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.....»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ at a heavily discounted rate
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ usually retails for $269.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $219.99. SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is available for $219.99 at Amazon. That's 19% down from its usual price of $269.99......»»
The Apple Watch SE is on sale for under $200 at Amazon
2nd Gen Apple Watch SE usually retails for $249, but you can score it for just $189 right now at Amazon. That's a discount of 24%. SAVE $60: As of Oct. 31, the Apple Watch SE is discounted to $189 at Amazon. That's a discount of 24% on list pri.....»»
Why cyber tools fail SOC teams
A recent Vectra AI report highlights a growing distrust of threat detection tools. 47% of respondents note they do not trust their tools to work the way they need them to. Moreover, 60% of SOC practitioners say security vendors flood them with pointl.....»»
Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance
Effective thermal management is essential to ensuring the performance and lifespan of modern electronics. While polymers are widely used in electronic components, they inherently exhibit poor thermal conductivity, limiting their effectiveness in diss.....»»
Early Black Friday 65-Inch TV deals: Up to 45% off OLED TVs
Are you on the hunt for a 65-inch TV from this year's early Black Friday deals? Whether you're on a budget or willing to splurge, check out our favorite picks here......»»
Early Black Friday 75-inch TV deals: gorgeous TVs up to 49% off
If you're looking for 75-inch TV Black Friday deals, we've gathered the best offers right here, but you need to hurry because they'll be gone very soon......»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
Save $120 on a 40-inch TCL TV, but act fast!
Own a great TCL TV for less! Take $120 off the 40-inch TCL 3 Series when you purchase at Best Buy......»»
Apple refreshes MacBook Pro lineup with M4 chips, introduces the M4 Max
More memory and better display support make the $1,599 Pro more appealing. Apple is following the M4 iMac and the redesigned Mac mini updates with one more major refresh this week.....»»
Today’s deals: $199 iPad, Shark air purifiers with 5-year HEPA filters, $60 Ring Battery Doorbell, more
Wednesday’s top tech deals include some new and returning sales on the hottest products of the season. Apple’s iPad 9th-Gen is back down to $199.99 … The post Today’s deals: $199 iPad, Shark air purifiers with 5-year HEPA filt.....»»
Self-donations boost crowdfunding success, study finds
Giving small donations to bright ideas and charitable causes is becoming a big market. This year, crowdfunding is projected to raise $1.6 billion worldwide, according to Fortune Business Insights. The money raised this way is expanding at a rate of 1.....»»
Beehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenya
A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farm.....»»
Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services
Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»
Vizio’s latest soundbar comes with everything you need for karaoke
Vizio's MicMe Dolby Atmos soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and two wireless microphones – everything you need for a night of karaoke......»»
Best Buy early Black Friday TV deals: LG, Sony, and Samsung at more than 30% off
If you're on the hunt for Best Buy early Black Friday TV deals, we've got you covered. Here are our recommendations for TVs made by LG, Sony, Samsung, and more......»»
The surprising way to motivate digital gig economy workers
When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective—but not when given together—according to new University at Buffalo School of Management res.....»»
Apple iMac M4: everything we know about the new iMac M4
Rumors of an iMac M4 refresh have started ramping up......»»
’60 Minutes’ visits infamous ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’
’60 Minutes’ visits infamous ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’.....»»