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Number of US workers with side hustles reaches all-time high as economic worries rise – Computerworld
JobLeads analyzed data from the Online Labour Observatory and the World Bank Group to reveal the countries dominating online gig work. The United States is leading in the number of online freelancers, with 28% of the global online freelance market. Software and tech roles dominate in the US, representing 36.4% of freelancers, followed by creative/multimedia (21.1%) and clerical/data entry jobs (18.2%). Emily Rose McRae, a…
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Stop Using the Bugaboo Giraffe High Chair
Given the recent Reddit warnings and incident reports in the U.S., this issue doesn’t seem to be limited to chairs sold in the U.K. and Australia. CR safety experts urge parents to stop using this high chair to avoid the risk of an infant falling, based on the incident reports and the severity of the injuries. The chair is out…
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CR’s 3 Top Picks for High Chairs
Starting around 6 months or so, your baby’s high chair will become a regular go-to for snack and meal times. Depending on the model, it can even be used through their toddler years. This means that whichever high chair you choose, it will most likely get a lot of (heavy, messy) use during your child’s first years. When choosing the…
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Google fixes high severity Chrome flaw with public exploit
Google has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser that could lead to full account takeover following successful exploitation. While it’s unclear if this security flaw has been used in attacks, the company warned that it has a public exploit, which is how it usually hints at active exploitation. “Google is aware of…
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Cassava Flour, Chips, Bread, and More Contain High Levels of Lead
Several studies have found that cassava can be a significant dietary source of lead exposure in people who eat it frequently. For example, in a 2015 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers found that cassava grown in one region of Ghana was high enough in lead to raise the risk of health problems among…
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Baby Food Sold at Target Recalled Due to High Levels of Lead
As a naturally occurring element, lead is present throughout our food supply from both natural and human-made sources. Recently, there’s been increased focus on identifying and removing it from baby food and infant formula. CR’s recent examination of contaminants in infant formula found lead in many—but crucially, not all—of the 41 infant formulas tested. Lead in baby food and formula…
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Google shakes off tariff concerns to push on with $75 billion AI spending plans – but analysts warn rising infrastructure costs will send cloud prices sky high
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the company will still spend $75 billion on building out data centers despite economic concerns in the wake of US tariffs. While many were paused or reduced yesterday, heavy tariffs still remain on China, potentially raising the cost of infrastructure projects deemed necessary to enable the development and rollout of AI. Speaking at the…
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How to Avoid High Car Buying Fees
Advertising FeeDealers sometimes add an extra few hundred dollars to recoup the cost of national and regional advertising campaigns. The fix: If the dealer says he will sell a car at the invoice price but you have to pay an advertising fee, just say no. The cost of advertising the car is baked into the sticker price. Delivery and Preparation…
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4K HDR TV FAQ | High Dynamic Range
When you shop for a TV, you may see references to different kinds of HDR. There are several variations on the technology. It can be useful to understand these different HDR flavors, but if it’s more information than you want, don’t worry. TVs with any type of HDR can work well. HDR10 has been adopted as an open, free technology…
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Electronic employee monitoring reaches an all-time high – Computerworld
Truckers, for example, are routinely monitored by the employers to ensure time management principles, record accidents, and ensure driver safety. Knowledge workers at desk jobs can also benefit from monitoring, Cassell said, as it can help them meet deadlines and keep up with business goals. For example, Microsoft Viva is an employee experience platform designed to help organizations improve employee…
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