Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
Atlatl weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting, experimental study shows
A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions as an "equalizer," a finding which supports women'.....»»
Samsung August Update Lands on Galaxy S23 as One UI 5.1.1 (Updated)
Samsung phone owners, the August update is starting to rollout to the massive list of devices that Samsung supports. Since we’re now talking about 5 years worth of updates for many phones, this list isn’t going to shrink any time soon. In.....»»
Study identifies best ways of helping teachers adopt supports for students with autism
Most teachers will work with students with autism in their careers, often not in a separate special education setting. Evidence-based practices exist to help those educators assist students with accessing content and developing skills. A new study fr.....»»
Struggling to stay: The impact of rising visa fees for transnational workers
New research from School of Business and Management academic Dr. Zahra Sharifonnasabi reveals the complexities of transnational workers lives and how the impact of the divisive policy could damage the UK economy......»»
Internet Archive’s legal woes mount as record labels sue for $400M
The Internet Archive also reached a confidential settlement with book publishers. Enlarge (credit: Kinga Krzeminska | Moment) Major record labels are suing the Internet Archive, accusing the nonprofit of "massive" and "b.....»»
Bankrupt Lordstown Motors reaches $40 million settlement with Karma Automotive
The settlement, placed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for approval, involves $5 million to be paid as a royalty for the use of Karma's intellectual property, which Lordstown was accused of misappropriating. .....»»
Judge clears way for $500M iPhone throttling settlements
Owners of iPhone models who were part of throttling lawsuits that ended up with a $500 settlement from Apple may soon receive their payments, after a judge denied objections against the offer.In May 2020, a proposed settlement to end a series of clas.....»»
Caltech may finally settle $848 million patent case against Apple
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has disclosed that it has reached a potential settlement over its years-long dispute with Apple and Broadcom over the use of Wi-Fi patents.This is what the iPhone looked like when Caltech's legal case.....»»
Caltech reaches ‘potential settlement’ in 7-year-old wifi patent lawsuit against Apple
The California Institute of Technology, a private research university, has reached a “potential settlement” in the 2016 lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom, Reuters reports. more….....»»
iMessage now supports rich links previews for Threads
iMessage will now show rich post link previews for Threads, just like Twitter and Mastodon. This means that when a user shares a link to a Threads post via iMessage, the chat bubble now conveniently shows the text of the post inline, along with the a.....»»
Kia, Stellantis and Toyota dealerships sell across 3 states
One dealer bought his second store, a bustling auto retailer stayed busy and another group added two stores in one transaction in second- and third-quarter deals......»»
The secret lives of silky sharks: Unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection
Open ocean sharks are elusive and mysterious. They undertake vast journeys that span hundreds to thousands of kilometers across immense ocean basins. We know very little about the secret lives of ocean sharks, where they live and why they are there......»»
Google Maps now supports Google Assistant voice commands
It looks like Google has finally rolled out support for Google Assistant to Google Maps. Given that Google Assistant is basically Google’s answer to Siri, Alexa, Bixby, and so on, it’s natural and almost a given that the company would.....»»
Android 14 One UI 6.0 beta coming to Samsung Galaxy S23 next week
A Samsung Germany rep has confirmed that Android 14 beta will be available to Galaxy S23 owners next week. Google released the developer preview and the beta of Android 14 earlier this year, but whether or not your device supports it is e.....»»
Goodyears adds 3 new directors, including former Ford exec Hinrichs
Goodyear said it will appoint new board members and launch a review of its business as part of a settlement with activist Elliott Investment Management......»»
Best iPhone 13 Pro Max screen protectors to buy in 2023
Keep your iPhone 13 Pro Max display intact and protected with these screen protectors. The iPhone 13 Pro Max boasts a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1,284 x 2,778 pixels resolution. The panel supports 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby.....»»
Musk plans Supreme Court appeal after losing bid to terminate SEC settlement
Supreme Court is Musk's last option as judges uphold limits on his Tesla tweets. Enlarge / Elon Musk at the Viva Tech fair in Paris, France, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk plans an.....»»
Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity
In a study recently published in Forest Ecology and Management, scientists found that fires in America's dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees today than in previous centuries. The main culprit? Paradoxically, a lack of fires......»»
Armored Core 6"s multiplayer has six-player arena battles
Japanese physical copies of Armored Core 6 show the game potentially supports up to six-player PvP battles......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A53 screen protectors to buy in 2023
Keep your Samsung Galaxy A53 screen protected with screen protectors. Samsung’s Galaxy A53 has one of the best displays in the mid-range price segment. It is packed with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel which supports a 120Hz refresh rat.....»»