What the wealthy consider "fair" may not be equal to others
Wealthy Americans have distinct preferences regarding fairness, with a greater willingness to accept inequalities relative to the general public, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra didn"t beat the iPhone 13 Pro in camera test
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera is nice, but DXOMARK testing proves it to be close to but not quite equal to the iPhone 13 Pro.Galaxy S23 Ultra from SamsungSamsung released the flagship Galaxy S23 lineup in early February. They brought several up.....»»
South Africa"s power crisis: Going off the grid works for the wealthy—but could deepen injustice for the poor
South Africa's current electricity crisis has been described as "a perfect storm". A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an aging and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeberg nuclear powe.....»»
Intel has a faster processor than M2 Max, but at what cost?
Yes, Intel has come up with a chip that can equal or outperform the M2 Max. Specs can be deceiving, and we look at the sacrifices Intel made to get there.Recently, Intel has been crowing about its just-released Alder Lake-based Intel Core i9 13980HX.....»»
M2 Max vs Intel i9-13980HX: what price pure performance?
Yes, Intel has come up with a chip that can equal or outperform the M2 Max — but specs can be deceiving, and we look at the sacrifices Intel made to get there.Recently, Intel has been crowing about its just-released Alder Lake-based Intel Core i9 1.....»»
Food quality matters for southern resident killer whales
Not all Chinook salmon are created equal, and this has a major impact on the energetics for southern resident killer whales. A recent study quantified the lipid content in Fraser River Chinook salmon—the southern resident's preferred meal—and fou.....»»
Learning the hard way: Not all EV charging experiences are created equal
New EV drivers are discovering that not all public charging experiences are created equal. Prospective EV buyers are catching wind of network glitches and inconsistencies, and that's giving them pause......»»
Singapore eyes chips investments amid US-China tension
Singapore will be looking to win its "fair share" of investments in semiconductor assembly and integrated circuit design, a top official said, amid a growing geopolitical divide between the US and China over trade and technology......»»
Learning to use EV chargers the hard way
New EV drivers are discovering that not all public charging experiences are created equal. Prospective EV buyers are catching wind of network glitches and inconsistencies, and that's giving them pause......»»
Neuroscientist investigates social cognition in biased juries
Bias in juries pose a serious challenge for judges and attorneys to conduct fair, equal and impartial trials. A recent paper published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience considers the overlap between social cognitive processes such as cul.....»»
Apple and Google abuse market dominance, says Japan antitrust regulator
A Japanese Fair Trade Commission report stops short of directly ordering that Apple must allow a third-party App Store, but its investigation clearly concludes that one is necessary.Apple Store in JapanApple and Google have been under investigation b.....»»
Shargeek Retro 67 review: Nostalgia plus power equal a winning formula
The Shargeek Retro 67 wall charger uses a classic Macintosh design for a bit of nostalgia, but also to show total output on its "LED Matrix" display. It's a surprisingly compelling feature with today's state of charging.Shargeek Retro 67Early in the.....»»
Nissan, Renault reach consensus on alliance restructuring
After a long negotiation, Nissan Motor is finally on an equal footing with Renault in their alliance. The latter has agreed to significantly reduce its stake in the Japanese automaker. In return, Nissan will invest in Renault's new EV business, Amper.....»»
Activation Lock is a great feature, but needs a rethink as 2020 Macs are turned into landfill
Activation Lock is condemning even 2020 Macs to a future as spare parts and landfill, by making it impossible for them to be restored to use. To be fair to Apple, the technology is only part of the problem – the other half is corporate policy in.....»»
The best MCU fights, ranked
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had more than its fair share of battles, but only a few are memorable enough to stand out as the franchise's best......»»
A blind spot in diversity programs is holding equality back, suggests study
Diversity, inclusion and equity policies are now broadly endorsed in Australian organizations. But not all diversities are equal. Our research suggests while programs for women and some racial minorities are being embraced, other diversities are excl.....»»
Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health
Microplastics—tiny particles generated as plastics weather and fragment—pose a growing threat to ecosystem and human health. A new laboratory study shows these threats extend beyond direct physical or chemical impacts, revealing that the presence.....»»
For Facebook addicts, clicking is more important than facts or ideology
Once clicking "share" becomes habitual, the content of what's shared matters less. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It's fair to say that, once the pandemic started, sharing misinformation on social media t.....»»
A new way to peer into the permanently shadowed craters on the moon, searching for deposits of water ice
Not all flashlights are created equal. Some are stronger, consume more power, or have features such as blinking or strobes. Some aren't even meant for humans, such as a new project that recently received funding from a NASA Institute for Advanced Con.....»»
Delivering a message by voice, even an artificial one, can be more compelling than putting it in writing
In this age of screens, smartphones, virtual assistants, and voice-enabled speakers, we are constantly bombarded by visual and auditory suggestions of things to do, products to buy, and media to consume. Yet are all these messages created equal?.....»»
The best monitors for 2023
Not all monitors are created equal, and not every monitor is suited to everyone. But if you're looking for the best, we've chosen the models you should see......»»