Equality in the labor market needs more than public childcare, economists say
Having children poses serious financial challenges. One researcher to demonstrate this is U.S. economist Claudia Goldin, who was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her research on gender differences in the labor market......»»
Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?
Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»
Nearly 80% of consumers would consider buying an EV in four years, Cox says
EV skeptics would consider an EV if it costs the same as a gasoline-powered alternative and if more public charging becomes available......»»
Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb
A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to today, and the numbers are even more dramatic. According to Forbes, Americans.....»»
There"s a new top import brand in Japan with model from a surprising country
In hard-to-crack Japan, the market has a new top import model. And it comes from a brand and place you might not expect. No, the nameplate is not from Detroit......»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024
It's a month of outstanding performances on the Public Broadcasting Service, and these are the three great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024......»»
The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy
With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech......»»
BYD introduces plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
The Shark will be distributed globally but BYD has no plans to sell it in the U.S. — the biggest single market for pickups — at the moment......»»
Study reveals how media representations of animal rights advocacy contribute to its depoliticization
Despite the pervasive public interest in animal welfare, the framing of animal rights activism in the media has largely contributed to its depoliticization, argues a paper in Polity. "Vegans and "Green-Collared Criminals,'" by Serrin Rutledge-Prior,.....»»
Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years—so why does the public think it"s increased?
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, according to the latest survey. But the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite......»»
Researchers show ways to propel product success
New research from ESMT Berlin explores the key strategies that firms should adopt when launching a new product. The researchers say that these strategies depend on the current market view of the product and the firm. Employing the correct one, which.....»»
Vision Pro selling at a discount on eBay ahead of global launch
We’re three months into Apple Vision Pro launching in the US and expectations are building for international availability to arrive after WWDC 2024 in June. But what do after-market sales look like now? As it happens, you can pick up a new Vision P.....»»
GM"s Cruise resumes autonomous testing with a human backup behind wheel
This marks the first time Cruise's self-driving systems have been activated on public roads since October......»»
Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple yea.....»»
Apple TV owners can now update to tvOS 17.5
Apple has rolled out tvOS 17.5, a relatively minor update focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades.Apple TV 4KApple's release of tvOS 17.5 is now available to the public on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K after completing another beta testing cycle. As.....»»
Profit, rules or values: Skills that lead to success on the labor market
There is no specific set of skills that university graduates need in order to be successful professionally. Rather, the required skills vary according to different areas of the labor market and their specific requirements......»»
A first look at Hisense’s 2024 TV lineup already impresses
Hisense looks to be making all the right movies in 2024, and that's a great thing if you're in the market for a new TV......»»
What will high vehicle prices and interest rates mean for the auto finance market in 2024?
Automotive News asked five auto finance experts to share their thoughts on these challenges and what affordability constraints might mean for the months ahead......»»
GenAI enables cybersecurity leaders to hire more entry-level talent
93% of security leaders said public GenAI was in use across their respective organizations, and 91% reported using GenAI specifically for cybersecurity operations, according to Splunk. A total of 1,650 security leaders participated in the global surv.....»»
iPad mini 7: 7 Tips for Prospective Buyers
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad mini and there are some steps interested buyers should take ahead of the iPad mini 7 release date. If you’re in the market for a new iPad, you might want to hang around and wait for Apple’s r.....»»
Elon Musk’s X can’t invent its own copyright law, judge says
Judge rules copyright law governs public data scraping, not X’s terms. Enlarge (credit: Apu Gomes / Stringer | Getty Images News) A US district judge William Alsup has dismissed Elon Musk's X Corp's lawsuit against Bri.....»»