Microsoft recently agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle a case in California involving allegations of retaliation against employees who took legally protected time off. The California Civil Rights Department announced the proposed settlement, highlighting the discriminatory impact of Microsoft’s policies on workers who utilize parental leave, family care-taking leave, or disability leave. This raises
Transport networks, such as river systems, play a crucial role in the functioning of various natural and human-made systems. Understanding how these networks form and evolve is essential for optimizing their stability and resilience. While tree-like structures are efficient for transport, networks with loops have shown to be more damage-resistant. Researchers from the Faculty of
The Steam summer sale may be well-known for its great deals, but indie game store Itch.io is now stepping into the spotlight with its own summer sale event. From today until July 12th, gamers have the opportunity to explore a treasure trove of unique and experimental games at discounted prices. While some of these titles
The tabletop gaming experience is a unique and exciting hobby that offers a different kind of enjoyment compared to other forms of entertainment. While buying sexy tabletop RPG manuals may seem enticing, the true essence of the hobby lies in actually immersing yourself in the game with your friends. The thrill of dragging your mates
WhatsApp, a messaging platform owned by Meta, has been making strides in the realm of artificial intelligence. Recently, the platform expanded the rollout of its Meta AI chatbots in select markets such as India and the US, and it seems to have more innovative features in the works. One of these upcoming features is the
In the world of online humor, memes have become a cultural phenomenon that transcends language barriers and geographical boundaries. One of the most iconic memes to emerge in recent years is the “distracted boyfriend” image, which has been shared and reshared countless times across various social media platforms. However, a new trend has emerged in
DJI, a company best known for its drones, is making its mark in the electric bike industry with the introduction of its Avinox drive system. This cutting-edge technology is showcased in the Amflow PL electric mountain bike, set to be released before the end of the year. With a focus on human-centric cities and sustainability,
The electric vehicle market is experiencing a significant shift with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD poised to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales this year. According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research, BYD’s BEV market share is expected to surge, highlighting the dynamic nature of the global EV market. In the second
The concept of operating systems has evolved over the years, from managing physical and logical devices to becoming the backbone of computing as we know it. With the rise of AI technologies, there is a growing need for a new kind of operating system revolution in the enterprise. Renen Hallak, founder and CEO of VAST
The Biden administration has announced that new rules will be proposed today to safeguard workers from one of the deadliest weather-related risks they face: extreme heat. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set to publish the new heat protections on the federal register, with the aim of preventing heat-related illnesses