Why We Should All Be Worried About ‘Chokepoint Capitalism’
The practice ultimately results in higher prices for customers and lower wages for workers Ten minutes into our Zoom call, Cory Doctorow’s voice begins to stutter. His internet connection is giving out—first the audio goes, an.....»»
I’m utterly confused (and worried) about the Pixel Fold’s odd design
Google's upcoming foldable phone has appeared in alleged renders. The design is familiar, but what's worrying is the aspect ration and the infamous Pixel Curse......»»
We live in a time of "late capitalism," but what does that mean? And what"s so late about it?
The term "late capitalism" seems to be everywhere as a trending meme—often used as a kind of shorthand to illustrate the absurdities of certain free market economies......»»
Apple now lets developers charge as much as $10,000 for an app
If you were worried about how much money you could blow on apps before, buckle up......»»
Pandoravirus: The melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs—how worried should we be?
Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground (permafrost) for tens of thousands of years......»»
Survey reveals how Australians were affected by the start of COVID-19
A new report reveals how the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Australians, as many of us received government income support, worked from home under lockdown, watched more TV and worried over an uncertain future......»»
I love the Oura Ring, but I’m increasingly worried about its future
The Oura Ring is still my most worn piece of health tracking tech, and while I love it, I am concerned about its future......»»
In the UK, concern about climate change grows
Nearly half of the UK population (46%) are 'very' or 'extremely worried' about climate change, according to a new briefing released by the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) at the University of Bath and Cardiff University......»»
Is 5G worth it? Consumer hype is over, and carriers worried, says report
When 5G was first launched, the big question for smartphone users faced with the prospect of replacing their devices to use it was: Is 5G worth it? The huge popularity of 5G devices seemed at first to indicate a resounding yes, but there are now con.....»»
Strategies for the future
Many people are worried that deflation is lying ahead in the next two years. But there are many unknowns, and no one knows everything. Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving faster than Moore's Law, and it is believed that by 2045, AI's computing p.....»»
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
Not surprisingly, female customers bear the brunt of the privacy violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new.....»»
What to do if you"re worried about your Twitter account going away
As #RIPTwitter continues to trend on Twitter itself and a legion of engineers and other staffers exit the company, some users are preparing for a world without their accounts......»»
The Menu’s cast and crew dish on the film’s political and social commentary
In a press conference, the cast and crew of The Menu discuss the film's complicated themes of wealth, capitalism, and class anxiety......»»
FBI director worried about how China uses TikTok user data
Christopher Wray says that TikTok could be the country's best resource in covert cyber warfare......»»
Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is having issues. Here’s how to switch methods
If recent reports have you worried that your SMS 2FA method will fail and leave you locked out of your Twitter account, here's how to switch to another method......»»
Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is reportedly having issues. Here’s how to switch methods
If recent reports have you worried that your SMS 2FA method will fail and leave you locked out of your Twitter account, here's how to switch to another method......»»
AMD RDNA 3 GPUs rumored to be serious rivals for Nvidia RTX 4090 and 4080
Big RDNA 3 graphics card leak covers performance, power, pricing – and may have Nvidia worried......»»
Twitter to lose magic with blue tick fee, says ex exec
Twitter's former global communications head tells BBC News he is worried about Elon Musk's plans......»»
Twitter latest: Employee stock deal; Trump won’t be back for midterms; edit button will be free; more
Another day, another roundup of the Twitter latest developments. These begin with employees worried that Elon Musk would fire them before their stock vested, thus depriving them of the bonuses they were due … more… The post Twitter latest: Emp.....»»
iPhone workers walking out after COVID-19 outbreak; Foxconn offers bonuses for staying
iPhone workers have reportedly been walking out in significant numbers after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the world’s largest iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China. Some are worried about the risk of the infection, while others are unhappy about.....»»
Early Polestar stores face a wait for volume model
U.S. deliveries of Polestar's anticipated Polestar 3 crossover are delayed until the fourth quarter of 2023, but the automaker isn't worried about the critical EV's late arrival......»»