Vizio settles for $3M after saying 60 Hz TVs had 120 Hz “effective refresh rate”
Vizio claimed backlight scanning made refresh rates seem twice as high. Enlarge / A marketing image for Vizio's P-series Q9 TV. (credit: Vizio) Vizio has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that.....»»
Trees in tropical logged forests release carbon at greater rate despite faster growth, study finds
Tree stems in tropical forests recovering from logging produce carbon dioxide at a greater rate than those in unlogged forests, according to a new study from the University of Leicester......»»
Climate change is accelerating extreme melting in Greenland with global impacts, says study
Climate change is accelerating the melting of ice in Greenland at an alarming rate, with serious implications not only for the Arctic, but also for the global climate, including Europe. According to a study led by researchers at the University of Bar.....»»
Does the iPhone 16 have a 120Hz display?
The iPhone 16 includes a bunch of upgrades but it still lacks a 120Hz refresh rate display......»»
Study reveals lower school attendance on Fridays in England
Economists from the University of Bath have found a significantly lower school attendance rates on Fridays across England, with a 20% higher absence rate compared to other weekdays......»»
Unity cancels its controversial runtime fee after developer backlash
Unity, with a new CEO at the helm, is canceling its unpopular runtime fee effective immediately......»»
2025 VW Taos refresh gains additional power, design tweaks inside and out
The 2025 refresh is the first time VW has significantly updated the small crossover since it joined the lineup in 2021......»»
Fighting wildfires with legislation: Preparing congressional staffers to craft effective solutions
The most effective tool to combat devastating wildfires may be the pen. Writing effective legislation will be key to slowing and even reversing the growth in destructive conflagrations throughout the Western U.S......»»
Chromium doping enhances catalyst performance for faster oxygen evolution
A group of researchers has made significant progress in developing cost-effective catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical component in technologies such as water splitting and metal-air batteries......»»
"Have more babies!" Some say it"s necessary, but this demographer isn"t convinced
"Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Can governments turn the tide?" "The world is running out of children as global birth rates collapse!" "Could a declining birth rate impact Colorado's economy?".....»»
Sony announces PS5 Pro, a $700 graphical upgrade available Nov. 7
New unit won't include a disc drive, but will improve frame rate in high-fidelity games. Enlarge / The cool racing stripe means it's faster. (credit: Sony) Sony today announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation har.....»»
Zeolite catalyst method uses microwaves to convert waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of biomass into olefins—a precursor chemical that makes everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals—using m.....»»
Zeolite catalyst method use microwaves to convert waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of biomass into olefins—a precursor chemical that makes everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals—using m.....»»
Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). She discusses best practices for effective integration, benefits for operational efficiency and audi.....»»
The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger
A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something......»»
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than one in eight Americans—about 47 million people—couldn't get enou.....»»
The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects......»»
U.S. new-vehicle market ‘stuck" as buyers wait for relief, sellers try to hang on to profits
The August selling rate was just 15.1 million, disappointing given the addition of the holiday weekend and a sign that cash-strapped consumers are waiting to make big purchases in uncertain times......»»
Best practices for making awesome PowerPoint slides
Are you wondering how to make your presentation more professional or effective? Check out this list of PowerPoint best practices for your next slideshow......»»
Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service joins the Vizio app for mobile viewing from anywhere
Previously only available on Vizio's TVs, the FAST service WatchFree+ is now part of the company's mobile app......»»
3D imaging allows researchers to observe degradation of micro- and nanoplastics with unprecedented detail
In a global first, University of Waterloo researchers have used 3D imaging technology to understand the fine details of microplastics, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling......»»