Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
A 2nd Gotion battery plant plan divides another small town
A crowd that was split between supporters excited about jobs and opponents worried about safety and other concerns held forth for nearly five hours of boisterous public comment......»»
Roar of cicadas was so loud, it was picked up by fiber-optic cables
Brood X made itself known in a way that could change how we monitor insect populations. Enlarge / BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ (credit: astrida via Getty Images) One of the world’s most peculiar test beds stretches above Prince.....»»
The lasting effect of FineWoven: Best Buy and Target aren’t bothering with in-store stock
Here’s something I noticed recently. Despite the hoopla around Apple’s leather-replacing settling, there does seem to be one lasting effect. more….....»»
Measuring periodical cicadas" chorus with fiber optic cables
Hung from a common utility pole, a fiber optic cable—the kind bringing high-speed internet to more and more American households—can be turned into a sensor to detect temperature changes, vibrations, and even sound, through an emerging technology.....»»
EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports
Teething problems abound with new electric powertrains. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Widely accepted wisdom has it that electric vehicles are easier to maintain than those with internal combustion powertrains. It seems.....»»
GM says UAW strike cost $1.1 billion, announces stock buyback, boosts dividend
Union workers this month ratified the contract with GM, which extends through April 2028 and won support from 55 percent of the nearly 36,000 UAW members who voted......»»
The best stock-trading apps for iPhone and Android in 2023
Whether you're an experienced trader or newbie, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to stock-trading apps. Here are the best of them for iOS and Android......»»
I upgraded my Honda Civic head unit to a 9-inch wireless CarPlay display for under $400
You wouldn’t know it at first glance, but my car has 4GB of RAM. It wasn’t always this way. I’m not even sure how much RAM a standard 2017 Honda Civic EX includes. It’s not really something I needed to think about. Then the stock head unit in.....»»
Study casts doubt on the real efficacy of stock options as a way of rewarding manager performance
Designing an efficient compensation method for the managers of a business is a key element in ensuring a healthy ownership transition when a firm is sold, according to a new paper by Moritz Hiemann of Bocconi's Department of Accounting, published in.....»»
Broadcom completes $69 billion acquisition of VMware in cash and stock
Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of VMware. The company announced it planned to move ahead with the deal after China joined the list of countries that had given a go-ahead.....»»
Crowd-sourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
New Cornell University research finds while journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fil.....»»
Sophisticated swarming: Bacteria support each other across generations
When bacteria build communities, they cooperate and share nutrients across generations. Researchers at the University of Basel have been able to demonstrate this for the first time using a newly developed method. This innovative technique enables the.....»»
Fisker"s accounting chief Beuting resigns within two weeks of joining automaker
Fisker, which announced its third-quarter results on Nov. 13, said it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange for late filing of its quarterly report......»»
Blowout Black Friday MacBook Pro deal drops 16-inch M2 Pro laptop to $2,099
Grab the lowest price on record for Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip, now in stock and ready to ship at an enticing closeout price of $2,099.The offer is accessible through a special promo code APINSIDER, which can be applied when purchasi.....»»
Framework Laptop prices go as low as $639 thanks to refurbs and “factory seconds”
Factory seconds, returned products, and B-stock can all save a bit of money. Enlarge / The Framework Laptop 13, with Framework's gear logo on the lid. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Part of Framework’s sales pitch is that.....»»
Logitech Black Friday deals: Save on mice, keyboards, and more
If you're looking to stock up your home office during Black Friday, here are all the best offers from Logitech......»»
Geely reduces Volvo stake; will continue to support Swedish automaker
The sale follows complaints from analysts and investors over the company’s small free float, which has put pressure on the stock and fueled high trading volatility......»»
Buffett"s Berkshire dumps stake in General Motors as it builds cash
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings as of Sept. 30, Berkshire reported no holdings in GM after reporting a stake of $848 million in June......»»
Fisker slashes 2023 production forecast, flags weakness in financials; shares plunge
The EV maker said its delivery infrastructure can't keep up with production. Fisker also flagged weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, sending stock price 23 percent lower......»»
Fisker slashes 2023 production forecast, flags material weakness in financials
The EV maker said its delivery infrastructure can't keep up with production. Fisker also flagged weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, sending stock price 14 percent lower......»»