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.....»»
Worried about Earth"s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp
Anyone with even a passing interest in the global environment knows all is not well. But just how bad is the situation? Our new paper shows the outlook for life on Earth is more dire than is generally understood......»»
Stolen computers are the least of the government’s security worries
Reports that a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office was stolen during the pro-Trump rioters’ sack of the Capitol building has some worried that the mob may have access to important, even classified information. Fortunately that.....»»
Caspian crisis: Sinking sea levels threaten biodiversity, economy and regional stability
Coastal nations are rightly worried about sea level rise, but in the countries around the Caspian Sea, over 100 million people are facing the opposite problem: an enormous drop in sea level. Technically, this sea is a land-locked lake, but it is the.....»»
Just how bad is that hack that hit US government agencies?
"There’s not a single organization who can claim cybersecurity perfection." It’s the nightmare scenario that has worried cybersecurity experts for years. Since at least March, hackers likely working for Russian intelligence have emb.....»»
Taiwan makers not worried by double booking, says Pegatron chairman
Taiwan-based supply chains have much experience in coping with double booking, and have measures in place to handle such situations, according to Pegatron chairman TH Tung......»»