Workers demand more transparency after Intel secures $8B CHIPS funding
Intel awarded nearly $8B to “supercharge” US semiconductor innovation. On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration finalized a CHIPS award of up to $7.865 billion to help fund.....»»
How can brands address growing consumer skepticism?
Transparency and effective communication are critical for brands to gain and keep consumer trust according to new research......»»
Intel may be shipping Battlemage GPUs, but it’s not what it seems
Intel's next-gen Battlemage GPU just appeared in a shipping manifest, suggesting that the launch might be closer than expected......»»
Trust in scientists hasn’t recovered from COVID. Some humility could help.
Intellectual humility could win back much-needed trust in science, study finds Scientists could win back trust lost during the COVID-19 pandemic if they just showed a little intel.....»»
Apple Intelligence on M1 chips happened because of a key 2017 decision, Apple says
Apple Intelligence is made possible by Apple’s silicon efforts as a whole, as a new interview reveals. And apparently, those efforts took a big shift all the way back in 2017 in preparation for AI. more….....»»
MagSafe Monday: Reviewing the Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 magnetic charging station – the ultimate all-in-one power solution
The perfect charging setup is a powerful and space-saving solution. The n aims to meet that demand with wired and wireless charging capabilities. With support for Qi2-certified 15W wireless charging and a 67W PD USB-C port, this slim, foldable statio.....»»
A new method for creating a quantum gas
Cooling atomic gases to the quantum regime often involves time-consuming steps. Electromagnetically induced transparency now achieves quantum degeneracy with high efficiency......»»
Ranchers again ask Colorado wildlife officials to delay release of next round of wolves
Colorado ranchers are renewing their demand for state wildlife officials to delay the release of more wolves until they finalize more programs to prevent attacks on livestock......»»
New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup
Researchers at McGill University have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the.....»»
Bug stops M4 Macs from virtualizing older macOS versions
Owners of Apple's newest Mac models running M4 chips aren't able to run older versions of macOS in a virtual machine, thanks to a mystery booting issue.MacBooks running older versions of macOSRunning a virtual machine with older generations of macOS.....»»
Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn’t comment
Reuters found discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers in India, with recruitment leaflets stating that women applying for positions with Foxconn must be unmarried and aged 18 to 32. The offending ads have been withdrawn following the launch of s.....»»
Apple"s in-house chip design is the "secret weapon" behind industry-beating performance
Apple executives believe that by designing their own Apple Silicon chips and AI, the company now has a significant advantage over traditional chipmakers that have to cater to a wide range of markets and customers.Apple is outpacing the rate of overal.....»»
Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security
Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila Univ.....»»
Compound metalens achieves distortion-free imaging with wide field of view
In a recent study, researchers have developed a compound metalens that enables distortion-free imaging. The study, published in Engineering, presents a novel approach to on-demand distortion engineering using compound metalenses......»»
Research finds no negative impact of repealing law allowing companies to pay disabled workers below minimum wage
Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles a.....»»
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»
Apple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display
M4 MacBook Pro reviews mostly endorsed my own view that, while the machine would make a great purchase for Intel MBP owners, there isn’t a compelling reason for any M-series user to upgrade. However, it turns out that Apple quietly gave the late.....»»
Guest commentary: For safe jobs, EV battery workers need a union contract
The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce......»»
Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon?
Rumors point to such a possibility. The post Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung has long stood behind its Exynos chipsets, fans and critics alike have noted that there’s somewhat of a.....»»
Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation
Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»
Trump’s Election Threatens Heat Protections for Workers
A Biden administration proposal that would require employers to provide cooling measures under extreme heat conditions may be scuttled by the incoming Trump administration.....»»