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.....»»
The 5G-airline snafu: Everything we know
The attempt to roll out amped up mobile service across the United States has been a bit of a mess. The aviation industry and transportation regulators are worried about new 5G antennas interfering with a key type of aircraft altimeter that's essentia.....»»
A glass-backed iPad Pro to likely stay a pipe dream for now
Worried about fragility, Apple has reportedly canceled plans of a glass rear panel on the 2022 iPad Pro refresh, but there's still hope for MagSafe......»»
Immune system vs. virus: Why omicron had experts worried from the start
How the immune system targets viruses and shapes viral evolution. Enlarge / Illustration of antibodies responding to an infection of SARS-CoV-2. (credit: Getty Images/Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library) Right from omicron's f.....»»
Are MediaTek and Qualcomm feeling pressure from in-house chips?
Should Qualcomm and MediaTek be worried about smartphone companies designing their custom chipsets to offer a personalized experience to users?.....»»
Top CEO Worry for 2022: Job Security
Powerful CEOs worry about their job security as much as the rest of us do -- in fact, maybe even more. From a report: An eye-popping 72% of CEOs are worried about losing their jobs due to the disruptions facing their industries, according to a new re.....»»
How to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb rental
If you’re worried about someone filming you in your Airbnb rental, here's how to find hidden cameras and ensure your rental space isn’t under surveillance......»»
This USB cable will kill your laptop if disconnected
BusKill's new custom USB cable can provide additional security to users worried about physical attacks......»»
"Decentralization Illusion": Central Bank Group Urges Regulation of DeFi Crypto Platforms
The central bank of central banks is worried about "decentralized finance." From a report: The Bank for International Settlements, an umbrella group for central banks, said in a report this week that it's concerned there's a "decentralization illusio.....»»
The World"s Relentless Demand for Chips Turns Deadly in Malaysia
Before this year, no one worried too much about the global supply chain, beyond specialists in the field. The role of developing nations like Malaysia or the Philippines warranted little attention. From a report: But the coronavirus outbreak has been.....»»
FTC sues to block Nvidia"s takeover of Arm
The FTC announced the suit on Thursday, citing concerns about innovation and competition as a primary reason. The Commission is worried Nvidia's control could distort Arm's incentives to its licensees and stifle innovation, specifically in areas like.....»»
Where to buy the Xbox Series S with delivery in time for Christmas
Worried about stock shortages? Here's where you can still buy the Xbox Series S for delivery in time for Christmas......»»
Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust authorities
Meta has been ordered to unwind its recent acquisition of Giphy by regulators worried about the deal's impact on competitors......»»
How a Dream Job Streaming on Twitch Can Become a Burnout Nightmare
"Streamers are not really known for hard partying..." writes the Guardian's videogames editor, after meeting the up-and-coming stars of Twitch. "I was instead astonished — and, honestly, worried — by how hard they worked." The woman s.....»»
Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan Face Bitter Winter of Power Cuts
Illegal miners and mass relocations after a ban on crypto mining in China have overloaded energy grid. From a report: Matthew Heard, a software engineer from San Jose, is worried about his 33 bitcoin mining machines in Kazakhstan. In the past week, t.....»»
This Barbie car is life-sized and drivable and yeah I absolutely want it
Capitalism, and a whole lotta glitter, won today.The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of futuristic concept cars and high tech EVs. But the car I saw at the annual convention that I wanted the absolute most was a glitter-covered convertible with a bubbl.....»»
Qualcomm says it will have a serious competitor for Apple Silicon ready by 2023
MediaTek is slowly eating away Qualcomm’s share of the mobile chipset market, but the latter isn’t particularly worried about it. Qualcomm is more concerned about making laptop processors that could compete with those made by Intel, AMD, and Appl.....»»
Google Formed "Fortnite Task Force" in Response To Epic"s Moves
Google was so worried about Epic Games sidestepping its app store with Fortnite that it created a task force to confront the issue, according to a legal filing by the game developer. From a report: The task force was created after Epic began offering.....»»
Google’s local rebrand prompts SMB support amid antitrust lawsuits, says local SEO expert
If you work with SMBs and they received the notification, there’s a chance they may be worried about how laws and resulting changes will affect their businesses. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
How to lock apps on Android
If you’ve ever handed someone your phone, you might have at some point been a bit worried that they might open apps they aren’t supposed to open, but here’s how you can lock it down. The post How to lock apps on Android first appeared on Phandr.....»»
The US was not prepared for a pandemic. Free market capitalism and government deregulation may be to blame
It's unclear when the pandemic will come to an end. What may be an even more important question is whether the U.S. will be prepared for the next one. The past year and a half suggests that the answer may be no......»»