Corporate social responsibility can boost a company"s bottom line
Can companies do well by doing good? Research in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management that has looked at companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) provides a positive answer to that question. The researchers have.....»»
Research reveals gender gaps in perceptions of economic security and social protections across countries
Gender gaps are known to persist in social and economic outcomes in most countries, but less well known is how women and men perceive their economic security and their benefits from social programs......»»
42Gears SureAccess secures organizations from unauthorized access
42Gears launched SureAccess, a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. This solution reinforces the company’s commitment to enterprise security by ensuring that only authenticated users and verified devices can access corporate resources fro.....»»
Apple’s head of accessibility talks AirPods Pro’s hearing aid features in interview
Apple recently aired an emotional new holiday season ad promoting the hearing aid features of the . Now, Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s global head of accessibility, has shared more thoughts on the company’s efforts to create health features in an int.....»»
ChatGPT may show ads to non-paying users in the future
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular chatbot, is free to use despite having a paid version with more features. Currently, even the free version is ad-free, but this may change in the future as the company behind the platform aims to increase its profits......»»
65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, F.....»»
Intel’s second-generation Arc B580 GPU beats Nvidia’s RTX 4060 for $249
Intel's dedicated GPUs are back for another round, and they're aiming for 1440p. Turnover at the top of the company isn't stopping Intel from launching new products: Today the com.....»»
Intel targets budget-friendly 1440p gaming with $249 and $219 Arc B500 GPUs
Intel's dedicated GPUs are back for another round, and they're aiming for 1440p. Turnover at the top of the company isn't stopping Intel from launching new products: Today the com.....»»
Hiring people with disabilities positively influences hotel guest perceptions, finds study
Employing people with disabilities (PWD) in hotels not only enhances social responsibility but also significantly boosts customer intentions to recommend and revisit hotels, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This pivotal study c.....»»
Poplar tree study discovers a photosynthesis gene that boosts plant height
A team of scientists have identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height. The study, "An orphan gene BOOSTER enhances photosynthetic efficiency and plant productivity," is published in Developmental Cell, and.....»»
Watch the first 8 minutes of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
New Line Cinema has released the first eight minutes of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim ahead of its theatrical release on December 13. .....»»
Leading the charge: How regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems
By restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth, regenerative business practices create long-term value. But these shifts demand more than strategic tweaks; they require visionary leadership capable of steerin.....»»
Democracy fatigue: An intelligent system that combines direct and representative politics can help counter it
Democracy is in crisis. Many people are losing confidence in political parties and parliaments and their ability to solve pressing social problems in the long term......»»
97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online: Report
Australians now use social media more often than any other type of media, including TV, radio and websites. While the increased use of social media platforms present new opportunities to access and engage with information, it also introduces serious.....»»
MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ is more than just a refresh
MSI has just unveiled its next-gen gaming handhelds, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and the MSI Claw 7 AI+. The company calls them a refresh, but they're more than that......»»
Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week
Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets. The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough.....»»
Two decades after Enron’s bankruptcy, the company is back as a crypto firm?
Enron was bigger than the Theranos scandal, before Theranos existed. Oh, Enron, I thought—hoped and dreamed?—you were long, long gone, confined to the dustbin of history reser.....»»
US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware
ENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident......»»
Apple to begin selling Vision Pro in Taiwan later this month
Apple has been slowly bringing its Vision Pro headset to more countries, with a recent expansion to South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Now the company has just confirmed that Apple Vision Pro will soon be available in Taiwan in time for the ho.....»»
Brazilian company still believes it owns the ‘iPhone’ trademark as it awaits trial
As we’ve reported here in the past, Apple is facing an intriguing legal dispute in Brazil when it comes to the “iPhone” trademark as a local company called Gradiente claims to have patented the name long before Apple. As the case still awaits a.....»»
Apple delays HomeKit support for robot vacuum cleaners to 2025
When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025. more….....»»