Edtech valuations aren’t skyrocketing, but investors see more exit opportunities
Despite the pandemic, investors don't seem to value remote learning as much as they do tech sectors like e-commerce and fintech. Less than a year after we put out an initial temperature check survey, it’s clear that specialist investo.....»»
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to self-report "Dark Tetrad" personality traits, study shows
Owning cryptocurrency may be associated with certain personality and demographic characteristics as well as a reliance on alternative or fringe social media sources, according to a study published July 3, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by S.....»»
Report shows that AAA games for iPhone and iPad aren’t exactly a hit with users
Since the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro, Apple’s first chip with hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, Apple has been trying to convince major game developers to bring their titles to iOS. AAA Games like Resident Evil Village and Assassin’.....»»
Netflix is officially phasing out its most affordable ad-free plan
Earlier this year, Netflix announced to investors that it would phase out its most affordable ad-free subscription. According to users on Reddit, that change is now going into effect and people who are subscribed to the $11.99 per month ad-free tier.....»»
Apple"s repair programs have more to do to satisfy New York Right to Repair law
Apple's repair policies aren't doing enough across the board to comply with New York's Right to Repair rules, with a new report claiming that Apple still has a lot more work to do.Apple Self-Service Repair on an iPhoneIn 2022, New York passed legisla.....»»
Do Chinese investors trust expanded audit reports?
The global financial crisis of 2007–2009 prompted calls for greater transparency in auditing processes, and since 2013, the auditors of UK-listed companies have been required to highlight key audit matters or KAMs. However, according to a paper by.....»»
Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals: Opportunities and challenges
Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok's travails in the United States. The US Senate voted in late April to ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance,.....»»
Rivian CEO Scaringe expects U.S. EV growth to pick up with more model choices
RJ Scaringe, speaking at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, said there aren't enough compelling electric vehicles to get more U.S. customers out of their internal combustion models......»»
GM has "solid plan" for plug-in hybrids in 2027
GM CEO Mary Barra said at an investor conference that the automaker also is focusing on making sure vehicle software works consistently and creates additional revenue opportunities......»»
The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?
The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD......»»
Using entangled particles to create unbreakable encryption
The discovery of quantum mechanics opened the door to fundamentally new ways of communicating, processing, and protecting data. With a quantum revolution well underway, long unimaginable opportunities are coming within our reach......»»
Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»
The rush to return humans to the moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy
The 2020s have already seen many lunar landing attempts, although several of them have crashed or toppled over. With all the excitement surrounding the prospect of humans returning to the moon, both commercial interests and scientists stand to gain......»»
Fatal attraction: When endangered species try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose
Sticks and stones aren't enough to thwart biological attraction, but sometimes those are the only tools available to pastoralists trying to prevent wildlife from eloping with their livestock......»»
MSI Claw review: the latest updates aren’t enough
The MSI Claw shows some promise with its quality build and speakers, but there are far too many problems for it to earn a recommendation......»»
Transcend raises $40 million to address data privacy issues
Transcend raised $40 million in Series B funding led by new investor StepStone Group, with participation from HighlandX and existing investors Accel, Index Ventures, 01 Advisors (01A), Script Capital, and South Park Commons. This brings the total rai.....»»
Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 16 Pro batteries to see modest size increase
A video supposedly showing the L-shaped battery for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reveals bigger capacities, but the numbers aren't surprising.iPhone 16 Pro could get a bigger batteryApple has consistently fallen well under the curve of expecte.....»»
Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno
In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren’t native species......»»
The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum
Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights......»»
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 shows the limits of photorealistic graphics
Hellblade 2 might be the most visually realistic game ever made, but its mixed reception shows that fans aren't always won over by incredible graphics......»»
The best games for laptops
Laptops are not quite as powerful as a full PC or console, but they can run some excellent games. These are the best ones that aren't held back by the hardware......»»