Uber and Lyft Can"t Find Drivers Because Gig Work Sucks
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: You may have noticed recently that an Uber ride is more expensive than it used to be. As ride-hail companies Uber and Lyft hike prices to record heights during the COVID-19 pandemic, much commenta.....»»
Bio-inspired droplet-based systems herald a new era in biocompatible devices
Oxford University researchers have made a significant step toward realizing a form of "biological electricity" that could be used in a variety of bioengineering and biomedical applications, including communication with living human cells. The work wa.....»»
Researchers find a possible solution to the cosmic ray muon puzzle
Scientists have a problem with cosmic rays—they produce too many muons at the Earth's surface. Cascades of muons are byproducts of high-energy cosmic rays as they collide with nuclei in the upper atmosphere, and scientists see more muons at Earth's.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show
The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event......»»
5 great Hulu movies to watch on Thanksgiving
You won't find any turkeys among the five great Hulu movies that you need to watch on Thanksgiving......»»
Astrophysicists find evidence that Alfvén waves lead to heat generation in the magnetosphere
A small team of astrophysicists at the University of California, Los Angeles, working with colleagues from the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Colorado, Boulder, has found evidence that Alfvén waves in space plasmas speed up ion.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Find out when and where you can watch the 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and celebrate the 2024 holiday by watching all the festivities......»»
Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show for free
The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event for free......»»
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal......»»
Life found on Ryugu asteroid sample, but it’s not as exciting as it sounds
A recent discovery made by scientists working with a sample of rock from outer space highlights one of the huge challenges that such work involves......»»
Microsoft Recall now available in beta – and I believe Apple could do it the right way
Microsoft this year teased a new feature for Windows called “Microsoft Recall,” which essentially captures snapshots of everything that happens on the PC and uses AI to let users quickly find something they’ve forgotten. After much controversy,.....»»
COP29: Climate change could kill millions—and world leaders must work to limit fatalities
The COP29 climate change conference has come to a close—as per normal it looks like very little will be done......»»
This Dell Inspiron 16 is perfect for work, and it’s $350 off right now
Dell has a great discount on its popular Dell Inspiron 16. Down to just $600, it sports a great looking touchscreen and more......»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»
The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»
Moving "hotspot" created world"s longest straight underwater mountain belt, researchers find
New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge—the Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chain—formed through a different process than previously believed......»»
Peacemaker season 2 wraps filming, James Gunn posts statement
James Gunn took to social media to announce the completion of his work on Peacemaker season 2, which arrives next summer......»»
Early Black Friday office chair deals: Discounts at Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon
We've got all the best early office chair Black Friday deals neatly rounded up here so you can find a great option for your home office......»»
ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT
As we reported last month, OpenAI has finally launched SearchGPT, which is essentially a search engine developed by OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence to find and combine the best results from the web. And with the latest ChatGPT update for iOS.....»»
Black Friday hot tub deals 2024: Save 35% off an inflatable hot tub
We've picked out all the best Black Friday hot tub deals so you can quickly find the saving for you. We also have great buyer's advice if you're not sure where to begin......»»
Better health diagnostics through genetically engineered embedded sentinel cells
Cells can now be genetically programmed to record their histories within their genomes, a development that could revolutionize the study of developmental and disease processes, according to a collaborative work by researchers from multiple institutio.....»»