The emergence of zero trust consumers
A survey report from Daon shows 92% of consumers believe that cybersecurity threats will continue to outpace cybersecurity technology, with 91% willing to take extra security measures to prove their identity on an ongoing basis to protect their infor.....»»
Enterprises increasingly block AI transactions over security concerns
Enterprises must secure a transformation driven by generative AI (GenAI) bidirectionally: by securely adopting GenAI tools in the enterprise with zero trust while leveraging it to defend against the new AI-driven threat landscape, according to Zscale.....»»
Unlocking visible femtosecond fiber oscillators: An advance in laser science
The emergence of ultrafast laser pulse generation, marking a significant milestone in laser science, has triggered incredible progress across a wide array of disciplines, encompassing industrial applications, energy technologies, life sciences, and b.....»»
AI predicts the taste and quality of beer
Belgian scientists have developed AI models that can predict how consumers will rate a particular beer, and what aroma compounds brewers can add to improve it. The research was published in Nature Communications and may revolutionize how the food and.....»»
Nutritional rewards and risks revealed for edible seaweed around Hawaii
From sushi to soups, seaweed is a popular food around the world because it adds delicious flavors and beneficial nutrients to dishes. However, it might also expose consumers to heavy metals that accumulate in the fronds before they're harvested. Give.....»»
The Body Shop shouldn"t have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?
We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues......»»
Enhancing fire safety: The emergence of PA-DAD as a sustainable flame retardant for epoxy resin composites
Epoxy resin (EP), an essential material in various applications such as adhesives, coatings, and composites, faces challenges due to its intrinsic flammability and dense smoke production, posing threats to safety and property. To address these issues.....»»
Following DOJ, Apple faces new class action lawsuits alleging the iPhone is a monopoly
It’s not just the US Department of Justice setting its sights on Apple this year. Since the DOJ announced its lawsuit last week, Apple has been hit with a wave of new lawsuits from consumers accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone marke.....»»
Consumers pile on Apple with App Store monopoly class action suits
A day after the US Department of Justice filed its omnibus antitrust lawsuit against Apple, consumers filed a trio of class-action lawsuits for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market.App Store iconOn March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice unl.....»»
Origence"s Tesla auto loan engine could link credit unions to other national retailers
Consumers shopping for a Tesla now have the option to arrange credit union car loans through Tesla's platform following a new partnership between the EV manufacturer and Origence. The arrangement leverages a new auto loan origination and allocation s.....»»
Scams are becoming more convincing and costly
Scams directly targeting consumers continue to increase in both complexity and volume, according to Visa. Consumers are increasingly targeted by scammers, who rely on heightened emotions to create fraud opportunities. While the number of individual s.....»»
Jon Stewart, still a "tiny, neurotic man," back to remind Americans what"s at stake
It's an uncomfortable truth: Jon Stewart and Donald Trump both tapped the same well of latent public disaffection with politics and the media in the 2000s. Trust in media and government had been declining for several decades. But the symbiotic relati.....»»
Hyundai, Genesis, Kia take center stage at New York auto show
In a move indicative of their surge in popularity among U.S. consumers, Hyundai, Genesis and Kia steal the spotlight at the 2024 New York auto show. Nissan plays a supporting role......»»
Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain
From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products......»»
Appdome launches Social Engineering Prevention service to safeguard mobile users
Appdome has unveiled its new Social Engineering Prevention service on the Appdome platform. The new service enables mobile brands to continuously detect, block and intervene the moment social engineering attacks attempt to exploit user trust or manip.....»»
Advancing precision agriculture: GANs for high-fidelity synthetic weed identification
Meeting the growing food demand is a significant challenge, exacerbated by weed-induced crop production constraints. Conventional weed management methods, such as herbicides, have inadvertently fostered the emergence of resistant species, underscorin.....»»
‘Trust, but verify" helps dealer group cut customers" service wait times
Auto Services Unlimited's low-cost auditing practice has cut wait times significantly and is scalable, the chain's fixed operations director says......»»
Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign agricultural and consumer economist Maria Kalaitzandonakes recently completed a survey of U.S. consumers, gauging their perceptions of market share and tendency to overcharge by different players in the food sy.....»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»
Promoting thank-you gifts can boost charitable donations
Americans gave nearly a half-trillion dollars to charities in 2022, according to the National Philanthropic Trust, with nearly two-thirds of that total coming from individuals......»»
New research urges a rethink on how we view the value of our fruit and vegetables
Researchers have developed an innovative tool that aims to bridge the gap between nutritional guidelines and consumers' shopping habits, making it easier for everyday Australians to make healthy purchase decisions......»»