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.....»»
Apple sneaks in very old devices into iPhone 15 event video -- and omits one, too
Hidden in the background of many moments in Apple's iPhone 15 launch event were familiar old products, but there was also a very surprising omission.Spot the iSight box in the backgroundApple likes to make it look as if those presentations from the m.....»»
Android Auto now lets drivers take Zoom and WebEx calls on the road
You can now dial in with your voice to conference calls straight from Android Auto in any equipped vehicle......»»
Google announces new in-car app integrations, including Zoom and Prime Video
Google is expanding its app offerings across its open-source infotainment platform and across cars with Google's applications built in. Drivers will be able to access WebEx and Zoom, Prime Video, the Weather Channel and the Vivaldi web browser while.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max lands with 5x optical zoom, faster USB-C
After over a year of feature rumors, Apple has revealed its iPhone 15 Pro Max, its largest premium iPhone using the new A17 Pro chip and a new Tetraprism camera with 5x zoom, and more.At its "Wanderlust" special event on Tuesday, Apple launched its l.....»»
How trees influence cloud formation
As part of the international CLOUD project at the nuclear research center CERN, researchers at PSI have identified so-called sesquiterpenes—gaseous hydrocarbons that are released by plants—as being a major factor in cloud formation. This finding.....»»
The first climate strikes had an influence on Swiss residents, study finds
A study by EPFL researchers found that Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future climate strikes have influenced the environmental behavior of Swiss residents......»»
Measurement campaign on small-scale variability of solar radiation: Overview and first results
For the first time, German researchers have measured the influence of clouds on short-term fluctuations of solar radiation in North America. They have used a globally unique network of radiation sensors that was designed and built at the Leibniz Inst.....»»
Entire iPhone 15 lineup"s camera specs detailed in last-minute leak
A new camera spec roundup confirms many of the rumored features coming to the iPhone 15 lineup, like periscope zoom and 48MP Main Cameras for all.iPhone 15 Pro Max getting big camera bumpThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will be announced in a matter o.....»»
Meta Takes Down ‘Largest Ever’ Chinese Influence Operation
New details on a vast effort that may be only the beginning of China's information-warfare ambitions A sprawling network of fake accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement was taken down by Meta this week in what the social-media co.....»»
Finding the Perfect Women’s Top for Your Outfit
In the world of fashion, making a positive impression often boils down to the quality of your essentials. Tops, being one of the most crucial wardrobe staples, can either make or break an outfit. Deciding which top is perfect for your outfit can thus.....»»
The best "Starfield" traits and background to pick for your new character
There are some pretty important choices to make right off the bat in 'Starfield,' so it's best to be prepared. Starfield is officially, actually out, with no strings attached. Now it's time to make some big choices.With the biggest Xbox game of.....»»
Echoes of extinctions: Novel method sheds light on future challenges for mammals
Large-bodied mammals play crucial roles in ecosystems. They create habitats, serve as prey, help plants thrive, and even influence how wildfires burn. But now, fewer than half of the large mammal species that were alive 50,000 years ago exist today,.....»»
How does the social behavior of wheat plants influence grain production?
One of the most significant drivers of crop evolution stems from the changes in the selection associated with the shift of plants from a highly heterogeneous and biodiverse natural environment into a homogeneous monoculture environment. Competition f.....»»
Lords of the Fallen is a welcome shake-up to the Dark Souls formula
Lords of the Fallen isn't hiding its Dark Souls influence, but it brings a wealth of original ideas that make it feel like a fresh take on the genre......»»
The OnePlus 12 just leaked again — and with an odd camera change
OnePlus is apparently not ready to serve a zoom camera upgrade on its next flagship killer, but it might add another piece of unconventional tech into the mix......»»
Zoom adds ChatGPT to help you catch up on missed calls
Video-calling app Zoom has added a new AI tool based on ChatGPT that could make virtual meetings much easier to manage. But does it respect your privacy?.....»»
Three types of boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation found to influence precipitation over the Yangtze River Valley
The Yangtze River Valley (YRV) is one of the most densely populated and economically developed regions in China. Summer precipitation over this region shows considerable intraseasonal variability with a period of 10–90 days, which can induce extrem.....»»
Google Maps testing new colors that look a lot like Apple Maps
Google Maps is testing an updated color palette for the background map layer that will undoubtedly draw some comparisons to Apple Maps. more….....»»
The best backgrounds and traits in Starfield
Who will you become in Starfield? Your background and traits are what make you unique, so we've picked out some of the best ones to choose before blasting off......»»
Influence of residual aluminum hydrolyzed species on activated sludge properties in industrial wastewater pre-treatment
Given that previous studies have neglected the potential mechanism of the difference in aluminum content affecting the activated sludge system, a research team from Wuhan University of Technology has investigated the morphology distributions of resid.....»»