"What a jerk!" Uncontested provocative statements can signal dominance
When people publicly agree with a statement that they privately disagree with, we infer that the speaker is dominant and likely to be in a superior hierarchical position, concludes a new study published in the scientific journal Social Psychological.....»»
South Korea threatens to fine Apple over App Store dominance
Both Apple and Google have been told by a South Korean regulator that they may face fines for forcing App Store developers to use their payment systems.Flag of South KoreaIn 2021, the South Korean government voted to require Apple and Google to allow.....»»
Apple rejected opportunities to buy Microsoft"s Bing, integrate with DuckDuckGo
Since 2017, Apple has turned down multiple opportunities to chip away at Google's search engine dominance, according to newly unsealed court transcripts, including a chance to purchase Microsoft's Bing and to make the privacy-focused DuckDuckGo a def.....»»
Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe
The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance......»»
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyer complains US portrays him as “cartoon villain”
FTX founder's fraud trial kicks off with opening statements. Enlarge / A courtroom sketch of Sam Bankman-Fried in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday. (credit: AP) Sam Bankman-Fried has been painted as a “cartoon vill.....»»
Google’s claim that search users have choice is “bogus,” Microsoft CEO tells judge
Google's search dominance creates "vicious cycle," Satya Nadella testified. Enlarge / Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives at federal court on October 2, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nadella is testifying in the antitrust trial to dete.....»»
Russian court rejects Apple"s App Store antitrust appeal
Despite the company's appeal, a Russian court has upheld a $12 million fine against Apple for alleged in-app payment App Store dominance abuse.A Russian court has rejected Apple's appeal against a 1.2 billion rouble ($12 million) fine imposed in Janu.....»»
Microsoft CEO warns of "nightmare" future for AI if Google"s search dominance continues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned on Monday of a "nightmare" scenario for the internet if Google's dominance in online search is allowed to continue, a situation, he said, that starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging b.....»»
Spotify head wants UK to show leadership and stop Apple"s App Store dominance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple's dominance with the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkEk's lobbying comes as the UK considers a Digital Markets,.....»»
Tesla trial over Autopilot fatality kicks off in California
Opening statements are set to begin on Thursday in the first U.S. trial over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, and its results could help shape similar cases across the country......»»
US government and 17 states sue Amazon in landmark monopoly case
The US government and 17 states are suing Amazon in a landmark monopoly case reflecting years of allegations that the e-commerce giant abused its economic dominance and harmed fair competition......»»
Single sideband modulation technique can relax the bandwidth restriction
As an ultra-wideband microwave signal, amplitude shift keying (ASK) can be used in many applications, such as electronic warfare, wireless communications and modern radar systems. Initially, ASK microwave signals are generated based on radio frequenc.....»»
Bacterial biosensors: The future of analyte detection
Scientists can do some nifty things with microbes, including engineering bacterial cells to sense and signal the presence of specific compounds. These microbial whole-cell biosensors have numerous purposes, from detecting toxins in the environment to.....»»
SEC obtains Wall Street firms’ private chats in probe of WhatsApp, Signal use
Execs' "messages discussing business have been handed to the SEC," report says. Enlarge / A woman walks past a WhatsApp logo during a Meta event in Mumbai, India in September 2023. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The.....»»
What is quantum squeezing?
How many times have you shown up to a video meeting with people at work only to find you have terrible internet that day? Maybe the others on the call are cutting in and out, or maybe your own signal is being corrupted on their screen. Regardless, ma.....»»
The Signal Protocol used by 1+ billion people is getting a post-quantum makeover
Update prepares for the inevitable fall of today's cryptographic protocols. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The Signal Foundation, maker of the Signal Protocol that encrypts messages sent by more than a billion people, ha.....»»
Invasive species on the menu at London restaurant
A London restaurant is exploring whether eating invasive species such as gray squirrel, American Signal crayfish and Japanese knotweed could help fight their spread, but scientists remain skeptical......»»
Detroit 3 push back on UAW strike messaging as deadline looms
The Detroit 3 defend their positions with fact checks on UAW President Shawn Fain's statements......»»
Stack"s arrival signals renewed confidence in automated vehicle tech
Argo AI's demise symbolized the self-driving industry's struggles. The return of its founders in a new venture, Stack, may signal the industry's recovery......»»
Proud Boys on trial: Does remorse in court signal a change for this far right group? A psychologist reviews the research
When I watched the members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys from afar before and during the Capitol riots of January 6 2021, I thought their name was quite apt. They always seemed proud—arrogant, even—and entitled......»»
Stretching the truth: New research reveals negative effects of exaggerative political statements
Justifying policies through unsubstantiated or slightly invalid arguments can have a significantly negative effect on the public opinion of politicians, according to new research from City, University of London......»»