Missouri governor rebuffed: Journalist won’t be prosecuted for viewing HTML
Missouri governor's claim that viewing HTML is "hacking" fails to sway prosecutor. Enlarge / Gov. Mike Parson at a press conference on May 29, 2019, in Jefferson City, Missouri. (credit: Getty Images | Jacob Moscovitch ) A Col.....»»
Chinese Tesla suppliers to invest nearly $1 bln in northern Mexico - state officials
Two Chinese suppliers for Tesla will invest nearly a billion dollars in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon where the automaker is planning a new factory, Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said during a trip to Shanghai on Wednesday......»»
Ecobee takes on Ring, Arlo with its first smart doorbell camera
The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera is the company's first video doorbell, featuring a generous viewing angle and premium materials......»»
Michael Lewis Likens Critics of His New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried to a ‘Mob’
The author spoke to TIME about 'Going Infinite' and why he thinks most people misunderstand Sam Bankman-Fried. When the journalist Michael Lewis announced in May that he was writing a book on Sam Bankman-Fried after spending months.....»»
California Nixes a Bill to Decriminalize Plant-Based Psychedelics
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 58, which would have allowed adults to possess small amounts of mescaline, DMT, and psilocybin, the hallucinogen in magic mushrooms.....»»
This TV isn’t even discounted and it’s the best early Prime Day deal
The Onn. 50-inch 4K TV has all the essentials you need for a good viewing experience on a budget. It's available at Walmart for a great price......»»
The delicate balance of setting central bank interest rates
As the Bank of Canada prepared to announce its decision on interest rates in early September, Tiff Macklem, the bank's governor, received imploring letters from premiers spanning both the country and the political spectrum......»»
Attaining wider viewing angles for holographic 3D displays
The holographic 3D display is an important technology with excellent application prospects. However, the viewing angle of holographic 3D displays is currently limited by existing strategies. This significant challenge must be addressed before hologra.....»»
Researchers find high concentrations of microplastics in cave water and sediment
In two recent papers, Saint Louis University researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors for 30 years......»»
Google to remove retro feature from Gmail
The html browser experience has been a fundamental experience for Gmail users. It is receiving its final curtain call in 2024. The post Google to remove retro feature from Gmail appeared first on Phandroid. Those who are old enough to reme.....»»
In labor snub, California governor vetoes bill that would have limited self-driving trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have hindered efforts to deploy self-driving trucks in the state. But big rigs still face regulatory barriers in the state......»»
Amazon Prime Video users – pay extra $3/month or see ads, says company
One of the additional perks of having an Amazon Prime subscription is free access to some of the company’s video content. But as of next year, Amazon Prime Video users will start seeing ads, unless they pay an additional premium for ad-free viewing.....»»
UAW strike cost the economy $1.6B in first week, expected to grow exponentially
So far, the losses have been concentrated in Michigan, Indiana, Alabama, Kansas, Missouri and Ohio, where plants are shuttered over the strike......»»
Conceptual study looks at nanocapsules for scaling up the power of nanotechnology
In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri have created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule—a microscopic container—capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location......»»
UAW strike idles Kansas GM plant, prompts Stellantis machining plant layoffs
GM stopped building the Chevy Malibu and Cadillac XT4 on Wednesday after running short of stampings made at a Missouri plant that's on strike. Stellantis said it was laying off workers at an Ohio machining plant and expected to make more layoffs in I.....»»
Arizona TSMC plant: Governor claims it might be upgraded from a ‘paperweight’
After an analyst described the Arizona TSMC plant as a “paperweight” – due to the fact that all the chips it makes will have to be sent to Taiwan for the final stage of production – the state’s governor has claimed that this might change......»»
Massachusetts will be the first state to stop buying plastic, governor says
Massachusetts will no longer buy single-use plastic products, the governor announced to start the week......»»
As a tech journalist, these are the browser extensions I couldn’t live without
Browser extensions can enrich the web and solve pesky problems we all find on the internet. Here are my top recommendations for a better browsing experience......»»
GM, Ford say UAW strike to affect other U.S. plants
GM said it expects to idle its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas because of a shortage of stampings made at the Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri, while Ford said about 600 workers at its Michigan Assembly plant were told not to come to work Frida.....»»
Sexualized Instagram imagery found to affect young women"s body image
Viewing sexualized Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among viewers beyond striving for thinness and attractiveness......»»
At the Detroit auto show, worries and hope as UAW prepared to launch strike
Michigan's governor said she was in contact with the federal government and that everyone was "doing our best" and focused on "getting a good result." She said both sides at the table have a responsibility to act in their best interests......»»