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Dear Sophie: What’s the new minimum salary required for H-1B visa applicants?

I hear the random H-1B lottery will be replaced with a new system that selects H-1B candidates based on their salaries. How will this new process work? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchJan 13th, 2021

The big quantum chill: Scientists modify common lab refrigerator to cool faster with less energy

By modifying a refrigerator commonly used in both research and industry, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above ab.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Accelerating the discovery of new materials via the ion-exchange method

Tohoku University researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic material.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Light show in living cells: New method allows simultaneous fluorescent labeling of many proteins

Observing proteins precisely within cells is extremely important for many branches of research but has been a significant technical challenge—especially in living cells, as the required fluorescent labeling had to be individually attached to each p.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

GM EV owners can power home with bidirectional chargers

The bidirectional chargers will be available nationwide, but the equipment required for vehicle-to-home energy transfers will be offered in just five states to start......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts

Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required. Just like you would stream to an Apple TV.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot

Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Your internet service provider now has to provide you with a "nutrition label"

Internet service providers are now required by the FCC to provide consumers with a "nutrition label" with all fees and other plan info detailed. It's been 34 years since the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 made it mandatory for com.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Google Photos is making its AI photo editing tools available for all users

Google announced is AI photo editing tools like Magic Eraser and Magic Editor will be available to anyone with a Google Photos account. Previously these features required a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro or paid Google One subscription. Google is makin.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Computer scientist wins Turing Award for seminal work on randomness

Avi Wigderson helped prove that randomness is not required for efficient computation. Enlarge / Avi Wigderton of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton is the recipient of the 2023 A.M. Turing Award. (credit: Andrea Kane/I.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Can the bias in algorithms help us see our own?

Algorithms were supposed to make our lives easier and fairer: help us find the best job applicants, help judges impartially assess the risks of bail and bond decisions, and ensure that health care is delivered to the patients with the greatest need......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Climate pledges of big firms "critically insufficient": Report

From carmakers to fast fashion, dozens of major international companies are failing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at the pace required to slow climate change, a report said Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

SINEC Security Guard identifies vulnerable production assets

Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Visa warns dangerous new malware is attacking financial firms

JSOutProx is a banking trojan that can grab screenshots, drop other malware, and control device peripherals......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Raising the minimum wage? Study using US tax data finds more gain than pain

Most independent businesses can shoulder the added costs of higher minimum wages with new revenues, making only minor employment adjustments, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

EU may require Apple to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app

A remark by EU competition head Margrethe Vestager has suggested that Apple may be required to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app. While this possibility hasn’t previously been raised, Vestager mentioned in a brief speech that this was one.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

AltStore to offer iPhone apps backed by Patreon in the EU

With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, Apple was forced to allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores (or App Marketplace) in member countries. However, these developers are required to pay Apple a Core Technology.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Huge backdoor discovered that could compromise SSH logins on Linux

Updates required for Debian sid, Fedora 40, Fedora Rawhide, openSUSE Tumbleweed, and openSUSE MicroOS.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Ford CEO Jim Farley"s 2023 compensation rises to $26.5M

While his base salary remains unchanged and bonus payments fell, Farley's overall compensation rose based on revamped stock awards that estimate future payouts......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Progress and challenges on the road to net zero: Q&A

In early March, after years of deliberations, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a new reporting requirement for U.S.-based public companies. Beginning in 2025, companies that meet a certain threshold of market value will be required by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Why are women cited less frequently than men?

Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary increases within academic.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024