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.....»»
Using the OnePlus 10 Pro again made me worried about the OnePlus 11
With less than a month to go before the OnePlus 11 launch, I decided to revisit the OnePlus 10 Pro. And now I'm really worried......»»
China now publishes more high-quality science than any other nation. Should the US be worried?
By at least one measure, China now leads the world in producing high-quality science. My research shows that Chinese scholars now publish a larger fraction of the top 1% most cited scientific papers globally than scientists from any other country......»»
Why I"m not worried about Marvel"s reported Phase 5 release date changes
Marvel's forthcoming TV show slate is undergoing some significant changes, according to industry insiders......»»
India manufacturers worry about prolonged pandemic in China
With the upcoming Chinese New Year and the lingering pandemic in China, Indian manufacturers are worried that their high reliance on imports from China may put them at risk of another disruption......»»
Viewpoint: How equity, diversity and inclusion policies are becoming a tool for capitalism
In capitalistic economies like those in the West, wealth and status accumulation often drive our every endeavor......»»
New analysis maps out impacts of marine chokepoint closures
When the mega container ship Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal for six days in 2021, it caused disruptions in international trade for weeks and in global supply chains for months afterward......»»
Matter support has arrived for Amazon’s Echo devices
Good news - if you’re using an Amazon Echo speaker and are worried about smart home compatibility, you’ll be pleased to learn that Amazon has updated quite a number of its smart products with Matter support. The post Matter support has arrived fo.....»»
Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter
Banning TikTok is silly. Twitter — and new owner Elon Musk — is what everyone should be worried about......»»
Motech is only Taiwanese maker of TOPCon solar cells
Motech Industries is the only Taiwan-based developer of N-type TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) solar cells, as its local peers are worried that they will not be able to compete with Chinese makers in the segment......»»
Are accents disappearing?
In Boston, there are reports of people pronouncing the letter "r." Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. And Texans have long worried about losing their distinctive twang......»»
Andrew Tate: "I fear online influencer radicalised my son"
After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old......»»
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.....»»