"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.....»»
Peloton Got Trapped in Its Trillion-Dollar Fantasy
Fueled by manic demand during the early days of Covid, Peloton spent the next two years chasing a dream of fitness dominance. From a report: If Peloton's story thus far were a Peloton class, it would be a high-intensity one, perhaps even a Tabata rid.....»»
South Africa Regulator Refers Meta To Tribunal Over Dominance
South Africa's Competition Commission says it had referred Facebook and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms to a tribunal for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market. From a report: But a spokesperson for WhatsApp said the regulator was objec.....»»
4 Years On, a New Experiment Sees No Sign of ‘Cosmic Dawn’
Astronomers tried to confirm a signal from the birth of the first stars after the Big Bang. They saw nothing......»»
Use of pictures and emojis can signal less power and authority
If you wish to signal power to your colleagues, your boss, or your subordinates, you should consider reducing your use of pictures and emojis in favor of words—these are the conclusions of a new study at Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Manag.....»»
The US dollar could go digital. Here"s what you need to know
As technology continues to revolutionize the way people live, work and spend, central banks around the globe have kicked off efforts to reinvent their local currencies for the digital era. Now, the United States is the latest to signal "urgency" in r.....»»
Labeling is a key to success of software company innovations, research suggests
Companies in the software industry, where novel ideas are prized, use linguistic tactics to develop new labels for their innovations to stay ahead of competitors. Using language to signal that something is "new and different" is an important tool for.....»»
Rivian hit with shareholder lawsuit over surprise EV truck price hike
Company made "untrue statements" in its IPO about R1T and R1S pricing. Enlarge / That air compressor can output up to 150 psi. (credit: Rivian) Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is being sued (PDF) by a shareholder wh.....»»
Linux Has Been Bitten By Its Most High-Severity Vulnerability in Years
Cognitive Dissident writes: Ars Technica is reporting a major new vulnerability in Linux. Named "Dirty Pipeline" it involves abuse of 'pipes' at the shell level as you might guess. The name Dirty Pipe is meant to both signal similarities to Dirty Cow.....»»
Analysis suggests China has passed US on one research measure
After decades of dominance by the United States, a new measure suggests that China edged the U.S. in 2019 on one important measurement of national research success......»»
UK government wants to kill off mobile signal blackspots for good
New laws will see rural areas connected quicker, and 5G rollout accelerated......»»
Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal suspend Russian operations in response to Ukraine invasion
The statements from Visa and Mastercard echoed similar sentiments, citing Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the unprecedented nature of the current conflict. The decision comes on the heels of recent sanctions that limited or removed Russia.....»»
A Closer Look at Tencent, the World"s Biggest Game Company
An overview of Tencent's burgeoning games dominance. From a report: In the West, tech giant Tencent is not yet a household name. While its size and acquisitions have made frequent headlines, its presence has remained understated relative to competito.....»»
Snapdragon X70 5G modem packs an AI processor to improve signal strength and power efficiency
The Snapdragon X70 is also billed as the only modem capable of supporting every commercial 5G band, from 600 MHz to 41 GHz, for universal compatibility across operators’ networks. Furthermore, it’s the first to offer 4x downlink carrier aggregati.....»»
How does direct current power work?
Despite the dominance of alternating current in our day to day lives, direct current still has some very useful applications......»»
Authors use they/them pronouns less frequently in publications
More people are using "they/them" pronouns to signal their gender identity, but writers tend to avoid using "they" to refer to a single person, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill......»»
Zilltek makes high-end MEMS microphones for notebooks
MEMS microphone and power management IC (PMIC) design house Zilltek Technology has focused development and production of digital MEMS microphones on high-end notebook-use models featuring high signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios, and these models are ideal.....»»
For female yellowthroats, there"s more than one way to spot a winning mate
For female common yellowthroats, beauty isn't just skin—or features—deep. New research provides evidence that large or showy physical features of males attract females because they signal high-quality male genes, such as those linked with robus.....»»
Parade optimistic about 2022 revenue prospects
Taiwan-based Parade Technologies, a supplier of mixed-signal ICs for display and high-speed interface standards, is expecting revenue growth in 2022 after meeting its revenue target in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to company chairman and CEO.....»»
Parade expects up to 9% revenue growth in 1Q22
Parade Technologies, a supplier of mixed-signal ICs for display and high-speed interface standards, expects to post revenues of between US$193.5 million and US$212.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, which would represent a slight 1% decrease or.....»»
Highlights of the day: Taiwan semiconductor firms irreplaceable
Market cap satistics collected by DIGITIMES of the top-100 firms in Asia highlights Taiwanese semiconductor firms' irreplaceable role in the global IT ecosystem. The DIGITIMES Market Cap 100 survey also shows the dominance of Chinese car and battery.....»»