Pegatron names co-CEOs
Pegatron has appointed Johnson Deng and Gary Cheng to succeed incumbent CEO Syh-Jang Liao as the company's co-chief executive officers......»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
How should boards handle visionary CEOs?
The recent firing and rapid rehiring of Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, illustrates the delicate dance between visionary CEOs and the boards who oversee them......»»
Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire
As Al Gore and James Bell reach the Apple Board of Directors retirement age of 75, Dr. Wanda Austin joins the board.Apple ParkApple's board of directors has been filled with some of the most prominent names in business and culture in recent history......»»
Fisker names third accounting chief since October as shares plunge
Fisker said it named Angel Salinas as chief accounting officer after the EV automaker lost two previous top accountants since October. Its stock price is down by about a third this year......»»
Hilco Streambank to oversee sale of Shift Technologies" digital assets, IP
Advisory firm Hilco Streambank said it has taken on managing the sale of trademarks, domain names and other intangible assets of Shift Technologies, an e-commerce used-vehicle retailer that filed for bankruptcy last year......»»
Tata, Pegatron commit over $1 billion to expand iPhone production in Tamil Nadu
The government of India's Tamil Nadu region has announced investment deals with international technology firms, including $1.5 billion specifically for iPhone manufacturing.Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)Following its 2023 purchase of Wistron's.....»»
EU antitrust head is meeting Tim Cook and others next week
The EU antitrust head, Margrethe Vestager, is next week scheduled to meet Tim Cook and other CEOs of big tech companies. It comes at a time when Apple appears to be softening its opposition to antitrust issues, and preparing for a more cooperative.....»»
We came up with the worst possible names for the next Nintendo Switch
With a Switch successor rumored for 2024, what should Nintendo name its upcoming console? We came up with some downright terrible names it should never use......»»
Crocs love feral pigs and quolls have a taste for rabbit—but it doesn"t solve Australia"s invasive species problem
Across the vast Australian continent, feral pigs, feral deer and European rabbits roam in their millions. By different names—wild boar, venison, and lapin—these could all be served in a Michelin-star restaurant......»»
BYD set to dethrone Tesla as top global EV seller
In an industry still dominated by more familiar names such as Toyota, VW and GM, Chinese automakers including BYD and SAIC are making serious inroads......»»
EasyPark data breach may affect millions of customers
Hackers stole people's names and parts of their credit card number, EasyPark confirms......»»
Rising star Luxshare secures major stake in Pegatron"s iPhone factory
Apple supplier Luxshare is taking over an iPhone assembly factory from a rival manufacturer after buying a majority stake in the location.Tim Cook visiting a Luxshare factoryLuxshare is buying a 62.5% stake in Pegatron's Kunshan factory in eastern Ch.....»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
Debt-laden Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount consider merger
WBD could have 2nd most streaming subscribers if reported meeting leads to deal. Enlarge / Media firms are looking for allies to help them take the coveted media throne. (credit: Warner Bros. Discovery) The CEOs of Warne.....»»
Google names the best Chrome extensions of 2023 with a glaring omission
Google shouts out all sorts of workflow and accessibility extensions, but not a single adblocker is mentioned......»»
Xfinity data breach revealed: Names, contact info, security Q&As, and more at risk
An Xfinity data breach has been revealed by the company, in which hackers were able to obtain a wide range of customer information. Data obtained for at least some Xfinity customers “may” include usernames, hashed passwords, real names, contac.....»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
Wild "super pigs" from Canada could become a new front in the war on feral hogs
They go by many names—pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks—but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of patho.....»»
Mesopotamian bricks unveil the strength of Earth"s ancient magnetic field
Ancient bricks inscribed with the names of Mesopotamian kings have yielded important insights into a mysterious anomaly in Earth's magnetic field 3,000 years ago, according to a new study involving University College London researchers......»»
University isn"t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects, say researchers
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