The Lucrative Business of Spreading Vaccine Misinformation is Being Crowdfunded
"Part of the reason that misinformation about vaccines is so intractable is that it can be very lucrative," argues a new article in Slate: For years anti-vaccine figures have made money publishing books and giving speeches, and only in the past coup.....»»
Samsung again rumored to be battling Sony for future iPhone camera business
It's been said before that the iPhone 16 Pro ultra-wide camera will get an update to 48 megapixels, but a new rumor claims that Samsung — not Sony — will supply those image sensors two models later, in the iPhone 18 Pro.Rendered iPhone 16 Pro mod.....»»
Top five risks to watch as Nissan readies key earnings update
Nissan embarks on a new midterm business plan focused on growth. Here are the top risks to watch as CEO Makoto Uchida unveils the first quarterly earnings of the new era......»»
HR departments "not trusted" to deal with bullying, finds study
Employees have little trust in Human Resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a new study published in the Journal of Business Ethics......»»
Alexa had “no profit timeline,” cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years
WSJ report highlights vague metrics, internal struggles of Amazon Devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The Amazon business unit that focuses on Alexa-powered gadgets lost $25 billion between 2017 and 2021, The Wall Street Jo.....»»
Dell’s most popular business laptop has a $600 price reduction today
Enhance your workflow with an upgraded work PC! Take home the Dell Latitude 5540 Laptop for $999 when you purchase through Dell......»»
Moon dust could contaminate lunar explorers" water supply
Water purification is a big business on Earth. Companies offer everything from desalination to providing just the right pH level for drinking water. But on the moon, there won't be a similar technical infrastructure to support the astronauts attempti.....»»
Ketch No-Code Rights Automation empowers non-technical teams to manage DSR requests
Ketch launched its No-Code Rights Automation product, designed to make it easy for non-technical teams to comply with consumer requests for data deletion and access. This includes the full business process from receiving the consumer request, to pull.....»»
Strata Identity Continuity prevents mission-critical applications from going offline
Strata Identity announced Identity Continuity, an addition to its Maverics Identity Orchestration platform. This new premium offering ensures business continuity and uninterrupted application access by seamlessly failing over from a primary cloud Ide.....»»
Scientists uncover fundamental rules for how dengue virus infects its mosquito and human hosts
Mosquito-borne viral infections once confined to tropical regions are spreading. Dengue virus infects up to 400 million people worldwide each year according to World Health Organization estimates, and no available treatments exist for this disease......»»
Insect infestation ravages North African prickly pear
Amor Nouira, a farmer in Tunisia's Chebika village, has lost hope of saving his prickly pear cacti, ravaged by the cochineal insect spreading across North Africa......»»
New Ally CEO Michael Rhodes says he"ll play to bank"s auto strength
Ally Financial's new CEO Michael Rhodes said during the second-quarter earnings call July 17 that he would continue to prioritize Ally strengths such as its auto business rather than "emerging opportunities.".....»»
Deeper down the rabbit hole: How technology conspiracy beliefs emerge and foster a conspiracy mindset
As technology proliferates, misinformation and conspiracy theories seem to flourish. Conspiracy beliefs specifically about technology include popular commercial technologies, such as Amazon Echo and Google Search, as well as non-profit technologies d.....»»
"Diagnose, treat and prevent:" Scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection
Eight years after the market release of VANGUARD crLyme, a first-of-its-kind vaccine designed to prevent Lyme disease in dogs, the Marconi laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of M.....»»
HMD’s New Phone Takes us Back to Nokia’s Glory Days
We're suddenly filled with nostalgia. The post HMD’s New Phone Takes us Back to Nokia’s Glory Days appeared first on Phandroid. When HMD first took over Nokia’s mobile business, one of the most sought-after requests from.....»»
AI is poised to radically disrupt the fashion industry landscape
Fashion is a dynamic business. Most apparel brands make at least two to four collections per year. While selling current seasonal collections, brands plan for the next ones at least a year in advance, identifying market trends and materials. The sell.....»»
NETSCOUT delivers IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge
NETSCOUT introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of.....»»
Report: Tesla focused on fixing self-driving flaws for Musk, VIPs
Employees who review camera footage were told to focus on issues experienced by CEO Elon Musk and social media influencers, according to a report from Business Insider......»»
Land use impacts Minnesota"s invasive tansy spread, study finds
Common tansy, whose scientific name is Tanacetum vulgare, is an invasive plant found in Northeastern Minnesota spreading rapidly throughout the state. It can quickly establish dense monocultures that squeeze out native plants and is difficult and cos.....»»
Lutron expands Caséta portfolio with Diva smart dimmer ELV+ and new Pico Paddle Remote colors
Lutron is the best in the business when it comes to reliable smart lighting solutions. Its Caséta line works great with Apple HomeKit and includes a wide range of switches, dimmers, and remotes. Today, Lutron is announcing two new entries to the : t.....»»
How a "social good" firm is defined can impact its value creation and value capital
Ventures that pursue both commercial and social value creation have grown in popularity in recent years, but a study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal better defines four distinct types of social ventures. By training a business mod.....»»