AutoWeb narrows losses in Q4, 2020
The dealership marketing company said in a regulatory filing that the $1.38 million Paycheck Protection Program loan it received in April was forgiven in full in January......»»
Windows ARM PCs struggle to run games, and Apple may now have an advantage
Just like Apple did in 2020, many other PC makers are also trying to switch from Intel processors to ARM chips in order to improve performance and energy efficiency. However, while this transition has been smooth on Apple’s side, things are complic.....»»
Few anti-immigration users dominate most UK-based Twitter anti-immigration content with rapid spread, high polarization
A study of more than 200,000 tweets from 2019 and 2020 finds that anti-immigration content spreads faster than pro-immigration tweets, and that a few users disproportionally generated most of the UK-based anti-immigration content. Andrea Nasuto and F.....»»
Voting as a social determinant of health
Approximately 244 million Americans will have the opportunity to vote in the 2024 elections. In the 2020 election, an unprecedented 67 percent of those eligible turned out to vote. If turnout reaches that level again, it will result in over 162 milli.....»»
Apple Wallet now supports Hawaii driver"s licenses and state IDs
Hawaii has now joined as the seventh state to approve the use of driver's licenses and state IDs stored on the iPhone and Apple Watch through the Apple Wallet app.Hawaii residents can sign up to add their ID to the Wallet AppIn 2020, Apple revealed i.....»»
Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses
GenAI, deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses, according to Experian. Top online security concerns for consumers According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 202.....»»
Same-sex couples now live in 99.5% of US counties, study finds
Same-sex couples now live in nearly every corner of the U.S. An analysis of data from the 2020 census shows that 99.5% of U.S. counties have become home to same-sex couples—a significant increase from 93% just a decade earlier......»»
Elon Musk foreclosing on former home of actor Gene Wilder
Tesla's CEO sold the home, which is down the street from where Lee Iacocca used to live, in 2020 when he was getting rid of some possessions......»»
GM captive finance company withdraws application to create a bank
The captive finance arm of General Motors applied to charter a type of bank called an Industrial Loan Company in late 2020......»»
4 features AirPods Max 2 should take from Sennheiser, Bose and Sony
Apple's AirPods Max got plenty right in December 2020, but four years is quite a long time in wireless audio tech….....»»
Xiaomi, eyeing Europe, will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in big leagues
Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has pledged to invest $10 billion to make EVs as the company aims to become one of the world’s top five automakers. .....»»
Bulwark of blooms: The lily"s secret armor against plant pathogens
Fusarium wilt is a severe threat to the global cut-flower industry, particularly impacting lilies. Caused by Fusarium oxysporum, this disease results in significant economic losses due to plant decay and death. Traditional breeding methods have strug.....»»
Netflix’s best TV show right now is this riveting 2020 British crime drama
This 2020-2022 AMC series is one TV's great crime dramas. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you shouldn't miss out on the next great binge-worthy hit......»»
Social responsibility audits can bias financial ones
During the past decade, auditors have found a booming new business: reviewing reports on companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities. ESG reporting among S&P 500 companies grew 80% from 2010 to 2020, with nearly half the compani.....»»
Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes......»»
Study finds 94% of business spreadsheets have critical errors
A recent study has found that 94% of spreadsheets used in business decision-making contain errors, posing serious risks for financial losses and operational mistakes. This finding highlights the need for better quality assurance practices......»»
Elon Musk went judge shopping in ad lawsuit and didn’t get the judge he wanted
Judge who had stock in Tesla and Unilever drops X case over alleged ad boycott. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»
Elon Musk’s preferred judge recuses himself from X’s case against advertisers
Judge who had stock in Tesla and Unilever drops X case over alleged ad boycott. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»
Shipping emissions regulations enacted in 2020 improved air quality but accelerated warming, study finds
Last year marked Earth's warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023's record warmth, nearly 20%, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming is concentrated over the northern h.....»»
Apple hasn’t yet fulfilled this macOS promise from four years ago
Shortly after the release of macOS Big Sur back in 2020, Apple faced widespread server outages. The outage affected macOS installations, iMessage, Apple Pay, and most notably: the notarization service. This meant that users had major issues opening a.....»»
NHTSA opens probe into Hyundai Palisades over seat belts unlatching
The Aug. 7 investigation covers an estimated 332,288 2020-23 Hyundai Palisades, according to the NHTSA......»»