Disney about to check for password sharing after trying it out in Canada

9to5mac.com/2023/09/28/disney-plus-password-sharing-block/ Disney+ warns subscribers it will ‘analyze the use of your account’ to block password sharing Chance Miller | Sep 28 2023 - 1:40 pm PT 42 Comments Last month, Disney announced its plans to start cracking down on password sharing, just like what Netflix recently implemented. Disney has now started rolling out its new threats to block password sharing, … Continue reading Disney about to check for password sharing after trying it out in Canada

iPhone 15 getting too warm? Due to 3 apps — Apple to issue iOS update

macdailynews.com/2023/10/02/apple-to-fix-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plus-temperature-levels-with-ios-update/ Apple to fix iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus temperature levels with iOS update Monday, October 2, 2023 8:52 am Apple over the weekend said it has identified a few issues which can cause new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus units to run warmer than expected, including a bug in the iOS 17 … Continue reading iPhone 15 getting too warm? Due to 3 apps — Apple to issue iOS update

A trick to alert you when your iPhone is fully charged

https://apple.news/AIhyXPj2MTYmPBoUaLCiDGg This iPhone trick gives you an alert when your phone is fully charged By Chris Smith Published Aug 4th, 2023 12:35PM EDT Image: Christian de Looper for BGR We’re about to watch Apple unveil the brand-new iPhone 15 series some 16 years after the first-generation iPhone’s arrival, and battery life still makes us anxious. Plus, our concerns extend further … Continue reading A trick to alert you when your iPhone is fully charged

Amazon unveils biggest grocery overhaul since buying Whole Foods

https://apple.news/AJ9adEaVfT56PT1QUdQv2Mw ■ August 2, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT, Bloomberg BusinessWeek Amazon Unveils Biggest Grocery Overhaul Since Buying Whole Foods ● It’s revamping stores, unifying online shopping carts and offering fresh-food delivery to customers who aren’t Prime subscribers. By Matt Day Amazon.com Inc. is launching the biggest overhaul of its grocery business since it acquired Whole Foods Market six … Continue reading Amazon unveils biggest grocery overhaul since buying Whole Foods

Another horrific consequence of Amazon Rainforest no longer a haven — 100+ dolphins dead amid historic drought

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/10/02/dolphins-amazon-drought-deaths-brazil/71029128007/ More than 100 dolphins found dead in Amazon amid historic drought, reports say Thao Nguyen, published in USA TODAY on October 2, 2023 More than 100 dolphins were found dead over the past week in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil amid a severe drought and hot water temperatures, according to reports. The Mamirauá Institute … Continue reading Another horrific consequence of Amazon Rainforest no longer a haven — 100+ dolphins dead amid historic drought

Long COVID biomarkers may be available soon

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/health/long-covid-studies-test-treatment-development-wellness/index.html Scientists edge closer to finding a biomarker for long Covid, which could lead to better tests and treatments By Brenda Goodman, CNN Updated 3:46 PM EDT, Mon September 25, 2023 An estimated 6% of US adults have long Covid, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Adobe StockCNN —  People who have … Continue reading Long COVID biomarkers may be available soon

How much does it cost to live a dream life in NYC?

https://www.curbed.com/article/cost-of-living-nyc-calculator.html? [click thru for the full scenario for each of these fact patterns] THE DREAM-LIFE CALCULATOR May 22, 2023, 8:00 A.M. How Much Does It Cost to Live Like This? We asked young New Yorkers about their dream futures. Then we calculated exactly how much each would cost. Reporting by Rachel Sugar, Jack Denton, Laura Thompson, and Adriane Quinlan Illustration: … Continue reading How much does it cost to live a dream life in NYC?

Freezing butter? Don’t skip this step

https://www.tastingtable.com/1404835/key-step-store-butter-freezer/ The Key Step You Shouldn't Skip When Storing Butter In The FreezerAhanov Michael/Shutterstock BY STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, published on OCT. 1, 2023 4:00 PM ESTFreezing foods you're not going to immediately use is a strategic move, and if you have extra sticks of butter or some that are about to expire, you can absolutely toss them … Continue reading Freezing butter? Don’t skip this step

10 rules of smartphone etiquette

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/27/stop-phubbing-the-10-rules-of-smartphone-etiquette-from-the-bathroom-to-your-bed Stop phubbing! The 10 rules of smartphone etiquette – from the bathroom to your bed How do you use your phone without snubbing everyone around you? Experts explain when to pick it up and when to switch on ‘do not disturb’ Paula Cocozza, @CocozzaPaulaThu 27 Jul 2023 00.00 EDT Paying too much attention to … Continue reading 10 rules of smartphone etiquette

Diet sodas with aspartame may carry a cancer risk

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/aspartame-artificial-sweetener-health-history? A group arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's proposed ban on saccharin in May 1977. Amid a rising backlash against the nation's sugary diets, a new compound called aspartame would soon eclipse saccharin as the artificial sweetener of choice.PHOTOGRAPH BY BETTMANN, GETTY IMAGES HISTORY & CULTURE Addicted to … Continue reading Diet sodas with aspartame may carry a cancer risk

Fani Willis stands tall in her scathing response to Jim Jordan

I don't post many political stories but this one made me smile. https://apple.news/AFj22dQLxSN6nE2z--7IXnA Fani Willis All but Calls Jim Jordan a Moron in Scathing Letter About Prosecuting Trump The Fulton County district attorney more or less told the House Judiciary chair to take a remedial civics class. BY BESS LEVIN SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 In a withering … Continue reading Fani Willis stands tall in her scathing response to Jim Jordan

Retailers wouldn’t like self-checkout so much if they paid more attention to the real costs

Customers don't like self-checkout (for the most part), but it turns out that there's three times the thefts as cashier-checkouts. Does it still pay off just because of fewer employees? https://www.thestreet.com/retailers/heres-why-walmart-target-and-kroger-should-drop-self-checkout Here's Why Walmart, Target, and Kroger Should Drop Self-Checkout It's easy to see why retailers want self-checkout, but there is one major reason why … Continue reading Retailers wouldn’t like self-checkout so much if they paid more attention to the real costs