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Old Glasses Can Hurt Your Eyes. Here’s When to Buy a New Pair

[ad_1] The 64% of US adults who wear prescription eyeglasses know that buying glasses is not a one-time thing. Beyond wanting new glasses for a change in style, most adults will need an updated prescription regularly. Wearing an incorrect or old prescription can cause eye strain, headaches or dizziness.  So how do you know when it’s time …

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Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee grounds | Engadget

[ad_1] Humans produce around 4.4 billion tons of concrete every year. That process consumes around 8 billion tons of sand (out of the 40-50 billion tons in total used annually) which has, in part, led to acute shortages of the building commodity in recent years. At the same time, we generate about 10 billion kilograms …

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Powerful tech is breaking boundaries in VFX film production

[ad_1] Presented by Supermicro and AMD Production 2.0 is pushing the frontiers of what’s possible in visual storytelling, creativity and film production. In this VB Spotlight, leaders from Supermicro and AMD talk about the new technologies utterly transforming how the entertainment industry works. Watch free on-demand now. Before the dawn of computer graphics in film, …

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Facebook’s ‘state-controlled media’ labels appear to reduce engagement | Engadget

[ad_1] Facebook’s “state-controlled media” labels appear to reduce engagement with content from authoritarian nations. A new study reveals that, with the added tags, users’ engagement decreased when they noticed content labeled as originating from Chinese and Russian government-run media. However, the labels also appeared to boost user favorability of posts from Canadian state media, suggesting …

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Federal Trade Commission Refunds Over $9 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims

[ad_1] The US Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are issuing more than $9 million in refunds to victims of a student loan debt scam. The FTC announced on Tuesday that the money would be sent to more than 22,500 people who gave up to $800 in up-front fees and up to $99 …

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BioWare cuts around 50 jobs to become a ‘more agile and focused studio’ | Engadget

[ad_1] Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio is eliminating approximately 50 positions as parent attempts to turn it into a “more agile and focused studio.” The reorganization was “unavoidable,” according to BioWare general manager Gary McKay, as it was necessary in order to meet the studio’s evolving needs. “After much consideration and careful planning, we …

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Lionel Messi: How to Watch, Stream FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass Today

[ad_1] Fresh from winning the Leagues Cup earlier this month, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are now eyeing up a second piece of silverware as they take on Cincinnati this evening in this US Open Cup semifinal tie. The knockout tournament remains the oldest still-running annual sports tournament in the United States, having first been contested …

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Razer’s Kishi V2 controller gets an Xbox edition with themed colors and more | Engadget

[ad_1] Razer is releasing an Xbox Edition of its popular Kishi V2 mobile gaming controller. The device is available in two SKUs, for iPhone and Android phones, and brings plenty of Xbox-centric features into the mix. For instance, the controllers boast iconic Xbox branding and a white color-way to tie it all together. The Xbox …

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Threat of Student Loan Scams Resurfaces as End of Payment Pause Nears

[ad_1] Millions of borrowers are preparing for the pause on student loan payments to end in October. Unfortunately, so are many scam artists looking to take advantage of people uncertain about their options after the Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s initial debt relief plan.  “Scammers and bad actors have long targeted vulnerable students …

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