eBay Now Has An Established NFT Marketplace At Its Bidding
eBay made its biggest move yet into the world of digital collectibles with news today of the company acquiring NFT marketplace KnownOrigin. The online auction company is keeping lips sealed on the deal's value but confirmed in the press release that.....»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
Apple reinstates Epic’s developer account, ‘Epic Games Store’ launching in the EU this year
Despite Tim Sweeney’s vocal opposition to Apple’s new third-party app marketplace guidelines in the European Union, Epic Games is planning to launch its own store on iPhone later this year. The company teased its plans last month, and has shared.....»»
Australia"s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don"t need to chop down every tree under attack
A new pest attacking Perth's trees threatens to spread across Australia, damaging crops and native forests as well as our urban forest. To control its spread, the Western Australian government is chopping down hundreds of established trees. But these.....»»
Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google are among the members of a newly established AI Safety Institute Consortium, the Commerce Department said. The top U.S. artificial intelligence companies will participate in a government-led effor.....»»
Fueling a spacecraft while it’s on a rocket? “Not trivial,” SpaceX official says.
"We’re trying to create a marketplace where a marketplace does not exist." Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket is seen with a Nova C lander tucked in its payload fairing. (credit: SpaceX) Are you ready for round two of the lun.....»»
French fungus as a biocontrol agent against sea spurge in Australia
Field trials have confirmed the successful establishment of Venturia paralias, a biocontrol agent for sea spurge. This line in the sand marks the first time the fungus has established at release sites. It has now begun to spread......»»
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable and is not strictly a USB 2.0 device. Although the Fast Ethernet connection established when connecting to a Mac Virtual Display via USB-C uses USB 2.0, the Developer Strap doesn’t have to.....»»
EV charging network run by 7 major automakers reveals CEO, company name
Seth Cutler, former president and COO of EV Connect, will lead the Ionna EV charging network. The network is a joint venture established by seven major automakers who are "trying to build this for the bigger society at large," said Hyundai's Olabisi.....»»
Virtual reality study finds that environmental interventions may not reduce fear of crime
It has long been established that changing an environment can reduce crime. For example, increased light in an area has the potential to discourage would-be offenders by making them more visible......»»
Gaming Earbuds Statistics 2024 By Region, Market Players, Distribution Channel and Price Point
Introduction Gaming Earbuds Statistics: As of reports, the global […] Introduction Gaming Earbuds Statistics: As of reports, the global marketplace of gaming earbuds is expected to reach above $3.7 billion by the end of 2029. The use.....»»
Chickpeas grown in lunar regolith are stressed but reach maturity, shows study
A recent preprint posted to bioRxiv investigates how chickpeas have been successfully grown in lunar regolith simulants (LRS), marking the first time such a guideline has been established not only for chickpeas, but also for growing food for long-ter.....»»
Here"s what the Apple Vision Pro thank you card looks like
Apple employees who helped launch the Apple Vision Pro have received a limited edition thank you card — which has already started showing up on eBay.Image credit: kennythestriker (via eBay)The card itself is simple, boasting the outline of an Apple.....»»
Smart Speaker Statistics 2024 By Market Share, User Demographics and Future Usage Trends
Introduction Smart Speaker Statistics: Smart speakers have ended up […] Introduction Smart Speaker Statistics: Smart speakers have ended up increasingly popular in recent years, with their marketplace proportion predicted to grow appr.....»»
Amazon’s Rufus AI Will Help You Shop
Amazon’s announced a new Rufus AI tool for the Amazon mobile app and the company says the shopping assistant will help customers find exactly what they’re looking for on the company’s expansive marketplace. Amazon Rufus is trained.....»»
eBay to pay $59M after DOJ ties pill press sales to fentanyl drug rings
It's DOJ’s first e-commerce settlement under the Controlled Substances Act. Enlarge (credit: Iryna Imago | iStock / Getty Images Plus) eBay has agreed to pay $59 million after the US Department of Justice accused the o.....»»
Unveiling and decoding the regulatory mechanisms of secondary cell wall formation
Wood quality is primarily determined by the properties of its secondary cell wall (SCW). Gaining insight into the molecular processes governing SCW development is crucial for the genetic enhancement of wood quality. Although it's established that a m.....»»
FordDirect debuts online marketplace for Ford, Lincoln dealers
The Shop is a marketplace where Ford and Lincoln dealers can buy software and services from curated vendors and startups......»»
eBay is laying off 1,000 workers
eBay is the latest tech platform to make job cuts in 2024, joining companies like Google, Duolingo, and YouTube. Online retailer eBay has made the decision to lay off 1,000 employees, an estimated 9 percent of the company's workforce. In a note.....»»
It"s not just eBay: 5 other tech companies with brutal layoffs
Big tech companies are dropping employees left and right, including Google, Amazon, and Riot Games. We're not even a month into 2024 and tech companies are already ruining lives by the thousands.While that may sound harsh, there's not much of a.....»»
Vision Pro scalpers used bots to place thousands of pre-orders; face check no barrier
A new report reveals that Vision Pro scalpers used bots to place thousands of pre-orders for the device, with eBay ads appearing even before pre-orders opened. eBay listings showed prices of up to $10,000. Although placing a Vision Pro order requi.....»»