Netlify pays it forward with Jamstack Innovation Fund
The Netlify platform provides devs with a service to deploy and manage Jamstack apps, which are built with a growing ecosystem of tools. The Netlify platform provides devs with a service to deploy and manage Jamstack apps, which are built with a.....»»
Florida pays python hunters to clear the Everglades. Ten years later, is it working?
Monsters slither throughout the crooked mangroves and serrated sawgrass of Florida's Everglades, 20 feet long and up to 200 pounds of sinewy muscle built by devouring everything in their path......»»
Innovation increasingly led by collaborative teams, not individual pioneers: Study
Is disruption decreasing, or is it accelerating? That depends. With the exponential growth in scientific publications, the chance that an individual scientist might be highly disruptive in their field is decreasing. Collectively, however, the overall.....»»
Lawyer objects to claims about how much Google pays Apple to be default search engine
A lawyer representing Apple has objected to claims made in court about how much Google pays the Cupertino company to be the default search engine on iPhones and other devices. The objection was made in a major antitrust case against the search gia.....»»
Google antitrust trial already getting formal protests from Apple
On the second day of Google's antitrust trial, Apple protested poor handling of secret data — presumably about how much Google pays the company to stay iPhone's default search engine.Google antitrust trial underwayThe U.S. government is investigati.....»»
Albemarle: Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North America
Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle Corp......»»
Scenes from the 2023 Automotive News Congress
The theme of this year's Congress is "Investing in Innovation" and features keynotes from top executives at Hyundai, GM and Ford......»»
US accuses Google of "knowingly" breaking antitrust laws
Government lawyers have begun their case against Google by saying the firm knowingly "crossed antitrust lines" and then worked to cover what it was doing.Google pays to be the defaultA trial of the US versus Google has begun in Washington, DC, and ov.....»»
Investigating why crowdfunding does not work well for social impact initiatives
You've seen it online: crowdfunding for just about any purpose you can imagine. From artists trying to fund a project to individuals trying to pay a difficult health care bill, thousands have used sites like Go Fund Me to reach a financial goal. Glob.....»»
Here"s how a UAW strike against the Detroit 3 could play out
The UAW has warned it could strike all three Detroit automakers at once, but it also could target key production sites to avoid burning through its $825 million strike fund......»»
Three Apple executives to serve as key witnesses at Google"s antitrust bench trial
Apple's executive staff may be missing three members during its iPhone 15 launch day, as they are required to act as witnesses during a Google antitrust bench trial.Google pays to be the defaultSVP of Services Eddy Cue, SVP of Machine Learning and AI.....»»
An age gap in the C-suite makes companies more innovative
In order to innovate, companies have to play the long game. Cycles of R&D experimentation, iteration and market-testing require patience and a certain amount of risk-tolerance. For boards attempting to push an innovation imperative, this is a serious.....»»
Pension fund sues Jeff Bezos and Amazon for not using Falcon 9 rockets
Plaintiffs: Amazon decision "lays bare the extent" of Bezos’ personal rivalry with Musk. Enlarge / Vulcan's core stage is lifted into a processing facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January 2023. (credit: United Launch All.....»»
Threads foundation building continues with keyword search launching on two islands
After racing to ship a minimum viable product over the summer, Meta continues to crank out basic features for Threads. The latest Threads innovation is keyword search, although it’s only available on a couple island nations for now. more….....»»
Why Embracing Technology-Driven Innovation Is Critical for Financial Institutions
Financial institutions must embrace technology-driven innovation to meet changing customer expectations and secure sensitive data. Continue reading........»»
IMF warns climate shocks may increase conflict deaths
Climate change threatens to exacerbate conflict in fragile nations across the globe and lead to increased deaths, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report published Wednesday......»»
New and improved bioink to enhance 3D bioprinted skeletal muscle constructs
An advancement in 3D bioprinting of native-like skeletal muscle tissues has been made by scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). The key to the TIBI scientists' approach lies in their specially formulated bioink, which.....»»
Gender disparities limit chances for women PhD students training to be new inventors, says new research
In the innovation economy, individuals with STEM Ph.D.s are a critical source of human capital, with nearly 60% of Ph.D.s in STEM fields—such as engineering, chemistry and biology—being employed outside of universities. These students are increas.....»»
France, EU to spend 200 mn euros on destroying excess wine
The French government announced Friday that 200 million euros ($216 million) would be set aside to fund the destruction of surplus wine production in a bid to support struggling producers and shore up prices......»»
Tesla, Rivian endorse right-to-repair deal covering telematics data
In separate letters sent to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association and Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the two EV makers pledged their support for the tenets outlined in a commitment unveiled in July......»»
T-Mobile laying off 5,000 employees, citing rising costs
On the heels of announcing its new Go5G Next plan that pays for half of customers’ yearly smartphone upgrades, T-Mobile has announced a mass layoff that will cut about 5,000 employees. The move comes as the Uncarrier says it’s become “materiall.....»»