Teens Are Struggling To Quit Smoking and Vaping
More adolescents failed to quit smoking in 2020 than in any of the previous 13 years, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2020 was the first year the research team had data on attempts to quit e-cigaret.....»»
Tesla"s presumed "rivals" are all still stranded amid struggles
US-based EV startups, including Lucid, Rivian, Fisker, and Nikola, have been gradually announcing their financial reports. The pressure of losses continues to loom, and most of them are still struggling with mass production. Except for Rivian, which.....»»
"Regenerative agriculture" is all the rage—but it"s not going to fix our food system, says researcher
Decades of industrial agriculture have caused environmental and social damage across the globe. Soils have deteriorated and plant and animal species are disappearing. Landscapes are degraded and small-scale farmers are struggling. It's little wonder.....»»
Thirsty tomatoes emit ultrasonic sounds—and other plants may be listening
Plants may appear silent, indifferent organisms to us, but recent research has found they make high-pitched clicking sounds when they are struggling to find water. In principle, neighboring plants could pick up on and react to these noises......»»
"Zero plant extinction" is possible, says plant ecologist
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they are cheaper and easier to protect than animals and play a pivotal role in bolstering.....»»
The most common Apple Watch problems (and how to fix them)
Struggling with some Apple Watch issues? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common problems and how to deal with them......»»
‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google to speak more freely on concerns
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton surprised many on Monday when he revealed he'd quit his job at Google where he worked for the last decade on AI projects......»»
Inside the world of TikTok-inspired fake AirPods scams (and how to protect yourself)
If you were a teenager and somebody on the internet told you that you could make hundreds of dollars a week simply by dropping things off at the post office, you would listen. And that’s exactly what’s happening on TikTok as “hustling” teens.....»»
When employees leave their jobs, coworkers call it quits
People leave jobs all the time, whether they're laid off, fired, or just quit. But how do their departures affect coworkers left behind? According to a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business, those exits can lead many others to call it quit.....»»
Not even Nvidia’s RTX 4090 can handle Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is so poorly optimized that even the best graphics cards are struggling with it......»»
WebOps platform Pantheon defends hosting “hate groups” as developers quit
Developers quit Pantheon over its stance on hosting SPLC-designated hate groups. Enlarge (credit: Erika Goldring / Contributor | Getty Images North America) Over the past week, backlash erupted on LinkedIn, in a thread w.....»»
Global Smartphone Shipments Still Struggling, Samsung Stays On Top
As the global economic downturn continues, smartphone makers continue to struggle with sales, regardless of Samsung still being the highest-selling brand. As the glo.....»»
Snapchat"s new AI chatbot is already raising alarms among teens and parents
Less than a few hours after Snapchat rolled out its My AI chatbot to all users last week, Lyndsi Lee, a mother from East Prairie, Missouri, told her 13-year-old daughter to stay away from the feature......»»
What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»
Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restric.....»»
TSMC struggling with early yields of iPhone A17 and M3 Mac processors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is having lithography tool troubles with the new chip process that is being used to fabricate the next generation of Apple processors.TSMC works on 3nm processIt was rumored that Apple had ordered the whole prod.....»»
Apple may be struggling with its next Mac chips — here’s why that matters
The chips in Apple’s next MacBooks could be facing a serious delay, with chip maker TSMC straining to meet demand in a worrying sign for MacBook and iMac fans......»»
Keeping a diary can improve teachers" well-being. Here are some ways it can work for all of us
Teachers in England are struggling. A recently released government report on the working lives of teachers found that teachers' well-being levels are lower than the general population. More than half of the 11,177 teachers and school leaders surveyed.....»»
Where to watch Scream 6
Ghostface returns to stalk more teens in New York City in Scream 6. Find out where and when you can stream the successful sequel slasher......»»
How to launch fireworks at Coachella Island in Fortnite
Struggling to launch fireworks on Coachella Island in Fortnite? Here's how to complete this new quest with ease......»»
Factory slump hits Taiwan as March industrial output plummets
Taiwan's industrial production plunged in March, weighed down by a manufacturing sector struggling to overcome a slump in global demand......»»