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The effect of the intervention on educational outcomes of pupils (KS2 Scores and Progress) and absences presented as an event study. Blue points and bars are the lead school years and the red points and bars are the lag school years. Credit: Economics Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2024.111614 Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading…

Research indicates ginseng can effectively reduce exercise-induced fatigue and aid muscle recovery, offering potential benefits for athlete performance and injury prevention.A review of 700 studies indicates that incorporating ginseng into one’s diet as a supplement may aid in physical recovery post-exercise, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injuries.Ginseng is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. It is made out of various plants and herbs and is thought to provide many benefits, with numerous…

The MoveMic Wireless Lavalier system punches way above its weight. ZDNET/Jack WallenZDNET's key takeawaysThe Shure MoveMic Wireless Lavalier mic systemwireless lapel mic system shines.This newly released wireless lavalier mic makes it possible to capture professional-level audio on mobile phones, cameras, or computers. The small, wireless, clip-on mic connects to a receiver, which you then connect to your device, and gives you 24 hours of recording time on a single charge (eight hours from the mic and an additional…

The first big visionOS update is here, and it brings some welcome improvements and additions to Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 1.1 is available to download now, bringing improvments to your Persona and adding enterprise support to email, among other exciting features.Your digital Persona is key to the way you interact with others when using Vision Pro, used as your avatar when making FaceTime calls, or even when joining in a work conference call on Zoom. In visionOS 1.1, Personas have been drastically improved to give a more…

Google's Tensor G4 SoC is coming later this year to power the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and possibly even the Pixel Fold 2. A new report from Korea today corroborates an earlier rumor which said the G4 would be manufactured by Samsung's foundry. It will be using the 4nm process. The Tensor G4 will apparently have improved heat management, along with better performance and higher efficiency. So it looks like it will be a step up from the G3 in every way possible, which is definitely good news considering that the previous…

The MoveMic Wireless Lavalier system punches way above its weight. ZDNET/Jack WallenZDNET's key takeawaysThe Shure MoveMic Wireless Lavalier mic systemThis newly released wireless lavalier mic makes it possible to capture professional-level audio on mobile phones, cameras, or computers. The small, wireless, clip-on mic connects to a receiver, which you then connect to your device and gives you 24 hours of recording time on a single charge (eight hours from the mic and an additional 16 from the charger). View at…

However, the adoption of 5G has encountered some bumps and the technology has failed to gain significant traction among enterprises. Industry players believe this situation will change with 5.5G or 5G-Advanced networks, which are expected to see commercial rollouts this year. Also: 4 ways 5G can optimize your work and personal lifeDespite the higher speeds it delivers, 5G has not been able to demonstrate clear advantages over 4G, Wu Hequan, director of the Internet Society of China's advisory committee and China…

Avatar 3 is coming out next year – however, we are well past the 3D craze after the first one came out and these days very few people have 3D capable displays at home, much less glasses-free ones. Last year ZTE launched the nubia Pad 3D with a glasses-free 3D display. Now the company has come out with a second generation model with major improvements. The nubia Pad 3D II is marketed as the “world’s first 5G+AI eyewear free 3D tablet”. It’s quite a mouthful, but it’s correct. The previous model had a Snapdragon 888…

One week after announcing a 2024 refresh of its flagship 001 shooting brake was coming, Zeekr has officially launched the EV with better performance and pricing. Through these upgrades, the Chinese automaker looks to stay competitive in a competitive segment and double sales and deliveries compared to 2023. The 001 is the flagship EV from Geely-owned automaker Zeekr, which originally debuted in April 2021 and found early success in China. Zeekr would eventually expand to new markets in Europe with the…

Wear OS 4 has reportedly received a tweak that can significantly improve the battery life of smartwatches that run on Google's operating system. It will modify how notifications are processed by sending them to a different system, that is expected to improve the device's battery performance. The OnePlus Watch 2, which was unveiled on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, will be the first smartwatch that will support the improved functionality that could arrive on devices in the future.Until now, notifications…