Transcend posts profit surge in 2Q22
Memory module house Transcend Information has reported net profits surged 46.9% sequentially to NT$1.15 billion (US$38.4 million) in the second quarter, when gross margin climbed 4.1pp on quarter to 29.1%......»»
Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
Discovery means that NerbianRAT is cross-platform used by for-profit threat group. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being i.....»»
Apple and Tesla feel the pain as China opts for homegrown products
Local competition, surge of BEVs, and security-related restrictions lead to changes. Enlarge / Domestically made smartphones were much in evidence at the National People’s Congress in Beijing (credit: Wang Zhao/AFP/Getty Images.....»»
Ivory for Mastodon adds quote posts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Tapbots is out with a new version of its popular Ivory for Mastodon client on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With this week’s update, Ivory now supports quote posts for the first time. more….....»»
F&I gross profit per vehicle down for 4 of 6 publics in Q4
Same-store finance and insurance gross profit per car sold fell at four of the top six franchised auto dealership groups in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier. AutoNation was the only major new-vehicle public retailer to grow F&I profit.....»»
Apple posts first visionOS 1.1 and macOS 14.4 release candidates [Release notes]
Apple has issued the first release candidate versions of more upcoming software updates. Following iOS 17.4 RC last week, Apple just dropped release candidate versions of visionOS 1.1, macOS 14.4, watchOS 10.4, and tvOS 17.4. more….....»»
Photos: BSidesZagreb 2024
BSidesZagreb is a complimentary, non-profit conference driven by community participation, designed for information security professionals and enthusiasts to gather, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Help Net Security sponsored the 2024 edition that to.....»»
Apple hit with class action lawsuit over iCloud’s 5GB limit and iPhone backup restrictions
A newly-proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Apple has “marked up its iCloud prices to the point where the service is generating almost pure profit.” As reported first by Bloomberg Law, the plaintiffs accuse Apple of “rigging the competit.....»»
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for Breaching Firm’s Founding Mission
Musk alleges they breached the firm's founding agreement by putting profit ahead of benefiting humanity. Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, alleging they violated the artificial intelligence startup&rs.....»»
Friday Question: Is Your Android Phone Rooted and Running a Custom ROM Still?
Years ago, on Fridays, we would share Custom ROM Friday posts that would highlight new and exciting developments in the world of custom Android ROMs. It was great times, as it seemed like the majority of our readers at the time were deep into running.....»»
Inventory surge, hybrids lift Toyota, Honda sales; Hyundai rebounds; Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
HP Omen Transcend 14 review: going for gold
HP is entering the 14-inch gaming laptop market, and despite a few stumbles, the Omen Transcend 14 still manages to impress......»»
Apple"s 2024 iPad & iPhone chip plan has been detailed in a new leak
A low-profile leaker with a very good track record has spelled out what they believe to be Apple's entire iPad chip plan and what chips they expect to see in the iPhone 16.Using iPad Pro and Apple PencilThe data spans multiple posts and products. Det.....»»
World resource extraction could surge 60% by 2060, UN warns
Extraction of Earth's natural resources could surge 60 percent by 2060, imperiling climate goals and economic prosperity, the UN said Friday, calling for dramatic changes in energy, food, transport and housing......»»
Wendy’s clarifies plans for dynamic pricing experiment after backlash
Company speaks out after reports of "surge pricing" test led to calls for boycotts online. Enlarge / A view of a Wendy's store on August 9, 2023, in Nanuet, New York. (credit: Getty Images) A day after American fast food.....»»
EV maker Polestar raises $950 million, anticipates improved profit margin
Polestar projects double-digit gross profit margin by year end......»»
VisionDevCamp is a three-day hackathon for Vision Pro Devs
A three-day, low-cost, hackathon will take place in Santa Clara, California, giving developers a chance to team up and create apps for the Apple Vision Pro.VisionDevCamp to be held March 29 through March 31The not-for-profit event will be held from M.....»»
After a decade of stops and starts, Apple kills its electric car project
Report claims Apple leadership worried profit margins simply wouldn't be there. Enlarge / Apple's global headquarters in Cupertino, California. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images) After 10 years of development,.....»»
Wendy’s will experiment with dynamic surge pricing for food in 2025
Surge pricing test next year means your cheeseburger may get more expensive at 6 pm. Enlarge / A view of a Wendy's store on August 9, 2023 in Nanuet, New York. (credit: Getty Images) American fast food chain Wendy's is p.....»»
New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight due to social media
Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation. Of particular significance were conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and vaccines made to combat it. Though co.....»»
McAfee Social Privacy Manager helps users keep their posts and personal information more private
McAfee announced the launch of Social Privacy Manager to its McAfee+ product line-up. This protection tool makes it easy for consumers to gain and maintain control of their social media privacy, providing visibility over who can access their personal.....»»