‘How to hire’ is the new ‘how to conserve runway’
Thanks for reading Startups Weekly. Want the weekly digest in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. When COVID-19 first began to infect the world, my interviews with venture capitalists all somewhat fit into the same mold. Investors would tell m.....»»
How farms could help defend the Earth"s own microbiome
Action must be taken to conserve, restore and manage the diversity of microbes that live in soil environments to prevent their extinction, according to a Perspective article published in Nature Microbiology. The paper emphasizes the urgent need to pr.....»»
Runway teases AI-powered text-to-video editing using written prompts
Runway teases AI-powered text-to-video editing using written prompts.....»»
Porsche to hire Mercedes"s former tech chief ahead of potential IPO
Khan, who was chief technology officer at crosstown rival Mercedes, is expected to take on a similar role at Porsche......»»
Foxconn reopens iPad plant with priority power grant from China
The hottest conditions in China for more than 60 years caused authorities to close down factories to conserve electricity, but now Foxconn has been able to resume iPad production.As previously reported, the heatwave in China's Sichuan province led to.....»»
The 5 best Alexa skills for older people (and one bonus tip)
Alexa can help your loved ones manage prescriptions, hire a plumber, and so much more. Here are five of the best Alexa skills for older folks you can use today......»»
No English? No problem at supplier Gentex
Mirror maker Gentex has new business coming in, but like other manufacturers, was struggling to hire production workers. Then it embraced a demographic who can't speak enough English to apply for the jobs......»»
GM restores quarterly dividend after more than two years
General Motors suspended dividend payments and share buybacks in April 2020 after the global coronavirus pandemic hit sales and impacted production, forcing the company to conserve cash......»»
As Big Tech grapples with caste-based discrimination, Apple explicitly bans it
Workers allege that casteism influences how companies hire and promote talent. Enlarge (credit: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / Contributor | AFP via Getty Images) To help combat caste-based discrimination, the Indian government saves sp.....»»
AV startup Aurora to prioritize autonomous trucking over robotaxis
AV startup Aurora says it has a cash runway through 2024 and is prioritizing self-driving technology for trucking over ride-hailing......»»
Former automotive group partner charged with murder for hire
A federal grand jury has indicted Erik Charles Maund, 47, a former partner at Maund Automotive Group, and three other individuals on murder-for-hire charges......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 28, 2022 – iOS 16 beta 4 features, Apple Car hire
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Koli.....»»
From bold prints to gender-defying clothes: 4 things to know about contemporary African fashion
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in Dakar and Lagos, to Paris runway shows by South A.....»»
FDA’s top tobacco scientist takes job at Marlboro-maker Philip Morris
This is Philip Morris' second FDA hire recently. Enlarge / Philip Morris Marlboro brand cigarettes are displayed for sale at a gas station in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg).....»»
Carbon conservation efforts would be enhanced by highlighting threatened forest primates
Efforts to conserve the carbon stored in tropical forests would be enhanced by linking the work to the charismatic, threatened primates that live there, Oregon State University ecologists assert today in a paper published in the Proceedings of the Na.....»»
Meta slashes hiring plans, girds for "fierce" headwinds
Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc (META) has cut plans to hire engineers by at least 30% this year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday, as he warned them to brace for a deep economic downturn......»»
Indonesian zoo breeds dozens of endangered baby Komodo dragons
An Indonesian zoo has welcomed dozens of new baby Komodo dragons hatched in captivity in recent months as part of a breeding programme, its director said Tuesday, offering hope for efforts to conserve the endangered species......»»
How AI Facial Recognition Is Helping Conserve Pumas
Researchers tricked out conventional camera traps to snap headshots of Puma concolor, revealing a better way to track the elusive species. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How AI Facial Recognition is Helping Conserve Pumas
Researchers tricked out conventional camera traps to snap headshots of Puma concolor, revealing a better way to track the elusive species. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Leaked Amazon Research Says It Might Run Out of People to Hire by 2024
It’s only common sense that a company that seems to pride itself on making employees uncomfortable eventually runs out of employees. The post Leaked Amazon Research Says It Might Run Out of People to Hire by 20.....»»
Leaked Amazon Memo Warns the Company is Running Out of People To Hire in Its Warehouses
Amazon is facing a looming crisis: It could run out of people to hire in its US warehouses by 2024, according to leaked Amazon internal research from mid-2021 that Recode reviewed. If that happens, the online retailer's service quality and growth pla.....»»