This app lets Silicon Valley workers commiserate about layoffs in secret
In the week before Microsoft publicly announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs, thousands of workers at the tech giant who were eager for any information about the looming layoffs joined a professional networking site — not LinkedIn, which Microsoft owns.....»»
Apple’s new iPad Pro and iPad Air just got delayed
Apple is reportedly eyeing an early May launch for its new iPad Pro and Air models. It is adding a new size, fresh accessories, and the M3 silicon into the mix......»»
Sega lays off 240 workers and sells Company of Heroes 3 studio
Sega is letting Company of Heroes 3 developer Relic Entertainment go independent, but is also laying off 240 from its European studios......»»
Embracer Group lets go of Borderlands maker for $460M after three years
Swedish giant releases the largest piece of its Katamari-like studio roll-up. Enlarge / Claptrap keeps finding himself in wild new places. Now he's heading from Sweden's Embracer Group to New York City's Take-Two Interactive. Oka.....»»
Climate change policies found to lose popularity when combined with pausing regulations or social justice
Legislators love bundling things together. It lets them accomplish more with less hassle and attempt to make legislation more appealing to a broader group. But a new study in the journal Climatic Change suggests that this can sometimes backfire. The.....»»
Organoids research identifies factor involved in brain expansion in humans
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do abstract thinking, create art, and speak complex languages. An international team led by Dr. Mareike Albert at the.....»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say
Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs
While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways......»»
How security leaders can ease healthcare workers’ EHR-related burnout
Staff experiencing burnout in healthcare settings is not something that security leaders typically worry about – unless, maybe, it is the security team itself that is suffering from it. Healthcare CISOs and privacy officers worry more about the con.....»»
How many devices can you watch Sling TV on at once?
Sling TV lets you stream your favorite channels on multiple devices — if you have the right plan, and if that channel is covered under that plan......»»
V Rising – Legacy of Castlevania crossover will let you fight Simon Belmont
V Rising will launch with Castlevania crossover content that lets players' vampires fight Simon Belmont......»»
13-inch M3 MacBook Air all-time low at $1,024, M3 iMac $100 off, MagSafe gear, more
Tuesday’s best deals are all about Apple Silicon. The just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is down to a new all-time low at $1,024 and comes joined by another one of Apple’s latest machines – the new 24-inch M3 iMac at $100 off. Plus, you could.....»»
Why You Should Upgrade Your iPhone, According to Apple
Apple’s added a new section to its website in an effort to encourage customers with older iPhones to upgrade to an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro in 2024. The new page is dubbed “Why Upgrade” and the resource lets iPhone 11, iPhone 11 P.....»»
Despite "deep state" fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive
It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government......»»
Survey study shows workers with more flexibility and job security have better mental health
A team of community health specialists at the Boston University School of Public Health, working with a psychiatrist from Brown University, has found evidence that suggests workers who have more job flexibility and security tend to have better mental.....»»
As the internet raged, game developers at GDC screamed for change
This year's Game Developers Conference acted as a forum for frustrated game makers dealing with layoffs, harassment, and a collapsing industry......»»
Samsung just launched a secret Android tablet
Samsung didn't say anything about it, but it just released a new Android tablet — and it actually looks like a decent midrange option......»»
Workers with job flexibility and security have better mental health
Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety. Enlarge (credit: Office Space) American workers who have more flexibility and security in their jobs also have better me.....»»
This ‘unpatchable’ Mac flaw is keeping me up at night
A newly discovered vulnerability could leave Apple Silicon Macs wide open to malicious hacker attacks -- and it looks like the flaw can’t even be patched......»»