UAW aims for unity after messy elections
The bargaining convention helped set the union's priorities ahead of looming weighty contract talks later this year......»»
Minority candidates—including women and LGBTQ2S+—in Canadian federal elections are positioned to be sacrificial lambs
A new study from researchers at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies paints a stark picture for minority candidates' success in Canada's federal elections, with the Liberal Party and Conservative Party particularly guilty of positio.....»»
Quantum mechanics model unveils hidden patterns in stock markets
A new study published in Financial Innovation has developed a novel quantum model for stock market fluctuations that incorporates economic uncertainty and herding behavior. The study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the origins and implicati.....»»
Unity lays off an additional 25 percent of its staffers
1,800 newly announced job cuts come on top of 1,300 layoffs since mid-2022. Enlarge (credit: Unity) When Unity laid off 265 Weta Digital engineers in November, the company warned that more layoffs would be necessary in t.....»»
Hyundai aims for hydrogen systems, from production to vehicles
At CES 2024, Hyundai discusses AI and ‘software-defined everything' for future that includes hydrogen from plastics and animal waste......»»
Sennheiser Accentum Plus aims at the middle ground between budget and baller
Sennheiser's latest wireless headphones, the Accentum Plus, add much-needed features, without a big jump in price......»»
Withings BeamO is a 4-in-1 checkup device that does more than take your temperature
The new Withings BeamO, announced at CES 2024, is a 4-in-1 connected home checkup device that aims to do much more than your standard smart thermometer.Withings BeamOThis new multiscope contains all the sensors found in an ECG, stethoscope, thermomet.....»»
Hainan"s quest for pristine air: Charting a course to global air quality leadership by 2035
Air pollution significantly impacts human health. Hainan Province in China aims to achieve world-leading ambient air quality by 2035, despite already having relatively good air quality in China. The existing Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) offer.....»»
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing
Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year in the ever-changing world of IT operations and software security. This article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes.....»»
‘Clicks’ adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone with shortcuts & backlighting
The iPhone is the device that pushed the mobile industry away from physical keyboards, but nothing can truly replace that tactile experience. Launching next month, “Clicks” aims to add a physical keyboard to your iPhone with support for keyboard.....»»
Research aims to convert greenhouse gas into valuable products with electricity
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing ways to convert waste into fuels and other products, using processes that are energy efficient and powered by renewable sources......»»
Samsung Teams up with Hyundai for Smart-Connected Homes and Cars
Described as “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services, the collaboration aims to connect smart home setups with in-vehicle infotainment systems which allows for two-way remote control functionality. The post Samsung Teams up with Hyundai for.....»»
Orange County"s new wetlands ordinance aims to protect "Earth"s kidneys"
Orange County is strengthening its protections for the area's vast expanse of wetlands, delicate but critical natural areas often imperiled by pressure for new development......»»
How bad is the iPhone theft problem iOS 17.3 fixes? This thief made $300K+ targeting bars
With iOS 17.3, Apple is launching a new Stolen Device Protection feature that aims to protect users should they have their iPhone and their iPhone’s passcode both stolen. In a new article and video on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal’s Joann.....»»
Not all pickups are work trucks—Toyota aims the 2024 Tacoma off-road
The TRD Pro trim even comes with seats fitted with shock absorbers. Enlarge / Yes, pickup trucks are used in work situations, but they're also bought by people who want to drive them off-road. (credit: Kristin Shaw) Toy.....»»
ThreatNG open-source datasets aim to improve cybersecurity practices
The ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Dataset is an open-source initiative that aims to democratize access to critical data, fostering transparency, collaboration, and improvement of cybersecurity practices globally. Datasets for organizational insi.....»»
Geekbench ML 0.6 lets you directly compare Mac against iPhone
A new preview of Geekbench ML 0.6 brings the machine learning benchmark tool to more platforms, with macOS included in the list for the first time alongside iOS.From the same creators of the standard Geekbench benchmark suite, Geekbench ML aims to pr.....»»
Novel early-detection method aims to stem disease spread in animal trade
A new article published in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution by researchers describes a simplified method to detect a deadly fungus killing European salamanders. The ability to rapidly find the fungus is significant as the disease, althoug.....»»
Readdle Documents iOS app gets ‘Air Gestures’ as devs prep for Vision Pro
Readdle is out with an update for its popular Documents iOS app today with a new capability it is calling “Air Gestures.” The feature aims to make interactions “more natural and accessible” and big picture, Readdle is looking to follow where.....»»
Unity 6 announced with AI tools, plus Apple & Meta partnerships
Cross-platform game development engine Unity 6 has arrived, with a bundle of new improvements incorporating AI features for characters, and better support for headsets including the forthcoming Apple Vision Pro.The leading game developer tools and en.....»»
Hed Unity review: Are Wi-Fi headphones really $2,000 better?
The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal......»»