An extended critique of the EIGE Gender Equality Index
New research by staff from Social Statistics has reviewed the methodology of one of the most comprehensive indices of gender equality, the Gender Equality Index by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)......»»
iOS 17 locks access to your Safari private browsing tabs behind Face ID auth
With iOS 16, Apple made it so that Hidden album in Photos could be automatically locked from prying eyes with Face ID. With iOS 17, that privacy is now extended to Safari too with Private Browsing. more… The post iOS 17 locks access to your Safar.....»»
Are fairy tales fair? AI helps find gender bias in children"s storybooks
Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have more in common than their origins as classic fairy tale figures and, now, part of Disney's famous roster of characters. Their fairy tales are also full of gender bias and stereotypes, according to liter.....»»
MediaTek teaming up with Nvidia to take on Qualcomm in automotive market
MediaTek is partnering with Nvidia to boost its competitiveness in the automotive IC market versus Qualcomm, but Qualcomm believes its extended deployment in the industry will keep it competitive......»»
Rivian may lose Nasdaq spot after 90% selloff, JPMorgan says
The index typically removes the smallest members of the Nasdaq 100 if the company is weighted at less than 0.1 percent of the gauge for two consecutive months......»»
Polestar cars now get full-screen Apple Maps on driver"s display
Electric vehicle company Polestar is issuing an over-the-air update to its cars, which includes extended CarPlay functions with Maps, and steering wheel buttons.Source: PolestarA year after replacing its own in-car infotainment system with basic CarP.....»»
Chinese star banker Bao Fan detained by country"s top anti-graft body, state media says
One of China's top tech bankers, who went missing in February, has been in the custody of the country's top anti-graft watchdog since his disappearance and has had his detention extended, according to a state media report......»»
Level of support for gender-neutral option on state IDs found to be affected by political orientation, social context
As of June, 22 states and the District of Columbia will allow residents to select a gender-neutral "X" marker, rather than "male" or "female," on their driver's licenses, birth certificates, and other government-issued identification documents......»»
If Toyota Grand Highlander cannibalizes sales of smaller namesake, it"s part of the plan
The new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is an extended version of the brand's popular crossover with a more usable third row, optional hybrid powertrains and towing of up to 5,000 pounds......»»
Shell beads discovery sheds light on Stone Age seafaring
Stone Age humans may have made extended maritime voyages on the Caspian Sea, according to a new study published in the journal Open Archaeology......»»
Not all interruptions are bad: How surprise breaks can unleash creativity at work
Interruptions are an inevitable part of working life. Some last a short time—a phone call, an urgent task, or a colleague stopping by for a chat. While these can take a brief toll on productivity, extended interruptions such as supply-chain issues,.....»»
Examining the portrayal of climate change in history textbooks
California and Texas textbooks have their differences when it comes to teaching teenagers about American history and the way that subjects like race, gender, and immigration weave through it. But a new Stanford University study has found the two stat.....»»
Study presents a new, highly efficient converter of quantum information carriers
Light is a key carrier of information. It enables high-speed data transmission around the world via fiber-optic telecommunication networks. This information-carrying capability can be extended to transmitting quantum information by encoding it in sin.....»»
Corning to raise display glass substrate prices by 20% in 3Q23
Corning announced on May 24 that it will increase its display glass substrate prices by 20%, starting in the third quarter of 2023. The company said the price rise will offset the growing costs during the extended inflation......»»
Gender trumps politics in determining people"s ability to read others" minds, study finds
Political parties regularly claim to have their finger on the pulse and be able to read the public mood. Yet a new study challenges the idea that being political makes you good at understanding others: it shows gender, not politics, is a far more imp.....»»
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Women’s health care and outcomes have long come a poor second to those of men. But new initiatives and a wave of healthtech innovators may finally rebalance this......»»
Corning to raise display glass substrate prices by 20% in 3Q2023
Corning announced on May 24 that it will increase its display glass substrate prices by 20%, starting in the third quarter of 2023. The company said the price rise will offset the growing costs during the extended inflation......»»
Corning to raise display glass substrate prices by 20% in 3H2023
Corning announced on May 24 that it will increase its display glass substrate prices by 20%, starting in the third quarter of 2023. The company said the price rise will offset the growing costs during the extended inflation......»»
Why transgender kids just threw an epic prom in Washington, D.C.
The prom was a political statement—but also a joyous party. We often hear about the struggles transgender youth face in America. This year, state legislators have introduced 500 anti-trans bills, limiting trans kids’ access to gender-a.....»»
Largest study of video games reveals male characters say twice as much as female characters
Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue, published today......»»
Where to watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Find out where to stream the latest DC Extended Universe movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods, starring Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, and Rachel Zegler......»»