The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Los Angeles has determined that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This decision directly contradicts Amazon’s claim that it should not be held responsible for the subcontractor’s staff. The findings by the regional director of
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The photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first described by Einstein over a century ago, has recently been the subject of a groundbreaking study conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This study has provided new insights into electron-electron interactions, shedding light on the fundamental aspects that underpin many
When Claudio Perez, a Chilean truck driver, first made the decision to purchase a Chinese-made family car, he was uncertain. However, the combination of a competitive price and quick delivery time ultimately persuaded him to take the plunge. Fast forward two years, and Perez is now a staunch advocate for Chinese cars. His story is
The United States Department of Justice, along with eight states, has brought forth a civil lawsuit against RealPage – a property management software company based in Texas. The core of the allegations lies in the company’s supposed utilization of algorithms to facilitate collusion among landlords, ultimately leading to adverse effects on renters in various US
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has made considerable strides in the development of a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material known as SKIER-5. This innovative material addresses the limitations of graphite as an anode material in conventional lithium batteries, particularly in cold conditions as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. The potential applications of
The advancement of self-driving vehicle technology has introduced the concept of collaborative networks where vehicles communicate and make decisions collectively. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has identified a critical vulnerability within these emerging networks – data fabrication attacks. These attacks can manipulate the information shared between vehicles, leading to potentially
AMD is making a strategic move by acquiring server maker ZT Systems in a significant cash-and-stock deal worth $4.9 billion. This acquisition aims to bolster AMD’s artificial intelligence capacity as it seeks to rival Nvidia in the tech industry. Post-acquisition, AMD plans to divest ZT Systems’ server manufacturing business, indicating a shift in focus towards
In a recent ruling, a US judge declared that Google has positioned itself as a monopoly in the tech industry, utilizing its dominance to strengthen its market standing. This decision is now under the potential for appeal, aligning the US regulator with the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. Regulators
Epic Games, the mastermind behind the popular game Fortnite, has taken a bold step in the world of mobile apps by launching its own app store. This move allows users to bypass the traditional app stores run by tech giants Apple and Google. By doing so, Epic Games is making a statement and challenging the
The recent decision by the Melbourne City Council to terminate contracts with operators of shared e-scooter schemes due to safety concerns has sparked a debate on the overall perception of e-scooters in the transportation landscape. While safety should be a top priority, it is essential to acknowledge that shared e-scooters have safety features that often