Newswise Feature Channel: Apps

New Study Finds Uber Eats Reduces Uber Rideshare Volumes

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:05:16 EST

Since its inception in 2016, Uber Eats has experienced explosive growth. Yet this didn't come without a price. In her new research, Yue Maggie Zhou, associate professor of strategy, explores how Uber Eats has cannibalized Uber's core business, reducing rideshare trip volumes for both Uber and Lyft.

'U-Ride:' Transforming Transit for College Students in Southeast Florida

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:52 EST

U-Ride is the first app that allows users to easily compare and track the environmental and health impacts of their trip. They can see their carbon savings in pounds of CO2 and calories burned as an individual and as a community. Data collected from U-Ride will help improve the transit system over time and ensure that major transportation investments made by universities as well as government agencies are benefitting the greatest number of students.

Cleveland Clinic Launches Wellness and Diet Coaching App Featuring State-of-the-Art Food and Fitness Tracking, Support and Education

Cleveland Clinic — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 EST

Embargoed until 4am EDT Cleveland, OH (Thursday, June 27, 2024) - Cleveland Clinic and app developer FitNow, Inc.  have launched the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, which offers health and diet advice built upon evidence-based nutrition science and clinical success, paired with a comprehensive food and fitness tracker. The app provides individualized guided support with the input of Cleveland Clinic health experts to help users make sustainable changes to their lifestyle and dietary habits for better health and well-being.

Navigating Relationships in the Age of Dating Apps

Newswise — Thu, 02 May 2024 07:05:07 EST

In today's digital age, dating apps have revolutionized how people meet and connect. However, this convenience comes with its own challenges, leading to what some call a "swipe pandemic."

This device gathers, stores electricity in remote settings

University of Utah — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:05:17 EST

Wirelessly connected devices perform an expanding array of applications, such as monitoring the condition of machinery and remote sensing in agricultural settings. These applications hold much potential for improving the efficiency, but how do you power these devices where reliable electrical sources are not available?

Surface Emitting Semiconductor Laser Achieves Efficiency Breakthrough

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:05:49 EST

Since the advent of semiconductor lasers, one of the most striking advantages over other types of lasers is their ability to achieve extremely high electro-optical conversion efficiency. The pursuit of ultrahigh efficiencies in semiconductor lasers remains an important goal in photonics and laser physics.

Apps, AI, and the Future of Health Take Center Stage at DHI Symposium

University of Utah Health — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:05:53 EST

More than a hundred researchers convened to brainstorm tools with the potential to extend care beyond the clinic, help doctors optimize care for each patient, and empower people to manage their own care.

Smartphone app uses AI to detect depression from facial cues

Dartmouth College — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:05:56 EST

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

App shows 25% fewer emergency hospital admissions from care homes

Newcastle University — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:05:11 EST

Newcastle University has assisted in finding cost-efficient methods for the NHS to improve the care and quality of life for care home residents.

Study visually captures a hard truth: Walking home at night is not the same for women

Brigham Young University — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:05:46 EST

An eye-catching new study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men.

GW Experts Available: Meta To Add Label to AI-Generated Images On Its Platforms from Third-Party Tools

George Washington University — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:05:12 EST

IBM leads Google and Microsoft as race to next generation AI heats up

Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:42 EST

US commercial giants IBM, Google and Microsoft lead the way as the companies with the most patent applications in Generative AI (GenAI), with other major firms such as Samsung, Adobe and Intel also in the Top 10.

AI-powered app can detect poison ivy

University of Florida — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:05:30 EST

University of Florida scientists published a new study in which they show how they used artificial intelligence to confirm that an app can identify poison ivy.

Smartphone app could help prevent falls in older adults

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:55:46 EST

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York's Motion Analysis Research Laboratory have developed an app to help study and prevent falls in older adults.

SLU Professor and Doctoral Candidate Launch Company, Network Security Mobile App

Saint Louis University — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:30:09 EST

A Saint Louis University professor and a doctoral student have launched an app to help everyday users manage their wireless networks and learn about cybersecurity.

Working with Big Data requires a lot of power! The latest research and features on Supercomputing

Newswise — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:05:27 EST

With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.

Less social media makes you happier and more efficient at work

Ruhr-Universitat Bochum — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:05:36 EST

If you feel overworked and stressed, you'll be less committed to your job and perform less well. Many companies are aware of this problem and, therefore, spend money on professionals to look after the mental health of their employees. And yet there's a much simpler and more cost-effective way to increase satisfaction and efficiency: In a one-week study, just 30 minutes less social media use per day improved the mental health, job satisfaction and commitment of the participants.

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Announces the 2.0 Release of its Android ChatGPT App for Smart Eyewear

Innovative Eyewear — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:05:18 EST

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd(r), Nautica(r), Eddie Bauer(r) and Reebok(r) brands, is pleased to announce a key update to the Company's Lucyd app for Android, the first app to enable a voice interface for ChatGPT.

A reflective display based on electro-microfluidic assembly of particles within suppressed water-in-oil droplet array

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:05:56 EST

Reflective displays have stimulated considerable interest because of its friendly readability and low energy consumption.

SPAGINS: A Novel Approach to Predicting Nuclear Fragmentation in Gamma-Induced Spallation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:05:44 EST

Gamma-induced nuclear spallation reactions are critical for understanding various phenomena in nuclear physics and related applications.