Universities urged to turn campuses paperless to cut deforestation rates
Universities will do the environment a good service and trim deforestation levels if they turn their campuses paperless, according to a study published as part of the 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET.....»»
New York Times OpenAI lawsuit takes a bizarre turn
In a rather baffling turn of events, OpenAI has submitted a request to dismiss aspects of the lawsuit by the New York Times. In its filing, OpenAI contends that the newspaper engaged in “hacking” ChatGPT, and other AI systems. According t.....»»
Exploring the inner workings of stem cells: When location changes the message
Stem cells are the body's wellspring of renewal. They can turn into any kind of cell the body needs, from liver to skin to bone. But the well would run dry if all the stem cells transformed......»»
Aluminum nanoparticles make tunable green catalysts
Catalysts unlock pathways for chemical reactions to unfold at faster and more efficient rates, and the development of new catalytic technologies is a critical part of the green energy transition......»»
Microsoft argues Supreme Court’s VCR ruling should doom NYT’s OpenAI lawsuit
Microsoft: Copyright law "no more an obstacle to the LLM than it was to the VCR." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aliaksandr Litviniuk) Microsoft urged a federal court to dismiss part of The New York Times' copyright law.....»»
Another streaming service will soon crack down on password sharing
HBO will soon join the likes of Netflix and Disney+ in cracking down on password sharing. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Max is planning to begin rolling out new anti-password sharing features later this year as it looks turn make its stre.....»»
A new call feature on X is on by default, and you should probably turn it off
X, formerly Twitter, has opted its entire user base into receiving audio and video calls from anyone they follow, and you can't turn it off on desktop browsers. Here's how you can turn it off on your iPhone.How to turn off Twitter/X callsX now allows.....»»
8 in 10 lizards could be at risk due to deforestation
In Colorado, people flock to the Rocky Mountains when the summer heat gets unbearable. Animals seek shelter too when temperatures become extreme, and forests serve as critical sanctuaries for small tree-dwelling animals like lizards......»»
With the arrival of K-pop stars, fans turn their attention to Fashion Week metrics
As luxury brands learn to leverage the star power of K-pop idols, their social media accounts have become a battleground for fandoms looking for new ways to quantify their influence. The newest front-row fixture at Fashion Week? Fanwars.As luxu.....»»
Reminder: Your Verizon Unlimited Plan Rate Could Go Up Starting March 1
Since February has an extra day in it this year, you have one more day before your Verizon unlimited plan price could see an increase. March 1 was the date Verizon marked for when it would start raising rates on its best unlimited plans and we are al.....»»
Inventory surge, hybrids lift Toyota, Honda sales; Hyundai rebounds; Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
Hybrids boost Toyota sales; Hyundai rebounds; Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
Hyundai sales rebound in February, Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
Faulty warnings, deforestation turned Philippine rains "deadly": Study
Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report Friday......»»
What is the Soap Opera Effect? How to stop motion smoothing on your TV
Sick of the Soap Opera Effect ruining your favorite movies and shows? Here’s how to turn this feature off on most major TVs......»»
Logitech’s new Casa Pop Up Desk includes a Bluetooth keyboard, trackpad, and folding MacBook stand
Logitech has had a knack for releasing quirky desktop upgrades for your Mac, and its latest release is only doubling down on the sentiment. The new Logitech Casa Pop Up Desk packs to turn a MacBook into a more ergonomic workstation thanks to a compa.....»»
New study: Deforestation exacerbates risk of malaria for most vulnerable children
Malaria kills more than 600,000 people each year worldwide, and two-thirds are children under age five in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists have found a treatment that could prevent thousands of these deaths: trees......»»
Apple says video calling apps can choose to disable Reactions by default in iOS 17.4
With the release of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, Apple will give video calling apps the option to turn off the new Reactions feature by default. This new Reactions feature debuted with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma last year. The feature is ena.....»»
How to turn on FSR on the Steam Deck for smoother, better gameplay
Looking to improve your resolution and performance on the Steam Deck? Enabling FSR can make the world of difference. Here's how to do it......»»
Better air quality is linked to reduced suicide rates, study finds
Researchers in the United States and China have discovered a curious link between air pollution and suicide rates that prompts us to reconsider how to approach this issue. China's efforts to reduce air pollution have prevented 46,000 suicide deaths i.....»»
Apple Vision Pro return rate is about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro
The latest data from Ming-Chi Kuo delves into a number of factors surrounding the Apple Vision Pro, with the latest report detailing the specific rate of return of the headset.Apple Vision Pro return rates are hard to parseDetractors of the Apple Vis.....»»