What's Worse Than Setting Clocks Back an Hour? Permanent Daylight Savings Time "It's that time again," writes USA Today, noting that Sunday morning millions of Americans (along with millions more in Canada, Europe, parts of Australia, and Chile) "will set their clocks back an hour, and many will renew their twice-yearly calls to put an end to the practice altogether..." Experts say the time changes are detrimental to health and safety, but agree that the answer isn't permanent DST. "The medical and scientific communities are unified ... that permanent standard time is bet… Apple is Buying 20% of Its iPhone Satellite Services Partner Apple is taking a 20 percent stake in its iPhone satellite connectivity partner GlobalStar -- a stake worth $400 million -- as part of an expansion of its deal with the company. From a report: GlobalStar will also receive a prepayment of $1.1 billion from Apple that is intended to improve satellite infrastructure. Apple relies on GlobalStar's satellites to enable to send emergency text messages, iMessage reactions, and more through the skies in areas with no cell signal. GlobalStar disclosed th… The Quantum Geometry That Exists Outside of Space and Time A decade after the discovery of the “amplituhedron,” physicists have excavated more of the timeless geometry underlying the standard picture of how particles move. How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election. Quadruped robot climbs ladders, creeps us out A Swiss-engineered robot can climb ladders, showing why it's at the cutting edge of autonomous robotic solutions for harsh industrial settings. An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources VMware Explore 2024: Latest news and insights Coming up: VMware Explore Barcelona, Fira Gran Via November 4-7, 2024 VMware Explore 2024 attendees saw an emphasis on private AI and cloud repatriation as key strategies for enterprises. The conference, the first after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, highlighted the growing trend of companies bringing workloads back from public clouds to on-premises environments . While the allure of public cl… Samsung MX reports 14.5% YoY decline in 3Q24 profits, eyes AI and new mobile phone form factors for future growth Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has released its financial report for the third quarter of 2024, revealing a 14.5% year-over-year decline in operating profit for its Mobile Experience (MX) division. While revenue from new products such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables contributed to growth, rising costs and inflation have dampened demand recovery, leading to decreased profitability. Looking for new activities? Google wants you to turn to its navigation app Google is adding more generative AI features to popular navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze. |
Overcoming data inconsistency with a universal semantic layer According to Gartner , bad data costs organizations $12.9 million a year. As a result, data leaders for decades have been searching for a single source of truth for their business intelligence (BI) and analytics to ensure that everyone bases business decisions on the same data and definitions. To bring consistency to data, BI providers introduced the concept of a semantic layer — an abstraction l… Apple reports fourth quarter results Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended September 28, 2024. Ingredients For A Cozy November (2024 Wallpapers Edition) November is just around the corner and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! Created with love by the community for the community, they are available in versions with and without a calendar. Enjoy! Why Wiz really turned down Google’s $23B offer Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re coming at you right off the heels of TechCrunch Disrupt! If you missed it, we’re highlighting conversations from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, and Disney star turned space CEO Bridgit Mendler. Of course, we’ve got news from the rest of the tech world […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us… Headway: the app for making self-growth a habit (even if you’re busy) TL;DR: Headway delivers concise insights from top nonfiction bestsellers — act fast and grab lifetime access on sale for $44.99 with promo code HEADWAY by November 3. Feeling like there’s never enough time to tackle self-growth? Headway’s got you covered with quick bursts of learning designed for the busiest schedules. Instead of needing hours to read full books, you get condensed summaries of ke… The chatbot optimisation game: can we trust AI web searches? Google and its rivals are increasingly employing AI-generated summaries, but research indicates their results are far from authoritative and open to manipulation Does aspartame cause cancer? The potentially carcinogenic properties of the popular artificial sweetener, added to everything from soft drinks to children’s medicine, have been debated for decades. Its approval in the US stirred controve… What Years Did Pontiac Use Honeycomb Wheels? (And Which Models Had Them) Honeycomb wheels weren't around for long, but made a statement with their unique look, during a brief time on the production line. The Essential Tools Every AI Developer Needs The tools of the AI trade are numerous and growing. Here's a look at what you'll need to create cutting-edge AI-powered applications. SQLite tutorial for beginners This SQLite tutorial will show you how to install SQLite3 on Windows, create tables in a database and perform read, update and delete operations. The Right Chemistry: What if Dr. Kellogg had watched Seinfeld? While in many ways Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was ahead of his time, he had strange ideas in addition to his belief that carnal acts should be reserved for procreation. |
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