AI "godfather" Yann LeCun says it won"t destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous"......»»
This app lets Silicon Valley workers commiserate about layoffs in secret
In the week before Microsoft publicly announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs, thousands of workers at the tech giant who were eager for any information about the looming layoffs joined a professional networking site — not LinkedIn, which Microsoft owns.....»»
Poll: What is the best front-facing camera solution for the iPad?
In 2018, Apple redesigned the iPad Pro, and customers, including myself, were in awe of this beautiful piece of hardware. It was the first time Apple left the classic, Steve Jobs envisioned-designed, and gave us something completely different. A nea.....»»
Most of this week"s iPhone 15 Pro & iOS 17 rumors are lies & fabrications
A prolific "leaker" hammered out missives about the iPhone 15 and iOS 17 — but the only problem is, it's all fake and speculation from a known fraud. Here's what we're going to do about it.Steve Jobs Theater, where the magic actually happensEvery s.....»»
Perseverance takes a selfie to show off some of its samples
One of the main jobs for the Perseverance Mars rover past few weeks has been collecting carefully selected samples of Mars rock and soil. These samples have been placed and sealed in special sample tubes and left in well-identified places so that a f.....»»
IBM and SAP are cutting thousands of jobs
IBM and SAP are the latest tech companies to slash thousands of jobs, as they reorganize businesses and profits come under pressure from a slowing global economy......»»
IBM cuts 3,900 jobs in latest round of big tech layoffs
IBM is firing approximately 1.4% of its total workforce, with the cuts coming from its IT services and healthcare groups.Following major layoffs from Amazon, Spotify, plus Microsoft and Google, IBM has announced its financial earnings, and revealed t.....»»
IBM is cutting 3,900 jobs
IBM has become the latest tech giant to slash thousands of jobs, with 3,900 positions, or 1.5% of its global workforce, expected to be eliminated......»»
Work from home success linked to work/life boundaries
Remote jobs can help workers craft more satisfying lives, with higher psychological well-being and work engagement, but only if that work occurs during regularly contracted hours, according to new ILR School research......»»
Apple beefs up smartphone services in “silent war” against Google
Apple enhances maps, search, and online advertising on iOS to challenge rival Android. Enlarge / Apple allegedly still holds a ‘grudge’ against Google ever since co-founder Steve Jobs called its rival Android operating system.....»»
Students lacking language skills will miss out on jobs, according to new report
British students wanting to get ahead in the world of work should be studying an additional language. New research from the University of Portsmouth, based on the analysis of job adverts targeted at graduates, shows a high demand for language skills.....»»
40 years ago, Apple’s original Macintosh started a revolution
When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh computer, it changed how we interacted with machines forever......»»
"Rubble pile" asteroids nearly impossible to destroy, study suggests
Curtin University-led research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to potentially saving the planet if one ever hurtled toward Earth......»»
Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce......»»
Ford job cuts in Europe: Where the ax will fall
Ford's plans to cut thousands of jobs, mostly in product development, triggered a union threat of Europewide disruption......»»
Google cuts 12,000 jobs, the largest layoff in the company’s history
Google will slash 12,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of the company. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been on a cost-cutting tear over the last six months, shutting down various projects inside.....»»
Ford to cut jobs as it restructures in Europe
Ford is creating a new business structure in Europe as it quits low margin volume segments to focus on all-electric cars......»»
D&D maker still wants to revoke earlier versions of “open” gaming license
Core rules would go under Creative Commons, "hateful" content would be barred. Enlarge / Artist's conception of D&D-maker Wizards of the Coast trying to destroy its original Open Gaming License with fire. (credit: Lego / WotC).....»»
Google-parent Alphabet is cutting 12,000 jobs
Google parent Alphabet is eliminating about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, the company said Friday, in the latest cuts to shake the technology sector......»»
Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs
Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately......»»
Apple Lisa changed computing 40 years ago, but the world didn"t notice
Just about everything the Mac brought to technology was already there a year before with the failed Apple Lisa, that launched on January 19, 1983.Steve Jobs with an Apple LisaIt wasn't a public launch, it wasn't anything like the kind of presentation.....»»