MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms
Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned......»»
New Zealand"s Maori King calls for whales to be given personhood
The King of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people made an impassioned call Thursday for whales to be granted the same legal rights as people in a bid to protect the hallowed yet vulnerable species......»»
Extreme heat and ozone pollution: A call for targeted control strategies in China
Elevated surface ozone concentrations in China are posing a significant threat to both human health and crop yields. Extreme heat can greatly exacerbate ozone pollution through both complex chemical and physical processes. For example, extreme heat i.....»»
Chinese iPhone sales may be decelerating at faster pace than expected
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
Research shows even positive online reviews are a minefield for firms
Customer's online reviews of products and services are highly influential and have an immediate impact on brand value and customer buying behaviors......»»
Buying affordable ethical chocolate is almost impossible—but some firms are offering the next best thing
With supermarket aisles piled high with assortments of chocolate treats, the choice can seem overwhelming. The array of ethical options—some with certifications, others with marketing claims about sustainability—can just add to the confusion......»»
Tim Cook attends Chinese climate change meeting, says AI is key to solving it
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended the annual China Development Forum during his visit to the country, taking part in a climate change meeting during it. Cook has said that meeting environmental goals requires “more innovation,” and that AI is an ess.....»»
Apple and China"s Baidu have not agreed to an AI deal
Despite previous reports of Apple having made a deal to use Baidu for its AI features in the region, Chinese media sources are now saying that no such deal has been made.Baidu logoThe original reports came via local media in China, with two separate.....»»
Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected
While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the ma.....»»
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov
Hacks allegedly targeted US officials and politicians, their spouses, and dozens of companies. Enlarge (credit: peterschreiber.media | Getty Images) The US Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging sev.....»»
Apple buying AI services from Chinese tech giant Baidu, say reports
Chinese media is reporting that Apple is buying AI services from local tech giant Baidu. The WSJ had earlier reported that the iPhone maker had been in discussions with the company, to use its AI smarts in iOS 18. Baudi operates a ChatGPT-style LL.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple recycling already depends on AI
Speaking at a Chinese conference on reducing carbon emissions, Tim Cook has revealed that Apple is already using AI to help with its moves to be carbon neutral and specifically around how it recovers and recycles materials.Tim Cook (Credit: Apple)Coo.....»»
OnePlus Watch 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: a close call
The new OnePlus Watch 2 is an impressive second smartwatch attempt by the enthusiast brand, but is it enough to unseat Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6?.....»»
Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting policies and setting ta.....»»
Q&A: Researchers warn of danger, call for pause in bringing AI to schools
In K-12 schools across the country, a new gold rush of sorts is underway: Classrooms nationwide are racing to bring the latest artificial intelligence tools, such as platforms powered by the chat bot ChatGPT, into the classroom......»»
“We’ve done our job”: Baldur’s Gate 3 devs call off DLC and step away from D&D
Larian boss says BG3 is "a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end." Enlarge / Sometimes your infernal-engine-powered heart just isn't in it. (credit: Larian Studios/Hasbro) Swen Vincke, director of the colossal ent.....»»
Impacts of major volcanic eruptions over the past two millennia on both global and Chinese climates
Recently, a study by Dr. Sun Weiyi and Prof. Liu Jian from the School of Geography at Nanjing Normal University was published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Young African students in Australia call out racial stereotypes
Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes—no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they're from. But for many Black African students, that's their reality and it's taking a serious toll on their well-being and sense of belonging......»»
Mumpreneurs: A growing entrepreneurial force in Chinese society
While much ink has been poured over China's economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less attention. With the pressure of the "three-child policy", being a mother isn't a mere personal choice, it's a part of.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile deploys onto iPhone and iPad
Gamers can now play Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile' on iPhone and iPad, with the major first-person-shooter title available to download from the App Store.Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile [Activision]Following after over a year of preorders and an early Ma.....»»
Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is out to eliminate mobile gaming’s stigma
Activision believes that Call of Duty Warzone Mobile will be the shooter that changes people's minds about mobile gaming. Here's why......»»