Wikipedia campaigns for donations, assumes for-profit stance
The ubiquitous non-profit online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, is once again asking its readers to donate. You've likely seen the banners at the top of each page......»»
Apple adds to World AIDS Day donations with game proceeds
On top of its announced $1 donation to the Global Fund per qualifying purchase, Apple is now also donating all proceeds from selected games.Proceeds from selected games will go to support World AIDS DayApple has been marking World AIDS Day since 2006.....»»
Nearly half of the world is suitable for diversified farming for sustainable intensification, finds study
Agriculture, like other sectors of the economy, is a profit-driven business. Simple cultivation systems such as monocultures have therefore become firmly established, because they promise higher returns. However, they are more susceptible to diseases.....»»
North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS
North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.North Korea is among a number of countries best known for having hackers working on its behalf, and occasionally they caus.....»»
Crowd-sourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
New Cornell University research finds while journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fil.....»»
Researchers: Disinformation campaigns are undermining democracy—here"s how we can fight back
Misinformation is debated everywhere and has justifiably sparked concerns. It can polarize the public, reduce health-protective behaviors such as mask wearing and vaccination, and erode trust in science. Much of misinformation is spread not by accide.....»»
Nostalgia in politics: Study sheds light on how (and why) parties appeal to the past in their election campaigns
Have you ever felt nostalgic when thinking about the past? Then you are not alone. According to survey research, around two-thirds of the European public feel nostalgic......»»
AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections
AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid impl.....»»
Zelle scams: App now starting limited refunds, under pressure from lawmakers
Growing concern about Zelle scams has seen parent company Early Warning Services (EWS) begin to refund some people duped into sending money to criminals. The U-turn on its previous stance that customers are responsible for their own transactions is b.....»»
Nissan quarterly profit doubles on robust gain in North America
Robust sales in North America help Nissan more than double its profit in the latest quarter as the automaker readies a new midterm plan and shores up flagging fortunes in China......»»
Xiaomi’s stance on bootloader unlocking could be bad news for enthusiasts
Xiaomi is making it a bit more tricky when it comes to unlocking the bootloader of their phones. The post Xiaomi’s stance on bootloader unlocking could be bad news for enthusiasts appeared first on Phandroid. Unlocking the bootloader on.....»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
Apple best-placed to benefit as AI goes mainstream, says Morgan Stanley
A new report from Morgan Stanley concludes that while Apple is saying little about AI, it is ready to profit as consumers adopt AI-based tools in everyday life.Apple's SiriArtificial Intelligence has been the buzzword of 2023 with everyone, except Ap.....»»
Uber"s earnings, bookings, signal robust trip demand
Uber gave a forecast for bookings and profit that signal robust demand for the company’s ride-hailing and food delivery businesses in the busy holiday period......»»
Dana sees "significant impact" from UAW strikes, but swings to Q3 profit
Axle supplier outlines a potential $500 million swing in revenue depending on when the UAW strikes conclude. Full-year revenue could range from $10.2 billion to $10.7 billion, Dana said......»»
Mobileye swings to $17M profit in Q3, forecast improves
The Israel-based company, whose customers include VW and Porsche, expects operating loss for the year to be between $62 million and $79 million, versus its prior loss view of $98 million to $129 million......»»
At-Bay Stance MDR improves cyber resilience for SMBs
At-Bay launched At-Bay Stance Managed Detection and Response (At-Bay Stance MDR), a new MDR solution designed to help emerging and mid-sized businesses advance their security defenses and threat preparedness in light of rising cyber crime rates. By a.....»»
OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend
The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsore.....»»
Lithia Q3 net income slips 20%, revenue record for quarter
Lithia set a third-quarter revenue record but saw quarterly net income fall 20 percent from a year earlier to $265 million as vehicle sales rose but gross profit fell......»»
Investigating banana trees as buffers to fight wildfires
Fire buffers composed of irrigated banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Climate change is increasing wildfire risk. Wildfires in the Western.....»»
UAW strikes GM"s high-profit, big SUV plant; 5,000 more workers walk off the job in Texas
UAW President Shawn Fain ordered 5,000 workers to walk out Tuesday at Arlington Assembly, which builds the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade......»»