Your Zoom background might influence the first impression you make
In a new study, participants tended to judge faces appearing against backgrounds featuring houseplants or bookcases as more trustworthy and competent than faces with a living space or a novelty image behind them. Gender and facial expression also app.....»»
Does the iPhone 15 break easily? What you really need to know
One test shows the iPhone 15 Pro Max can break easily. However, that's not the entire story and shouldn't influence whether or not to buy the expensive phone......»»
Sci-fi books are rare in school even though they help kids better understand science
Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the potential consequences of innovations. It can help people think critically about the ethics of science. Researchers have also found that sci-fi serves as a positive influence on how people.....»»
More than 20-year-old assumption about beer aroma disproved
Hops-derived constituents not only increase shelf-life and bitterness of beer, but can also significantly influence aroma. An important hop odorant is linalool, which has a floral and citrus-like scent......»»
Your Zoom background might influence the first impression you make
In a new study, participants tended to judge faces appearing against backgrounds featuring houseplants or bookcases as more trustworthy and competent than faces with a living space or a novelty image behind them. Gender and facial expression also app.....»»
Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake explains Twin Peaks: The Return’s ‘bold’ influence
After playing a few hours of Alan Wake 2, creative director Sam Lake told us about the sequel's approach to mystery and Twin Peaks: The Return's influence......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Come for 5x optical zoom, stay for USB-C
Titanium, 5x zoom, and A17 Pro make the iPhone 15 Pro Max a well-rounded upgrade for the Apple devout, and people looking at a Pro iPhone for the first time.iPhone 15 Pro MaxAnnual iPhone updates create the ultimate challenge for Apple — find at le.....»»
Examining how weather patterns will change in the future
In a warming Pacific Northwest, summers are getting hotter and winters less cold, but the atmospheric patterns that influence the weather aren't necessarily expected to become stronger or more frequent by the end of the century, according to a new Po.....»»
Weighing up risk: Making decisions about home insurance in a changing climate
A UNSW Sydney scientist explains some of the psychological processes that influence our decision making around home insurance and climate change......»»
Apple makes three arguments for lack of 10x optical zoom on iPhone 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out from the other models in this year’s lineup mostly because of the periscope lens, which extends last year’s 3x optical zoom to 5x this year. But Samsung’s main competing phone – the Galaxy S23 Ultra – offers.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 retail display recreates colorful zoom effect from launch video
It’s Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 launch day, and Apple Stores across the world have been refreshed with new product displays. X user @_DynamicIsland_ shared some of the first shots of the new Series 9 display, and it’s kind of incredible......»»
Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring
Because names are among the first things you learn about someone, they can influence first impressions......»»
Research reveals surprising influences on an employee"s intention to quit
Research in the International Journal of Enterprise Network Management reveals unexpected factors that influence an employee's intentions to quit their job in information technology. The findings challenge the received wisdom and could shed light on.....»»
Team resolves molecular switching behavior of azonium compounds for light-controlled drugs
Molecules that change shape under the influence of light can be used as switches in biomedical applications, for instance to inhibit an enzyme. An international team of researchers, including chemists at the Universities of Amsterdam and Groningen, h.....»»
Examining how much wildfire smoke influences air quality trends
Stanford research reveals the rapidly growing influence of wildfire smoke on air quality trends across most of the United States. Wildfire smoke in recent years has slowed or reversed progress toward cleaner air in 35 states, erasing a quarter of gai.....»»
Study finds same genes behind heart muscle disorders in humans and Dobermanns
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center, together with their international partners, have identified the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that enlarges the heart muscle, in dogs and human.....»»
Samsung might drop the 10x zoom from the Galaxy S24 Ultra
If the rumors are right, it looks like 10x zoom will no longer be offered in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The post Samsung might drop the 10x zoom from the Galaxy S24 Ultra appeared first on Phandroid. Ultra wide angle shots can be fun, especiall.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: best $1,200 phone?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max finally brings the fight to Galaxy S23 Ultra with better optical zoom capabilities. But is that enough?.....»»
Virtual influencers: Meet AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends—as they try to sell you stuff
The future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled customisation and round-the-clock availability......»»
Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
Automated background removal was also added recently. Enlarge / Layers in MS Paint! Cats and dogs living together! Mass hysteria! (credit: Microsoft) The venerable, equally derided and beloved MS Paint app has been on a.....»»
Here’s a roundup of hands-on iPhone 15 videos
9to5Mac editor-in-chief Chance Miller shared his hands-on iPhone 15 video straight from the Apple event in Cupertino, focusing on the Pro models. This included his impression of the new titanium frame, a run-through of the various ways to use the new.....»»