admin [ad_1] As part of the slow return to office-based work after the Covid-19 lockdowns, IT leaders have had to address hybrid work patterns. How does IT support people who may choose not to be in the office full-time, or who mainly work remotely? The idea of having someone trek into the office to have … Read more
[ad_1] NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) opened trading on Dec. 14 at $63.54. The stock was 2.98% higher than the opening price in the early hours of the trading session. The 52-week price range for NextEra Energy stock is $47.15 to $88.60. As reported in its 10-Q filing on Nov. 7, the cumulative dividend expenses for … Read more
[ad_1] Michael Gove will pledge to intervene if there are delays to housebuilding as a result of poor performance by councils – despite critics pointing out the government recently scrapped its own targets. The levelling up secretary is expected to announce he will “call out” council planning departments that “drag their feet” when it comes … Read more
[ad_1] In July 2023, a new report – The Future of Digital Trust: Authentaverse – provided a ground-breaking perspective on how establishing digital trust will enable financial services organisations to deliver new innovative services and richer customer engagement. The report imagines a world where consumers can move effortlessly between online services and experiences: transferring money, … Read more
[ad_1] Apple’s move to cut off Beeper, the app that brought iMessage to Android users, already caught the attention of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who called out the tech giant for anticompetitive behavior. Now, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Apple’s “potential anticompetitive treatment of the … Read more
[ad_1] It may seem like old news – a fired New York Times editor hitting back at his old paper, three years later, in what might be viewed as sour grapes. As for the central charge – that the New York Times is way too liberal – that may strike some as exceedingly obvious. But … Read more
[ad_1] Stephanie Scanlan learned about the shortages of basic chemotherapy drugs this spring in the most frightening way. Two of the three drugs typically used to treat her rare bone cancer were too scarce. She would have to go forward without them. Ms. Scanlan, 56, the manager of a busy state office in Tallahassee, Fla., … Read more
[ad_1] Google will pay out $700m (£550m) and allow more competition on its Play Store after it was accused of using illegal restrictions and overcharging consumers when they buy items in apps. It forms part of an antitrust settlement in the US, ahead of a legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games, which accused Google … Read more
[ad_1] SpaceX SpaceX has shared a trio of awesome night shots showing its Super Heavy booster — the most powerful rocket ever built — being rolled to the launchpad ahead of its third test flight. Look closely at the image above and you’ll see that the transporter carrying the 233-foot-tall (71 meters) booster is bedecked … Read more
[ad_1] By mid-morning, 105 people had been confirmed dead in Gansu and another 397 injured, including 16 in critical condition, Han Shujun, a spokesperson for the provincial emergency management department, said at a news conference. Thirteen others were killed and 182 injured in Qinghai in an area north of the epicenter, according to state media. … Read more
[ad_1] Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of crypto exchange FTX, arrives for trial at Manhattan Federal Court on 30 March, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty (Drew Angerer via Getty Images) The past year has been one of uncertainty, drama and then rejuvenation in the cryptocurrency world. Yahoo Finance UK looks back at the key personalities … Read more
[ad_1] Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine last year, engineers at Convex, a Russian telecommunications company, needed to find American equipment to transmit data to the country’s feared intelligence service. But no gear was flowing in after Western nations imposed sweeping new trade limits on Russia. Convex’s employees soon found a solution. While Cisco, a U.S. … Read more
[ad_1] In this storage vendor profile, we look at Pure Storage, which among all the big six storage players comes closest to having been a startup in recent times. This means that Pure Storage joined the market unencumbered by legacy technology and benefits from late entrant advantage. That said, it has barely turned a … Read more
[ad_1] 12/18: Prime Time with John Dickerson – CBS News Watch CBS News John Dickerson reports on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Israel, a new international task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea, and negotiations in Washington over new border and immigration measures. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
[ad_1] Sandy Huffaker for The Washington Post via Getty Images Eli Lilly stock could soar 140% by 2028 as millions of Americans begin to take their GLP-1 weight loss drugs, according to Goldman Sachs. The firm estimated that if all GLP-1 trials succeed, 68 million Americans could be taking the drugs by 2028. “Total annual … Read more
[ad_1] EXPERTS have warned about malicious browser extensions that can steal your data and money. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discussed in a recent blog post the dangers of downloading malware-laden browser extensions. 1 Experts have warned about malicious browser extensionsCredit: Getty In today’s digital age, browser extensions are an integral part of our online experience. They … Read more
[ad_1] Google said today it will pay $700 million — $630 million to U.S. consumers and $70 to a fund used by U.S. states — in a settlement over Play Store reached in September. In September, the company reached a tentative settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by U.S. states and consumers originally filed … Read more
[ad_1] Supreme Court.IANS After the Supreme Court endorsed the decision of the BJP-led NDA government to abrogate articles 370 and 35-A, the opposition Congress now demanded job and land rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir should be protected under Article 371 of the Indian Constitution like some other states of Northeast. In a … Read more
[ad_1] Behind almost every purchase you make, from Christmas lights to a new car, there is a ship. Almost everything we buy, use, wear, and much of what we eat, spends at least some of its life in a container at sea. These giant craft are the lifeblood of the global economy, circumnavigating the globe … Read more
[ad_1] The world is unprepared for the impact of AI on a historic year of elections, experts have warned. More than two billion people across 50 countries could head to the polls in 2024, which is a record high. The UK is set to hold a general election, the US has a presidential election in … Read more
[ad_1] The LG S10TY soundbar. LG Electronics LG has announced its 2024 slate of soundbars a few weeks ahead of CES 2024 (as it’s prone to do). And with them is promised an “elevated home cinema experience.” We’ll have to wait to pass judgment on that part until we actually get to hear them. “LG … Read more
[ad_1] A BRITISH millionaire was living the high life with his younger lover before he was allegedly kidnapped by 15 men in disguises. Colin Armstrong, 78, was reportedly snatched in Ecuador after criminals dressed as police ransacked his estate. 6 Brit millionaire Colin Armstrong and his lover Katherine Paola Santos were reportedly kidnapped at the … Read more
[ad_1] A jury in Washington State decided on Monday that Monsanto should pay $857 million to former students and parent volunteers who said they had been exposed at a school to dangerous chemicals made by the company and later became sick, according to court records. The Superior Court jury in Seattle said Monsanto must pay … Read more
[ad_1] The European Union announced a formal investigation Monday into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, accusing it of failing to counter illicit content and disinformation, a lack of transparency about advertising and “deceptive” design practices. The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X since it scaled … Read more
[ad_1] Arguably the biggest thing to happen in artificial intelligence (AI) this year has been the hype surrounding generative AI (GenAI) models such as ChatGPT. This has pushed AI to the forefront of business conversations and the tech sector has been quick to capitalise on the opportunity. Hardware providers and software firms have all … Read more
[ad_1] NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya and the European Union moved closer to sealing an Economic Partnership Agreement that will grant the East African nation’s exports duty-free status and unlimited access to the bloc, officials said on Monday. Both sides had initialled a draft deal in June after seven months of negotiations. The EU is one … Read more
[ad_1] Effective this January, the IRS is lowering the e-filing threshold, requiring businesses to file electronically when submitting 10 or more tax returns throughout the calendar year. The goal of this new initiative is to streamline the tax filing process and reduce manual processing of paper forms. However, with the new IRS e-filing threshold in … Read more
[ad_1] DON’T let your iPhone battery run dry without putting up a fight. There are some settings you’ll want to try changing to reduce battery drain if you’re in a pickle. 1 You’ve got plenty of options to save your iPhone before it runs out of chargeCredit: Getty Low Power Mode The easiest way to … Read more
[ad_1] Apple will pause sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the US this month as the result of an ongoing legal battle with health tech company Masimo. The US International Trade Commission, the federal agency that handles trade-related mandates, previously issued an order that would prohibit Apple from importing … Read more
[ad_1] A jury in Washington state on Monday ordered Bayer’s Monsanto to pay $857m to former students and parent volunteers of a school north-east of Seattle who claimed that chemicals known as PCBs made by the company leaked from light fixtures and made them sick, according to an attorney for the plaintiffs. The jury found … Read more
[ad_1] Google has launched an upgrade to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bard, in the UK as part of the global roll-out of its next-generation model designed to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The US tech giant and its London-based Deepmind division unveiled its long-promised new foundation model, Gemini, in Bard across the US and in more … Read more
[ad_1] Apes recognise photos of friends and family they have not seen for more than 25 years, researchers have found. Some even respond enthusiastically to pictures of long-lost comrades, demonstrating the longest-lasting social memory ever documented outside humans. Professor Christopher Krupenye, from Johns Hopkins University, said it suggested not just familiarity, but that the primates … Read more
[ad_1] Instagram Threads isn’t the only app joining the decentralized social web, which includes Twitter/X rival Mastodon and other apps, with its newly added support for the networking protocol ActivityPub. Today, the social magazine app Flipboard is announcing it has also now integrated with ActityPub. In its initial phase, select Flipboard accounts will be discoverable … Read more
[ad_1] Now you see them, soon you won’t.Image: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (Getty Images) If you don’t get an Apple Watch for Christmas, you might not be able to get one at all. How one woman turned $10,000 into a successful business | Your Wallet Apple announced Monday (Dec. 18) that it’s halting US sales … Read more
[ad_1] Medical professional working at a computer terminal The success of drug developers hinges on regulatory approvals for their medications. Considering that, it was hardly surprising that Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock had a good Monday on the market. Following its latest Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nod, the company’s shares closed the day 1.6% higher, … Read more
[ad_1] Apple is pulling two of its most popular watch models from shelves this week. By Christmas Day, if a trade ruling stands, those watches will be illegal to import into the U.S. Online orders for the Series 9 and Ultra 2 models will end Thursday, and the watches will be cleared out of the … Read more
[ad_1] NBA When the Bulls go head-to-head with the 76ers on Monday at 6 PM (CT) it’s an Eastern Conference battler. Coming off a win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, the 76ers are looking stronger than ever. But as with any game, either team could pull off a win here, which is why you … Read more
[ad_1] Just days after losing a massive $148 million settlement to two election workers who sued him for defamation, Rudy Giuliani was hit with yet another lawsuit by the pair—who say Giuliani defamed them throughout his trial last week, where he went on false tirades against them outside the courthouse. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, … Read more
[ad_1] Councils in England have warned they could be forced to reduce services and implement tax rises for the upcoming financial year as they criticised the level of funding provided by central government. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced that funding available to councils will rise to more than £64bn … Read more
[ad_1] Apple said on Monday that it would pause sales of its flagship smartwatches online starting Thursday and at retail locations on Christmas Eve. Two months ago, Apple lost a patent case over the technology its smartwatches use to detect people’s pulse rate. The company was ordered to stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 … Read more
[ad_1] The UK government is sabotaging its own ambitions to become a tech superpower by failing to think about the long-term implications of so much public sector data residing in the clouds of US tech firms, according to former UKCloud chairman Jeff Thomas. At a time when other governments around the world are turning … Read more
[ad_1] With five trucks and a tractor to his left and a sea of leafy green before him, Dean Haubenstricker lines up his harvester and starts it forward. The high-tech machine digs up brown sugar beets, lops off their tops, and conveys them to an onboard storage bin. This harvest, Mr. Haubenstricker’s 41st, might be … Read more
[ad_1] Adobe will abandon its $20 billion takeover of the design software maker Figma, the two companies said on Monday, bowing to growing regulatory opposition to the deal on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the terms of the now-scrapped plan, Adobe will have to pay Figma a $1 billion breakup fee. The announcement is … Read more
[ad_1] CYBERSECURITY experts have revealed the best ways to stay safe when you’re traveling this Christmas. Whether you’re traveling to see family or going on vacation, it’s worth taking note so you don’t end up losing out. 1 Don’t let criminals ruin your Christmas by following four expert security tipsCredit: Getty – Contributor The security … Read more
[ad_1] Apple will pause sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the US this month as the result of an ongoing legal battle with health tech company Masimo. The US International Trade Commission, the federal agency that handles trade-related mandates, previously issued an order that would prohibit Apple from importing … Read more
[ad_1] Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been labelled ‘Airbrush Albo’ for his 2023 ‘Year in Review’ video which highlighted his government’s achievements without touching on some notable missteps. Mr Albanese also made a small change to his office which didn’t go unnoticed – removing his GQ magazine ‘Man of the Year’ award from pride of place on … Read more
[ad_1] Redmond, Washington, United States, December 18th, 2023, Chainwire Metagood, a blockchain technology and digital assets company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million series seed funding round aimed at advancing its Osura marketplace, focused on art within the Bitcoin ecosystem. “Osura is embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration with artists to immortalize their creations on … Read more
[ad_1] Multinet Up has stepped into the forefront of corporate travel management with the launch of KurumsalSeyahatCozumu.com. This website, developed after a detailed review of over 300 AI tools, introduces the MultiTravel solution, poised to streamline corporate travel. KurumsalSeyahatCozumu.com, harnessing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, acts as the focal point for MultiTravel, Multinet Up’s latest offering in … Read more
[ad_1] TikTok has rolled out an update to enhance the app experience for viewers on tablets and foldable devices, the company announced on Monday. The company says the app is now better optimized for larger screens, as viewers can now experience a clear video feed, streamlined navigation bars and orientation support. With this new update, … Read more
[ad_1] Jonathan Fernando was run over as he lay on Willow Tree Lane in Hayes, west London (Picture: Google) A delivery driver hit and killed a drunken man who was lying in the middle of the road seconds after checking his phone behind the wheel, a court has heard. Joseph Sureshkumar, 50, was driving a … Read more
[ad_1] Sir Grayson Perry complained of ‘no help’ from call centre – BELINDA JIAO Sir Grayson Perry has lashed out at EDF after an error caused his energy bills to rise to £39,000 a month. The artist said his monthly direct debit payments had been bumped from £300 a month to £39,000, and criticised the … Read more
[ad_1] Elon Musk’s X is being investigated by the EU over its efforts to combat disinformation and harmful content. The social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, is the first to be probed under the bloc’s Digital Services Act. It came into force in November 2022 and requires large online companies to do more to … Read more
[ad_1] Bad movies are nothing new for cinema. For as long as Hollywood has been making films, there have always been a few particularly awful examples of filmmaking each year. 2023 was no exception. Since we live in the streaming era, we must point out that our rankings for the five worst movies of 2023 … Read more
[ad_1] Welsh farmers fear the plans will cause ‘utter carnage’ and ‘will rip out the heart of the rural economy.’ The Welsh government has estimated that its upcoming net zero farming plans will result in a huge reduction of mainly dairy cow livestock. On Friday, the Labour-run Welsh government launched a consultation on the final … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — SunPower Corp. plunged the most ever in intraday trading after it breached a credit agreement and said there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. Most Read from Bloomberg Shares of the rooftop solar company slumped as much as 41%. SunPower, which is majority owned by French energy giant TotalEnergies … Read more
[ad_1] Robots continue to improve every year, taking on an increasing amount of our regular tasks that most of us don’t enjoy. I’ve reviewed robot vacuum cleaners from EcoVacs in the past and this year they added a robot lawn mower to the lineup. The Goat G1 name may be a strange one on the … Read more
[ad_1] The datacentre news cycle has been dominated by a set of familiar themes throughout 2023, as operators continue to find themselves under pressure to embrace sustainability, while juggling the exponential demand for compute capacity and ensuring uptime. It is a delicate balancing act that operators have to strike, at a time when many … Read more
[ad_1] Topline A devastating overnight storm brought several inches of rain, urban and coastal flooding and powerful wind gusts that left tens of thousands out of power across the northeast on Monday morning. Monday’s storm caused flooding, destructive winds and power outages overnight along the northeastern … [+] coast, from New York City through Massachusetts. … Read more
[ad_1] A pack of buyout firms are circling the video game publisher behind the Runescape franchise even as its owner’s hopes of a bumper valuation are beginning to falter. Sky News has learnt that private equity firms, including Advent International and CVC Capital Partners, submitted first-round offers for Jagex late last week. Banking sources said … Read more
[ad_1] The European Union on Monday announced a formal investigation into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, for failure to counter illicit content and disinformation, a lack of transparency about advertising and “deceptive” design practices. The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X since it scaled back … Read more
[ad_1] More than 2.8 million people are expected to fly each day during the holidays this year, according to Airlines for America, the industry trade organization and lobbying group for popular US airlines. That’s a 16% increase from last year, and with so many people traveling, you can expect more traffic on the highways and … Read more
[ad_1] The day after they’d spent a night together, Matt made a series of offensive comments during an appearance on the Stiff Socks podcast. Brooke said that his “first offense” was saying that his “type” is “blondes with fake tits.” Brooke is a brunette with natural breasts. But it was what Matt said next that … Read more
[ad_1] The founder of an electric truck company is expected to face significant prison time when he is sentenced on Monday in a fraud case that highlights the financial carnage left behind by a crop of electric vehicle start-ups and their promoters. A federal judge in Manhattan will sentence Trevor Milton, the founder and former … Read more
[ad_1] POKÉMON has just released a huge new update that has added hundreds of Pokémon into the game. People were excited to see 25 legendaries return to the game, but there is one extra legendary that wasn’t revealed. 2 This is the location where you can find the legend.Credit: The Pokémon Company 2 You can … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has started experimenting a feature on the App Store that allows developers to offer “contingent pricing” for subscriptions. That means developers can club subscriptions for two apps at a discounted price. In an update on the developer blog, the company said the update lets developers charge a discounted price even if the app’s … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec 18, 2023, 8:42 am EST / Original Dec 18, 2023, 4:34 am EST Stock futures rose Monday but gains were limited by comments from Federal Reserve officials that tempered enthusiasm over just how soon interest rates might be lowered. The S&P 500 rose 2.5% last week, pushing the winning streak for U.S. … Read more
[ad_1] London, United Kingdom, December 18th, 2023, Chainwire StrikeX proudly announces the successful launch of Swaps V2, a ground-breaking update that streamlines the crypto-crypto swaps process. This release introduces a new level of functionality, security, and user-friendly design, signifying a significant step forward in StrikeX Wallet’s journey to establish itself as a market leader. Swaps … Read more
[ad_1] Artificial rain has been used for the first time in Pakistan to battle hazardous levels of smog. Planes equipped with cloud-seeding equipment – which helps clouds form and increases precipitation – flew over areas of Lahore on Saturday. The megacity in Pakistan’s east is often ranked as one of the worst places in the … Read more
[ad_1] Best Buy While there are many great TV deals around, it’s not often that we see a 50-inch 4K TV for under $200. However, over at Best Buy, that’s exactly what’s available with a Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV for $200 reduced from $300. A pretty sweet saving, this is an ideal TV for anyone … Read more
[ad_1] Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told “Sunday Morning Futures” that the legal battles against former President Donald Trump constitute “a kind of election fraud” as Special Counsel Jack Smith calls on the Supreme Court to expedite a decision in the election interference case. HALEY RESPONDS TO PRESSURE TO LOVE OR HATE TRUMP: ‘NORMAL … Read more