The push to cashless transit fare leaves some riders behind
A multi-year study on automated transit fare collection offers a key finding that won't surprise you: Despite the convenience, the rush toward cashless fare systems has created barriers for lower-income riders seeking to use transit. Results from foc.....»»
Oppo Announces Big Strides in AI with New Facility and Upcoming Features
Expect more AI features to come to future Oppo devices. The post Oppo Announces Big Strides in AI with New Facility and Upcoming Features appeared first on Phandroid. The push towards generative AI in today’s tech landscape has certa.....»»
NASA vows to battle "organizational silence" as problems arise amid Artemis delays
NASA was riding a high after the overall success of Artemis I when the uncrewed rocket made a test run to the moon and back in 2022, so the message remained full steam ahead to push for a crewed Artemis II flight in 2024 and the return of humans to t.....»»
Wyze outage leaves customers without camera coverage overnight
Company points to "AWS partner" for cameras disappearing from users' apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Wyze cameras have been unreliable for many users for more than nine hours today, with cameras disappearing from th.....»»
Scientists identify genetic mechanism responsible for plant leaf diversity
Plant leaves come in many different shapes, sizes and complexities. Some leaves are large and smooth, while others are smaller and serrated. Some leaves grow in single pieces while others form multiple leaflets. These variations in leaf structure pla.....»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Hang On: Why is "Madame Web"s villain barefoot on public transit?
Tahar Rahim, who plays Ezekiel in Madame Web, is a great movie villain. Except for the whole barefoot part. Look, there's a certain level of suspension of disbelief we gamely surrender when watching superhero movies. You want me to believe that.....»»
Continental to cut 7,150 jobs in savings push at auto unit
Continental has also started reviewing possible divestments, joint ventures and partnerships at the auto unit that has fallen behind peers......»»
Discovery of unexpected ultramassive galaxies may not rewrite cosmology, but still leaves questions
Ever since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured its first glimpse of the early universe, astronomers have been surprised by the presence of what appear to be more "ultramassive" galaxies than expected. Based on the most widely accepted cosm.....»»
Court orders Elon Musk to testify for SEC, rejects his claim of “harassment”
Musk defied subpoena but SEC lawsuit forces him to comply. Enlarge / Elon Musk leaves court in San Francisco, California Jan. 24, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A federal court ordered Elon Musk to comply with.....»»
Amazon hides cheaper items with faster delivery, lawsuit alleges
Hundreds of millions of Amazon's US customers have overpaid, class action says. Enlarge (credit: AdrianHancu | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon rigged its platform to "routinely" push an overwhelming majority.....»»
An astronomer"s lament: Satellite megaconstellations are ruining space exploration
I used to love rocket launches when I was younger. During every launch, I imagined what it would feel like to be an astronaut sitting in the spacecraft, listening to that final countdown and then feeling multiple gees push me up through the atmospher.....»»
Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania
Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe......»»
London Underground is testing real-time AI surveillance tools to spot crime
Computer vision system tried to detect crime, weapons, people falling, and fare dodgers. Enlarge (credit: John Keeble/Getty Images) Thousands of people using the London Underground had their movements, behavior, and body.....»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
Microfluidic environments alter microbe behaviors, opening potential for engineering their social evolution
Microbes are social beings. Much like humans, they communicate and cooperate with each other to solve problems bigger than themselves. In a microbial community, there will even be free riders and others that police them......»»
Climate models often miss how plants respond to drought, research suggests
Plants both absorb carbon dioxide and release water vapor through their stomata, or pores on their leaves. In drought conditions, plants close these pores to conserve water, and this reduces their carbon dioxide uptake as well......»»
Female food-delivery riders in China falsely accused of selling sex—what it tells us about women in the workplace
Life isn't easy for the approximately 1 million women working as takeaway delivery riders in China. Though their numbers appear to be rising as delivering food is convenient for fitting around childcare or retraining for new careers, these women have.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display rumored to have hit another roadblock
For the third year running, the rumor mill is saying that Apple has to push back releasing an Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display another year, this time until 2027.Apple Watch UltraFollowing the first two generations of the Apple Watch Ultra, it.....»»
The new electric eSprinter outperforms, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
The new electric eSprinter out-performs, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»