The road to popularity can be paved with unpleasantness
Popularity is important to children and adolescents. Some think it is more important to be popular than to have friends, because popularity is a marker of prestige, dominance and social status. Some children become popular through prosocial means. Ot.....»»
Trying to outrun Ukrainian drones? Kursk traffic cams still issue speeding tickets.
Drones are everywhere. Traffic cameras don't care. Enlarge / Ukrainian FPV drone hunting Russian army assets along a road. Imagine receiving a traffic ticket in the mail because you were speeding down a Russian road in.....»»
The Mac mini doesn"t sell in huge volumes, but is a crucial part of Apple"s ecosystem
The Mac mini, initially an affordable entry into Apple's ecosystem, has evolved into a versatile machine, though sales data paint a mixed picture of its popularity.Mac mini computerFirst introduced in 2005, the Mac mini was designed as an entry point.....»»
Instagram’s New Features Add a Bit More Spice to Your Reels and Stories
New features await users looking for a creative outlet. The post Instagram’s New Features Add a Bit More Spice to Your Reels and Stories appeared first on Phandroid. The popularity of apps like Tiktok over the past few years has pr.....»»
Ford ups Bronco Sport"s off-road chops with steel bumpers, Sasquatch package
Ford designers said they wanted to "close the capability gap" between the Bronco Sport and larger Bronco for customers who hunt or camp......»»
Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Fiery Tesla Semi crash in California draws NTSB probe
The Tesla Semi ran off the road on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, Calif., around 3 a.m. Aug. 19. No one was injured, but the vehicle caught fire and ignited nearby brush, closing the freeway in both directions for several hours......»»
‘Everything is a subscription now’ includes the Anova sous vide cooker
The world just went a little further down the road of everything becoming a subscription, with the news that the companion app for the Anova sous vide cooker will now cost $2/month or $10/year … more….....»»
GMC puts more off-road luxury in freshened Yukon SUV
The updated Yukon SUV, expected to go on sale by the end of the year, includes a new AT4 Ultimate trim that combines more premium amenities with capability on rugged terrain......»»
Open Road Capital adds five dealerships in two deals
Retail auto investment firm Open Road Capital and Jesse Hord bought four New York dealerships, while Open Road expanded on the West Coast in a new partnership......»»
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design new molecules for medications. But just like a human, it's hard to read AI's mind......»»
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road......»»
Ford shows dealers plans for 4-door, off-road Mustangs
Ford gave dealers a peek at future product plans at a meeting in Las Vegas, revealing new gasoline-powered Mustang variants, a Maverick-based van and possible low-cost EVs......»»
Disney fighting restaurant death suit with Disney+ terms “absurd,” lawyer says
Disney wants to force suit over restaurant allergy death into arbitration. Enlarge / Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, USA. (credit: JHVEPhoto | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After a wo.....»»
The Witch’s Road might take everything in Agatha All Along D23 trailer
"The Witch's Road will give you the thing you want most... if you make it to the end." Kathryn Hahn seeks a new witchy coven in Agatha All Along. Disney introduced the poster and first full trailer for Agatha All Along during its a.....»»
Apple"s 15-inch MacBook Air M3 gets hefty price cut, on sale from $1,049
Apple resellers are competing for your business with larger-than-normal price cuts on the M3 15-inch MacBook Air, which was released in 2024.Grab record low prices on M3 MacBook Air models.Amazon has paved the way with a $250 discount on retail confi.....»»
When is Once Human coming to consoles?
Once Human has exploded in popularity on Steam, but is that the only place you can play the hit survival game? Will Once Human come to PlayStation or Xbox?.....»»
Google abandoning Chromecast validates Apple’s TV strategy
Google is discontinuing its Chromecast product line and has introduced a new, premium offering: Google TV Streamer for $99. The move is a surprise considering Chromecast’s popularity. But it’s also unexpected because, by shifting to high-end TV s.....»»
Pixels to pasture: How AI can help farmers predict their pasture
Researchers from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have paved the way for farmers (from small-holders to big ranchers) information about the quantity and quality of their grazing pastures, right there on their smartphone......»»
Intel"s grim forecast could concern automakers in wake of microchip crisis
Intel is a major supplier of semiconductors to the automotive industry, having supplied chips installed in more than 50 million vehicles. Intel says 18 automakers have vehicles with Intel chips on the road for use in their EVs and software......»»