Quanta chairman optimistic about metaverse opportunities
Quanta Computer chairman Barry Lam has seen many clients planning to develop their own metaverse platforms. He is particularly optimistic about the metaverse platform created by Meta and Microsoft. He believes these metaverse platforms will inspire d.....»»
The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises
In 2023, cybercriminals saw more opportunities to “log in” versus hack into corporate networks through valid accounts – making this tactic a preferred weapon for threat actors, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence I.....»»
Widefield diamond quantum sensing with neuromorphic vision sensors
A collaborative project has made a breakthrough in enhancing the speed and resolution of widefield quantum sensing, leading to new opportunities in scientific research and practical applications......»»
Viewpoint: Migratory animals face mass extinction—but as a conservationist, I"m optimistic
The world is facing three planetary crises: biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental pollution. Recognized threats to biodiversity include habitat loss and overexploitation but new analyses suggest that migratory species are faring particu.....»»
Scientists use AI to identify new materials for carbon capture
Generative AI techniques, machine learning, and simulations give researchers new opportunities to identify environmentally friendly metal-organic framework materials......»»
23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains ‘Optimistic’
23andMe’s CEO Anne Wojcicki has saved the genetics company from the brink of failure before. She sat down with WIRED to talk about where it goes from here......»»
First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them
Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate, report warns
An acceleration in threats from Earth system tipping points, which occur when small changes spark often rapid and irreversible transformations, has set humanity on a disastrous trajectory, a new report shows......»»
Adient sales fall flat as auto supplier looks at new business opportunities
Adient plc’s revenue stagnated in the first quarter, though its CEO said business performance is improving and margins will, too. The company, which has its North American base in Plymouth, about 27 miles West of Detroit, had sales of $3.66 bill.....»»
Demystifying SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS)
Threat actors aren’t looking for companies of specific sizes or industries, they are looking for opportunities. Given that many companies operate in the dark and overlook breaches until ransomware attacks occur, this makes the threat actors’ job.....»»
NinjaOne raises $231.5 million to boost product innovation
NinjaOne announced it raised a $231.5 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ Growth. Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of Snowflake; and Amit Agarwal, President of Datadog; among others also invested in the round. With this financing, ICONIQ Gro.....»»
Aston Martin said to seek fourth CEO in as many years
Chairman Lawrence Stroll has contacted current and former heads of other luxury automakers to gauge interest in the role, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
NADA"s outgoing chairman takes issue with federal regulations, potential impact of Chinese EV brands
Geoffrey Pohanka, outgoing chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said he is very concerned about the industry's rapid transaction to electrification......»»
Ambitious workers park the office politics when employer is struggling, study suggests
New research from a team at City, University of London sheds light on how perceived threats and opportunities to their teams affect office politics......»»
Progress on chip-based spontaneous four-wave mixing quantum light sources
A single-photon detector (SPD) is sensitive to incidence of individual quanta of light and has many applications in photonics, such as fluorescence measurements, laser ranging, optical time-domain reflectometer, and quantum optics experiments......»»
Former NADA chair Paul Walser urges young dealership leaders to ‘be patient"
Former National Automobile Dealers Association Chairman Paul Walser encourages 40 Under 40 winners and alumni to ‘be patient' when waiting for promotions......»»
Europe forges new bonds between agriculture and biodiversity
As the environmental and economic costs of industrial farming grow, so do opportunities to spur an ecological change......»»
Akio Toyoda corrects course at Toyota Group amid widening scandal
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda says the Toyota Group of affiliated companies has lost its way and needs to get back to basics amid a series of misconduct scandals in Japan......»»
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth makes gaming’s best hero even more lovable
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth reintroduces players to the optimistic Ichiban Kasuga at exactly the right moment in time......»»
Akio Toyoda"s favorite cars have this in common: Engines
If you guessed the Toyota chairman's hand-picked collection of cars all had one thing in common, you'd be spot on in wagering that his hot wheels are more eclectic than electric......»»
Soapbark discovery offers a sustainability boost for the global vaccine market
A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an alternative plant host for the first time, opening unprecedented opportunities for the vaccine industry......»»