GigaDevice posts profit hike in 1Q22
China's GigaDevice, which specializes in NOR flash memory, has reported net profits surged 126.1% on year to CNY681 million (US$106.5 million) in the first quarter of 2022......»»
Nearly half of the world is suitable for diversified farming for sustainable intensification, finds study
Agriculture, like other sectors of the economy, is a profit-driven business. Simple cultivation systems such as monocultures have therefore become firmly established, because they promise higher returns. However, they are more susceptible to diseases.....»»
Slick videos or more "authentic" content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X......»»
Musk files lawsuit claiming Media Matters manipulated X by scrolling down
In lawsuit, Musk says ads next to antisemitic posts are Media Matters' fault. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) On Monday, Elon Musk followed through with his promise to sue Media Matters over reporting.....»»
Abuse of female athletes goes unchecked on mainstream social media sites
Social media posts that abuse female athletes can remain unmoderated on the official social media accounts of major sports clubs, new research has shown......»»
Nissan joins foreign automakers hiking wages at U.S. auto plants after UAW deal
The Japanese automaker said it will hike top wages for workers at U.S. manufacturing plants by 10 percent in January......»»
Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm"s HQ but unlikely to be reinstated
Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock firing from the company......»»
Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm"s HQ amid reports of return
Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company......»»
IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory......»»
How to opt out of having your Threads posts show up on Facebook and Instagram
Since Threads launched in July, Meta has increased the integration between it, Facebook, and Instagram. One example of this integration is that Instagram and Facebook now show in-app carousels of suggested content from Threads. In response to feed.....»»
People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn"t share their perspective: Study
People fact-checked social media posts more carefully and were more willing to revise their initial beliefs when they were paired with someone from a different cultural background than their own, according to a study my collaborators Michael Baker an.....»»
Nissan quarterly profit doubles on robust gain in North America
Robust sales in North America help Nissan more than double its profit in the latest quarter as the automaker readies a new midterm plan and shores up flagging fortunes in China......»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
Vroom seeks to raise capital, posts Q3 net loss
Vroom said it sold 4,561 vehicles via e-commerce in the quarter ended Sept. 30, down 29 percent from the year-ago period and up 11 percent quarter over quarter......»»
Apple best-placed to benefit as AI goes mainstream, says Morgan Stanley
A new report from Morgan Stanley concludes that while Apple is saying little about AI, it is ready to profit as consumers adopt AI-based tools in everyday life.Apple's SiriArtificial Intelligence has been the buzzword of 2023 with everyone, except Ap.....»»
Uber"s earnings, bookings, signal robust trip demand
Uber gave a forecast for bookings and profit that signal robust demand for the company’s ride-hailing and food delivery businesses in the busy holiday period......»»
Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
A survey of more than a million social media posts suggests that people feel more positive about nature's ability to solve climate change than human technology, according to new research published in the journal Global Environmental Change......»»
Plastic waste in rivers may carry dangerous microbes: Study
Plastic litter in rivers might be allowing dangerous pathogens to hitch-hike downstream, a new study published Wednesday found......»»
Dana sees "significant impact" from UAW strikes, but swings to Q3 profit
Axle supplier outlines a potential $500 million swing in revenue depending on when the UAW strikes conclude. Full-year revenue could range from $10.2 billion to $10.7 billion, Dana said......»»
Restoring Cuyamaca"s tree canopy is years away: Some birds may never return
It is a 2.6-mile hike up Lookout Road to reach Cuyamaca Peak from Paso Picacho Campground......»»
Mobileye swings to $17M profit in Q3, forecast improves
The Israel-based company, whose customers include VW and Porsche, expects operating loss for the year to be between $62 million and $79 million, versus its prior loss view of $98 million to $129 million......»»