Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener?
More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products integrate ESG issues into their investment.....»»
There"s a financial literacy gender gap—older women are eager for education that meets their needs
Every day, families across the U.S. have to make difficult decisions about budgeting, spending, insurance, investments, savings, retirement and on and on. When faced with these choices, financial literacy—that is, knowing how to make informed decis.....»»
New type of geothermal power plant powers data centers in the desert
Pilot plant in Nevada uses tech from fracking to generate power in arid landscape. Enlarge (credit: Google) Earlier this month, one corner of the Internet got a little bit greener, thanks to a first-of-its-kind geotherma.....»»
Network security tops infrastructure investments
Network security is both the top challenge and the top investment priority for enterprise IT leaders, according to ISG. Network security challenges 60% of respondents to the ISG survey on network modernization ranked network security among their top.....»»
After using the Legion Go, I’m finally thankful for my Steam Deck
Since getting the Steam Deck, I've always pined for a better portable PC. It turned out the grass wasn't greener on the other side......»»
Organizations rethink cybersecurity investments to meet NIS Directive requirements
Despite a 25% increase of the cost of major cyber incidents in 2022 compared to 2021, the new report on cybersecurity investment from ENISA reveals a slight increase of 0,4% of IT budget dedicated to cybersecurity by EU operators in scope of the NIS.....»»
Forbes cancels sale to auto tech executive Russell after missed deadline
The seller, Hong Kong-based Integrated Whale Media Investments, terminated the agreement with Russell, who couldn’t close the deal, according to an internal memo from Forbes Chief Executive Officer Mike Federle......»»
Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments
As the digital transformation of business accelerates, risk and internal audit leaders shift their focus to managing technology-driven risk, according to AuditBoard. The report reveals a growing gap between risk and assurance teams’ capacity to man.....»»
Who owns and controls Danish agricultural land?
Investments are not just about money, and they don't just impact the agricultural economy but also the dynamics of the agricultural sector itself. In Denmark, external investments have played an increasingly influential role in shaping the sector. Ri.....»»
Watch these eVTOL aircraft take to NYC skies in glimpse of the future
Greener, quieter electric aircraft took to the skies of New York City recently as the mayor announced plans to introduce the technology for flights there......»»
Stellantis offers buyouts to 6,400 salaried employees
Workers with at least five years of seniority are eligible for the buyouts, which come as UAW members vote on a tentative labor agreement that provides double-digit raises and calls for $19 billion in manufacturing investments......»»
6 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone SE 4 & 3 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPhone SE 4. While some of you will certainly want to upgrade your current device in the near future, others might want to hang back and see if Apple decides to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE. Last yea.....»»
No Apple Tax for environmental efforts applied to users, says Lisa Jackson
Apple's Lisa Jackson says that buyers do not pay an Apple tax in order to fund the company's work fighting climate change and making its products greener.Lisa JacksonWhile some reports say Apple's environmental efforts far exceed those of its rivals,.....»»
Most cybersecurity investments aren’t used to their full advantage
While organizations are slashing budgets across other departments, IT and security budgets are growing to address evolving IT infrastructure and rising threats from new tactics such as AI-based attacks, according to Axonius. Budget growth in IT and s.....»»
Private companies fund most EV battery manufacturing investment, DOE says
As of September, there were 208 private sector investment announcements in American-made battery technologies — 89 percent of total investments......»»
Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener
Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch......»»
Apple decides to launch Apple Pay Later now, no longer ‘early access’
Remember Apple Pay Later, the belatedly released iOS 16 service? It’s now available for all iPhone users in the United States. more….....»»
GenAI investments surge, anticipated to hit $143 billion by 2027
Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. This spending, which includes GenAI software and related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is expected to reach $143 billion in 2027 wi.....»»
Greener neighborhoods can protect us—at the cellular level
A new study finds that greenspace—the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces—has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress. However, the study also finds that the positive impact of greens.....»»
Microsoft announces AI bug bounty program
Microsoft is offering up to $15,000 to bug hunters that pinpoint vulnerabilities of Critical or Important severity in its AI-powered “Bing experience”. “The new Microsoft AI bounty program comes as a result of key investments and le.....»»
How an ancient society in the Sahara Desert rose and fell with groundwater
With its low quantities of rain and soaring high temperatures, the Sahara Desert is often regarded as one of the most extreme and least habitable environments on Earth. While the Sahara was periodically much greener in the distant past, an ancient so.....»»