Spotify paying subscribers pass 200M, but quarterly loss climbs almost 700%
The number of Spotify paying subscribers passed 200 million for the first time in the last quarter. The company added 10M new subscribers to hit 205M paid accounts, and 489M in total. However, the company – which has almost never posted a quarterl.....»»
New experiment investigates light-induced Meissner effect in optically driven superconductor
Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon, which allows a material to sustain an electrical current without any loss. This collective quantum behavior of matter only appears in certain conductors at temperatures far below ambient......»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reportedly coming to Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reportedly launching on Xbox Game Pass soon......»»
With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in Illinois
Wildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise......»»
This Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal shaves a few bucks off a membership
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a few dollars off of its already cheap price. If you want it, get it now......»»
Eddy Cue details his daily drivers, Apple Music vs Spotify, and more [Video]
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, doesn’t do as many interviews as some of his fellow Apple executives. This week, however, Cue sat down with Safwan AhmedMia on the SuperSaf YouTube channel to talk about Apple’s range of serv.....»»
Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?
Today Spotify is debuting a big change for podcasts on its platform: comments. Now listeners can comment on any episode inside the Spotify app and creators can respond to their audience with ease. more….....»»
Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it anymore?
With Xbox Game Pass' new price and structure changes, the best deal in gaming is losing its value......»»
Microsoft asks many Game Pass subscribers to pay more for less
Launch day access to first-party titles now restricted to $19.99/month "Ultimate" tier. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Microsoft executives after today's Game Pass pricing announcements. (credit: Getty Images) For year.....»»
This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch
You can now play Xbox games with an Amazon Fire TV stick, but that option comes with some notable caveats based on our tests......»»
Fisker recalls nearly 8,000 Ocean crossovers amid bankruptcy proceedings
Fisker Inc. is recalling 7,965 Ocean SUVs in the U.S. and Canada over a water pump issue that could lead to loss of power. It was the second Ocean recall issued this summer......»»
Xbox Game Pass is getting a price hike alongside complicated tier overhaul
All versions of Xbox Game Pass are getting a price hike, while Xbox Game Pass for Console will be replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard......»»
New weight-loss and diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of 10 cancers
For diabetes patients, GLP-1 drugs linked to lower cancer risks compared to insulin. Enlarge / Ozempic is a GLP-1 drug for adults with type 2 diabetes. (credit: Getty | Steve Christo) For patients with Type 2 diabetes, t.....»»
Apex Legends is introducing a new battle pass, and fans aren’t happy
Respawn announced a brand new battle pass system for Apex Legends, but it's already coming under intense criticism from the community......»»
Why some abusive bosses pass from their employees
Why do employees sometimes accept working for an abusive boss? A new study suggests that when a leader is seen as a high performer, employees are more likely to label abuse as just "tough love.".....»»
Low-cost depth imaging sensors achieve 97% accuracy in rapid plant disease detection
A research team has investigated low-cost depth imaging sensors with the objective of automating plant pathology tests. The team achieved 97% accuracy in distinguishing between resistant and susceptible plants based on cotyledon loss. This method ope.....»»
What to expect from Apple"s third quarter 2024 earnings on August 1
Apple will be reporting its third-quarter earnings of 2024 on August 1. Here's what happened in the quarter, and what to expect.Apple CEO Tim CookApple has confirmed it will be holding its regular quarterly financial results release on August 1. It w.....»»
Google wants to cut its reliance on Apple for search revenue
Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.Google pays Apple a cut of its revenue for searches made through the Safari.....»»
Study demonstrates how a simple metric could steer global economy towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss
Businesses are keenly aware that consumers value ethical business practices, including the protection of biodiversity, and many have committed to biodiversity conservation. A road block, however, turns out to be the large variety of ways that have be.....»»
To save bees, scientists say focus on habitat first, then pesticides
Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as semi-natural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinat.....»»
Caterpillars pass down food preferences to offspring through blood
Many caterpillars are known for their specific food preferences, which they bring with them when they morph into butterflies. For instance, the monarch butterfly only feeds on milkweed plants, while the Lime butterfly feeds on lime leaves. Despite de.....»»