Californian Firm Touts "Mushroom Leather" as Sustainability Gamechanger
An anonymous reader shares a report: Vegan alternatives to leather could save more than just animals. The scientists behind fashion's new latest must-have -- the "mushroom leather" handbag -- believe that mycelium, a material grown from fungi which c.....»»
Deals: 1TB M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cell at $145 off, iPad 10 $300, AirTags, leather Apple Watch bands, Home Key lock, and more
Your mid-week deals have arrived with a new all-time low on the top-of-the-line 13-inch M2 iPad Air with cellular connectivity at up to $145 off. From there, we are now tracking the return of Prime Day pricing on AirTags joining the current-generatio.....»»
Does heat travel differently in tight spaces? New insights into convection heat and fluid mechanics
A search for "air fryer recipe" on most social media platforms likely returns a flood of food videos touting quick and easy meal ideas. The market touts these devices as a convenient, clean, quick way to heat and crispen food, that offers a typically.....»»
Using forest resources strengthens food security, study finds
Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new research by University of Notre Dame experts......»»
Rivian adds Apple Music, but won"t consider CarPlay
Rivian CEO says it's awesome having Apple Music in its cars, but the firm wants drivers to use its systems instead of switching in and out of CarPlay.Rivian R1TIt's been said that Apple should buy Rivian, and it's certainly been said that General Mot.....»»
What young neurodivergent employees need to know about starting work—and how to get the right support
When Ernst & Young opened its first Neurodiverse Center for Excellence in Philadelphia in 2016, the professional services firm was hailed as a pioneering workplace. People from all over the US applied for the 15 roles advertised and headed to Dallas.....»»
‘A fix has been deployed,’ says firm at center of global IT outage
The company at the center of a global IT outage on Friday has said the issue has been identified, isolated, and a fix has been deployed......»»
Global chaos erupts as Windows security update goes bad
The vast majority of corporate IT worldwide is struggling on Friday morning, with things as mundane as point-of-purchase, and as complex as flight management not working because of a bad Windows security patch by security firm CrowdStrike.An unknown.....»»
Apple Music VP claims Spotify has ‘stopped innovating,’ touts Beats Pill redesign in new interview
Oliver Schusser might have one of Apple’s most wide-reaching titles, as VP of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. In a new interview, Schusser covers a lot of ground, especially focusing on Apple Music, its competitors, and the recent Beats.....»»
Enhancing ratoon rice yield and sustainability through innovative breeding and mechanization
A research team has reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology. They examined key aspects such as cultivar selection, stub.....»»
These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability
This year's Games for Change festival highlighted three projects that are rethinking how games can send a message about sustainability......»»
iMessage patent row between Apple and MPH revived with new subpoena
Apple is fighting to make litigation funding firm Omni Bridgeway comply with a subpoena, demanding details about its relationship with MPH, a company Apple is in a patent lawsuit with over iMessage and FaceTime.Messages on an iPhoneBack in 2018, Finn.....»»
Low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can identify unknown biological molecules within minutes
Imagine knowing what berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify......»»
Research evaluates strategy for supply chains under pressure
Recent upheavals in the global market have put supply chains under immense pressure, and the logistics and road transportation sectors are struggling to keep pace with geopolitical tensions, rampant inflation, and the rising demand for sustainability.....»»
Apple touts Safari privacy features in new ad: ‘Your browsing is being watched’
Apple is kicking off a new high-profile ad campaign today focused on Safari. The campaign takes direct aim at other browsers, such as Chrome, where “your browsing is being watched.” Safari, meanwhile, offers several robust privacy protections to.....»»
Supplier used controversial sources for training Apple Intelligence
Apple has made a big deal out of paying for the data used to train its Apple Intelligence, but one firm it used is accused of allegedly ripping off YouTube videos.Apple Intelligence may have been trained less legally and ethically than Apple believed.....»»
Apple News ads may get much worse with new Taboola deal
Brace yourself for wildly over-the-top clickbait adverts in Apple News and the Apple Stocks app, as Apple hands over placing ads to the chumbox firm, Taboola.Apple News may feature more ads under a new deal with TaboolaInternet services need advertis.....»»
How a "social good" firm is defined can impact its value creation and value capital
Ventures that pursue both commercial and social value creation have grown in popularity in recent years, but a study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal better defines four distinct types of social ventures. By training a business mod.....»»
Apple TV+ renews Presumed Innocent for a second season, touts record-breaking viewership
Apple’s TV show and movies streaming service, Apple TV+, today announced that it has renewed the limited series Presumed Innocent for a second season. The first season of the show stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a story based off of the same name. Th.....»»
Rocket Report: Chinese firm suffers another failure; Ariane 6 soars in debut
"This powers Europe back into space.” Enlarge / The Ariane 6 rocket takes flight for the first time on July 9, 2024. (credit: ESA - S. Corvaja) Welcome to Edition 7.02 of the Rocket Report! The highlight of this week w.....»»
DMS company Tekion sells Buick-GMC dealership near Calif. headquarters
Gilroy Buick-GMC, about 60 miles from Tekion Corp.'s Silicon Valley headquarters, was one of two stores the firm bought to test its dealer management system technology......»»