• Handing over cash causes more psychological pain than using cards, research suggests

    Paying with physical notes could help rein in spending more than using cards. Research suggests using cash causes 20 per cent more psychological pain. The pain of handing over money is higher for those who are poor or very frugal

  • How companies can use generative AI for empathetic customer relationships to create lifetime value

    Researchers from National Taiwan University and the University of Maryland have published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines how marketers can use GenAI to provide empathetic customer care.

  • A battery that can recharge in seconds: Researchers use supercapacitor parts to build a new type of sodium-ion battery

    Sodium-ion batteries aren't new, but they've only started to gain traction in recent years. Compared to their lithium counterparts, the materials used in sodium batteries are far more abundant (up to 1,000 more plentiful) and affordable. They are also much safer than lithium-ion batteries, and can be discharged to 0VRead Entire Article

  • Six benchmarks we use to test phones – and how you can use them too

    We at Trusted Reviews know the importance of benchmark testing, especially when it comes to reviewing smartphones. A crucial part of our testing process is benchmarking the CPU's processing power, the GPU's graphical power, and a range of battery/charge tests to help you understand exactly what a smartphone offers, whether it’s a budget option like the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the top-end Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.  However, these tests can also be useful for you at home, helping give you...

  • How to Use Google Gemini for Code Generation

    Google Gemini represents a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, standing as an advanced large language model (LLM) that has positioned itself at the cutting edge of AI technology. With its impressive array of capabilities, Gemini has garnered considerable interest among developers, who find in it a valuable ally for streamlining their coding […]

  • Artificial intelligence can be used to control infections

    Dublin, Apr 24 (Prensa Latina) Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used nowadays in many ways to help prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases and manage daily hospital activities, according to an international research. The post Artificial intelligence can be used to control infections first appeared on Prensa Latina.

  • Q&A: Why are we drowning in single-use plastics, and what can we do about it?

    Plastic is ubiquitous. It's in the clothes we wear, wrapped around the food we eat and in the toothpaste we use. It floats in the oceans and litters the snow on Mount Everest.

  • Cops are Using AI Cameras to Generate Police Reports

    A police tech company that makes body cams and tasers has released a new futuristic product that has some people unnerved: an AI camera that generates police reports from audio. [Read More]

  • You Can Use Your iPhone to Find a Specific Book on Your Shelves

    Some people organize their book shelves by author name, book title, or even by color—but if you take a more chaotic approach and can never find the book you're looking for, the optical character recognition (OCR) feature on the iPhone can help you out. Just take a photo, wait a few minutes, and search for the book title in the photos app. Your phone will point to the book.

  • Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

    MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reportsBefore 2007, going out on the town in the UK involved inhaling secondhand smoke – on trains, in restaurants, in clubs and in pubs. Even non-smokers would find that a stale tobacco scent could linger after an evening out. The ban on smoking indoors in public places changed things almost overnight.Now with smoking rates among the...

  • Research finds pronoun use not only shaped by language but also beliefs

    Pronouns like "he" and "she" are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like "they"—especially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns. Research at the University of New Hampshire looked at the use of pronouns in two different languages—including one where all pronouns are identity neutral—and found that people's use of pronouns reflects not just the language they speak but also their ideologies.

  • 7 Ways You Can Use AI to 10x Your Leadership Skills

    While technology can boost individual efficiency and effectiveness, it's essential to balance their use with human intuition and creativity to avoid losing personal connection and to optimize workplace satisfaction.