Co-chair of Facebook Oversight Board defends decision to uphold Trump ban
Michael McConnell, co-chair of the Facebook Oversight Board, defended the board's recommendation to continue the suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook account over statements he made in the immediate aftermath of the January 6th insu.....»»
Best gaming chair deals: Save on Corsair, Razer, and more
Every gamers needs a proper gaming chair. If you don't have one yet, now's the time to buy one with the discounts from the gaming chair deals we've gathered......»»
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Update Info Leaks
New information about Samsung’s upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy devices has leaked. Unsurprisingly, it may have new Galaxy AI features on board. Earlier this month, Samsung started pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features t.....»»
Study reveals protein"s key role in helping cilium transmit signals to the rest of the cell
The essential role played by a protein in the functioning of cells is revealed in new work from the laboratory of Université de Montréal medical professor Frédéric Charron, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology......»»
The UK"s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress test
The Scottish government's decision to row back on its 2030 climate pledge illustrates the crux of any target: it's easy to set one with a big political flourish, but harder to follow through with a careful plan to achieve it......»»
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes
Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells court. (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) The US Chamber of Commerce and other business groups sued the Federal Trade Commission and FTC Chair Lina K.....»»
Narcissistic CEOs appoint other narcissists to the management board, study finds
Birds of a feather flock together, as the popular saying goes. It seems that this also applies to narcissistic managers, as a research team led by Professor Lorenz Graf-Vlachy from TU Dortmund University has discovered. Narcissistic CEOs are inclined.....»»
Plan to kill Catalina Island deer using sharpshooters in copters is opposed by LA County
A plan to kill all the mule deer on Catalina Island using aerial sharpshooters from helicopters was strongly opposed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on April 23......»»
Vroom CEO: ‘Gut-wrenching" decision to end online used-car business
When a search to secure more capital was unsuccessful, Vroom's senior leadership called it: The company would stop buying and selling used vehicles online as soon as possible......»»
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan talks with guests during an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 03, 2024 (credit.....»»
Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand how a family CEO pays off
From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO's "Succession," family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision? As researchers who study entrepreneurship and management, we wanted t.....»»
Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board
Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever. Enlarge / The Meta Quest Pro at a Best Buy demo station in October 2022. Meta will open up the operating system that runs on its Quest mixed rea.....»»
Saturday Citations: Irrationality modeled; genetic basis for PTSD; Tasmanian devils still endangered
Hello, stakeholders. (This is the nongendered term of address I've been workshopping because I see "folks" in too many social media posts.) Researchers this week reported on an AI model that attempts to emulate human irrationality in decision-making,.....»»
EU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be official.....»»
Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts
While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»
Apple Removes Meta-owned Apps from Chinese App Store
The decision follows a mandate from government authorities. The post Apple Removes Meta-owned Apps from Chinese App Store appeared first on Phandroid. Following China’s continued purge of western-owned software and hardware products.....»»
Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option
No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix. Enlarge / That is in no way what the Z button looks like or where it goes... Apple's decision earlier this month to open the iOS App Store to generic retro game em.....»»
U.S. trade chief calls for "decisive" action to shield EV sector from China
The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles from subsidized Chinese competition, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Wednesday as she completes a review of Trump-era China tariffs and considers President Joe Biden's.....»»
OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon
The latest rumors are claiming that OnePlus could be planning on launching a flip foldable phone of their own. The post OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, OnePlus finally got.....»»
A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair
The fractal chair is like a steampunk version of memory foam, giving you the (almost) perfect seat to take a load off. The post A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
NASA"s Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn"s moon Titan confirmed
NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn's organic-rich moon Titan. The decision allows the mission to progress to the completion of the final design, followed by the construction and testing of the entire spacecraft and science.....»»