Are Cryptocurrencies Becoming Mainstream Investments?
The last time the price of bitcoin hit $20,000 was December of 2017. But Matt Luongo, the CEO of a crypto venture builder, points out to NBC News that this time the market is seeing "significant, high-conviction plays from [a few] large funds and eve.....»»
GM seeks flexibility in EV manufacturing investments to track with demand
Gerald Johnson, who will retire this year after leading GM's global manufacturing operations, says delays don't equal loss of confidence in strategy......»»
There’s an emoji for that: meet Genmoji, the Apple Intelligence-powered emoji creation feature
Apple likes to call Apple Intelligence ‘AI for the rest of us.’ By giving AI features to its massive base of existing iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, the company has the unique opportunity to make AI mainstream. One Apple Intelligence feature coming.....»»
Researchers explore the potential of clean energy markets as a hedging tool
Climate change has significantly impacted lives worldwide and prompted governments to adopt policies promoting sustainability and use of clean energy sources. This shift to clean energy has triggered increased investments in renewable energy and tech.....»»
Streaming with more diversity? Study compares representation of minorities in broadcasting vs. streaming services
The representation of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and sexual minorities on streaming services and mainstream broadcasters falls short. This is shown in research conducted by communication scientist Serena Daalmans of Radboud University. "Progre.....»»
Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investments
In this Help Net Security video, Maor Bin, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive Shield, discusses the key findings of their recent annual SaaS Security Survey Report, conducted in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Seventy percent of organ.....»»
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV gives luxury car vibes for a mainstream price
This big Mazda is one of a handful of plug-in hybrid three-rows on sale today. Enlarge / Can the big Mazda CX-90 make up for how disappointed we were with the last electrified Mazda we drove? (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Fa.....»»
Foreign direct investments may fuel tropical deforestation
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in tropical countries in extractive industries like mining, logging and fossil fuels have a long, environmentally destructive track record in tropical countries. Are FDI in food systems another extractive industry?.....»»
Here’s how carefully concealed backdoor in fake AWS files escaped mainstream notice
Files available on the open source NPM repository underscore a growing sophistication. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Researchers have determined that two fake AWS packages downloaded hundreds o.....»»
Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people
Aboriginal Elders in Perth are working with mainstream mental health service leaders to improve mental health services for their community......»»
How AI helps decode cybercriminal strategies
With terms like “AI washing” making their way into mainstream business consciousness, the hype surrounding AI is making it harder to differentiate between the true applications and empty promises of the technology. The quest for tangible business.....»»
Swedish labor market consensus is far from the whole story, says researcher
Twentieth century Swedish labor market policy was not solely shaped by inter-class cooperation, but also by tough conflicts. Industrial rationalization and investments in new technology were met with protests from workers. A new doctoral thesis revea.....»»
Misleading COVID-19 headlines from mainstream sources did more harm on Facebook than fake news, study finds
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, fake news on social media has been widely blamed for low vaccine uptake in the United States—but research by MIT Sloan School of Management Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Allen and Professor David Rand f.....»»
Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
AI is everywhere. Tech companies not talking about AI are hard to find. When compared to players leading in this space like OpenAI and Google, Apple is generally seen as being “behind.” But despite AI being everywhere, in many ways it’s also.....»»
ICQ 1996-2024: The first universal messenger had a good run, and is leaving us soon
While you probably haven't thought about it in years, the first mainstream universal messenger app for the Mac and just about every other platform will finally be completely retired in June 2024.Owner Mail.ru's announcement that the messaging program.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Ford asks dealers to pause EV investments; U.S. vehicle age reaches new heights
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
SOCRadar raises $25.2 million to accelerate investments in key areas
SOCRadar announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $25.2 million. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital, with participation from Oxx, reflecting investor confidence in SOCRadar’s innovative approach to cybersecu.....»»
Ford tells dealers to halt EV investments while it alters certification program
The automaker plans to work with its dealer council in the coming weeks to make changes in response to feedback from a series of nationwide dealer meetings......»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
Genesis dealership count triples
Genesis now has 35 exclusive storefronts across the U.S., helping to edge the premium brand away from mainstream Hyundai......»»
Economies take off with new airports: Research shows positive impacts of airport investments
Be it for work or vacation, chances are that many will have passed through an airport. In the largest cities, the airport presents to travelers the first glimpse of a new land and a reflection of the surrounding city. Beyond first impressions, airpor.....»»