Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said.....»»
Delay California"s oil drilling protections until 2031? No way
Communities across California, from Los Angeles to the San Joaquin Valley, have fought for more than a decade to stop oil companies from drilling in their neighborhoods and spewing health-damaging pollution into the air......»»
The XPS 16 is good, but this powerful Windows laptop is even better
The Asus ProArt P16 is the latest laptop to aim for the Dell XPS 16. It's packing AMD's latest chipset and a 4K+ OLED display. Is that enough to compete?.....»»
Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline—like this one
In an era when people trust news less than ever, how can journalists break through and attract the attention of average people to provide information about their communities, the nation and the world?.....»»
Apple spotlights how its technology is helping 4-H youth development
As part of its Community Education Initiative, Apple says that its work with 4-H programs has reached over 90,000 young people from communities across the US that are traditionally underrepresented in technology.Mark Light has introduced thousands of.....»»
Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill
Yesterday’s technology is a playground for enthusiastic new communities. The post Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Threads now lets users save multiple drafts, introduces new tools for creators
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has introduced the option to let users save a draft when creating a new post. However, it was only possible to save a single draft. Now Threads is expanding this feature, allowing users to save multiple draft.....»»
New research shows agricultural impacts on soil microbiome and fungal communities
New research from Smithsonian's Bird Friendly Coffee program highlights a type of biodiversity that often gets overlooked: soil bacteria and fungal communities. For over twenty years, Smithsonian research has shown that coffee farms with shade trees.....»»
What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor, explained
Grok is the Elon Musk-backed AI offshoot of X that he's hoping will compete with ChatGPT and Midjourney......»»
Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars
When you walk through a forest, it may feel like a static setting where very little is happening. But trees are constantly interacting and reacting to each other as they grow. There's intense competition for light and space. Every shift affects the o.....»»
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
Psychologists from UC Santa Cruz wanted to study "earworms," the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop. So they asked people to sing out any earworms they were experiencing and record them on their phones when pr.....»»
Interactive map shows thresholds for coastal nuisance flooding
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations and infrastructure, slow down traffic and curb business activi.....»»
Nighttime light data shows inequities in restoring power after Hurricane Michael
Among the many devastating impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital services, including food.....»»
The fight against the climate crisis must not increase inequalities, say researchers
As the impact of climate change on communities increases, researchers are concerned about growing inequalities......»»
Supply of minerals lags EV policy demands
Despite a lull, EV battery mineral shortages are expected to grow as autos compete with the demand from other industries......»»
New model framework aims to predict postfire debris flow behavior before a fire occurs
New research from a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is improving landslide prediction capabilities, making simulations faster and more accurate, which in turn will improve safety for communities that are at risk of their infrastructure being w.....»»
Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall
According to Reddit CEO, it seems that the company is testing the idea of putting some subreddits behind a paywall. The post Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. One of the appealing things ab.....»»
Two new Sonos products delayed; likely includes Apple TV rival
Two new Sonos products are ready to ship, according to the company, but the launches have been delayed by ongoing problems with the company’s app. This likely includes a set-top TV box intended to compete with Apple TV. Sonos CEO Patrick Spence.....»»
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 takes on 13-inch iPad Pro, with $600 entry price
The new Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 looks like the company is aiming to compete with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro within China. The M-Pencil also looks eerily familiar in its white finish, Certainly on paper, the screen specs appear to match, with a tandem.....»»
Olympic Athletes Allowed to Compete while COVID-Positive
Several athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come down with COVID, but they are still allowed to compete.....»»
Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls
Following the announcement of the company’s Q2 results on Tuesday afternoon, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman spoke to shareholders and answered questions in an earnings call. … The post Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls.....»»