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“If you look at all these RTO firms, most of them did have a stock market price crash,” says the University of Pittsburgh’s Mark Ma. Return-to-office mandates don’t actually appear to improve business performance—and the data suggests they actually help execs at ailing companies scapegoat employees, according to a new study. Mark Ma, an assistantContinue reading “RTO mandates don’t help businesses succeed, but decimate staff morale, study finds.”

In the rapidly evolving tech industry, diversity and gender equity are not just moral imperatives but also critical factors for innovation, creativity, and competitive advantage. Despite ongoing efforts, women and various underrepresented groups continue to face significant barriers to entry, progression, and retention in tech roles. Addressing these challenges requires deliberate, sustained actions from individuals,Continue reading “Advocating for Gender Equity and Diversity in the Tech Industry”

All of the things I get to say “I told you so” about, now. I thought I’d make a list of things I wish I could go back and tell my younger self as a web developer who was just beginning to lean into web accessibility as part of her career path. For some context,Continue reading “A letter to my younger self, as an accessibility advocate.”

Amazon, Sears among stores that received inquiry letters. Knock, knock. It’s the FCC. Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks wants answers about how and why low-cost smart doorbells that allegedly contain glaring security vulnerabilities are commonly available on e-commerce sites like Amazon. On March 8, Starks sent letters to the online retail giant—as well as Sears, Temu,Continue reading “FCC probes online retailers over sales of potentially risky smart doorbells.”

The Fruit of the Loom logo has never had a cornucopia in it. It’s just your brain tricking you. The internet is good for plenty of things, but perhaps its most underrated value is its ability to turn an absolute nothingburger of a question into a worldwide search for truth. Case in point: the greatContinue reading “The great Fruit of the Loom logo mystery is solved.”

The rental app is also introducing new disclosure rules for outdoor security cameras and noise decibel monitors. Airbnb will no longer allow hosts to use indoor security cameras, regardless of where they’re placed or what they’re used for. In an update on Monday, Airbnb says the change to “prioritize the privacy” of renters goes into effectContinue reading “Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras.”

Starship’s third launch appeared flawless, but SpaceX has more work to do on recovery. SpaceX’s new-generation Starship rocket, the most powerful and largest launcher ever built, flew halfway around the world following liftoff from South Texas on Thursday, accomplishing a key demonstration of its ability to carry heavyweight payloads into low-Earth orbit. SpaceX’s third toweringContinue reading “SpaceX celebrates major progress on the third flight of Starship.”

When you design a website, you want it to look nice and work well, whether people are viewing it on a computer, phone, or even if they’re printing it out. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) helps with this, and one important part of CSS is something called “media types.” What Are CSS Media Types? In theContinue reading “Understanding CSS Media Types: Making Your Website Look Good on Different Devices.”

Bill requires better device documentation for consumer tech and appliances. The right-to-repair movement notched another victory recently, when the Oregon state legislature passed a bill mandating that electronics and appliance manufacturers make it easier for broken products to get fixed. The Beaver State legislation, which now awaits a signature from the governor, goes a step furtherContinue reading “Oregon poised to implement the strictest right-to-repair law in the nation.”

Employers say AI makes hiring more efficient and less painful for workers, but critics caution that bias risk remains. If you soon find yourself on the job hunt, there’s a growing chance you’ll be sitting down with a bot for an interview. AI is increasingly involved in the application process at companies ranging from fastContinue reading “Your next job interview could be with a bot.”