Supply Chain Resilience – Building a Risk-Optimized Sourcing Strategy
COVID-19 has rattled established global supply chains. While impacted companies grasped the shock and realized the need for an alternative sourcing strategy, they also realized that global supply chains were not truly “global.” Offshored supply c.....»»
Apple Sainte-Catherine store will move to a new location down the street
Apple has plans to move its existing Montreal-based Saint-Cathrerine location to a heritage building in downtown Montreal.Apple's existing Apple Sainte-Catherine location | Image Credit: AppleThis relocation comes as part of Apple's efforts to revita.....»»
A third of China"s urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech. Writing in the journal Science, Prof Robert Nicholls of the Tyndall Center for Climate Change Research at UEA and.....»»
Why the kookaburra"s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced
Once, while teaching a class of environmental science students in China's Hebei University of Science and Technology, I asked who knew what a laughing kookaburra was. There were many blank faces. Then I tilted my head, much like a kookaburra does, an.....»»
Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk—depending on its inten.....»»
More than 60 IHG hotels in North America now have AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room
IHG Hotels & Resorts, the first hospitality chain to offer AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room, has begun rolling out the feature to select locations.Image Credit: IHG Hotels & ResortsStarting Thursday, more than 60 IHG properties in North America will al.....»»
Apple Singapore campus getting two more buildings for new AI work
We’re expecting 2024 to be the year Apple builds generative AI features into iOS 18, and the company has announced a $250M investment to support ongoing work in this field. The Apple Singapore campus is growing from one building to three, to provid.....»»
Apple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report
Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement f.....»»
How to Create Your Own Android App Without Coding Knowledge: A Guide to Using App-Building Platforms
In today’s digital age, having the ability to create an app can significantly enhance your personal or business ventures by increasing visibility and engagement. For those without a background in programming, visual development platforms offer.....»»
It’s time to stop believing these PC building myths
Some PC hardware myths are so common that many see them as a fact. It's time to debunk them once and for all......»»
SAS unveils products and services to help customers embrace AI
SAS is launching new AI products and services to improve AI governance and support model trust and transparency. Model cards and new AI Governance Advisory services will help organizations navigate the turbulent AI landscape, mitigating risk and help.....»»
Software-defined vehicle building blocks are crucial to generative AI
Cars could someday look out for their drivers, warning of road hazards, suggesting available dinner reservations and playing favorite songs — think safety net, personal assistant and entertainer all in one......»»
9 best processors for PC gaming: tested and reviewed
Your graphics card is important, but don't discount the best processors for gaming when building your next PC. Here are the top options from Intel and AMD......»»
Power-hungry AI is putting the hurt on global electricity supply
Data centers are becoming a bottleneck for AI development. Enlarge Electricity supply is becoming the latest chokepoint to threaten the growth of artificial intelligence, according to leading tech industry chiefs, as po.....»»
The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth—and governments are on the hook
A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a man's home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station......»»
SteamWorld Heist 2 headlines Nintendo’s loaded Indie World Showcase
Thunderful unveiled SteamWorld Heist 2, a pirate themed sequel to a fantastic strategy game, at Nintendo's April 2024 Indie World showcase......»»
Sink to source: Does what we put into our plumbing end up back in the water supply?
When you see an advertisement for a detergent promising to brighten your clothes, something called a fluorescent whitening compound, or optical brightener, is probably involved. Such material absorbs UV light and emits visible blue light via fluoresc.....»»
Apple 2030 environmental goals: 95% of suppliers now using clean energy
We’ve today received an update on Apple’s 2030 environmental goals, one of which is for the company’s entire supply-chain to be carbon neutral by that date. The company says more than 320 suppliers – representing 95% of the company’s “.....»»
EU cybersecurity label for cloud computing vote pushed back once again
Cloud service security label will hopefully guarantee EU data safety, but regulatory erosion is putting security at risk......»»
Namecheap"s Spaceship celebrates one year
Namecheap's one stop website service platform for website building and hosting celebrates its first birthday.....»»
Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day.....»»