UAW aims for unity after messy elections
The bargaining convention helped set the union's priorities ahead of looming weighty contract talks later this year......»»
Stanford study combines Apple Watch and AI to study pain exacerbation in kids
A new study at Stanford aims to evaluate how the Apple Watch can play a role in identifying “physiologic, dietary, and environment triggers of severe pain exacerbations” in children with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). In addition to th.....»»
Right to Disconnect law in Apple’s home state aims to end 24/7 app demands
A Right to Disconnect law introduced by a Californian lawmaker aims to end the tyranny of employers who expect their staff to respond 24/7 to emails, Slack alerts, text messages, and other out-of-hours notifications. It mirrors similar laws alread.....»»
TrueMedia.org introduces deepfake detection tool
TrueMedia.org launched its deepfake detection technology for reporters, and other key audiences to use ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections. The free tool is currently available to government officials, fact checkers, campaign staff, universities, non-pr.....»»
Last chance to record archaic Greek language "heading for extinction"
A new data crowd-sourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world......»»
Missouri county declares state of emergency amid suspected ransomware attack
Outage occurs on same day as special election, but elections offices remain open. Enlarge / Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, which is part of Jackson County. (credit: Eric Rogers) Jackson County, Missouri, has declared a.....»»
Researchers develop early horse osteoarthritis detection tool
Researchers introduced a straightforward questionnaire to help horse owners identify and monitor signs of osteoarthritis pain in their equine companions. This initiative aims to facilitate earlier and more effective treatment, ultimately enhancing th.....»»
Report provides up-close look at pro-democracy conservatives
Pro-democracy conservatives appreciate diverse political ideas, value journalism, and trust institutions including elections, according to a new report that defines this quiet but potentially powerful movement......»»
Apple won"t unlock India Prime Minister"s election opponent"s iPhone
India's Enforcement Directorate has jailed Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections, and wants proof of alleged bribery it says is locked in his iPhone.Indian election rival Arvind Kejriwal has refused to unlock his iPhone after his.....»»
How to change your Zoom background on Mac and Windows
Need to hide a messy room? Maybe you just want a fun background for your next meeting. You can do both if you know how to set a virtual background in Zoom......»»
Mercury could be the perfect destination for a solar sail
Solar sails rely upon pressure exerted by sunlight on large surfaces. Get the sail closer to the sun and, not surprisingly, efficiency increases. A proposed new mission called Mercury Scout aims to take advantage of this to explore Mercury. The missi.....»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»
Coral research finds bleaching impedes reproduction and hinders recovery
Bleaching can suppress reproduction in a common coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef, hampering future reef replenishment, new research led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) has identified......»»
New GM aftersales VP Dave Marsh aims to improve customer, employee experiences
Dave Marsh was promoted to global vice president of Customer Care and Aftersales at General Motors as of Feb. 1......»»
Preventing another "Jan. 6" starts by changing how elections are certified, experts say
The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but preventing a repeat of Jan. 6, 2021—when false claims of a stolen election promoted by Donald Trump and his allies led to an insurrec.....»»
Fords start $10M campaign to support Detroit youth
The Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Campaign aims to raise at least $10 million by June, when Ford Motor Co. is reopening the depot as the heart of a new mobility campus......»»
Infiniti QX80 SUV redesign aims for U.S. luxury brands
For Infiniti, elbowing into the six-figure sticker club might be more aspirational than realistic. The competitive set in premium full-size SUVs is large, and volumes are small......»»
Playtron’s wildly ambitious gaming OS aims to unite stores, lure “core casuals”
Headed by former Cyanogen CEO, it's a Linux OS that might not be fully open. Enlarge / This isn't what the first PlaytronOS-powered device will look like. That could be your Steam Deck, a 5G device from your cell carrier, or mayb.....»»
Researchers achieve >99% photoluminescence quantum yield in metal nanoclusters
A research team has achieved near-unity room-temperature photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) (>99%) in the near-infrared (NIR) emission of metal nanoclusters in solution. Their work is published in Science......»»
How to charge a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controller
It can get messy when you have to figure out how to charge one of the many Nintendo Switch controller options out there, but here's a simple guide to help......»»
You don’t need the messy Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection to enjoy these classics
The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is a mess at launch, but you don't need to buy it right now to experience the classic games it features......»»