Salesforce to cut about 10% of staff
Salesforce said Wednesday that it will cut approximately 10% of its workforce and reduce its real estate footprint, making it the latest tech company to slash expenses as broader economic uncertainty continues to hit Silicon Valley particularly hard......»»
Google deal may have kept Apple from building search engine, exec says
Apple is contractually obligated to defend Google search deal, DOJ says. Enlarge / Apple Senior Vice President of Services Eddy Cue. (credit: Justin Sullivan / Staff | Getty Images North America) One of the most anticipa.....»»
Computer simulations show how intermediate-mass black holes could form inside stellar clusters
An international consortium of astronomers, including staff from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, has successfully unraveled the intricate formation mechanisms of the elusive intermediate-mass black holes. They could represent the link between.....»»
Apple chip secrets case: Rivos countersues, says iPhone maker makes staff scared to leave
Rivos, a stealth startup, was accused of stealing Apple chip secrets by poaching staff who took with them “gigabytes of sensitive System-on-a-Chip specifications and design files.” The startup has now countersued the iPhone maker. The counters.....»»
Teacher well-being not a priority in schools, experts warn
Against a backdrop of funding shortages and recruitment issues across the education sector, two education experts argue that equipping leaders with more soft skills will improve mental health and well-being in school staff......»»
Inside Tiktok"s real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour......»»
French Apple Store staff will strike as iPhone 15 goes on sale
As the iPhone 15 arrives in stores on September 22, Apple Store staff across France will go on strike over pay.French unions protest Apple Store pay (Source: union poster online)On the same day that the first online pre-ordered iPhone 15 models are d.....»»
Violence against workers increased during the pandemic: Research shows how it affected them
For weeks of lockdown in the UK and beyond, people took part in nightly applause for health care staff and caregivers. Many expressed gratitude for other frontline workers: waste management workers, bus drivers, retail employees and others performing.....»»
Concerns over the quality and effectiveness of counter-terrorism training for UK public places
There is little evidence that counter-terrorism training for staff in crowded places in Britain is effective with the current approach seeming to be "quantity over quality," a new study finds......»»
OpenAI CEO: AI is working just fine...for now
Dreamforce 2023: Sam Altman and Marc Benioff talk Salesforce, OpenAI, sci-fi and more......»»
Social media restrictions “profoundly damaging,” Biden admin tells SCOTUS
Biden: “Serious separation of power concerns” with ban on social media contacts. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images North America) In July, a federal judge issued an order limiting the Biden admini.....»»
Apple attempts to control the message around France"s iPhone 12 RF radiation debacle
France is threatening a recall of all iPhone 12 models due to concerns over radio frequency exposure, and Apple has instructed staff control messaging on the matter.iPhone 12 on the edge of a recallIt's been a busy few days for Apple, but not just be.....»»
How to say "jumping ants" in Uchinaaguchi
Recent publication of OIST research findings in the journal Integrative Organismal Biology likely marks the first use of Uchinaaguchi, the indigenous Okinawan language, in a scientific research publication. OIST researchers and staff translated an ab.....»»
Dreamforce 2023 live - Day two news and updates from Salesforce
We're live in San Francisco for Dreamforce 2023 day two......»»
Google is laying off hundreds in its recruitment division
Google confirmed it will lay off hundreds of staff members who helped recruit and hire employees, as Silicon Valley continues its cost-cutting efforts......»»
Dreamforce 2023 live - all the day two Salesforce news and updates
We're live in San Francisco for the second day of Dreamforce 2023......»»
Salesforce CEO: It’s time for a new view on AI
Dreamforce 2023: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks AI, trust and the future of your data......»»
Live talk at noon Wednesday from the North American International Detroit Auto Show
Jessica Caldwell, director of insights at Edmunds, will join Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle live from the Detroit auto show floor......»»
China problems won"t affect iPhone 15 success, says Wedbush
Wedbush analysts say that concerns over the Chinese government banning staff iPhones is overblown, and the iPhone 15 will instead see a "mini super cycle" from users looking to upgrade.Mockups of the iPhone 15 rangeMost recently, Wedbush told its inv.....»»
Gears Technica: Favorite coffee-making setups from the Ars Technica staff
From espresso to Nespresso, we share our favorite coffee setups. (credit: Kevin Purdy) If you're like our staff, you'll understand that good cup of brewed coffee is a requirement every morning. Whether it's a simple French-pressed b.....»»
Apple Glasgow union reaches agreement with Apple for pay raises
Apple's first unionized store in the UK has reached a pay agreement with the tech giant, winning minimum increases and compensation for all staff members.Apple GlasgowIn November, staff at Apple Glasgow voted overwhelmingly in favor of having UK trad.....»»