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Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa "smart"

With the youngest baby boomers sliding into retirement, adults aged 65 and older are expected to outnumber children by 2030. The demographic shift will be a first in U.S. history. But many rural areas, especially in the Midwest and Great Plains, are.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 7th, 2023

Study of Scotland"s last plague reveals humanity in face of "Black Death"

A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 28 min. ago

‘HomePad’ could make HomePod obsolete, but it might also save it

Apple is about to get serious about smart home products, with this spring’s ‘HomePad’ being the first part of a major strategic push. But what does this new device mean for the future of the HomePod? Will it make it obsolete? Maybe, but it also.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News11 hr. 28 min. ago

I, too, installed an open source garage door opener, and I’m loving it

OpenGarage restored my home automations and gave me a whole bunch of new ideas. Like Ars Senior Technology Editor Lee Hutchinson, I have a garage. The door on that garage is opene.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News11 hr. 29 min. ago

I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News14 hr. 1 min. ago

Discovery of 2,586 orphan genes in Rosa chinensis reveals stress adaptation and flower development

Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a foundation for understanding how roses thrive under environmental challenges......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

What Bird Flu in Wastewater Means for California and Beyond

Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam!

The 2nd-gen Indoor Nest cam packs a ton of useful features. The post Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings

It arrives just in time for the holidays. The post TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings appeared first on Phandroid. If you were ever in the mood to grab yourself (or a loved one) one of those huge 98-inch smart TVs, then you mi.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Election Grief Is Real. Here’s How to Cope

Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more

Black Friday sales officially kick off next week, but there are obviously tons of Black Friday deals that are already available now. Our favorite on … The post Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

9to5Mac Daily: November 14, 2024 – iCloud lawsuit, Matter smart home upgrades

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users

has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Le.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Research looks to see how hidden costs of Social Security claiming takes toll on widows

The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, a segment of society that represents nearly.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Study finds private equity targets firms with earnings myopia

What makes private equity firms target a publicly traded company for takeover? A new study from the University of Iowa published in the journal Review of Accounting Studies finds that private equity is often likely to target firms that more aggressiv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

BAFTA-nominated actors five times more likely to have attended private school than UK population

New research from the Sutton Trust, including work by Dr. Mark Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods in the School of Education, highlights the disparity within creative jobs and related higher education courses. Those who attended private.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Picky proteins: Understanding yeast adaptor protein selectivity

The cellular membrane controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell. Some larger cargo, such as membrane proteins, nutrients, and pathogens, enter the cell via a process known as clathrin-mediated endocytosis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence

Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year. Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the num.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Apple’s answer to the Nest Hub could arrive in 2025

According to the latest rumors, Apple has a new smart home device planned for 2025 that could take on the Nest Hub. The post Apple’s answer to the Nest Hub could arrive in 2025 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s entry into the smart.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence

In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024