Twitter proposes a $809 million settlement to end a Securities Exchange Act lawsuit
On Monday, Twitter issued a press release stating that it would settle a 2016 class-action lawsuit for $809.6 million. The suit alleged that the company had misled investors in 2014 about its growth and monthly active user (MAU) count in violation of.....»»
Ancient crustal weaknesses contribute to modern earthquakes in West Africa, study finds
Though it was the site of active tectonics 140 million years ago, today, the coast of West Africa is a passive margin, far from an active tectonic plate boundary and thought to be seismically quiet. So scientists don't fully understand why the region.....»»
Lake Mead could get more help, thanks to water conservation investments
The Department of Interior announced a $700 million investment in water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin that has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead......»»
$700 million to go to Colorado River water conservation, federal officials say
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced it will invest $700 million in federal funding for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Lake Mead......»»
These light paintings let us visualize invisible clouds of air pollution
World Health Organization: Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths per year Enlarge / Light painting reveals a cloud of particulates on Airport Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PM2.5 10-20 micrograms per cubic meter). (credit.....»»
Marsupials key to discovering the origin of heater organs in mammals
Around 100 million years ago, a remarkable evolutionary shift allowed placental mammals to diversify and conquer many cold regions of our planet. New research from Stockholm University shows that the typical mammalian heater organ, brown fat, evolved.....»»
Bigger incentives, selection lure consumers back to dealerships; May selling rate tops 16 million
6 of 7 reporting automakers saw sales gains in May; analysts say sidelined and patient consumers starting to return, but leasing still has room to grow......»»
Dealership service door maker Rytec has new owner
Rytec Corp., which makes high-speed doors for dealership service departments, has been acquired by Nucor Corp., which manufactures steel products. The all-cash transaction was valued at $565 million......»»
HYPR raises $30 million to combat threats posed by generative AI
HYPR secures $30 million in funding from Silver Lake Waterman to drive accelerated advancements in technologies to combat the rising threat of generative AI-driven credential-based attacks. This investment validates the expanded adoption of HYPR’s.....»»
NVIDIA Denies Copyright Infringement Claims in Authors’ AI Lawsuit
NVIDIA has responded to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by several American authors. The chipmaker admits the use of "The Pile" dataset, which included the controversial Books3 database. However, NVIDIA denies all copyright infringement allega.....»»
Activision Wins $14.5m Judgment After EngineOwning Cheat Makers Bailed Out
An Activision lawsuit targeting a group of Call of Duty cheat makers has ended with a $14.5m judgment in favor of the plaintiffs. The defendants, all linked to Germany-based EngineOwning UG, initially put up a spirited defense against alleged violati.....»»
Link-Busters Flagged Over 56 Million ‘Pirate’ URLs to Google in a Week
It's no secret that online piracy presents a major challenge to copyright holders. With owners of pirate sites largely unresponsive, search engines and other online intermediaries are often asked to intervene. With a starring role for anti-piracy com.....»»
Bungie’s Vow to Relentlessly Pursue ‘Anonymous’ Cheaters Was No Bluff
In August 2023, video game giant Bungie filed yet another copyright infringement-based lawsuit targeting up to 50 individuals involved in developing and selling cheat tools for Destiny 2. What set this apart from similar lawsuits was a two-line warni.....»»
Lithia cuts jobs in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
Marelli awarded global contract to supply thermal plates for EV batteries
Marelli announced a partnership with a global automaker to supply 5 million thermal plates for electric vehicle batteries......»»
Lithia lays off staff in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
Toyota invests $282 million, adds 350 jobs to Alabama engine plant
Toyota's investment in the Alabama engine plant will allow it to build driveline products, including differentials and rear axles, that are currently sourced from suppliers......»»
Here’s when you might be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring
According to a lawsuit filing against Oura, Samsung might have revealed when you could buy the Galaxy Ring. The post Here’s when you might be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier in the year, Samsung c.....»»
Man hides Apple AirTags in power tools, helps police crack massive theft case
A carpenter used hidden Apple AirTags to help police track his stolen tools, leading them to uncover a multi-million dollar theft case. A carpenter has provided police with the key to cracking a multi-million dollar theft case — and it al.....»»
X officially changes rules to allow NSFW content
X now officially allows adult content on its platform just weeks after Elon Musk claimed it was a safer place than Instagram for your family photos. It's official. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is now one of the only mainstream soc.....»»
Apple Air Tags are the hero of the week — and they"re 20% off
Apple AirTags made headlines this week when they helped recover nearly $5 million dollars in stolen tools. Now they're 20% off at Amazon. Save $20.01: Apple AirTags are on sale for $78.99. You'll save $20.01 for 20% in savings to help protect y.....»»