MicroStrategy dumps another $1 billion into Bitcoin, adding to its enormous holdings
Bitcoin briefly hit an all-time high of just over $58,000 on February 21 before a slide brought the value back down around the $45,000 mark. The dip seemed to be an opportune time for some to reaffirm their commitment to the coin......»»
Tesla shareholders re-approve Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package
Court battle over pay plan will continue despite Musk winning shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Tesla shareholders have re-approved CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, the c.....»»
Volkswagen Group selects Omnicom as global media agency after lengthy review
Volkswagen Group ranks as the world’s 17th largest advertiser, according to the latest Ad Age Datacenter ranking, which pegged the automaker’s worldwide spending at $1.8 billion in measured media in 2022......»»
Exploring online morality in the context of evolved human responses
In a review article in PNAS Nexus, Claire Robertson and colleagues explore how human morality, which evolved in the context of small in-person groups, functions on the internet with over five billion users......»»
Elephants may refer to each other by name
The animals seem to respond more actively to calls that include their "name." Enlarge (credit: Buena Vista Images) Lots of animals communicate with each other, from tiny mice to enormous whales. But none of those forms o.....»»
Combined X-ray surveys and supercomputer simulations track 12 billion years of cosmic black-hole growth
By combining forefront X-ray observations with state-of-the-art supercomputer simulations of the buildup of galaxies over cosmic history, researchers have provided the best modeling to date of the growth of the supermassive black holes found in the c.....»»
Age verification for pornography access? Research shows it fails on many levels
The Australian government has announced an A $6.5 million trial of "age assurance" technology to restrict minors' access to pornography. It's part of a $1 billion package to address gendered violence. And it now comes alongside a proposal to ban peop.....»»
GM launches $6 billion share buyback plan
The board approval follows a $10 billion accelerated share repurchase announced by the automaker in November 2023......»»
Astrophysicists calculate the likelihood that Earth was exposed to cold harsh interstellar clouds 2 million years ago
Around two million years ago, Earth was a very different place, with our early human ancestors living alongside saber-toothed tigers, mastodons, and enormous rodents. And, depending on where they were, they may have been cold: Earth had fallen into a.....»»
Study finds fresh water and key conditions for life appeared on Earth a half-billion years earlier than thought
We need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the water doesn't have to be fresh, but fresh water can only occur on dry land......»»
Microsoft is reworking Recall after researchers point out its security problems
Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data. Enlarge / Microsoft's Recall feature is switching to be opt-in by default, and is adding new encryption protections in an effort to safeguard user d.....»»
Tesla chair says Elon Musk needs $46 billion pay plan to stay motivated
Musk could devote less time to Tesla if pay isn't re-approved, shareholders hear. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks onstage at SXSW on March 11, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | Diego Donamaria ) Tesla Board Cha.....»»
Humane is trying to sell themselves to HP for a lot of money
It seems that Humane, the creators of the AI Pin, is looking to sell themselves to HP for a whopping $1 billion! The post Humane is trying to sell themselves to HP for a lot of money appeared first on Phandroid. Humane launched the AI Pin.....»»
Are robotic lawn mowers safe for pets and kids?
Most robotic lawn mowers are safe for pets and kids, but there are some important factors to consider before adding one to your backyard......»»
T-Mobile launches ‘Home Internet Backup’ as its most affordable 5G broadband plan
On the heels of adding a second tier to its 5G Home Internet in April, T-Mobile has launched another option for those who want a reliable internet backup at an affordable price. T-Mobile Home Internet Backup goes from as low as $20/month for 130GB of.....»»
Opinion: Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial—but it"s going to be crucial
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tons of greenhouse gases we emit each year......»»
4 key factors as Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk"s $56 billion pay plan
Tesla is asking its shareholders to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package after a Delaware court voided it early this year. Here are some key arguments on both side of the debate over Tesla's future......»»
Engineering enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater
There are over 5 billion tons of plastic waste accumulated across the planet, much of which are microplastics that may harm human health and pose a long-term threat to agricultural productivity and food security. The gargantuan task of cleaning up th.....»»
Cox Appeals Billion Dollar Piracy Verdict Over ‘Concealed Evidence’
Cox Communications has filed its opening brief in a new appeal of the $1 billion piracy case. A jury previously held the Internet provider liable for the music piracy activities of its subscribers. After the trial, Cox learned that the music companie.....»»
Have an Apple Card? Earn up to $200 free by adding family members to your account
Apple is running a new promotion for Apple Card users, and it pays pretty well! All you have to do is add family members to your Apple Card account, and Apple will reward you with immediate cash back up to $200 total. more….....»»
7 New Features are Coming to Android, Your Devices: Google Messages, Home, More
Pixel owners know about feature drops, because they are Google’s way of continuously adding value to devices. With each big quarterly update, Google tosses out new software ideas onto Pixel phones and tablets to keep things fun and fresh. For t.....»»