TaskRabbit competitor being tested by Uber in two US cities
A TaskRabbit competitor dubbed Uber Tasks is being tested in two US cities by the ride-sharing company, as it seeks to address slowing revenue growth … more….....»»
Novel microsatellite tags hold promise for illuminating sea turtles" cryptic lost years
In the new article "Novel Microsatellite Tags Hold Promise for Illuminating the Lost Years in Four Sea Turtle Species" published in Animals, researchers tested new prototypes of microsatellite tags on 160 juvenile sea turtles of four species in the N.....»»
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review: a nearly flawless inkjet
We tested the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850, an all-in-one inkjet tank printer that's fast enough to compete with high-quality color laser printers......»»
Tested: ESR’s new 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is one of the most affordable 15W iPhone 15 stands
ESR just recently launched its , and I’ve been using it with my Apple setup for the past week. It might not be the most premium option on the market, but it’s the most affordable way to enjoy 15W speeds with a desktop form-factor, AirPods power p.....»»
People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?.....»»
Daily Telescope: A colorful star trail through the largest window in space
Expect more of this later in 2024 as a veteran astronaut heads back into orbit. Enlarge / Cities on Earth shine alongside distant stars. (credit: Don Pettit/reddit) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little to.....»»
Review: Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display – a good Apple Studio Display competitor
Apple’s Studio Display was launched two years ago as a more affordable option for those looking for a good external Retina display for their Mac. A year later, Samsung came out with its own alternative to the Studio Display: the ViewFinity S9. With.....»»
Over half of global commutes are by car, says study
What is the extent of car dependency around the world? Why should the best places to live be car-free? What are the best public transportation cities? A new study by Rafael Prieto-Curiel, from the Complexity Science Hub, and Juan Pablo Ospina, from E.....»»
Tampa"s fall nights are getting hotter: Why researchers worry
A new study from researchers at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University found temperatures are rising during the fall months across the biggest cities in the state. And Tampa is getting the worst of it......»»
Best car vacuum 2024: tried and tested by us
Keep your car dust and crumb-free with the best car vacuums from the likes of Dyson, Shark and Eufy.....»»
The Global Danger of Boring Buildings
Unloved buildings turn to ruin, leading to a deluge of construction waste worldwide. Designer Thomas Heatherwick tells WIRED why cities need to prioritize human health and joy in architecture......»»
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai tops world"s most polluted cities
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai was blanketed by hazy smog Friday, as residents and visitors to the usually picturesque northern city were left wheezing in the toxic air......»»
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit
ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colors—meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of space......»»
I tried Belkin’s ridiculous new iPhone accessory — and I love it
The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is one of the most ridiculous iPhone accessories of 2024. But it's also fantastic, and I tested it out......»»
Cities Aren’t Prepared for a Crucial Part of Sea Level Rise: They’re Also Sinking
Coastal land is subsiding. That could expose hundreds of thousands of additional Americans to inundation by 2050......»»
"GPS nanoparticle" platform precisely delivers therapeutic payload to cancer cells
A newly developed "GPS nanoparticle" injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State. They tested their approach in human cel.....»»
13 of 14 driver-assist systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Driver-assist systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
Uber offers new feature for environmentally conscious riders
Uber has rolled out a new app feature for riders interested in keeping track of carbon emission savings when they use one of the company's greener vehicles......»»
13 of 14 automated driving systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Automated driving systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
Uber adds a new ‘rider rating’ score for monitoring your environmental impact
Uber on Monday announced a new feature that aims to raise awareness among its users about the impact of CO2 emissions on the atmosphere. Named “Emission Savings,” the feature is now being rolled out and will let riders get a better idea of their.....»»
TikTok reportedly working on new app to compete with Instagram’s photo feed
TikTok is already an Instagram competitor when it comes to videos. However, while TikTok is a video-first social network, Instagram still lets users post photos in their feed and share 24-hour Stories. However, it seems that TikTok has been working o.....»»