Twitch UX teardown: The Anchor Effect and de-risking decisions
How does Twitch make money? And more importantly, what subtle psychology does it use to encourage viewers to spend more? Let's tear it down. Peter Ramsey Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
CarMax plans to shorten window for vehicle returns, refunds
Used-vehicle retailer CarMax announces changes to the length of its Money Back Guarantee that go into effect May 12......»»
Boron deficiency in oilseed rape transcriptome resembles a wounding and infection response
Boron deficiency has a devastating effect on oilseed rape and related plants. However, little is known about the underlying genetic mechanisms. A study shows that the response to persistent or short-term acute boron deficiency is similar to that seen.....»»
How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key
Climate change has an effect on forests and trees. They suffer from heat waves and periods of drought. But although we see tree mortality increase as a result, much is still unknown about the underlying mechanisms......»»
Deals: Apple"s M2 Mac mini (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) plunges to $899
The lowest price of 2024 is in effect now on a top-selling Mac mini configuration, with bonus savings available on three years of AppleCare with promo code.Get a well-equipped Mac mini for $899.The current Mac mini is $100 off in the latest price war.....»»
A balanced quantum Hall resistor provides a new measurement method
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed a method that can improve the performance of quantum resistance standards. It's based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect......»»
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Get an investment education with a lifetime subscription to Tykr stock screener for an extra 20% off through April 16 with code ENJOY20. TL;DR: Through April 16, get a better handle on your investments with a premium lifetime subscription to Ty.....»»
Google, We Want a Depth Effect for Android Wallpapers
Customization possibilities on Android nearly endless, but sometimes, a new thing gets showcased that isn’t available for everyone. When that happens, the process of me lobbying Google to make it native to Android begins, with the latest entry.....»»
Examining the blowtorch effect of satellite reentry through video
A reaction wheel—one of the heaviest parts of a space mission, its changing rotation used to shift a satellite's orientation—seen in a plasma wind tunnel belonging to the High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG) at the University of Stuttgar.....»»
AI can help dealers boost customer service, make financial decisions
Dealers are using AI to enable their systems to aid in financial decisions, said Rich Sands, CEO of Stella Automotive AI......»»
Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall. more….....»»
Physicists discover a novel quantum state in an elemental solid
Physicists have observed a novel quantum effect termed "hybrid topology" in a crystalline material. This finding opens up a new range of possibilities for the development of efficient materials and technologies for next-generation quantum science and.....»»
Samsung launches new Bespoke AI appliances with savings of up to $1,200 off
Preorder deals are in effect now on Samsung's 2024 line of Bespoke intelligent appliances, discounting the smart home gear by up to $1,200. Plus, get free installation and haul away on qualifying items.Save up to $1,200 on Samsung's new Bespoke AI ap.....»»
Can the bias in algorithms help us see our own?
Algorithms were supposed to make our lives easier and fairer: help us find the best job applicants, help judges impartially assess the risks of bail and bond decisions, and ensure that health care is delivered to the patients with the greatest need......»»
Apple Vision Pro scans show meticulous array of cameras, sensors, and more
A new non-destructive teardown published today offers an incredible look inside Apple Vision Pro. Created using an industrial CT scanner, the images give us a look at the precise engineering that went into cramming all the cameras, sensors, and other.....»»
2,000 senior women win “biggest victory possible” in landmark climate case
Landmark ruling could motivate more climate litigation globally. Enlarge / Members of Swiss association Senior Women for Climate Protection react after the announcement of decisions after a hearing of the European Court of Human.....»»
Archaeological study suggests cultural diversity increases biodiversity of ecosystems
Cultural diversity is likely to have an overall positive effect on the biodiversity of ecosystems. The homogenization of human life forms may therefore be regarded as an important motor of the ongoing major extinction events in the "Age of Humans" (A.....»»
Researchers find natural manganite ores have significant effect on environmental behavior of arsenic
The ecological risk of pollutants is closely related to their environmental behavior. A research team led by Prof. Fan Qiaohui from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted an in-depth stud.....»»
Study presents evidence that recent reductions in aerosol emissions create an additional warming effect
Recent reductions in emissions of tiny particles, the major cause of air pollution globally, have led to more heat in the Earth's climate system. This is shown in a new international study led by CICERO and published in Communications Earth & Environ.....»»
First indications of a rare, rainbow ‘glory effect’ on hellish exoplanet
Researchers believe they may have identified a set of rainbow-like colorful rings, called a glory, on a planet outside our solar system for the first time......»»
Astronomers detect potential "glory effect" on a hellish distant world for the first time
Potential signs of the rainbow-like "glory effect" have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colorful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions......»»