Author: Lily Evans
Field popcorn must be grown with love and care, as it will not reach its full potential if the quality of the crop is not up to standard.For Zach Tanner, president of Fancy Farm Popcorn in Burnie, Missouri, the attention to detail in his specialty products starts with planting. He farms approximately 7,500 acres of popcorn, rice seed, and soybeans with his wife Rebecca and his sons Zachary and Luke. That's why the Tanner family takes great care to grow their crops on schedule.”Planting in early April instead of May allows the popcorn to pollinate before the warmest temperatures arrive,…
The first quarter was a great result for investors. The first quarter earnings season has changed. Still, there may be hope for the few companies whose sales are growing. After rising more than 10% in the first three months of this year, supported by strong economic data, S&P500 index April proved to be even crueler. The index has fallen about 4.6% this month. Many had hoped that a strong economic backdrop would lead to strong first-quarter results for companies, adding fuel to the rally. That wasn't really the case. Earnings season began with a financial slump, adding to the pressure…
Australia's top spy on Wednesday called on big tech companies to break a long-standing taboo in the industry by providing access to encrypted messages, pleading for more cooperation.Mike Burgess, director of intelligence, said encrypting messages undermines the company's ability to root out threats and said tech companies have an obligation to break the encryption if asked to do so. “Without their cooperation in very limited and tightly controlled circumstances, encryption is not accountable,” said Mr Burgess of the Australian Security and Intelligence Agency. Many technology platforms pride themselves on being able to guarantee privacy through encrypted messaging channels, and providing…
Written by Uncle BanerjeeSINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as shares in electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla soared in after-hours following the announcement of a new model and strong results from some U.S. companies boosted risk sentiment. It rose following Wall Street.The yen is entrenched near 34-year lows and traders remain wary of possible intervention by the Japanese government.MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific stocks outside Japan rose 1% on Tuesday to 1.55% as stocks recovered from last week's plunge. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 2%.Chinese stocks were mixed, with blue chip indexes flat, but Hong Kong's Hang Seng…
As iPhone users, we are led to believe that every message from Apple is important.It certainly comes from Apple.What should I do if I receive a message that appears to be an emergency message?Are you requesting a change to your Apple ID password? That's an attack. Multiple users have reported receiving the message “Update your Apple ID here.”iPhone”. Here are some things to keep in mind. Do not change your password in response to a message.or notification. Several iPhone users shared in online forums recent messages they received from:At least 6 times a day. To make matters worse, their phone…
Written by Yang Hee-kyungSEOUL (Reuters) – LG Energy Solutions said on Wednesday it will launch a new business model next month to license out battery technology, as patent infringements by South Korean companies soar in the race to supply electric car makers. LGES, the world's second-largest EV battery producer after China's CATL, is also considering issuing warning notices or filing lawsuits against companies suspected of infringing its patents. LGES Intellectual Property Center Director Lee Hanson said in an interview. “Over the past few years, countless generic companies have emerged in the EV battery space around the world, resulting in increased…
Samsung plans to meet with media and industry experts to share the company's AI-enhanced Neo QLED 8K, OLED and lifestyle product lineup and discuss the latest industry trends Samsung Electronics is the world's leading television manufacturer. 18th consecutive years, launched the 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand. From April 23rd to 24th, Samsung will showcase its 2024 lineup featuring AI-powered technology that offers enhanced picture, sound, and customization. Since 2012, Samsung's Global Tech Seminar Sessions have served as a platform for sharing in-depth information and exclusive product experiences. As part of its “Screens Everywhere, Screens for Everyone” vision,…
More U.S. workers will soon be free to leave their employers and work for rivals, thanks to new federal rules that halt the long-standing practice of locking workers in with noncompete agreements.The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced a final rule banning most anti-competitive practices across the United States. The agency says that by giving people more freedom, the changes will create 8,500 new businesses a year, increase average annual wages for employees by $524, reduce health care costs and save $29,000 a year for the next fiscal year. It is estimated that the number of patents will increase. Ten…
Lockheed Martin officials reported during a first-quarter earnings conference on April 23 that deliveries of fully equipped F-35s equipped with Tech Refresh Three, previously expected in the middle of this year, will now occur in 2025. In the meantime, they hope to offer a so-called “truncated” version of the hardware/software package this fall. CEO Jim Taiclet said the TR-3 will be released in two versions. A “combat-trainable” version is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of this year, and a “fully combat-ready” version is expected to arrive in 2025. The newly built F-35, equipped with the TR-3, is…
(TNS) — A senior White House cybersecurity official said in San Antonio that tech companies must take more responsibility for designing systems that protect users' data and encourage students to pursue federal jobs in the industry. I urged them to consider it.A top priority of the National Cybersecurity Strategy is to take the burden of cybersecurity off the individual, Jake Brown, acting director of the National Cyber Bureau, said Friday at Texas A&M San Antonio's “Tech Fiesta.''”Big tech companies actually build all of our technology, and if they make my dad or my 13-year-old twins a single point of failure…