Foxconn quietly reforms during a tumultuous period for industry
Constant geopolitical change in recent years, coupled with the pandemic, have resulted in the regionalization of the manufacturing industry, and the localized, decentralized, and short-chain development of the supply chain becoming topics of much dis.....»»
Risk hunting: A proactive approach to cyber threats
Cybersecurity is an overly reactive industry. Too often we act like firefighters, rushing from blaze to blaze, extinguishing flames hoping to keep the damage to a minimum, rather than fire suppression experts designing environments that refuse to bur.....»»
Researcher: How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry
As the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about health care, foreign policy and inequality. Amid all the noise about these key issues however, food h.....»»
Anchoring new recruits in the maritime industry
A study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the largely ignored potential for shipping companies to boost their recruitment appeal through social media. Social media has transformed many industries.....»»
Researchers develop more selective proteasome inhibitors for use in the pharmaceutical industry
Researchers from the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (Spain) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany) have developed new proteasome inhibitors with different pharmacological properties to those previously developed, which could be used in the pharmace.....»»
Major technology company stuns industry with breakthrough new energy-storage system — here"s how it works
Major technology company stuns industry with breakthrough new energy-storage system — here"s how it works.....»»
Video game libraries lose legal appeal to emulate physical game collections online
Register of Copyrights sides with industry's "market harm" argument for rereleased games. Earlier this year, we reported on the video game archivists asking for a legal DMCA exemp.....»»
Report: Apple ran ‘highly secretive’ test of blood glucose app
A new report from Bloomberg today details that Apple quietly tested an app this year designed to “help people with prediabetes manage their food intake and make lifestyle changes.” The test comes as Apple continues its work on a noninvasive.....»»
Amazon quietly launches $849 M3 MacBook Air deal
Amazon's hidden MacBook Air discount drops the price of the current M3 model to just $849.99 with an on-page coupon.Amazon issues new price cut on the latest MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe $849.99 price on the standard 13-inch model in Space Gr.....»»
If you thought Astra was going to go away quietly, you were wrong
"If I have learned anything, it's that you just don't give up." On Wednesday morning, a surprising email popped into my inbox with the following subject line: "Astra announces Dep.....»»
Achieving "nature positive" requires net gain legislation, say researchers
A team of Australian researchers is calling for urgent reforms to the nation's environmental laws to meet its ambitious nature-positive commitments......»»
VAMMIT trials: Tackling methane emissions in mining
New CSIRO technology that destroys methane at mine sites is showing great promise—and attracting great interest from industry and governments worldwide......»»
Bulk buyers are paying above retail for the iPhone 16, for four reasons
In most cases, you’d expect a shiny new Apple device to be worth less than you paid as soon as you walk out of the store, at least once you’re past the 14-day return period. You’d also expect companies buying in bulk to pay significantly less t.....»»
Back to the Future: What vision of the future did people have during perestroika?
In many Central and Eastern European countries, a period of greater openness emerged in the late 1980s. How did this affect the future perspective of residents? And can we learn anything from this period for our current times? University lecturer Dor.....»»
Facing the uncertainty of cyber insurance claims
Cyber insurance is vital for companies mitigating cyber risks, but the industry still encounters significant challenges, including shifting policy requirements and uncertainty around coverage in the event of an incident. As cyberattacks continue to c.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry
Tea is a significant global commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production—both in terms of quantity and quality—is highly sensitive to climate variations, particularly in the context of long-te.....»»
Column: Industry may need to think about Musk-Trump relations
We don't know why Elon Musk has become Donald Trump's biggest supporter, but he could be looking to regulate the regulators......»»
Chinese industry tsar urges Tim Cook to continue investing
Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China's top technology official.Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image Credit: AppleTim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO.....»»
Wilmot Works it Out is the ultimate video game for jigsaw puzzle lovers
If you've ever enjoyed an evening quietly putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Wilmot Works it Out is a video game built for you......»»