LED photocoupler providers mull raising quotes again in 2Q21
Taiwan-based infrared LED photocouplers providers are mulling raising their quotes again in second-quarter 2021, having increased their optocoupler prices across the board by 10-30% a quarter earlier, according to industry sources......»»
Raising the minimum wage? Study using US tax data finds more gain than pain
Most independent businesses can shoulder the added costs of higher minimum wages with new revenues, making only minor employment adjustments, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University......»»
StabilityAI chief resigns, raising doubts about AI start-up’s future
Resignation comes in wake of legal woes, battles with investors. Enlarge (credit: Lionel Bonaventure via Getty) The future of StabilityAI, once seen as among the world’s most promising artificial intelligence start-ups.....»»
Apple looking inside China for AI providers to sidestep regulatory issues
Apple may need to navigate the business and regulatory waters in China with a local AI provider, and Baidu may have the technology it needs.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple has a very large artificial intelligence division, that has been l.....»»
iFixit praises Apple’s diagnostic tool for DIY repairs
Apple last year launched its hardware diagnostic tool for anyone interested in DIY repairs as part of its Self Service Repair program. Before that, the software was limited to Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Service Providers (AASP). iFixit has no.....»»
Economists warn of side effects of raising the retirement age
Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study published in The Economic Journal confirms the health and well-being benefits that can stem from retirement via an individual's increased "locus of control," a ps.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is reigniting the whole AR/VR headset market
New research says that even as the Apple Vision Pro remains too costly for most users, it will grow and its existence is already a boost for all headsets.Apple Vision Pro is raising awareness of the whole headset marketMark Zuckerberg may argue that.....»»
10 best action movie quotes, ranked
Which action heroes had the greatest lines of all time? We're sharing our picks for the 10 best action movie quotes, ranked from worst to first......»»
Fisker says it"s focused on business plan after report of possible bankruptcy
"Fisker is focused on raising additional capital and engaging in a strategic partnership with a large automaker," the company said after a report that it has hired restructuring advisers......»»
Nissan, Honda mull EV partnership in Japan, reports say
Japanese automakers have been slow to develop EVs, particularly in comparison to Chinese rivals such as BYD, causing them to lose ground in China and leaving them vulnerable at home......»»
Bitdefender releases GravityZone Cloud MSP Security Solutions
Bitdefender launched GravityZone Cloud MSP Security Solutions, a new offering designed specifically for managed service providers (MSPs) and their business customers that delivers endpoint protection and managed detection and response (MDR) services.....»»
Reminder: Your Verizon Unlimited Plan Rate Could Go Up Starting March 1
Since February has an extra day in it this year, you have one more day before your Verizon unlimited plan price could see an increase. March 1 was the date Verizon marked for when it would start raising rates on its best unlimited plans and we are al.....»»
Apple @ Work: Need to switch MDM providers? Check out MacOnboardingMate
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pr.....»»
Verizon plans increasing by $4 per line [U: Now rolling out]
Verizon has announced that it’s raising the price of its plans in early 2024. The latest price bump will see “an increased rate of $4/mo per phone line.” Follow along for all the details including which plans are impacted and how Verizon says i.....»»
ISPs keep giving false broadband coverage data to the FCC, groups say
Telcos accuse fixed wireless ISPs of claiming more locations than they serve. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Denisyuk) Internet service providers are still providing false coverage information to the Federal Comm.....»»
MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats
2Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a game-changing solution, providing organizations with an additional human-l.....»»
Everywhere is Queer app cements a digital hub for LGBTQ businesses
The new Everywhere is Queer app enables users to find queer-owned businesses, events, healthcare providers, and more around the world. A new app has just dropped for seekers of LGBTQ-owned businesses, queer-friendly artists and advisors, and in.....»»
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty, researchers say
Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around the world, Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis......»»
Indigenous Colombians fret as sacred mountain glaciers melt
In the shade of a sacred tree, Indigenous wise men chew coca leaves as they mull the threats to their home among the melting, snow-capped peaks of Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains......»»
ISPs Say They’ll Happily Cut Pirate IPTV Streams as Quickly as Law Allows It
Today's symbiotic relationship between content providers and ISPs, often includes the latter selling access to partners' entertainment products. That's a far cry from the situation two decades ago when very little content was made available online an.....»»
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.....»»