Tip: Convert an InputStream into a String
How to use Apache commons IOUtils to copy the InputStream into a StringWriter......»»
Sendlane raises $20M to convert shoppers into loyal customers
The co-founders set out to build an email marketing automation platform for customers that wanted to do more than email campaigns and newsletters. Sendlane, a San Diego-based multichannel marketing automation platform, announced Thursday it.....»»
How to convert a PDF file into a Word document
PDF files are great, but you might need to make some changes in Word. Here's how to convert a PDF file into a Word document using a few of our favorite methods......»»
GM confirms a third electric pickup truck is in development
GM will add a full-size electric pickup truck to its GMC lineup, the latest in a string of EV product announcements by the automaker in the past year as it pushes to deliver more than 1 million electric vehicles globally by 2025. The EV pickup was sh.....»»
How to convert your window blinds into smart blinds
Smart blinds can be prohibitively expensive, but DIY conversion kits can save money and provide all of the same benefits......»»
Nitrogen-producing process of anammox bacterium finally uncovered
After years of research, the molecular structure of the enzyme responsible for a large part of the global nitrate and nitrogen production by bacteria has finally been uncovered. The anammox bacterium and other bacteria use this enzyme to convert toxi.....»»
Play2Pay raises $13M to convert mobile user engagement into bill payment
The gamification of payments is not a new concept. A number of companies are attempting to combine gamification and payments in creative ways. And today, one such company, Play2Pay, has raised $13 million in a Series A round of funding. The Fort Laud.....»»
Simulating microswimmers in nematic fluids
Artificial microswimmers have received much attention in recent years. By mimicking microbes which convert their surrounding energy into swimming motions, these particles could soon be exploited for many important applications. Yet before this can ha.....»»
A mitochondrial self-preservation mechanism
Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, convert sustenance into energy, fueling the cell's activities. In addition to power, mitochondria also produce reactive oxygen species, byproduct molecules primed to help facilitate communication among the ot.....»»
Visa is partnering with 50 leading crypto companies to let users spend digital assets at merchants worldwide
Visa has announced a partnership with 50 of the top crypto platforms, including Coinbase, FTX and CoinZoom, that’ll make it easier for users to convert and spend their digital currency at millions of merchants around the globe......»»
Demand Curve: How to double conversions on your startup’s homepage
Want to convert twice as many visitors into customers? Follow these copywriting tactics. Nick Costelloe Contributor Share on Twitter Nick writes actionable growth marketing insi.....»»
Why the password isn’t dead quite yet
Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But change comes with its own drawbacks. Not exactly a 25-character, randomized string of numbers, letters, cases, and symbols. (credit: Dan Goodin) There are certain sci-fi promises the future.....»»
Converting carbon dioxide into butanol using phosphorous-rich copper cathodes
Human activities like the burning of coal and fossil fuels have caused CO2 to accumulate in the atmosphere, which has significantly affected the Earth's climate. As a result, several scientists are looking for ways to convert CO2 into other valuable.....»»
A globally important microbial process hidden on marine particles
Nitrogen is essential for all life on Earth. In the global oceans however, this element is scarce, and nitrogen availability is therefore critical for the growth of marine life. Some bacteria found in marine waters can convert nitrogen gas (N2) to am.....»»
How we measure biodiversity can have profound impacts on land-use
The world's human population is expanding, which means even more agricultural land will be needed to provide food for this growing population. However, choosing which areas to convert is difficult and depends on agricultural and environmental priorit.....»»
Demand Curve: Email marketing tactics that convert subscribers into customers
Email has the highest return on investment than any other marketing channel because you have a captive audience who has opted-in to you communicating with them. Stewart Hillhouse Contributor Share o.....»»
Java String Methods toUpperCase() and toLowerCase()
This Java quick tip shows you how to convert Strings and text into lowercase and uppercase using String methods. Read our code examples and tips......»»
Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Apple AirPods Pro: My new go-to buds?
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are some of the best true wireless buds you can buy, but will they convert Apple fans?.....»»
High-efficiency formamidinium-based perovskite solar cells with operation lifetime over 2000 hours
Solar cells, which convert sunlight to electricity, have long been part of the global vision for renewable energy. Although individual cells are very small, when upscaled to modules, they can be used to charge batteries and power lights. If laid side.....»»
Using starch and baking soda to harvest mechanical energy
Scientists have used a compound made from a starch derivative and baking soda to help convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. The approach, developed by scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Technology (DGIST), with colleagues in Korea a.....»»
The Android Messages App Now Offers End-To-End Encryption
Along with a string of new features across several areas of Android, Google is at last turning on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for everyone in the Messages app. Beta testers have been able to use E2EE messaging since November. From a report: E2EE in.....»»