Nanya posts profit hike in 1Q21
Taiwan-based DRAM maker Nanya Technology has reported net profit hiked 192.7% sequentially to NT$2.71 billion (US$95 million) in the first quarter of 2021. EPS for the quarter came to NT$0.88......»»
OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend
The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsore.....»»
Apple TV+ and other Apple One services price hike
Apple, today, has quietly increased the price of its popular Apple TV+ streaming service from $7 to $10 per month......»»
Lithia Q3 net income slips 20%, revenue record for quarter
Lithia set a third-quarter revenue record but saw quarterly net income fall 20 percent from a year earlier to $265 million as vehicle sales rose but gross profit fell......»»
Investigating banana trees as buffers to fight wildfires
Fire buffers composed of irrigated banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Climate change is increasing wildfire risk. Wildfires in the Western.....»»
UAW strikes GM"s high-profit, big SUV plant; 5,000 more workers walk off the job in Texas
UAW President Shawn Fain ordered 5,000 workers to walk out Tuesday at Arlington Assembly, which builds the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade......»»
Top Israel/Hamas misinformation spreaders use Elon Musk’s paid “verification”
Report: 74% of X's most viral misinformation posts are from "verified" users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Nathan Stirk ) "Verified" accounts on Elon Musk's X platform spread nearly three-quarters of the 250 most vira.....»»
Autoliv raises sales guidance after solid third-quarter profit
Autoliv CEO Mikael Bratt said the company would increase its 2023 sales guidance to about 17 percent organic growth from 15 percent, citing development of light vehicle production, to which it is highly exposed......»»
It might be time to downgrade! Netflix’s Premium plan just got more expensive
Netflix has announced that the company’s Premium tier will be seeing a price hike from $20 to $23. The post It might be time to downgrade! Netflix’s Premium plan just got more expensive appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this month i.....»»
Pfizer hikes price of COVID antiviral Paxlovid from $530 to nearly $1,400
The price hike is expected to exacerbate already poor uptake of the drug. Enlarge / A box of Paxlovid, the Pfizer antiviral drug. (credit: Getty | Europa Press News) Pfizer on Wednesday revealed that it raised the list p.....»»
Elon Musk launches test to see if users are willing to pay $1 a year for X
"It is not a profit driver," X says. Enlarge (credit: Steven Puetzer | The Image Bank) X has confirmed a Fortune report revealing that the platform formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 annual fee to new user.....»»
Reddit’s blockchain-based “Community Points” tokens crash after sunsetting
Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement. Enlarge Reddit's Community Points, a blockchain-based rewards system for quality posts, comments, and other contributions in a subset of sub.....»»
COVID antiviral Paxlovid to see price increase following 400% vaccine hike
The new price is not set, but one analyst suggested it could be up to 5x higher. Enlarge / A box of Paxlovid, the Pfizer antiviral drug. (credit: Getty | Europa Press News) After raising the price of COVID-19 vaccines mo.....»»
Settlement talks collapse in Kenya Facebook redundancies case
Legal action by Nairobi-based workers who filtered out graphic Facebook posts will continue......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max costs 12% more to make than iPhone 14 counterpart
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 12% more expensive for Apple to build than its iPhone 14 counterpart, a teardown reveals, with the parts of each unit estimated to cost Apple around $558 to buy.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple's profit margin for its products relies h.....»»
How to block graphic social media posts on your kids" phones
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war......»»
Tracking emotions on social media to predict which posts go viral
It doesn't take a scientist to know that a Facebook post bursting with party popper emojis or angry face symbols gets more reactions and shares than a flat, factual account of a child's graduation or an airline's villainous customer service......»»
T-Mobile unlimited plan price hikes: How to opt out
Customers on older T-Mobile unlimited plans are facing a price hike, thanks to a sneaky approach by the carrier. Although it was prohibited by both regulators and its own promises from increasing the prices of the four plans concerned, T-Mobile wi.....»»
Threads now lets you edit posts, and unlike X, you won’t have to pay for it
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature that will be available to Threads users in the form of the ability to edit your posts. The post Threads now lets you edit posts, and unlike X, you won’t have to pay for it appeared first on Phandroid......»»
EU launches probe into disinformation campaigns as X says "hundreds" of Hamas-affiliated accounts removed
X says it has removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts" and taken down thousands of posts since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, even as the European Commission formally opened an investigation into X after a previous war.....»»
T-Mobile forcing customers to more expensive plans instead of hiking prices
In November, without calling it a price-hike, T-Mobile will automatically move some users to more expensive plans unless the customers call the company to opt-out.Phone Freedom by T-MobileT-Mobile claims that their plan changes are not price hikes bu.....»»