Public Clouds vs. Private Clouds vs. Hybrid Clouds
With cloud computing, it can be tough to know whether public, private, or hybrid environments are right for you. Compare them now......»»
Six public franchised dealership groups sweeten 2023 CEO pay with extras as Lithia"s DeBoer sees largest gain
Lithia, AutoNation, Asbury, Penske, Sonic and Group 1 pay a relatively modest base CEO salary but then sweeten compensation with other incentives. DeBoer's 2023 total jumps 73 percent......»»
The genetic basis and process of inbreeding depression in an elite hybrid rice
Inbreeding depression is defined as reduced fitness or performance arising from increasing homozygosity of progenies due to successive inbreeding, whereas heterosis refers to the superiority of a hybrid over its parent resulting from the increase in.....»»
Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?
Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»
CallRevu buys TotalCX, aims to dominate dealership calling tech
Private equity firm Serent Capital wants to grow CallRevu into a major player for retail automotive industry call monitoring analytics software......»»
Nearly 80% of consumers would consider buying an EV in four years, Cox says
EV skeptics would consider an EV if it costs the same as a gasoline-powered alternative and if more public charging becomes available......»»
Indy 500 at a crossroads: Iconic racing league is on cusp of starting its hybrid era
IndyCar is finally set to introduce its hybrid system this summer. That makes the 2024 Indy 500 the last time the open-wheel cars will run at the Brickyard without hybrid power......»»
Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb
A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to today, and the numbers are even more dramatic. According to Forbes, Americans.....»»
Guest commentary: Let"s stick to the science when talking about hybrids, emissions reduction
When Toyota or any other car company claims that hybrid drivetrains can reduce emissions further and faster than EVs, we know that's objectively untrue......»»
Monitoring strategies of suspended matter after natural and deep-sea mining disturbances
"Dust clouds" at the bottom of the deep sea, that will be created by deep-sea mining activities, descend at a short distance for the most part. That is shown by Ph.D. research of NIOZ marine geologist Sabine Haalboom, on the bottom of the Pacific Oce.....»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024
It's a month of outstanding performances on the Public Broadcasting Service, and these are the three great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024......»»
Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support
Android 15 Beta 2 is out for Pixels and several third-party devices. Enlarge / The Android 15 logo. This is "Android V," if you can't tell from the logo. (credit: Google) Google's I/O conference is still happening, and.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 15, 2024
Associate / Pentester (Red Team) – Cybersecurity Audit Siemens | Germany | Hybrid – View job details As an Associate / Pentester (Red Team) – Cybersecurity Audit, you will be responsible for conducting cybersecurity assess.....»»
The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy
With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech......»»
BYD introduces plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
The Shark will be distributed globally but BYD has no plans to sell it in the U.S. — the biggest single market for pickups — at the moment......»»
Study reveals how media representations of animal rights advocacy contribute to its depoliticization
Despite the pervasive public interest in animal welfare, the framing of animal rights activism in the media has largely contributed to its depoliticization, argues a paper in Polity. "Vegans and "Green-Collared Criminals,'" by Serrin Rutledge-Prior,.....»»
Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years—so why does the public think it"s increased?
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, according to the latest survey. But the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite......»»
Scientists create an "optical conveyor belt" for quasiparticles
Using interference between two lasers, a research group led by scientists from RIKEN and NTT Research have created an "optical conveyor belt" that can move polaritons—a type of light-matter hybrid particle—in semiconductor-based microcavities. Th.....»»
iOS 17.5 is now available: Here’s everything you need to know
9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Keep Your Private Data Off The Dark Web with Incogni. Help protect yourself from identity theft, scams, and spam calls. Use the code “Apple55” for -55% off the annual plan. Apple has officially released iOS 17.....»»
GM"s Cruise resumes autonomous testing with a human backup behind wheel
This marks the first time Cruise's self-driving systems have been activated on public roads since October......»»
Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple yea.....»»