HannStar Board remains upbeat about notebook shipments in 2H21
Notebook PCB specialist HannStar Board, after posting impressive revenue and profit gains for first-half 2021, remains upbeat about its business prospects for the second half of the year. However, its final sales performance is subject to actual ship.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro grows US sales as Apple"s market share slumps
Apple's iPhone sales in the United States were down in July despite overall market growth, but the iPhone 15 Pro was a bright spot for the company's shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 15 ProThe iPhone is the most popular smartphone brand in the United St.....»»
Nanoplastics put stress on trees and impair photosynthesis
It is well known that more and more plastic waste is ending up in soil and bodies of water. Researchers are particularly concerned about tiny micro- and nano-sized particles. It remains unclear how and to what extent they are able to enter living org.....»»
Labor or leisure? Why a universal basic income might foster well-being but not productivity
The current cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and the ensuing economic contraction have disproportionately hit low-income households. And for many low-income workers, the future remains uncertain......»»
At 30, TV’s greatest teen drama remains as wonderful as you remember
Tragically canceled after just one season, My So-Called Life nonetheless became a hallmark of TV drama that launched the careers of Claire Danes and Jared Leto......»»
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favorable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday......»»
Feds award $521 million in EV charger funds, but rollout remains slow
The awards are part of a $7.5 billion program for EV charger infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The federal government awarded another $521 million in EV charger funding today. It's the latest tranche of mon.....»»
Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird
Make a science toy that can forecast the weather. The post Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Dual-screen laptops make more sense with this spiral notebook-like hinge
Having two laptop screens needn't mean foregoing a built-in keyboard. On the left is Screen B, on the right is Screen A. [credit:.....»»
Labor board confirms Amazon drivers are employees, in finding hailed by union
“We are Amazon workers”: Delivery drivers celebrate labor board finding. Enlarge (credit: Jaroslaw Kilian | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon may be forced to meet some unionized delivery drivers at the ba.....»»
Canada orders end to railroad lockout, says "trains will be running within days"
Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to direct the parties to extend their current labor contract and said the railways should resume operations “forthwith.”.....»»
Apple shifts iPhone 16 production mix to greatly favor Pro models
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most-produced model in the 2024 release slate, according to a report into supply chain component shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 16 Pro mock-upThe Pro models of iPhone are already the most popular option among consume.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Which is the best foldable?
Google seems to be beating Samsung at its own game but the Galaxy Z Fold 6 remains the most robust foldable available in the market right now. Which one should you buy?.....»»
Canadian government intervenes in railway labor dispute
Federal Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon to use powers under Section 107 of the Labor Code to ask the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final, binding arbitration.....»»
Novel carbon nanohorn-based treatment enables efficient delivery of drugs in cancer therapy
Cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases to treat due to its complexity and tendency to metastasize (spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or distant places in the body to form new tumors). Traditional therapies, such as chemotherapy and.....»»
Keychron Q15 Max review: High-quality and quirky mechanical keyboard
The Keychron Q15 Max is a premium keyboard option for those who are on board with ortholinear setups, or want to give it a try.Keychron Q15 Max reviewAn ortholinear keyboard has a non-staggered layout, where keys are aligned in a grid format. They of.....»»
Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Climate Change Created Perfect Storm for Waterspouts
While the exact cause of the deadly sinking of the Bayesian superyacht remains unknown, dangerous waterspouts were spotted in the area. Scientists say they may become far more common......»»
Want to improve your company"s performance? Here"s why hiring directors with international experience can help
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that companies perform better when they hire board directors with some international professional experience. Just one caveat: their existing board members must function cohe.....»»
How to enable cloud saves on Steam
Turning on cloud saves can ensure that your progress in Steam games remains safe and secure. Here's how to be positive you've got this feature enabled......»»
Ancient tree resin artifacts provide earliest-known evidence of humans dispersing through the Pacific
Exactly when and how humans dispersed into and through the Pacific remains an intensely debated topic. Previous studies have been hampered by imprecise chronometric dating, making the exact timing and movement of people into the Pacific difficult to.....»»
GuidePoint Security releases Phishing as a Service
GuidePoint Security has launched a new Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) offering. Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for threat actors – according to CISA, over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with a phishing email. However, man.....»»