This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts

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Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, have identified a promising new use for continuous low-intensity ultrasound that could one day help treat joint injuries and reduce the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Their findings suggest the non-invasive approach may shift the body's immune response away from long-lasting inflammation and toward tissue repair, offering a potential drug-free strategy for improving healing.

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Can You Add Android Auto Without Having To Switch To A New Head Unit? - Jalopnik

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A person prepares to select an Android Auto icon on a touchscreen

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Apple CarPlay popped up in 2014 and found its way into economy cars and ultra-luxe models alike. But not everyone is a card-carrying member of the Apple bandwagon. So, naturally, the Android equivalent — Android Auto — wasn't far behind CarPlay. In 2015, the Android-specific smartphone-mirroring platform launched, with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata becoming the first car to feature it. So, let's say you want Android Auto, but your car didn't come with it from the factory. You're screwed then, right? Not quite. Even though major automakers like GM are dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the aftermarket is practically chock-a-block with head units that feature both platforms.

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Welcome to the era of the forever layoff

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Individuals falling into a pink slip vortex

For some tech firms, layoffs are a way of "continuous tuning," as business priorities change.

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Microsoft's latest round of layoffs has become a familiar corporate ritual.

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