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How the Pet Industry Got us Through the Pandemic

Pets were crucial to getting America through quarantine.  When stay at home orders kept people from seeing their human friends, our animal friends were there to stave off our loneliness.  People who began the pandemic with no pets soon brought one into their home for the simple...
Posted On 19 Nov 2021
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Thomas Dohmke Replacing Nat Friedman as GitHub CEO

Nat Friedman is stepping down as GitHub CEO with Thomas Dohmke replacing him. Friedman cofounded Xamarin and served as the company’s CEO before it was acquired by Microsoft. When Microsoft later acquired GitHub, Friedman moved over to helm the new acquisition. ...
Posted On 06 Nov 2021
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Government Agencies Hack REvil Ransomware Group, Taking It Offline

A group of government agencies have gone on the offensive against the REvil ransomware gang. REvil is one of the most notorious and prolific ransomware gangs. The gang is responsible for the Kaseya attack, believed to be the largest ransomware attack in history. REvil was also...
Posted On 27 Oct 2021
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Microsoft Shutting Down LinkedIn China Due to Beijing Tech Crackdown

Microsoft has announced it is shutting down LinkedIn in China as Beijing continues its crackdown on tech companies. LinkedIn is one of the leading job search and professional networking platforms. Mohak Shroff, Senior Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, says the company...
Posted On 21 Oct 2021
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Automaker Opel Closing Factory Till 2022 Over Semiconductor Shortage

Automaker Opel is closing its Eisenach plant in Germany for the rest of the year as a result of the semiconductor shortage. The semiconductor industry is struggling to meet demand, impacting a range of industries. The automotive industry has been hit especially hard, with...
Posted On 11 Oct 2021
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Volkswagen Truck Unit Cannibalizing Chips From Finished Trucks

Volkswagen’s truck unit, Traton Group, is taking chips from unfinished vehicles to finish others, a new indication of the impact of the semiconductor shortage. The semiconductor industry has been reeling as a result of the global pandemic. Early shutdowns and lockdowns...
Posted On 01 Oct 2021
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China Limiting Minors’ Usage of the Chinese Version of TikTok

In yet another attempt to limit the impact of technology on young people, China is limiting Douyin usage for those under 14 to 40 minutes a day. Douyin is the Chinese version of TikTok and is wildly popular in the country. Despite the app’s success, China is working to minimize...
Posted On 23 Sep 2021
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Chip Shortage Shuts Down Almost All GM’s North American Production

GM is shutting down production at almost all of its North American plants as a result of the global chip shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global semiconductor shortage. Initially, it started as a result of production delays from lockdowns and quarantine, and was...
Posted On 10 Sep 2021
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iPhone 13 Will Support Calls and Texts Without Cell Service

The iPhone 13 could receive a major new feature, supporting calls and texts even when the phone has no cell service. The iPhone 13 is expected to be released in September, and could include one of the most compelling reasons to upgrade of any iPhone yet released. According to...
Posted On 31 Aug 2021
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F-150 Plant Will Shut Down Due to Semiconductor Shortage

On the heels of news Toyota would cut September production, Ford’s F-150 plant in Kansas City will shut down as a result of the semiconductor shortage. The semiconductor shortage has been impacting automakers around the world, with many forced to close plants, cut back production...
Posted On 24 Aug 2021
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