USB-A vs. USB-C: What’s the difference?
We live in a world of USB-A and USB-C tech, but which cable and port type is the best? This guide should help answer that question, and several others......»»
The best speakers for 2023: great hi-fi options for music and more
From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market......»»
RTX 4090 connectors are melting again, and this time there’s a major change
After a bit of a reprieve, we've just heard of another case of the RTX 4090 connector melting. This time, there's a major difference......»»
How the "Kimchi premium" on crypto affects overseas remittances
The "Kimchi premium" is a term used to refer to the gap between the price of bitcoins in South Korean versus Western exchanges. This difference, which was first observed in 2016, is caused due to the high demand for a limited supply of bitcoins. The.....»»
N.Y., CFPB sue Credit Acceptance, allege unaffordable, misleading loans
The difference between the amount financed in an auto loan and what Credit Acceptance would pay a dealership represented a hidden finance charge, the New York Attorney General's Office and CFPB alleged......»»
Enabling nanoscale thermoelectrics with a novel organometallic molecular junction
The Seebeck effect is a thermoelectric phenomenon by which a voltage or current is generated when a temperature difference exists across a conductor. This effect is the basis of established and emerging thermoelectric applications alike, such as heat.....»»
ATtiny3217 Curiosity Nano
The ATtiny3217 Curiosity Nano is an evaluation board from Microchip featuring one of their newer 1-series AVR microcontrollers. Microchip has made an effort to produce maker-friendly evaluation boards, so there isn’t much difference between this b.....»»
Foster children can easily lose their first language, but giving it a place in daily life can make a big difference
Imagine a ten-year-old girl who has been through things no child should ever have to endure. She is told that there is a nice couple who will take care of her, but she's heard that before, and has learned not to trust it......»»
Amplified security trends to watch out for in 2023
In 2023 and beyond, organizations can expect to continue dealing with many of the same threats they face today but with one key difference: expect criminals to leverage technological advancements to optimize the effectiveness of their attacks. You sh.....»»
New study on optimizing microbial fuel cells shows electrode material can make all the difference
At present, microbial fuel cells are mainly used in research laboratories to generate electricity. In order for industrial applications to be considered in the future, the fuel cells must be further developed so that they can produce consistently hig.....»»
The UK Is Enduring an Onslaught of Scarlet Fever. Is the US Next?
The US is more alert to the risks of strep infections, but the UK has better data. It’s not clear which makes more difference in controlling disease......»»
Airbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black
Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black. The findings come after the company launched an initiative to uncover a.....»»
Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing: Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties
The presence of minerals called ash in plants makes little difference to the fitness of new naturally derived compound materials designed for additive manufacturing, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led team found......»»
It’s time we learn to value all-ages games as much as ‘mature’ ones
This year's Game Awards nominees highlight a difference in how we see all-ages games versus mature ones......»»
Opinion: Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
The UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guara.....»»
Best Cyber Monday deals under $25
It’s true that many of the best Cyber Monday 2022 deals out there are basically the same as Black Friday. But there’s one main difference between today’s big sale and last week’s blowout. If you miss the best deals today, you&.....»»
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
Small patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests......»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
World"s heaviest flying bird may be self-medicating on plants used in traditional medicine
If you see a great bustard (Otis tarda) in the wild, you're unlikely to forget it. Massive, colorful, and impossible to mistake, they are the heaviest birds living today capable of flight, with the greatest size difference between the sexes. They are.....»»
The best Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 console settings
Getting your settings fine-tuned in Warzone 2.0 can be the difference between victory and defeat. These are the best Warzone 2.0 console settings......»»
New monounsaturated soybean oil works well in pig diets
Adding a fat source to the traditional corn-soy swine diet is common practice, but the type of fat can make a difference both for growing pigs and carcass quality. Polyunsaturated fats, the primary type in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).....»»