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.....»»
New way of identifying proteins supports drug development
All living cells contains proteins with different functions, depending on the type of cell. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered a way to identify proteins even without looking at their structure. Their method is faster, easier.....»»
New study traces amino acids synthesized by gut microbes in wild animals
The role of the gut microbiome in our health has become an important topic in recent years, but a new study out of The University of New Mexico is the first of its kind to look at how it supports animals in the wild who are dealing with variable food.....»»
Best Buy just knocked $200 off the best Bose soundbar
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900, which supports Dolby Atmos, Amazon's Alexa, and Google Assistant, is now on sale from Best Buy for $700 after a $200 discount......»»
Rightscorp Taps Indie Labels to Fuel New Wave of Piracy Settlement Action
After somehow managing to survive years of losses that pushed the company ever closer to bankruptcy, Rightscorp's piracy settlement model suddenly underpinned recording industry lawsuits against ISPs in the United States. After joining the American.....»»
1Password passkey support for the web launches in public beta on the Mac
More pieces are coming into place for the gradual transition from passwords to passkeys. Apple already supports passkeys with iCloud Keychain, and now 1Password is launching support on the web for its browser extensions. more… The post 1Password.....»»
Xbox COPPA violations cost Microsoft $20 million in FTC settlement
Complaint: MS didn't notify parents until children's info was already collected. Microsoft will face new restrictions on what it can do with this young player's info. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Microsoft will p.....»»
Motor skills and physical activity practice supports preschoolers" learning, finds researcher
In recent years, concerns have been raised about children and adolescents being less physically active and having weaker motor skills than previous generations. A further cause of concern is the decline of for instance mathematical and language skill.....»»
Major US firms agree to $1.2 bn "forever chemicals" settlement
Three major chemical manufacturers announced Friday they will pay nearly $1.2 billion to settle claims that they contaminated water sources across the United States with harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS......»»
Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs
The state-by-state rollout is still a huge mess, but Android is ready, at least. Enlarge / A Maryland digital ID. (credit: Google) Google Wallet on Android is finally getting ready for your digital driver's license and.....»»
Emphasizing supports in permanent supportive housing key to ending homelessness, says report
New research has shown that when considering how to move Canada's most vulnerable from unhoused to housed, the network of supports available within that housing is critical to its success......»»
Amazon gets slap on the wrist over privacy violations with Ring cameras
Amazon has negotiated a financially inconsequential settlement with the United States Federal Trade Commission over the company's behavior with Ring doorbell camera data.Ring video doorbellRing has successfully reached a settlement with the FTC that.....»»
Apple Wallet patent infringement suit heads to settlement conference
Apple and Texas firm Fintiv are preparing to hash out a potential settlement on June 8, to try and end a patent infringement lawsuit involving Apple Pay and Apple Wallet.Apple Wallet on an iPhoneThe U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tex.....»»
Apple"s $50M keyboard settlement deemed "fair & reasonable" by US judge
Despite objections, a US judge has upheld the $50 million settlement from a class-action lawsuit against Apple over faulty MacBook butterfly keyboards.Judge approves Apple settlementA court granted initial approval in November 2022 to a $50 million s.....»»
Best OnePlus 10 Pro chargers to buy in 2023
Charge your OnePlus 10 Pro fast with these chargers. OnePlus is one of the top names when it comes to smartphones with the fastest charging speeds. Its last year’s flagship OnePlus 10 Pro 5G supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging intern.....»»
VW, Audi agree to $85 million diesel settlement in principle with Texas
The settlement stipulates that the German automakers pay a civil penalty of $85 million for their unlawful actions......»»
Bitwarden adds passkey support to give you one less thing to worry about
After being teased for a while, top free password manager finally supports the passwordless future......»»
Hyundai, Kia still under legal pressure after settling lawsuit over car thefts
Despite Hyundai and Kia's agreement to a $200 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit, the automakers still face a heap of lawsuits and pressure from influential stakeholders......»»
Streaming 4K On Max: Which Subscription Do You Need?
HBO Max is now just known as Max and with the rebranding comes an unfortunate change in the service's plans, including the one that supports 4K streaming. HBO Ma.....»»
Best wireless chargers for the OnePlus 10 Pro in 2023
Charge your OnePlus 10 Pro wirelessly with these amazing wireless chargers. OnePlus smartphones are some of the fastest devices when it comes to wireless charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is no different as it supports up to 50W wireless char.....»»
WhatsApp adds iMessage-like editing with a 15 minute window
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps on the planet. To help keep it that way, the app has to keep adding new features, and the latest is the ability to edit a message within 15 minutes of sending.WhatsApp supports editing sent messagesO.....»»