Tesla target of new lawsuit that claims racial abuse against Black workers
The alleged harassment, which occurred mostly at Tesla's California factory, included using the n-word and such terms as 'slavery' or 'plantation' or making sexual comments such as 'likes booty,' the lawsuit said......»»
AT&T wants you to pay an extra $7 per month for ‘Turbo’ 5G speeds
AT&T thinks people are willing to pay $7 extra per month for what it claims is “enhanced data connectivity for real-time responsiveness.” This new AT&T “Turbo” option is rolling out now, and the carrier says it “boosts all the high-speed an.....»»
Tim Cook says DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple is ‘misguided’
Apple on Thursday announced its earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2024, slightly beating expectations with $90.75 billion in revenue. During an interview, Cook also took a moment to talk about the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust.....»»
Tim Cook dismisses misguided DOJ lawsuit in the shadow of strong earnings
Ahead of Apple's second-quarter earnings call, CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice, calling it "misguided."Tim Cook dismisses DOJ claims as "misguided"Apple's second-quarter earnings, which surpa.....»»
Tesla interns say offers are getting revoked weeks before their start date
Tesla Inc. is rescinding offers just weeks before internships were set to start, prompting aspiring employees to take to LinkedIn to appeal to other employers to take them in......»»
London"s runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too
The extraordinary sight of five horses galloping through London, sweating and covered in blood, caused the hashtag #Apocalypse to trend briefly on social media last week......»»
Chemists develop highly reflective black paint to make objects more visible to autonomous cars
Driving at night might be a scary challenge for a new driver, but with hours of practice it soon becomes second nature. For self-driving cars, however, practice may not be enough because the lidar sensors that often act as these vehicles' "eyes" have.....»»
Unfollow Everything lawsuit could change the way we use social media apps
A court is being asked to decide whether or not Meta has a legal obligation to allow the use of Unfollow Everything – a browser tool which effectively empties your Facebook feed. The idea behind the tool is that instead of being sucked into an e.....»»
Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022
The ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet by the Justice Department has revealed that Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion in 2022 for default search engine status.In 2022, Alphabet paid Apple $20 billionGoogle's relationship has been unde.....»»
Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process
Tesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in another sign that the electric-vehicle maker is retrenching amid falling sales an.....»»
Fed holds rates steady, flags "lack of further progress" on inflation
The Federal Reserve said it "does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards 2%.".....»»
Survey: Most workers feel that AI can"t replace soft skills
A new survey from Wiley suggests workers do not feel artificial intelligence (AI) will be replacing the art of communication in the workplace......»»
Opinion: Time for Scotland to follow the rest of the UK and punish violent partners who cause pregnancy loss
On May 2, the Scottish Parliament will debate whether it should be a crime in Scotland to cause the loss of a partner's or former partner's pregnancy through violence or abuse......»»
iPhone demand is falling, claims component supplier Skyworks
Apple supplier Skyworks has been regarded as a proxy for Apple's iPhone demand, and the company may have some bad news for investors.Apple's iPhone 15 ProSkyworks does not break down its earnings by customer, but it has been a longtime partner for Ap.....»»
AI video throwdown: OpenAI’s Sora vs. Runway and Pika
Workers in animation, advertising, and real estate test rival AI systems. Enlarge (credit: FT) OpenAI has been showcasing Sora, its artificial intelligence video-generation model, to media industry executives in recent w.....»»
Tesla Supercharger growth to slow, CEO Elon Musk says, after mass layoffs
"Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations," Musk said, following media reports that the automaker slashed its team dedicated to the charging network......»»
Study: Racial bias is no "false alarm" in policing
Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband than white drivers, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
UAW to hold strike vote at Stellantis" Warren Stamping Plant
Around 1,100 workers at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant will vote May 6 on whether to authorize a strike over unresolved health and safety grievances......»»
Beats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and features
The new Beats Solo 4 announced on Tuesday is probably the best choice for people wanting near-premium headphones in the Apple ecosystem without dealing with nosebleed prices.Blue Beats Solo 4 headphones on a wooden desk with a black case and reflecti.....»»
iPhone 16 may come in new color-infused green
A leaker claims to have seen what Apple's rumored green color-infused coating for the iPhone 16 and maybe the iPhone 16 Pro looks like.The "Alpine Green" back of the iPhone 13 ProOne previous leaker claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro would come solely in.....»»
Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles
Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions. Enlarge / Tesla is laying off around 500 staff who have worked on its Supercharger network, plus its new vehicle development team and its public pol.....»»