Study: The diminishing impact of casino free-play promotions
Free-play campaigns—or gambling money on the house—have gotten big. They are the dominant play incentive in the gaming industry, where the most money is spent to get players in the door and keep them coming back for more. But new research suggest.....»»
New study shows meaningful social interactions boost well-being, but context matters
Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university.....»»
Constructing a cross-component background error covariance for strongly coupled land-atmosphere data assimilation
Land surface temperature (LST) is the key variable in land–atmosphere interaction, having an important impact on weather and climate forecasting. Although there have been advances in data assimilation within land-atmosphere coupled models, weakly c.....»»
Updating the textbook on polarization in gallium nitride to optimize wide bandgap semiconductors
An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors—paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, according to a recent study by.....»»
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden—new study
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic rev.....»»
Mutations in wheat TaAPA2 gene result in pleiotropic effects on plant architecture
This study is reported by Shisheng Chen's group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and t.....»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)
Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend......»»
3 underrated PS Plus games to check out this weekend (June 28-30)
If you're wondering which games you should play on PS Plus this weekend, try one these underrated titles including one of PS5's best launch games......»»
5 free video editors you should use instead of iMovie
Apple’s iMovie is a solid video-editing app, but if you’re looking for something a little more powerful, there are plenty of excellent free alternatives......»»
Is Path of Exile 2 cross-platform?
Path of Exile 2 will no doubt draw any Diablo fan's attention, but does this free-to-play game have all the cross-platform support we expect games to have?.....»»
Is The First Descendant cross-platform?
The First Descendant has joined the competitive looter shooter space as a new free-to-play game. What we need to know first is if it has cross-platform support......»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature new battery tech that won’t be in other 2024 iPhones
I’m a European who isn’t happy with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its impact on the future of the iPhone. But the EU … The post iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature new battery tech that won’t be in other 2024 iPhones.....»»
Researchers craft smiling robot face from living human skin cells
Human cells isolated from juvenile foreskin are flexible enough to grin when moved. Enlarge / A movable robotic face covered with living human skin cells. (credit: Takeuchi et al.) In a new study, researchers from the Un.....»»
CDK restores DMS for Group 1, more dealerships as cyberattack costs rise
The cost of the shutdown is rising rapidly as its impact is becoming clearer and the number of lawsuits continued to grow......»»
Study: Scribes in ancient Egypt had really poor posture as they worked
There were degenerative joint changes in the spines, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles. Enlarge / Statues depicting the high dignitary Nefer and his wife (Abusir, Egypt). (credit: Martin Frouz/Czech Institute of Egyptology/Char.....»»
No evidence that England"s new "biodiversity boost" planning policy will help birds or butterflies
A new legal requirement for developers to demonstrate a biodiversity boost in planning applications could make a more meaningful impact on nature recovery if improvements are made to the way nature's value is calculated, say researchers at the Univer.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 27, 2024 – iOS 18 RCS support, iPhone battery tech
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
You can soon Play Xbox Games on your Amazon Fire Device
Google gave up too early. The post You can soon Play Xbox Games on your Amazon Fire Device appeared first on Phandroid. While companies like Google have altogether given up on cloud-based AAA gaming, it looks like industry veterans such as.....»»
3 Reasons Not to Install iOS 16.7.8 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 16.7.8 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might want to wait before moving up from older versions of iOS 16. iOS 16.7.8 is Apple’.....»»
Outage from CDK cyberattacks could cost dealers $1 billion, study says
Anderson Economic Group said affected dealers could be out about $600 million after two weeks and could lose roughly $1 billion if the dealer management system shutdown lasts until the July 4 holiday weekend. Its calculations include estimated losses.....»»
Is Zenless Zone Zero cross-platform?
Hoyoverse The latest RPG from HoYoverse is upon us, but has a vastly different look than Genshin Impact or . Zenless Zone Zero embraces a more cyberpunk style but is just as action-packed and full of flashy new character designs. Each game has explor.....»»