Presets only get a photographer started and often dont help much at all. It then takes what it has learned and applies it to new photos. For photographers who have to churn through many images, this could save hours, days, or weeks. Matthew Leete / Getty Images Amateur photographers who like to fine-tune every image might not get useful results. But if you edit in bulk, a tool like this is huge....
The way Meta handles advertising to teenagers across both Facebook and Instagramwill soon change. Though itsTeen Privacy Centeris always available to help explain or manage online advertising privacy. Anna Frank / Getty Images Meta
Xenon, a heavy noble gas, is exceptionally rare on Earth, pricey and difficult to maintain. That’s why French aerospace company ThrustMe is pursuing a plan for better ion propulsion tech. They suggest using iodine instead of xenon. Iodine is incredibly prevalent, inexpensive and easy to store with minimal effort. Seaweed, printing ink, dairy and even table salt are rich in the non-reactive element. Using iodine as fuel for spacecraft has been toyed with in the past....
The cut-rate version debuted in Malaysia and Indonesia in February. A major challenge is combatting piracy, which floods markets with cheap bootleg copies of Windows software. In Kuala Lumpur, for example, bootleg copies of Windows XP go for less than $5. The company also offers a similar system featuring Starter Edition that costs $443. Microsoft declined to provide sales figures for the new operating system in Thailand. Gilliland attributed the tepid response largely to high piracy rates....
Before the law, about 30% of boards were entirely male. That percentage dropped down to 3% in 2020. And, perhaps, legislation isn’t the silver bullet some might think. Why put women on boards? Boards play a major role in a company’s trajectory. They set strategic priorities and can hold executives accountable – they’re a place of power. The Harvard Business Review has written about how diverse teams yield moreinnovative decision making....
Employment was dominated by two giants, Apple and Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Now Silicon Valley employment is concentrated in “some really, really big companies.” The report paints a picture of remarkable business success that chiefly benefits those in the tech sector. It sold more hardware, software and services, but often left others behind. “We’re the most bifurcated economy in the United States. “The pandemic only amplified these trends.” The report covers Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, as well as parts of adjacent counties....
In 1986, reactor number four atthe Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine suffered a catastrophic meltdown. In the area surrounding the power plant, an ecological disaster began to unfold. Polluted soil withered crops. Pets were not permitted to travel with the evacuees and had to be abandoned. But some of the pets evaded capture and killing, making a home in the CEZ. The liquidators would often feed and house the now-strays, and the populations persevered....
Delta Air Lines has begunoffering “free and fast” Wi-Fi on most domestic flights. The airline also announced plans to bring free Wi-Fi on international and regional aircraft by the end of 2024. Visitors to Europe will also be getting more in-flight data options. 2021 Joel Guay/Shodanphotos / Getty Images The European Commissionrecently ruledthat airlines will be able to provide 5G connectivity on planes. Matt James, the founder of the travel blogVisitingly....
If you go to the hardware store this week, you might notice something different. The agency allowed retailers to continue selling incandescents through the end of July, though many stopped months ago. For more,check outwhat to know when buying LED bulbsand how tosave money on lighting. What kind of lightbulbs are banned? Why is the government banning incandescent bulbs? Do I have to throw away my old lightbulbs? Diehard incandescent buffs are turning to Amazon and eBay to stock up....
Today, let’s get our Boy/Girl Scout on and “be prepared.” Ah, but what if the compressor had a set-it-and-forget-it digital gauge? Now we’re talking! It normally sells for $40, already a pretty good deal. If all goes to plan, this deal is good until April 19. The unit is powered by your car’s 12-volt power port (also known as the cigarette lighter). Just plug it in, then connect the hose to your tire....
So what’s behind the rise in energy bills? What’s happening with energy prices? The amount you pay for gas and electricity services at home have been on a rapid rise since 2020. This is in contrast to a decade of relatively slow growth preceding it. Lafakis said that the same measure rose only 8% from 2010 to 2020. “That’s translating to very high bill amounts,” Spalinger said. This has in turn left consumers feeling more unsatisfied with the value they get from utility services....
Inflation numbers cooled again in September, reinforcing expectations ofanother interest rate cutat next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s preferred inflation indicator rose 2.1% annually in September, as expected. Many expected higher interest rates to trigger a slowdown in the economy as borrowing became more expensive. But unemployment has remained relatively low at 4.1% and consumer spending has stayed strong. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 2.7% annually....
We’ve all likely heard the adage, “Good things come to those who wait.” Well, that might not be true when it comes to your credit card rewards. The consumer watchdogannounced this weekthat it’s cracking down on credit card issuers for devaluing their rewards. Other factors like high interest rates and inflation also play a part in the devaluation of rewards. So what can you do to ensure you’re getting a good value?...
