Why Unity felt the need to “rush out” its controversial install-fee program
New report details internal divisions, intense push for mobile ad money. Enlarge / A push for more IronSource customers may have been a major motivation behind Unity's controversial install-fee proposals (credit: Unity).....»»
Researchers develop novel covalent organic frameworks for precise cancer treatment delivery
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), led by Program Head of Chemistry Ali Trabolsi, have developed nanoscale covalent organic frameworks (nCOFs), crystalline organic polymers that have been modified with peptides to treat the most aggressi.....»»
Ford, utility team up to pay EV owners for using less power
Ford is the first automaker to participate in a Southern California Edison program that pays customers $1 per kilowatt-hour in reduced usage during periods of peak demand......»»
Volvo ditches vehicle subscriptions as alternative to leasing
Volvo has deep-sixed a vehicle subscription program available in more than 40 U.S. states. Care by Volvo, launched in 2017, bundled vehicle use, road hazard coverage, maintenance and other services into a monthly payment. Volvo on Sept. 12 told.....»»
Unity is dropping its unpopular per-install Runtime Fee
Cross-platform game engine saw the downside to "novel and controversial" plan. Enlarge (credit: Unity) Unity, maker of a popular cross-platform engine and toolkit, will not pursue a broadly unpopular Runtime Fee that wou.....»»
Today only: The Galaxy S24+ is up to $720 off
You can get the Samsung Galaxy S24+ with savings of up to $720 following a free storage upgrade and an enhanced trade-in program, but only if you buy it today......»»
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......»»
The future of Boeing’s crewed spaceflight program is muddy after Starliner’s return
"The final chapter on Starliner has not been written yet." Enlarge / Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spaceraft backs away from the International Space Station moments after undocking on September 6, 2024. (credit: NASA) Near.....»»
Remnant 2’s new free mode remixes the shooter’s best moments
Remnant 2 will get a free Boss Rush mode and a new DLC titled The Dark Horizon later this month......»»
Rivian joins Tesla and Lucid with fresh referral programs
Rivian's new rewards program offers a $750 credit and six months of free charging to the Rivian owner making the referral and to the buyer of a new R1T pickup or R1S crossover, the company said......»»
NASA scientific balloon takes flight with student-built payloads
NASA's Scientific Balloon Program's fifth balloon mission of the 2024 fall campaign took flight Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, from the agency's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The HASP 1.0 (High-Altitude Student Platform).....»»
Youth shared-housing program that serves Richmond could be a model elsewhere
For two Virginia Commonwealth University social work professors and their collaborators, it started with "radical imagination"—a youth shared-housing model in Richmond unlike any in the country......»»
This controversial Bradley Cooper movie is a big hit on Netflix. Is it worth streaming?
This controversial 2015 Bradley Cooper movie is now a top 10 hit on Netflix. But is it worth watching in 2024? Find out what it is and why it's worth your time......»»
Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth
"We will review the data and determine the next steps for the program," says Boeing's Starliner manager. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft after landing Friday night at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. (credit: Boeing.....»»
new MacBook every two years with this upgrade program
This might just be the MacBook upgrade program that Apple refuses to offer. Upgraded is a new subscription service powered by trusted partners that helps you get a new Mac every two years. Monthly payments start at just $36.06 with 0% interest, and A.....»»
Vanta empowers GRC teams to make their security and compliance automated
Vanta announced new product features and milestones, allowing customers to automate existing GRC workflows and gain continuous visibility across their security and compliance program. Vanta’s new Report Center, enhancements to VRM and milestone ach.....»»
Audit warns costs for NASA"s new Artemis launcher could balloon to $2.7 billion
NASA's second mobile launcher needed for future missions in the Artemis program is already years late and millions over budget, and NASA's Office of the Inspector General warns it could get even worse......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 4, 2024
Cyber Systems Operations United States Air Force | USA | On-site – View job details The United States Air Force is looking for a Cyber Systems Operations Specialist to design, install, and support systems to ensure they operate proper.....»»
Supercomputer simulations provide new insights into calcium-48"s controversial nuclear magnetic excitation
The world's most powerful supercomputer is helping resolve conflicting research results that have puzzled scientists for more than a decade, which could also shine new light inside collapsing stars......»»
AirTags key to discovery of Houston"s plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up.Apple employs an advanced robot named Daisy to disassemble old iPhones.Brandy Deason, w.....»»
Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations
If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right.Meta and Google were allegedly clients of an advertiser's open-mic surveillance program.The advertising industry ha.....»»