The negative effects of powerful political connections
One of the motivations for the recently published Journal of Accounting Research paper "Politically Connected Governments" was the daily experience with the subway system in New York City......»»
Report: There are no good or bad oil crops, only good and bad practices
When shopping, have you considered the social and environmental impacts of your vegetable oil purchases? Most products offer limited information on these effects. Labels like "No Palm Oil"—linked to environmental damage and threats to orangutans—.....»»
New phononics materials may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices
What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can do already, except better? What sounds a bit like science fiction may actually not be so far off. A new class of synthetic materials could herald the next revolution of wireless technologie.....»»
Teen gamers say games have two positive impacts & two negative ones
There’s been much debate on whether playing video games has a positive or negative impact on kids – and now teen gamers themselves have weighed-in. A new large-scale survey of US teens found that around 40% of them played every day – with sm.....»»
4 great 1974 movies you need to watch right now
From political thrillers to buddy comedies, these four 1974 movies remain as entertaining today as they were 50 years ago. Here's why you should watch them now......»»
AuditBoard enhances InfoSec Solutions to reduce compliance fatigue across the organization
AuditBoard announced powerful enhancements for its InfoSec Solutions to help organizations meet their IT compliance, cyber risk, and vendor risk management needs in the face of rising risks and increased regulatory requirements. With these new capabi.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, May 9
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
How to master the Control Center in watchOS 10
The Control Center on your Apple Watch is a powerful tool for customizing and taking full advantage of its core features. However, it was revamped in watchOS 10 and how you get the most from it has subtly changed.Apple Watch featuring watchOS 10's ma.....»»
First Look at the Makera Carvera Air
The Carvera Air may not be the biggest or most powerful CNC but if you put one of these machines on your desktop, you just might find that it’s one of your go-to tools. This fully enclosed little CNC is only slightly larger than your average d.....»»
The top 10% are the main beneficiaries of globalization, says study
The income of many people around the world has considerably increased due to the economic globalization of the last 50 years. However, these income gains are unevenly distributed. A study by Dr. Valentin Lang, junior professor of political economy at.....»»
An analysis of security in relation to the values of well-being, freedom and equality
Security seems to most people a basic necessity of life, a prerequisite for a good life. But if you think about it a little longer and more deeply, as political philosopher Josette Daemen has done, you realize that security sometimes comes at the exp.....»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is over $1,600 off in a surprise sale
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, a powerful laptop that will surely boost your productivity, is available from Lenovo for nearly half-price at $1,602 off......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, May 8
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Why Big Tech May Never Recover in China
Although the crackdown has eased since 2022, it has left a profoundly negative mark on the sector and state-business relations. Even by its own standards, the tech sector has had an extraordinary year. The surges in valuation of fi.....»»
Finding Fun and Friendship: Building Connections in Online Gaming Communities
In the vast and ever-expanding landscape of the internet, online gaming communities stand out as vibrant hubs where individuals from all walks of life come together to share their passion for games. Beyond the pixels and polygons, these virtual realm.....»»
MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+
We can expect to see the new SoC arrive later this month on devices from Vivo and iQOO. The post MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+ appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek has finally announced its most powerful SoC.....»»
New Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & function bar
Apple's recent 'Let loose' event showcased the powerful new iPad Pro lineup, and introduced an updated Magic Keyboard with an aluminum body for the first time.New Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & multi-touch trackpadThe new Mag.....»»
The "Let Loose" event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro
For the first time, Apple has used the iPad to edit some of the footage of one of its Apple Events to showcase the powerful capabilities of its tablet lineup.Shot on iPhone, edited on iPadOn Tuesday, Apple held its 'Let Loose' event, which largely se.....»»
Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
For years, both scientists and farmers have debated whether the use of cover crops—plants used to cover the ground after harvesting of main crops—have a positive or negative impact on subsequent crop yield. Hundreds of studies have been performed.....»»
The best Arcana Cards in Hades 2
The Arcana cards in Hades 2 will determine your fate, but thankfully you can pick which ones you want. Here are the best ones and what effects they provide......»»
The new iPad Pro is here, and it looks absolutely ridiculous
Apple's new iPad Pro is going all-in with a powerful chipset, bright display, and its thinnest design ever. In short, it's a truly wild upgrade......»»