Stocks in environmentally-minded firms fare better than their polluting peers
The stocks of environmentally-minded companies are a better bet for investors than shares in their polluting rivals, reveals a new study by the University of Sussex Business School and Birkbeck, University of London......»»
Rumored iOS 18 Siri boost will be driven by massive acquisitions over years
Apple's investment in more AI firms than any of its major rivals, and a marked increased in related job ads, backs up claims that Siri will see significant improvements at WWDC 2024.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkAgain belying the claim that A.....»»
Sustainable Design Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Sustainable architects or green design architects are professionals specializing in environmentally conscious building design. Their responsibilities encompass a range of eco-friendly strategies, including energy-efficient design, water conservation.....»»
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly
Scientists are working hard to thwart a blood-sucking fly that is decimating populations of the charismatic finches that helped Charles Darwin formulate the theory of evolution......»»
Snag yourself the Dell XPS 13 for $599 before it’s too late
The outgoing model of the Dell XPS 13 is on sale for an affordable $599 from Dell, but you have to hurry with your purchase because stocks may be running low......»»
Sexual minority young people in Canada more likely to experience harmful police contact, finds study
While there has been much public scrutiny and research on police interactions and violence towards sexual minorities in the United States, there is a gap in the current literature on how sexual minorities fare with law enforcement contact in Canada......»»
How firms frame training programs for gig workers can boost promotion and uptake of the programs
General skills training programs for those hired under flexible arrangements can strengthen the relationship between firm and worker, thus benefiting both groups. But for that to happen, the programs need to have strong buy-in from both managers and.....»»
Apple Vision Pro shipment dates slip nearly instantly
Eighteen minutes after Apple began taking pre-orders for the new Apple Vision Pro headset, stocks were sold out and shipping dates began slipping back.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkIt's not as if Apple is going to stop anyone ordering an Apple Vision.....»»
Google reveals new $1bn UK data center as AI demand soars
New $1bn Google data center with environmentally-friendly technologies is coming to Hertfordshire, UK......»»
Hospitals owned by private equity are harming patients, reports find
Hospital ratings dive and medical errors rise when private equity firms are in charge. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Private equity firms are increasingly buying hospitals across the US, and when they do, patients suffe.....»»
Cable firms to FTC: We shouldn’t have to let users cancel service with a click
Customers may "misunderstand the consequences of canceling," cable lobby says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | RoyalFive) Lobbyists for cable companies and advertisers yesterday expressed their displeasure with a propose.....»»
Who defends bullying victims? A study analyzes adolescents" behavior in this regard
A research team at the University of Cordoba studied the behavior of those defending adolescent victims of bullying and its relationship to the student's social and regulatory adjustment and perceptions of popularity among peers......»»
Norway’s Deep-Sea Mining Decision Is a Warning
Politicians claim the move could provide vital minerals for the green transition. Critics say opening up exploration creates geopolitical headaches and is environmentally unsound......»»
Redundancies have unintended consequences for all employees, even those who keep their jobs
Tech giants including X (then known as Twitter) and Facebook owner Meta announced thousands of job cuts globally in 2022 and 2023, as did other firms like entertainment company Disney, consultancy firm KPMG and phone company Vodafone. And let's not f.....»»
Investors are "flying blind" to risk of climate lawsuits, researchers say
Polluting companies could be liable for trillions in damages from climate lawsuits. But few investors and regulators are taking these risks into account when evaluating companies' climate-related financial risks, according to new Oxford Sustainable L.....»»
EU antitrust chief to Tim Cook: Apple must allow third-party app stores
The European Union's Margrethe Vestager has met with leaders of US Big Tech firms to discuss their operations in the EU, and with Apple's Tim Cook concentrated on the App Store and Apple Music.Margrethe Vestager (left) and Tim Cook at Apple Park (Sou.....»»
Female business leaders need better support to thrive in times of crisis
Female-led businesses had a harder time bouncing back from the pandemic than firms run by men, according to new research from the University of Surrey. This was attributed to women having, on average, less access to external financial resources, weak.....»»
At Senate AI hearing, news executives fight against “fair use” claims for AI training data
Media orgs want AI firms to license content for training, and Congress is sympathetic. Enlarge / Danielle Coffey, president and CEO of News Media Alliance; Professor Jeff Jarvis, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; Curtis LeGeyt,.....»»
Do former regulators improve the quality of audits?
In their auditing capacity, accounting firms, such as the "Big Four"—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC—function as watchdogs for publicly traded companies. They're tasked with ensuring financial disclosures are accurate and above board. But who watches.....»»
Market intelligence firms argue about Mac shipments, ahead of earnings report
Two major market intelligence firms have released PC market reports on the same day, with dramatically differing pictures of how Mac shipments fared last quarter. Depending on which company you believe, Mac shipments either grew by 9.3% year-on-ye.....»»
Realizing eco-friendly and high-performance thermoelectric materials
In a new study, environmentally benign inverse-perovskites with high energy conversion efficiency have been reported by Tokyo Tech scientists with potential for practical application as thermoelectric materials (TEMs). Addressing the limitations typi.....»»