LED traffic lights are too efficient to melt off the Wisconsin snow: resulting in accidents.
Ooops. Somebody didn't think through the whole process when they converted some Wisconsin traffic lights to energy-saving LEDs. Sure, they save energy over the old-fashioned bulbs. And that means they don't burn so warmly...and that means they don't melt the snow off in those regular snowstorms. Energy efficient starts to not matter if the drivers can't see which light is on. So some wiper blades? Or an automatic de-icing system?
Australia, UK, Germany team up to stop big tech's monopoly from soaring
Competition regulators from Australia, the UK, and Germany are working together to support an 'effective' mergers regime that seeks to prevent companies from gaining market power ...
Intuit plans to look for more tech talent in New York, Los Angeles
As part of its post-pandemic work strategy, Intuit will open new "talent hubs" in two major cities to add more diversity to its engineering workforce.
OK, NOW you can buy a new iPad
Apple's new iPads have been announced and our cautions not to buy yet have transitioned into cautious recommendations to get what you want.
Malala Fund taps into analytics to predict impact of climate change on girls' education
An index developed by Malala Fund and SAS has found girls in sub-Saharan Africa are most likely to be impacted by climate change.
Sydney Uni research finds remote working saving Aussies time and money
A preliminary study has found that Australians could save two hours a week and an average of AU$906 in expenses just from working from home.
Positivo incorporates Compaq operations in Brazil
The Brazilian company has licensed the global brand and will start manufacturing its computers this month
Dell divests VMware: Investors cheer, but what does it mean for customers?
Dell Technologies just announced the expected spin-out of that 80% ownership, making VMware a fully independent company. This move is good for investors, but we analyze if it is good ...
TSMC sees chip constraints through 2022, will spend $100bn on boosting capacity
The automotive industry's semiconductor shortage will be largely resolved next quarter, says Taiwan-based chip maker.
Google introduces Timelapse to Google Earth
Google says Google Earth is getting its biggest update since 2017.
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