT explains long outage after CrowdStrike snafu
"Delta, unlike its competitors... has not modernized its IT infrastructure." Enlarge / Delta Air Lines customers looking for missing bags wait in line at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 24, 2024. (credit: Getty Im.....»»
Sustainable products give manufacturers an edge over competition, suppliers say
Suppliers and automakers increasingly see developing sustainable products not just as a way to check a box on climate targets but to help them save costs and differentiate themselves from competitors......»»
Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates
APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware delivery via automatic software updates StormBamboo (aka Evasi.....»»
New bundle of Disney+, Max, and Hulu launches at $16.99 starting price
Apple TV+ may remain one of the most affordable stand-alone streaming services, but its competitors have started bundling to offer very compelling alternatives. Today a new bundle of Disney+, Max, and Hulu has launched with a starting price of $1.....»»
Musk promises to deliver ‘the world’s most powerful AI’ by later this year
Musk has stated that Grok 3 will be a huge improvement and topple its competitors when it supposedly launches in late 2024......»»
Sensing ultraviolet light with the help of molecular switches
The old saying "the dose makes the poison" also holds true for ultraviolet (UV) light. While UV light is essential for vitamin D production, it is also important in phototherapy, several industrial processes, and plant growth. It also has harmful eff.....»»
Apple Music VP claims Spotify has ‘stopped innovating,’ touts Beats Pill redesign in new interview
Oliver Schusser might have one of Apple’s most wide-reaching titles, as VP of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. In a new interview, Schusser covers a lot of ground, especially focusing on Apple Music, its competitors, and the recent Beats.....»»