Highlights of the day: Foundry houses unlikely to raise quotes in 2Q22
Taiwan-based foundries are likely to avoid raising IC manufacturing service quotes in the second quarter of 2022, as their fabless clients are finding it more and more difficult to pass on the increases in costs onto their own customers. Meanwhile, t.....»»
Economists have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax: A debate Australia should embrace
Leading Australian economists Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims this week sought to shake up the carbon policy debate in Australia, by proposing a tax on the nation's fossil fuel production. They claim it could raise A$100 billion in its first year and posit.....»»
"Shot on iPhone" doc reveals behind the scenes of Usher"s Super Bowl Halftime Show
A new "Shot on iPhone" video has been released by Apple, one showing highlights from Usher's Apple Music Halftime Show from Super Bowl LVIII.Super Bowl Halftime Show from Super Bowl LVIII [Apple]Lasting over 10 minutes, the video released on Apple's.....»»
Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough
Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions......»»
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works
England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»
Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060—and making mining "greener" won"t stop the damage
The United Nations' flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN's International Resource Panel, it highlights how global consumption of raw materials, having increased four-.....»»
Cybersecurity sectors adjust as DDoS attacks reach new heights
In this Help Net Security video, Andrey Slastenov, Head of Security Department at Gcore, discusses the findings of their latest report that provide insights into the current state of the DDoS protection market and cybersecurity trends. Key highlights.....»»
Three more Apple Arcade games coming to Apple Vision Pro including spatial Spire Blast
Apple Arcade brings high quality games to Apple Vision Pro on day one. Apple highlights that over 250 titles are available with 12 specifically designed for a spatial experience on visionOS. Apple Vision Pro will soon gain three more games through Ar.....»»
How Tech Giants Turned Ukraine Into an AI War Lab
AI tools provided by companies like Palantir raise questions about when and how invasive tech should be used in wartime Early on the morning of June 1, 2022, Alex Karp, the CEO of the data-analytics firm Palantir Technologies, cross.....»»
Groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town
Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem—its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater......»»
Cryptocurrency maker sues former Ars reporter for writing about fraud lawsuit
Bitcoin Latinum angry about quotes from fraud lawsuit and Star Trek reference. Enlarge / Image from Bitcoin Latinum's website (credit: Bitcoin Latinum) The cryptocurrency firm Bitcoin Latinum has sued journalists at Forb.....»»
Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing
In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses the cybersecurity landscape of the automotive industry, mainly focusing on electric and connected vehicles. Edan highlights the challenges of technological advancement.....»»
Icelanders race to repair damage after volcano damage
Icelanders were working Friday to get hot-water supplies fixed in thousands of houses a day after a third volcanic eruption in two months, as experts said the tremors had eased......»»
New research highlights implications of antibiotic use in human and veterinary medicine
A series of five research publications on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by APC Microbiome Ireland yields new data regarding the implications of antibiotic use in early life and the effects of antibiotics in standard dry cow therapy......»»
Cable TV companies tell FCC: Early termination fees are good, actually
Cable firms say they'll raise monthly price if early termination fees are banned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jeffrey Coolidge) Cable and satellite TV companies are defending their early termination fees (ETFs) in ho.....»»
iPhone 16 Plus battery life to decrease, claims dubious leak
A dubious new claim about the battery life of the iPhone 16 family says that the iPhone 16 Plus will see a lower capacity battery compared to the current version.A battery being taken out of an iPhone (Source: Apple)Apple never quotes precise battery.....»»
How CISOs navigate policies and access across enterprises
In this Help Net Security interview, Marco Eggerling, Global CISO at Check Point, discusses the challenge of balancing data protection with diverse policies, devices, and access controls in a distributed enterprise. He also highlights the significanc.....»»
Consulting firms provide low-quality research on crucial water policies: It shows we have a deeper problem
Management consulting revenue in Australia has grown from less than A$33 billion in 2010 to more than $47 billion in 2023. The increasing use of consultants, as well as the PwC scandal, highlights serious issues with vested interests, integrity and t.....»»
What’s new on Paramount+ in February 2024
Halo season 2 and the Super Bowl are among the streaming highlights of what's new on Paramount+ in February, in addition to fan-favorite films and TV shows......»»
UK teens experienced spike in online harm during COVID-19 pandemic, report claims
A new pair of reports co-led by a UCL researcher highlights the scale of online harm faced by young people in the UK while also demonstrating the impact of educational workshops in equipping young people with tools to navigate the digital world......»»
UK could secretly block security worldwide, says Apple
Apple has attacked what it calls the UK's "unprecedented overreach" in proposing that it have the power of veto over all Big Tech security features across the globe.UK Houses of ParliamentThe UK's House of Lords is due to debate an update to the coun.....»»