By comparing the neutral facial expressions of various cat breeds against the grimacing facial expressions of domestic shorthair cats recovering from routine surgeries, Finka and her colleagues found that while cats aren't terribly expressive to begin with, flat-faced cats seemed to display "pain-like" facial expressions even when completely relaxed. One particular breed, the Scottish Fold, scored even higher for pain-like facial expressions than shorthair cats that were actually in pain. … [Read more...] about Cats with smooshed faces can’t express emotions, and it’s all our fault
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The local politics of AirBNB’s ban on DC rentals
“Each host was basically on their own,” the host says. After a potential renter canceled for inauguration week, he decided to pull the dates from Airbnb himself. Breit, the Airbnb spokesperson, says the company “apologizes that this case was not urgently escalated as it should have been when [the host] contacted our Community Support team.” The host sent the Ring footage to the FBI, and Airbnb says the renter has been suspended pending an investigation. … [Read more...] about The local politics of AirBNB’s ban on DC rentals
Delta just offered a brave lesson in listening to customers, not tech
The Points Guy TPG beginner’s guide: Everything you need to know about points, miles, airlines and credit cards Best premium airline credit cards: Get lounge access, earn elite status faster, enjoy more perks Best top-tier hotel elite status for your family — from free breakfast to confirmed suites How to pick the perfect hotel loyalty program for your style of road trip … [Read more...] about Delta just offered a brave lesson in listening to customers, not tech
Verizon CEO makes the case that 5G is more than just faster phones
The Verizon keynote comes at a pivotal and unconventional time for 5G. The wireless industry should be crowing about the breadth of devices and wide rollout of the network, but the coronavirus lockdown has most people at home -- using Wi-Fi -- and few able to take advantage of the fastest connections found in city centers. The inconsistent speeds available on 5G nationwide networks, meanwhile, have some consumers wondering what the fuss is all about. … [Read more...] about Verizon CEO makes the case that 5G is more than just faster phones
Dune movie remake director Denis Villeneuve criticizes HBO Max deal
"I learned in the news that Warner Bros. has decided to release Dune on HBO Max at the same time as our theatrical release, using prominent images from our movie to promote their streaming service," Villeneuve wrote. "With this decision, AT&T has hijacked one of the most respectable and important studios in film history. There is absolutely no love for cinema, nor for the audience here. It is all about the survival of a telecom mammoth." … [Read more...] about Dune movie remake director Denis Villeneuve criticizes HBO Max deal