Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
Particles of light may create fluid flow, data-theory comparison suggests
A new computational analysis by theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and Wayne State University supports the idea that photons (a.k.a. particles of light) colliding with heavy ions can create a fluid of "strongl.....»»
Dangerous pathogens were lurking around every corner in an early medieval settlement
The analysis of DNA from 1,300-year-old skeletons allowed the reconstruction of the health status of the Merovingian community in in Lauchheim "Mittelhofen" in today's Baden-Württemberg......»»
Taiwan OSATs quietly ramp up support for Chinese customers
Taiwan-based OSATs with manufacturing sites in China, such as King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) and ASE Group, have quietly ramped up their capacity supports for China-based clients including HiSilicon, Oppo, and Unisoc, according to industry sources......»»
Google Chrome now supports passkeys to eventually replace passwords
Google announced that passkeys are now in the latest update to Chrome, a security feature companies are adopting to try to replace passwords.Google Chrome supports passkeysThe company announced in October that it added support for passkeys in Chrome.....»»
Google is now supporting my awful browser habits, and I love it
Instead of encouraging me to stop, Google now supports my horrible browser tab habit. Thank you, Google......»»
Auto industry takes cues from mobile phone industry in transformation
When auto manufacturers and software companies intersected before, it was just a transaction. Now automakers want to collaborate with software companies......»»
Maryland dealerships to pay female employee $62K in discrimination suit settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Jerry's Chevrolet and Jerry's Motor Cars in suburban Baltimore paid a female employee lower wages than a male employee, then fired her one week after she complained about the pay disparity......»»
Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: "Tech layoffs won"t destroy American dreams of Indians’
Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with......»»
Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: "Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams"
Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with......»»
Apple will pay up to $395 to people with broken MacBook butterfly keyboards [Updated]
Class-action settlement applies to buyers nationwide. Enlarge / The very first of the butterfly-switch keyboard designs, as introduced in the 12-inch MacBook from 2015. Update, 5:20pm ET: Girard Sharp partner Simon Gri.....»»
Gold from Troy, Poliochni and Ur found to have the same origin
The gold in objects from Troy, Poliochni (a settlement on the island of Lemnos which lies roughly 60 kilometers away from Troy), and Ur in Mesopotamia have the same geographic origin and were traded over great distances......»»
Judge approves $50 million settlement over broken MacBook butterfly keyboards
Only affected users living in specific states will be eligible for payouts. Enlarge / The very first of the butterfly-switch keyboard designs, as introduced in the 12-inch MacBook from 2015. If you bought a MacBook wit.....»»
Court approves Apple"s $50M settlement to end Butterfly Keyboard lawsuit
A court has given its preliminary approval to a $50 million settlement ending the Butterfly keyboard class-action lawsuit against Apple.Apple's Butterfly keyboard mechanism and membraneOriginally agreed by Apple in July, the U.S. District Court for t.....»»
Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
With Immigration New Zealand currently examining both the Migrant Settlement Integration Strategy and Refugee Resettlement Strategy, it's the right time to consider the role small business support can play in helping refugees integrate into our socie.....»»
The best Live Activities in iOS 16.1
Live Activities made its debut with the release of iOS 16.1, promising a new way of getting up-to-date information where users want to see it. The feature works with every iPhone that supports the latest iOS.It is distinct from Dynamic Island, which.....»»
How to install Android apps on Windows 11
Windows 11 supports Android apps through the Amazon Appstore, but getting everything set up is tricky. Here's how to install Android apps on Windows 11......»»
Selling fast: This Roku streaming box is $19 for Black Friday
The Roku Premiere, a streaming stick that supports 4K content, is currently available in this year's Black Friday deals for just $19, exclusively from Walmart......»»
Selling fast: This Roku Apple TV alternative is $19 for Black Friday
The Roku Premiere, a streaming stick that supports 4K content, is currently available in this year's Black Friday deals for just $19, exclusively from Walmart......»»
ABB E-mobility raises approx. CHF200 million in pre-IPO private placement
ABB E-mobility, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider, today announced that it has signed a pre-IPO private placement of approximately CHF200 million for newly issued shares, led by new minority investors. The transaction will close dur.....»»
Private buyers drive dealership buy-sell activities in first half of "22
Automotive News tracked 178 buy-sell transactions in the first half of 2022, involving 253 U.S. franchised dealerships trading hands. While the transaction count rose from the first half of last year, the number of stores acquired dipped......»»