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......»»
Givers to crowdfunding campaigns enjoy vicarious success, says study
Why would someone decide to give their money to help a stranger bring a creative project to life? Recent research in the Journal of Consumer Research has found that backers of crowdfunding projects participate, in part, because of a sense of indirect.....»»
Autoliv raises sales guidance after solid third-quarter profit
Autoliv CEO Mikael Bratt said the company would increase its 2023 sales guidance to about 17 percent organic growth from 15 percent, citing development of light vehicle production, to which it is highly exposed......»»
Kiwi Farms ruling sets “dubious” copyright precedent, expert warns
Ruling shows how copyright law could become "Kiwi Farms killer," expert says. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Kiwi Farms—a website credited with launching a range of targeted harassment campaigns, which Cloudfl.....»»
Elon Musk launches test to see if users are willing to pay $1 a year for X
"It is not a profit driver," X says. Enlarge (credit: Steven Puetzer | The Image Bank) X has confirmed a Fortune report revealing that the platform formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 annual fee to new user.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max costs 12% more to make than iPhone 14 counterpart
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 12% more expensive for Apple to build than its iPhone 14 counterpart, a teardown reveals, with the parts of each unit estimated to cost Apple around $558 to buy.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple's profit margin for its products relies h.....»»
EU launches probe into disinformation campaigns as X says "hundreds" of Hamas-affiliated accounts removed
X says it has removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts" and taken down thousands of posts since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, even as the European Commission formally opened an investigation into X after a previous war.....»»
Samsung flags 78% profit drop as chip demand remains weak
Samsung warned that operating profit in the third quarter likely plunged 78% as it continues to contend with lower than usual demand for consumer devices......»»
“€25m Profit” Pirate IPTV Group Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized
Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it's alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered money throu.....»»
Can public financing for political campaigns affect voter participation?
Policies that provide public financing for political campaigns have gained popularity in the United States. One example is the Democracy Vouchers program that was implemented in Seattle, Washington in 2017 to potentially reduce candidates' reliance o.....»»
Global events fuel DDoS attack campaigns
Cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million DDoS attacks in 1H 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase, according to NETSCOUT. Global events like the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids have driven recent DDoS attack growth. Finland was t.....»»
iPhone scalpers used bots to buy millions of dollars’ worth of iPhone 15 models, says report
A cybersecurity company says that iPhone scalpers seeking to profit from early demand for iPhone 15 models used bots to make millions of dollars’ worth of purchases from the Apple website as soon as orders went live. The activity is lucrative fo.....»»
The ethics of accepting tainted donations
A study digs into a topical debate: should institutions accept donations from bad people?.....»»
A 1% increase in unbroken rice could help feed millions more, boost producer profit
A 1% increase in unbroken rice kernels after milling could mean millions more servings of this critical staple grain, increased food security around the globe and improved producer profitability, a study from two Arkansas researchers suggests......»»
UAW adds 38 GM, Stellantis parts distribution centers to strike but spares Ford with progress made
UAW President Shawn Fain said he is not adding new Ford sites to the strike because the automaker had increased its offers for profit-sharing payouts and job security......»»
I tested Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5, and it transforms ray tracing (for a select few)
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 is a game changer for ray tracing, but that assumes you have the hardware to turn on the feature in the first place......»»
US political donations are associated with policy issues prioritized in congressional speeches
The first comprehensive analysis of the relationship between campaign donations and the issues legislators prioritize with congressional speech is published in the open access journal PLOS ONE this week......»»
TV Museum Will Die in 48 Hours Unless Sony Retracts YouTube Copyright Strikes
Rick Klein and his team have been preserving TV adverts, forgotten tapes, and decades-old TV programming for years. Now operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Museum of Classic Chicago Television has called YouTube home since 2007. However, copyrig.....»»
Brand-backed influencer campaigns can be hard to spot—how to tell if a company is behind a social media post
Nearly three-quarters of Generation Z (people born between 1996 and 2010) follow at least one influencer on social media platforms and 44% buy things based on influencers' recommendations......»»
4 of 6 publics see Q2 F&I gross profit drop; more decline possible
Lithia Motors, Penske Automotive, Group 1 Automotive and Asbury Automotive all saw same-store F&I gross profit per vehicle decline year over year in second-quarter earnings, while AutoNation and Sonic Automotive posted increases. Analysts from Stephe.....»»
Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the China-aligned APT group GREF. Most likely active since July 2020 and since July 2022.....»»