From dorm rooms to board rooms: How universities are promoting entrepreneurship
An increasing number of higher education institutions are investing in entrepreneurial pipelines that help students launch startups after graduation. Earlier this year, 15 top U.S. universities joined forces to launch a one-stop shop where.....»»
Two brands suspend advertising on X after their ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content
At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an account promoting fascism. The issue came less than a week after X CEO Linda Yaccari.....»»
Ongoing scam tricks kids playing Roblox and Fortnite
The scams are often disguised as promotions, and they can all be linked to one network. Enlarge (credit: Savusia Konstantin | Getty Images) Thousands of websites belonging to US government agencies, leading universities,.....»»
Upgrading an Apple Silicon Mac mini SSD is possible, but a slog
Owners of the M1 Mac mini can upgrade the storage, but with a tricky process involving desoldering chips, it's a difficult path that most users should avoid taking in the first place.Removing the old NAND chips from a Mac mini logic board [YouTube/Lu.....»»
Anti-magnetizing-vaccine doctor loses medical license
Tenpenny lost her license for refusing to cooperate with a board investigation. Enlarge / Cleveland doctor Sherri Tenpenny gives false testimony on June 8, 2021, saying COVID-19 vaccines magnetize people. (credit: The Ohio Chann.....»»
On board Virgin Galactic"s tourist journey to space
A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday.....»»
Dealmaster: Save on back-to-school tech from Lenovo, HP, Apple, and more
These tech deals will help make your academic life easier Enlarge / Apple calibrates its screens better than most others in the business. (credit: Samuel Axon) Moving into a new dorm room or apartment can be stressful. I.....»»
It’s finally time—Virgin Galactic is flying private astronauts into space
It must be a magical moment to float freely above the world. Enlarge / Anastatia Mayers, Jon Goodwin, and Keisha Schahaff are the private customers on board Galactic 02. (credit: Virgin Galactic) SPACEPORT AMERICA, New M.....»»
Carpets found to retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke
In rooms where smoking has taken place regularly, tobacco's imprint lingers on indoor surfaces, even long after regular smoking has stopped. The leftover residues, known as thirdhand smoke, can be a long-term source of indoor pollutants. New research.....»»
TSMC expected to approve $11 billion Germany chip factory plans
TSMC is expected to finalize its plan and approve the building of an $11 billion chip plant in Dresden, Germany, following a Tuesday board meeting.Workers outside a TSMC plantApple chip partner TSMC is getting closer to starting work on a new chip pr.....»»
Dealmaster: Save on Apple gear, Lenovo laptops, PlayStation 5, and more
Get ready for dorm move-in day with savings on great tech! Enlarge / A MacBook laptop. (credit: Samuel Axon) If you or your kids plan to move into a new dorm room or college apartment, we have the gear for you. From stor.....»»
Q&A: What does an aging Congress mean for a much younger nation?
The United States has the second-oldest legislature in the world in terms of politicians' ages, according to Kevin Munger, the Jeffrey L. Hyde and Sharon D. Hyde and Political Science Board of Visitors Early Career Professor of Political Science at P.....»»
Apple paying out $0.24 per-share dividend on August 17
Following Apple's latest earnings report edging out Wall Street predictions, the company's board of directors has authorized a new cash dividend for shareholders, payable in mid-August.Steve Jobs Theater at Apple ParkApple on Thursday announced its l.....»»
How secondary cities can compete with superstar cities through innovation competitiveness
Local universities, global connectivity and entrepreneurship can help secondary cities combat the geographic polarization of innovation in superstar cities, according to new research being conducted in Trinity College Dublin and Ca' Foscari Universit.....»»
Lucid to report Q2 earnings as deliveries falter
The EV brand is aggressively promoting its pricey Air sedan with sales and lease deals but also faces greater competition from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and others......»»
Qualcomm chip sales down 25 percent, plans layoffs
Qualcomm doesn't expect a recovery next quarter, either. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Smartphone sales are down across the board, and that means component vendors like Qualcomm are also feeling the heat. The company's Q3.....»»
Rivian"s board adds former Waymo CEO John Krafcik
John Krafcik has also served on the board of TrueCar. "His expertise in manufacturing engineering and automotive technology will be a valuable addition," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe......»»
New study explores how venture team membership dynamics impact innovation
New research published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal shows that modifying the composition of a new venture's team significantly affects the venture's ability to be innovative, which is key to allowing new organizations to establish a mark.....»»
Dealmaster: Back-to-school savings on tech, supplies, dorm essentials, and more
Back-to-school deals on physical and digital storage to keep your life organized. Enlarge Whether you need storage boxes for your office or dorm room, or you want digital storage to archive files and photos, today's Dea.....»»
Meta’s Oversight Board calls for stronger rules on Gender Based Violence
Meta's Oversight Board has overturned a ruling that facilitated a post spreading gender-based violence. Meta’s external Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original ruling about a case that mocked a Syrian activist, a female, sufferi.....»»
Three ways higher education can become more hopeful in the post-pandemic, post-AI era
We live at a time when universities and colleges are facing multiplying crises, pressures and changes......»»