When does reputation lie?
Consider two stories: the first, about a boy who gets all the attention. He's the cool kid in class who comes from a well-known family. He seems to soar through life. When he errs, few seem to care. The more popular he is, the more beloved he becomes.....»»
Examining factors that determine creaky voice use
Vocal fry has a bad reputation in American English. A subtype of creaky voice, a feature of speech that sounds gravelly and pulse-like, this manner of speech is sometimes used to form judgment about the speaker. In many languages, the creaky tone cha.....»»
A Victorian naturalist traded Aboriginal remains in a scientific quid pro quo
Morton Allport acquired his specimens through networks and, sometimes, grave-robbing. Enlarge / Nineteenth-century naturalist and solicitor Morton Allport, based in Hobart, built a scientific reputation by exchanging the remains.....»»
A Victorian naturalist traded aboriginal remains in a scientific quid pro quo
Morton Allport acquired his specimens through networks and sometimes grave-robbing Enlarge / Nineteenth-century naturalist and solicitor Morton Allport, based in Hobart, built a scientific reputation by exchanging the remains of.....»»
Solicitor in 19th-century Tasmania traded human Aboriginal remains for scientific accolades, study reveals
A Hobart-based solicitor built his reputation as "the foremost scientist in the colony" in the mid-1800s, despite limited contributions to scientific knowledge......»»
I did a Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 camera test. Picking a winner wasn’t easy
The Google Pixel 8's camera has a good reputation, but how does it fare when it goes up against the OnePlus 11? Surprisingly, it's a very close comparison......»»
Reddit’s blockchain-based “Community Points” tokens crash after sunsetting
Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement. Enlarge Reddit's Community Points, a blockchain-based rewards system for quality posts, comments, and other contributions in a subset of sub.....»»
Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants
For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were consuming the nutrient-rich plant for thousands of years......»»
Keeping control in complex regulatory environments
Modern compliance programs represent a strategic shift in how companies approach regulatory and ethical obligations. They are designed to not only mitigate risks and avoid legal repercussions but also to enhance an organization’s reputation, fo.....»»
DEAL: Save over $300 with this INSANE Acer Chromebook deal!
This insane deal knocks 62% off Acer’s Chromebook laptop, making the already-affordable laptop even cheaper. The post DEAL: Save over $300 with this INSANE Acer Chromebook deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Chromebooks have a reputation.....»»
AutoNation, Hendrick Automotive top online reputation survey
Hendrick Automotive has snagged the top ranking among privately owned dealership groups for three straight years while AutoNation marks its second year atop public auto retailers in Reputation's rankings. And Mitsubishi and Infiniti outranked other b.....»»
PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance
PostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database platform with a track record of over 25 years of ongoing development. Its reputation is solid for its reliability, extensive features, and high performance. PostgreSQL 16 enhances its performanc.....»»
Why not all urban foxes deserve their "bin-raiding" reputation
Ever since their colonization of British cities sometime during the last century, urban red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) have become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Some people love them for their striking marmalade coats but others, including former pri.....»»
Tesla faces major test cases for Autopilot safety
Self-driving capability is central to Tesla’s financial future, according to CEO Elon Musk, whose own reputation as an engineering leader is being challenged......»»
Amazon tries to take over pirate sites that sold DVD copies of Rings of Power
Low-quality pirated DVDs allegedly "jeopardize Amazon's reputation for quality." Enlarge (credit: Amazon) Amazon yesterday sued the alleged operators of websites that sell pirated DVD copies of The Lord of the Rings: The.....»»
Better or different? How brand differentiation affects pay and profits
New research finds brands that leverage a reputation for quality to pay employees less risk eroding profits......»»
Govee’s latest light panels will make gaming a lot more immersive
Govee has unveiled their brand new flagship light panels for gaming, the Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra. Govee has been steadily building a reputation for themselves when it comes to smart lights, creating products that are more afforda.....»»
Apple won"t release leather iPhone 15 cases, claims leaker
A leaker with a good reputation but not an abundance of detail, claims to have been told that Apple's planned iPhone 15 cases do not include the usual leather options.Current leather iPhone cases from AppleThe leaker is DuanRui, who did get details o.....»»
Apple TV+ announces new "Still Up" comedy for September
A new eight-episode "almost romantic" comedy about insomniacs called "Still Up" will stream on Apple TV+ from September 22, 2023.Antonia Thomas stars in "Still Up" (Source: Apple)Apple TV+ has a growing reputation for comedies, with high profile hits.....»»
Strategies for ensuring compliance and security in outdated healthcare IT systems
With the average price tag for a healthcare data breach at an all-time high, the overall financial damage to an organization is high regarding economic loss and reputation repair. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CIS.....»»
The best free-to-play mobile games
Free-to-play and mobile games had a bad reputation in their early days. They've come a long way since then. Here are some of the best......»»