Big tech companies snap up smaller rivals at record pace
"Pac-Man" buying spree comes as US regulators look to clamp down on some acquisitions. Enlarge / An FTC study showed how big Silicon Valley companies bought startups to eliminate future competitors. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The w.....»»
Meta says it will take years to make money from generative AI – but what about Apple?
Pretty much every tech company has been investing in generative AI for the past two years, and Apple is rumored to finally bring new AI-based tools to iPhone users soon with iOS 18. However, the costs of operating such tools are quite high, and Meta.....»»
Scientists say voluntary corporate emissions targets not enough to create real climate action
Companies' emissions reduction targets should not be the sole measure of corporate climate ambition, according to a new perspective paper......»»
Study shows the longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces
Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year, there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers, and.....»»
The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup
A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this decade to 2040......»»
Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record
Asbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue......»»
IBM acquires HashiCorp in multi-billion dollar deal to boost cloud reach
HashiCorp agrees to $6.4 billion takeover deal by IBM as the companies look to take on more of the market......»»
Dropbox announces a number of security and data protection features
Dropbox announced new security, organization, and sharing features to give teams the control, flexibility, and speed to get work done from anywhere. In the modern workplace, teams are spread across locations, time zones, and even different companies,.....»»
Anatomy IT’s new Security Suite targets healthcare cybersecurity threats, improves incident response
Anatomy IT has announced the launch of an expanded end-to-end cybersecurity product suite designed to safeguard healthcare delivery organizations from evolving and growing IT system threats. A record 133 million individuals were affected by healthcar.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, April 25
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time
Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Will Chrome, the world's most popular browser, ever kill third-party cookies? Apple and Mozilla both killed.....»»
Deepfakes in the courtroom: US judicial panel debates new AI evidence rules
Panel of eight judges confronts deep-faking AI tech that may undermine legal trials. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a federal judicial panel convened in Washington, DC, to discuss the challenges of policing AI.....»»
Research combines DNA origami and photolithography to move one step closer to molecular computers
Molecular computer components could represent a new IT revolution and help us create cheaper, faster, smaller, and more powerful computers. Yet researchers struggle to find ways to assemble them more reliably and efficiently......»»
Apple"s four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurate
Apple has publicly shared four open-source models boasting of enhanced accuracy for queries, which could help the development of future AI models.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkAs the tech industry continues to race forward with AI development.....»»
VW to launch youth-focused EV brand for China
The ID.UX subbrand is the automaker's bid to recapture market share lost to local rivals such as BYD. VW also showed the ID Code crossover concept ahead of the Beijing auto show......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, April 24
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
The relationship between cybersecurity and work tech innovation
As organizations navigate the complexities of hybrid work arrangements and the gradual return to the office, the cybersecurity threat landscape has become increasingly challenging, with issues such as the proliferation of personal devices, the expans.....»»
Don’t miss your chance to get this 75-inch TV for less than $450
Walmart has cut the price of the Onn. 75-inch Frameless 4K TV so it's down to just $448. Snap it up now if you want a big screen experience for less......»»
VinFast adds 12 U.S. dealerships, including 5 in Florida and 4 in Texas
The Vietnamese automaker says it now has 18 stores across seven states. The new locations will start selling the VF 8 crossover and later receive the bigger VF 9 and smaller VF 7 models......»»
The bigger the student loan, the smaller the chance of getting good grades
If you are a student living on a loan in the United States, you are less likely to get good grades than your debt-free fellow students. The bigger your student loan, the poorer you perform......»»
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust
Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers......»»