From 80/20 rule to 90/10
In the post-industrial era, globalization and efficient management have given everyone a deep understanding of the 80/20 rule. Each of us understands that 80% of the added value may come from the contribution of 20% of the elite......»»
U.S. House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule
A U.S. House committee said on Thursday it is investigating the Federal Trade Commission's planned rules to require new consumer protections for car buyers that are sharply opposed by auto dealers......»»
Tesla U-turns on controversial rule for Cybertruck resellers
Tesla has removed a controversial clause in its purchase agreement that threatened to sue Cybertruck owners if they tried to sell it within a year......»»
Tesla u-turns on controversial rule for Cybertruck resellers
Tesla has removed a controversial clause in its purchase agreement that threatened to sue Cybertruck owners if they tried to sell it on within a year......»»
Internet providers say the FCC should not investigate broadband prices
ISPs say anti-discrimination rule should cover only deployment, not prices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | traffic_analyzer) Internet service providers and their lobby groups are fighting a US plan to prohibit discrimin.....»»
Postscript is gone, long live TrueType and OpenType
Postscript is all but gone, and today, newer font standards such as TrueType and OpenType rule the roost. Here's how we got from desktop PostScript in the early '80s to today.When the Mac first appeared in 1984 it radically changed the way print and.....»»
No 27-inch iMac, but I do fully expect a larger one
Apple yesterday crushed the hopes of anyone waiting for an Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac, breaking the company’s usual “we don’t comment on future products line” to specifically rule out the possibility. But what hasn’t been ruled out is an.....»»
I’m anxious and excited about this bonkers, industry-changing phone chip
MediaTek has taken a risk with its latest flagship phone processor by throwing out the established rule book. This is why I'm anxious and excited about it......»»
Dealerships must report certain data security breaches, FTC says
The FTC voted 3-0 to approve an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that requires nonbanking financial institutions such as car dealerships and payday lenders to notify the agency no later than 30 days after the discovery of a security breach involving.....»»
What is operational risk and why should you care? Assessing SEC rule readiness for OT and IoT
The newly released Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) cyber incident disclosure rules have been met with mixed reviews. Of particular concern is whether public companies who own and operate industrial control systems and connected IoT infrastruct.....»»
X-ray lasers: Why does brighter mean darker?
When we illuminate something, we usually expect that the brighter the source we use, the brighter the resulting image will be. This rule also works for ultra-short pulses of laser light—but only up to a certain intensity. The answer to the question.....»»
Apple still expected to make a play at streaming NBA games
Will Apple make a play at streaming professional basketball games? Don’t rule them out yet, says the latest report on the ongoing NBA streaming rights negotiations. more….....»»
SEC insider trading rule has loopholes, says study
A rule to limit trading based on nonpublic stock information has limited effectiveness, according to a recent study by Texas McCombs Finance Professor Robert Parrino......»»
The best rings in Lords of the Fallen
There isn't one ring to rule them all in Lords of the Fallen, but some are absolutely better than others. Here are the best magic rings you should be wearing......»»
FTC"s proposed rule to ban junk fees might exclude car dealers
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that, if finalized, would ban businesses from charging hidden and misleading fees and require them to show the full price upfront. Car dealers could be excluded if another controversial regulation is f.....»»
Want to watch the sun safely with a large group? disco ball
The upcoming solar eclipses and the current high sunspot activity means it's a great time to observe the sun. Eclipses also mean that large groups of people will be together to view these events. However, rule #1 for astronomy is to never look at the.....»»
4 Tech Ways Your Home Can Be More Sustainable
As a homeowner, there are quite a lot of things you can do to lower your carbon footprint. Here are four tech-related tips on how you and your family can aim for greater sustainability for a brighter future. Smartify Everything The general rule for s.....»»
Senators introduce bipartisan bill directing FTC to redo auto dealership regs
A new bill from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would direct the FTC to "redo" the proposal by requiring the agency to issue an advanced notice of proposed rule-making for public input — a regulatory step the lawmakers say was.....»»
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie is going racing, but only after a power cut
The engine and aerodynamics both need to be pegged back to satisfy the rule book. Enlarge / When Aston Martin first announced the Valkyrie it planned to take it to Le Mans. That plan got put on hold for a while, but now it's happ.....»»
SCOTUS to decide if Florida and Texas social media laws violate 1st Amendment
SCOTUS will likely rule on the high-stakes social media cases in 2024. Enlarge (credit: Pitiphothivichit | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide if two laws crafted by Republicans in F.....»»
Reddit forces personalized ads, starts X-like user payment program
Like it or not, Reddit wants to "improve ad performance." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit rolled out some changes this week as its continues its push for revenue and profitability jumpstarted by its API rule changes in J.....»»