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Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option

Hi, Welcome Welcome back Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option Only 38 out of a possible 65,000 have applied to include external links for in-app purchases, Bloomberg reported. cheyenne macdonald   Mon, May 13, 2024 REUTERS / Reuters It seems Apple’s recently added option for App Store … Continue reading Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option →

The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech

The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech According to a report by 404 Media, the solar activity has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. cheyenne macdonald   Sun, May 12, 2024 Space weather has been known to cause disruptions to GPS and communications systems, and perhaps no … Continue reading The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech →

These startling statistics show how the ‘motherhood penalty’ at work is still way too common

May 12, 2024 These startling statistics show how the ‘motherhood penalty’ at work is still way too common A survey released in advance of Mother’s Day reveals that two-thirds of moms have considered leaving the workforce due to the cost and stress of childcare. BY Shannon Cudd Becoming a parent changes a person. Priorities shift, and … Continue reading These startling statistics show how the ‘motherhood penalty’ at work is still way too common →

The future of gambling is online—but it will take time to get there

May 12, 2024 The future of gambling is online—but it will take time to get there The industry cites several challenges to wider approval of internet casino gambling. BY Associated Press Internet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some … Continue reading The future of gambling is online—but it will take time to get there →

Watch for these red flags when searching remote job listings

May 12, 2024 Watch for these red flags when searching remote job listings A remote job can be great, but these things should make you think twice before accepting. BY Julia Herbst Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Fewer people may … Continue reading Watch for these red flags when searching remote job listings →

California gig drivers are making below the minimum wage, a new study shows

May 24, 2024 California gig drivers are making below the minimum wage, a new study shows The median wage for a California rideshare driver was about $5.97 per hour without tips and $7.63 per hour with tips, according to the study. BY Jessica Bursztynsky Drivers for some of the largest rideshare and delivery companies in California … Continue reading California gig drivers are making below the minimum wage, a new study shows →

Practical optimism can be learned. A psychiatrist explains how and why your well-being depends on it

May 11, 2024 Practical optimism can be learned. A psychiatrist explains how and why your well-being depends on it Dr. Varna spent the past 20 years studying how we can all benefit from the wellspring of optimism and reap its benefits, even if you are the glass-half-empty-type. BY Next Big Idea Club Dr. Sue Varma is … Continue reading Practical optimism can be learned. A psychiatrist explains how and why your well-being depends on it →