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.....»»
Professional couples are on the rise, but it"s not increasing income inequality
Over the last 50 years, income inequality between households increased significantly, but not because people changed who they marry......»»
Xintec optimistic about 3Q21
Taiwan-based CIS and 3D sensor packaging specialist Xintec has expressed optimism about its sales performance in the third quarter of 2021, thanks to a seasonal pick-up in demand for 3D sensing components, but is aware of customers' caution about pla.....»»
Tripod expects new PCB plant in China to drive growth in 2H21
Taiwan's PCB manufacturer Tripod Technology expects output at its new plant in Xiantao in China's Hubei province to bring a 10% revenue growth in second-half 2021, but is also aware of challenges ahead due to a resurgence of COVID infections in China.....»»
With liberty and privacy for some: Widening inequality on the digital frontier
We deserve meaningful privacy protections that no company can afford to omit from their products. We deserve a both/and approach: Privacy that is both meaningful and widely available. Cillian Kieran Contributor.....»»
Study outlines factors that help engage nonresident fathers in child welfare efforts
A recent study outlines a number of things that social service providers should be aware of if they want to engage nonresident fathers in efforts aimed at supporting the well-being of their children. The study also highlights the need for more formal.....»»
Views from Taiwan (9): Taiwanese firms as IT powerhouses
The industry community is aware that Huawei has been hoarding components so as to secure supply to sustain its production line, especially high-end parts. On top of that, China is also actively trying to purchase semiconductor production equipment gl.....»»
Apple patches nasty vulnerability impacting iPhones, iPads and Macs
The updates – iOS 14.7.1, iPadOS 14.7.1 and macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 – all involve CVE-2021-30807, which can allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple said it is aware of a report that the exploit has been actively.....»»
Study: Countries" wealth inequality independent from income inequality, linked to distribution of housing equity
Most of what we know from prior research about which countries are more unequal than others is based on measures of income inequality. In their new study, "The Wealth Inequality of Nations," appearing in the August 2021 issue of the American Sociolog.....»»
70% of Indigenous people in Sydney live in neighborhoods with low walkability
Indigenous inequality in Australia has long been known to the public and policy makers. Yet, successive local, state, and federal governments have failed to effectively make a noticeable change in Indigenous health and wellbeing......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in August 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......»»
New model shows how our social networks could contribute to generating economic phenomena
Many standard economic models assume people make perfectly rational, individual decisions. But new research suggests economic phenomena like inequality and business cycles are better explained by models which recognize that people's decisions are aff.....»»
What do children think of economic inequality? We did an experiment to find out
COVID-19 is increasing economic inequality around the world......»»
Huge ransomware attack hits hundreds of US businesses
Kaseya states that it was made aware of a security incident around noon on Friday, as a result they put its cloud services into maintenance mode and issued a security advisory advising that all clients with a local VSA server to shut it down until fu.....»»
Increasing pay for teachers is the most cost-effective way to reduce the inequality of opportunity in public schools
Proper pay for Ohio teachers makes a difference. A recent study by Ali Enami, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics at The University of Akron, shows that increasing teachers' compensation in high-poverty school districts in the state of Ohio leads.....»»
After raising $10M, Ryte launches ‘Carbon KPI’ to measure the CO2 footprint of web sites
As we become more and more aware of the kind of impact we are having on this planet we call our home, just about everything is having its CO2 impact measured. Who knew, until recently, that streaming Netflix might have a measurable impact on the envi.....»»
Powerful people are less likely to be understanding of mistakes, research finds
Those with power, such as the wealthy, are more likely to blame others for having shortcomings and they are also less troubled by reports of inequality, according to recent research from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Managem.....»»
Bug in latest Marvel’s Avengers update displays player IP addresses on screen
Square Enix and Marvel's Avengers developer Crystal Dynamics are aware of a bug in the latest update and are working to fix it......»»
How shadow banks have exploited the COVID-19 crisis
Rather than leveling inequality, as the Great Depression did, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities around the world allowing some wealthy investors to benefit from the crisis and make a fortune from the misfortune of others......»»
Best Prime Day Fitbit deals for 2021
There’s no shortage of Fitbits in these Prime Day sales, so you’ll want to be aware of your options and the different kinds of Fitbits......»»
Best Prime Day smart lock deals for 2021
There’s no shortage of smart locks in these Prime Day sales, so you’ll want to be aware of your options, and all the different kinds of smart locks on offer......»»