Egalitarians are more aware of inequality
Some of our disagreements about inequality come from people's failure to notice it. Enlarge / Do you notice the homeless person's tent or the city's skyscrapers? (credit: Wally Skalij / Getty Images) The COVID-19 pandemic has helped draw atte.....»»
Networking device makers guardedly optimistic about 4Q21
Taiwan-based networking device manufacturers including Accton Technology, Arcadyan Technology and Sercomm all expect their revenues in the fourth quarter to outperform the prior quarter's levels, but are still aware of challenges arising from the ong.....»»
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Unknown Error – Details And Possible Fixes
The Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Unknown Error has been cropping up for Early Access players, but DICE is aware of the problem. The post Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Unknown Error – Details And Possible Fixes appeared first on PlayStation Universe......»»
Key things the Facebook whistleblower told a Senate panel
The Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents indicating the company was aware of various problems caused by its apps, including Instagram's potential "toxic" effect on teen girls, called on Con.....»»
Facebook whistleblower testifies company "is operating in the shadows, hiding its research from public scrutiny"
The Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents indicating the company was aware of various problems caused by its apps, including Instagram's potential "toxic" effect on teen girls, called on Con.....»»
Facebook whistleblower to testify in Senate hearing about company"s impact on kids
The Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents indicating the company was aware of various problems caused by its apps, including Instagram's potential "toxic" effect on teen girls, is set to tes.....»»
El Salvador"s volcano-powered Bitcoin mining project produces its first currency
If that wasn't enough, the Central American country has begun diverting federal resources toward the mining of BTC. However, the country's leadership is well aware of how controversial the practice is -- crypto detractors will often point out how muc.....»»
Facebook grilled by Senate over company"s impact on kids
A Facebook executive is set to be grilled by Senators on Thursday about the impact its apps have on younger users, two weeks after an explosive report indicated the company was aware that Facebook-owned Instagram could have a "toxic" effect on teen g.....»»
How to ensure global debates about inequality are informed by views from developing countries
In the last decade inequality has been placed at the center of the agenda for global social and economic policy. This has been driven in large part by the pioneering work of the British economist Sir Tony Atkinson, French economist Thomas Piketty's C.....»»
Microsoft Knew of Exchange Autodiscover Flaw Five Years Ago
Thomas Claburn writes via The Register: Microsoft Exchange clients like Outlook have been supplying unprotected user credentials if you ask in a particular way since at least 2016. Though aware of this, Microsoft's advice continues to be that custome.....»»
How COVID-19 upended our understanding of migration, citizenship and inequality
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the global system governing migration may not be sustainable. Temporary migration schemes including those for seasonal agriculture workers or those allowing for construction and care work no longer function when p.....»»
If endangered primates disappear, so will their parasites. That"s actually a problem
We put "save the chimps" on t-shirts and posters. But you'll never see anyone walking around in a shirt that says "save the chimpanzee lice." People seem to be more aware of the plight of endangered gorillas than of the gorillas' gut worms, or are un.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in October 2021
Disney+ has Star Wars and MCU content along with Pixar films, Disney Channel shows, and other content. Here's every new addition that you should be aware of......»»
More exit vehicle hunt as prices soar and options dwindle, study says
Most of those sitting on the sidelines are well aware that the market is being affected by a shortage of microchips, the research showed......»»
Predicting a riot: Social inequality leads to vandalism in experiments
Social inequality can incite collective violence in an experimental setting, finds a new study by UCL researchers......»»
Alexa Guard vs. Nest Aware
Alexa Guard and Nest Aware are home security branches of Amazon and Google's smart home ecosystems, but which of the two is the better package? Let us weigh in......»»
Socioeconomic factors influence land and seafloor pollution
The research was conducted by scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency; Ocean Conservancy, a U.S.-based advocacy non-profit; and the PADI AWARE Foundation, a non-profit public charity that drives global ocean conservation through loca.....»»
Microsoft adds a passwordless option for account access
Liat Ben-Zur, a corporate vice president at Microsoft, said they’re aware of the fact that the world isn’t ready to ditch passwords just yet. As such, Microsoft has tools in place to meet users where they are in their passwordless journey. For ex.....»»
Check out the all-new Clock app in Windows 11, now with added features
We’ve already seen revamped Windows 11 versions of Paint and Photos, and Microsoft recently confirmed the classic Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch apps are being replaced with a single, theme-aware app that combines their functionality. The Calculat.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in September 2021
Disney+ has Star Wars and MCU content along with Pixar films, Disney Channel shows, and other content. Here's every new addition that you should be aware of......»»
Cyberpunk 2077"s first DLC disappoints fans
CD Projekt Red used its official Twitch channel to preview Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming 1.3 patch and the DLC packaged with it. "Since launch, as all of you are definitely aware, things have not gone exactly as planned," said senior quest designer Patri.....»»