TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In September, representatives from iFixit, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Consumer Reports sent a letter to Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Serena Viswanathan, the FTC's Division of Advertising Practices associate director. The letter pointed out the prevalence of anti-consumer practices among smart device manufacturers.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, an

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The big reveal came last month when a team led by Professor Huang Liya at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Changsha published their findings in the Chinese Journal of Propulsion Technology. Their paper detailed how in ground tests simulating undersea conditions, the boron-fueled ramjet achieved a near.

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TechNode

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

TSMC could consider overseas production of 2nm chips after it begins mass production using the process in 2025, Chairman of Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Wu Chengwen said on Nov. 26, according to a report by Icsmart. TSMC has already begun mass production of its advanced 3nm process, and according to its plans, 2nm mass production is expected to begin by the end of 2025, Wu said.

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Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

TechCrunch reports that Meta plans to pour an estimated $10 billion into an internet infrastructure project to improve global connectivity. The company is a massive driver of internet traffic worldwide, serving billions of users accessing platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. This strategic development could take several years but.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Uber Technologies is moving beyond its rideshare roots and venturing into the hot artificial intelligence development outsourcing market. The company's new division, Scaled Solutions, is expanding Uber's gig-economy workforce to include programmers and data labelers, offering AI model training and data labeling services to other businesses.

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TechNode

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Some Chinese parts suppliers have expressed their dissatisfaction over a recent request from BYD to cut their prices by 10% starting next year, saying any such move could damage their profitability and lower the quality of China-made automobiles, multiple local media agencies have reported. BYDs current practices not only violate business ethics, but also overdraw on the hard work and resilience of the Chinese working people without a bottom line, as well as the viability of domestic suppliers,

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Wolfire Games originally filed its antitrust lawsuit against Valve in April 2021. It claimed that the company uses Steam's position as undisputed market leader to take a large cut of sales: Valve takes 30% of all item sales up to $10 million, after which point the cut falls to 25%.

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TechNode

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Chinese tech firm Tencent announced Thursday that it has begun recruiting participants for the beta test of its mobile game Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World, set to launch on Dec. 19. The game, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is developed by Tencents Lightspeed Studios and authorized by Japanese publisher Square Enix. According to the recruitment Q&A, testers must have at least 21GB of storage space available on their phones.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Light of Motiram's lengthy new trailer certainly gives the impression that it is set in the Horizon universe. There's the wild jungle, mountain, and desert environments dotted with dilapidated modern buildings, a young, red-haired female protagonist, the post-apocalyptic vibe, and even the music sounds similar. Then the robotic dinosaurs appear.

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TechNode

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Chinese short video player Kuaishou announced on November 28 that it will be discontinuing its refund-without-return service for merchants on its e-commerce platform, effective December 2. The decision follows a strategic business realignment aimed at refining the platform’s after-sales services and comes after consistent complaints from merchants that the policy made it too easy for customers to request a refund without returning the goods.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Australian government had announced plans to introduce legislation banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, an initiative designed to reduce the harm that platforms like TikTok and Instagram can have on young users. Politicians say the ban is required to.

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TechNode

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Renault has established a research and development base in China, employing around 200 hardware engineers and planning to hire more software engineers in Shanghai, the countrys largest city, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg on Friday. The goal is to seek local partners for electric vehicle components and integrate the technological expertise gained in China into its French teams, Francois Provost, Renaults procurement and partnerships chief and former chairman of its China operatio

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

NASA performed a scientific mission earlier this year, surveying Greenland's massive ice sheet to test the limits and capabilities of its Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) technology. The agency didn't expect to "see" anything interesting down there, yet they rediscovered a long-abandoned base built by the US during.

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Association 4.0 TM podcast

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this special 100th episode of the Association 4.0 Podcast , join hosts Joanna Pineda of Matrix Group and Jason Wampler of the International Society of Automation (ISA) for a fascinating deep dive into the future of AI in associations. Jason shares how he and his team are implementing cutting-edge AI software to transform their organization, enhance member experiences, and deliver new, innovative services.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

"Bootkitty" is a new and concerning malware that targets Linux systems. Eset analysts recently discovered the bootkit in a previously unknown UEFI application (bootkit.efi) that someone uploaded to VirusTotal. While not yet complete, Bootkitty is described as the first UEFI bootkit for Linux that researchers have found.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Bluesky's latest feature is the ability to sort replies by "hotness," sparking mixed reactions, however it does reflect the platform's ongoing efforts to position itself as a true alternative to X/Twitter.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Samsung Display, the subsidiary company established by the South Korean giant in 2012, has been working on a new OLED display capable of achieving a record refresh rate. According to unnamed industry sources quoted by Korean media, the display is in the final stage of development as Samsung seeks potential.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) has alleged that Google's online advertising business is anti-competitive. The regulator demands that the company sell off two of its ad tech services and pay a hefty fine for abusing its dominant market position.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Panasonic states that the number of people who interacted directly with the man known as Japan's "God of management" is declining every year.

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