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.....»»
Hyundai recalls more than 95,000 Genesis luxury vehicles for possible fire risk
The South Korean automaker said it was aware of five vehicle fires related to the defect in the U.S. and other foreign markets......»»
Visa costs higher for people from poor countries
How much do people have to pay for a travel permit to another country? A research team from Göttingen, Paris, Pisa and Florence has investigated the costs around the world. What they found revealed a picture of great inequality. People from poorer.....»»
Sanders invites Bezos to testify before Senate Budget Committee
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has been asked to testify before the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday, in a hearing focused on income inequality......»»
Data Annotation Landscape and Trends: The India Story
We are well aware of the Achilles’ Heel of AI, training data on which the model is built, it has the power to make or break the AI model and the subsequent decisions it takes. My previous article highlighted the importance of data annotation servic.....»»
Today"s automotive supply chains are enormously complex, and semiconductors have an important role to play there
Along the way, the media and politicians became acutely aware of the challenges facing US-based semiconductor manufacturing, as well as how dependent even seemingly traditional industries had become on chips and digital technologies......»»
A new policy agenda calls for progressive measures to restrict widening inequality
What would a truly progressive city look like? A city that pays more than lip service to issues that directly affect low-income residents, seniors, marginalized communities and others whom neoliberal policies have seemingly left behind?.....»»
Cruise deepfake creator warns people to "think twice" over trick videos
The creator of a series of deepfake Tom Cruise videos says he wants to make people more aware of what they are watching - and that it might not be real......»»
Cashify raises $15 million for its second-hand smartphone business in India
Tens of millions of people each year purchase a second-hand smartphone in India, the world’s second-largest market. Phone makers and giant online sellers such as Amazon and Flipkart are aware of it, but it’s too much of a hassle for them to i.....»»
Helping students navigate implicit bias
Most undergraduates will tell you they don't have a bias for or against any gender in the workplace—but surveys will often reveal implicit biases that the students aren't aware of. An interdisciplinary team at NC State University has developed an i.....»»
How housing discrimination affects environmental inequality
Economists and urban planners generally agree that local pollution sources disproportionally impact racial minorities in the U.S. The reasons for this are largely unclear, but a University of Illinois study provides new insights into the issue......»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Enter the Zero Point
You might not be aware of what the Zero Point is in Fortnite. In this guide, we'll show you how to enter the Zero Point for the season 5, week 13 challenge......»»
Earth"s existential threats: Inequality, pandemics and climate change demand global leadership
Asked in 2003, the UK's astronomer royal, Martin Rees, gave our present society 50/50 odds of lasting until the end of the century. It's fair to say the odds haven't improved in the years since he made this call. The planet is warming, a pandemic run.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in March 2021
Disney+ has Star Wars and MCU content, along with Pixar films, Disney Channel shows, and other content. Here's every new addition you should be aware of......»»
Update on issues raised by NASSCOM during third meeting of Karnataka Grievance Redressal Committee
As you may be aware, the third meeting of Karnataka State Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) was held on January 8, 2021 wherein NASSCOM raised some key issues highlighted by member companies. Pursuant to the meeting, GRC has shared its response wit.....»»
Homeschooling links with inequality are far from new
In 2020, the pandemic has made homeschooling a fact of life. Even before this, though, what was once the obscure choice of a few families has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2019, the Children's Commissioner for England estimated that ar.....»»
Perseverance will make sure it has a safe landing
To casual observers, landing a rover on Mars can seem kind of like old news, believe it or not, especially after all of NASA's successes. But many are likely not aware of the so-called "Mars Curse." The fact is, many of the spacecraft that attempt to.....»»
Study underscores need for stimulus support to vulnerable groups
Workers who are most vulnerable to pandemic layoffs are more likely people of color, underscoring the need for stimulus funding in order to keep racial inequality from growing, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Variable weather makes weeds harder to whack
From flooded spring fields to summer hailstorms and drought, farmers are well aware the weather is changing. It often means spring planting can't happen on time or has to happen twice to make up for catastrophic losses of young seedlings......»»
Ford Mustang Mach-E review: The people’s pony goes electric
Not quite as much fun—or efficient—as a Tesla Model 3. Enlarge / Yes, I am aware that photographing an electric car in front of an electricity power station is a cliché. Sorry. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) I wasn't expecting the Ford Mustan.....»»
Ford Mustang Mach-E review: The Blue Oval built a real battery EV
Not quite as much fun—or efficient—as a Tesla Model 3. Enlarge / Yes, I am aware that photographing an electric car in front of an electricity power station is a cliché. Sorry. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) I wasn't expecting the Ford Mustan.....»»