The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory
Participating in Mastodon from the Mac just got a lot easier. Tapbots is officially launching Ivory for macOS today. more… The post The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Wear and tear may cause firefighter gear to release more "forever chemicals"
Last year, a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) showed that the textiles used in protective clothing worn by firefighters often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a class of chemicals that has been l.....»»
Upgraded trailer: A first-class upgrade sends Camila Mendes straight into a rom-com
I’ve never personally gotten lucky and been upgraded to the first-class cabin on a flight, but if I did, I could only hope it would … The post Upgraded trailer: A first-class upgrade sends Camila Mendes straight into a rom-com appeared fi.....»»
Bonus second round of AppleCare settlement payments being sent out, here’s why
Back in 2022, Apple began sending customers payments after settling a long-running class action lawsuit over its AppleCare replacement devices. As it happens, the $95 million settlement isn’t done yet as a second round of payments is being sent now.....»»
Chrome updates Incognito warning to admit Google tracks users in “private” mode
Warning added to Chrome Canary as Google settles Incognito class-action suit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu) Google is updating the warning on Chrome's Incognito mode to make it clear that Google and websites r.....»»
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What do Threads, Mastodon, and hospital records have in common?
"Federated learning" keeps patient data at hospitals while training AIs. Enlarge (credit: Reza Estakhrian) It’s taken a while, but social media platforms now know that people prefer their information kept away from cor.....»»
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024.....»»
First streaming-only NFL Playoff game breaks records with 23 million viewers
Despite griping from fans, the Peacock-exclusive game did NFL-class numbers. Enlarge / JANUARY 13: NFL Wild Card signage on field prior to an NFL Super Wild Card Weekend playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas Cit.....»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review: kicking off 2024’s game of the year debate
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a master class in seamless Metroidvania design, and the first must-play game of the year......»»
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Verizon to pay up to $100 per customer in $100 million settlement, here’s how to get yours
After Apple recently sending out $92 to affected users from the ‘batterygate’ snafu, Verizon is settling a class action lawsuit that will give impacted customers up to $100 in compensation. Here are all the details on the $100 million settlement.....»»
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HP Spectre x360 14 review: they did it again
The HP Spectre x360 14 is a meaningful upgrade to an already excellent convertible 2-in-1. With Intel Meteor Lake and AI, it represents a new class of laptop......»»
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Apple finally sends "batterygate" checks to iPhone owners
Following its 2020 $500 million settlement to end a U.S. class action lawsuit over the iPhone "batterygate" saga, participants are finally starting to get payments.An iPhone batteryThe 2020 agreement by Apple to settle one of its so-called Batterygat.....»»
Experimental antibiotic kills deadly superbug, opens whole new class of drugs
The relatively large molecule clogs a transport system, leading to lethal toxicity. Enlarge / This Scanning Electron Microscope image depicts several clusters of aerobic Gram-negative, non-motile Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria.....»»
Apple moves to settle gift card scam lawsuit
Apple has agreed to pay an as-yet undisclosed sum to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company knowingly profited from scammers who stole its gift cards.An Apple gift cardThe original suit was filed in 2020 and alleged that Apple did not.....»»
Computational method discovers hundreds of new ceramics for extreme environments
If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you're in luck. A research team led by materials scientists at Duke University has developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and ele.....»»
Vizio settles for $3M after saying 60 Hz TVs had 120 Hz “effective refresh rate”
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How to get your cut of Apple’s $25 million Family Sharing lawsuit settlement
We recently learned that Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature for $25 million. Read along for all the details on who is eligible and how to submit a claim for the Apple Family Sharing lawsuit. more….....»»