Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.
Category: Electronics
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Panasonic to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul
The Japanese technology conglomerate plans to shed underperforming businesses and shift its focus to new areas of growth.
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After Trump Spares Apple, Other Businesses Want a Tariffs Break
Retail executives huddled with the president amid fears that tariffs could result in higher prices.
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Sony Gives N.Y.U. $7.5 Million for an Audio Institute
A multifaceted new program at the university’s Steinhardt School will train students (on Sony equipment) for jobs in music and audio “that don’t exist yet.”
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What Is Black Friday?
Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.
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Jay Clayton, Vocal Innovator in Jazz and Beyond, Dies at 82
She sparred with avant-garde instrumentalists and used electronics to alter and extend her vocal palette. She was also at home in more conventional settings.
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Family Split at LG, a South Korean Giant, Tests Corporate Succession
A lawsuit pitted the former chairman’s widow and daughters against the son he adopted, challenging the patriarchal traditions of a $10 billion conglomerate.
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Herbert Deutsch, Co-Creator of the Moog Synthesizer, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:An experimental composer, Mr. Deutsch collaborated with Robert Moog to create the first synthesizer to make a significant impact on popular music, launching a revolution in electronic music.
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Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them?
The New York Times – Business:Regularly replacing our phones takes a toll on our wallets and the environment. We should instead take care of them as we do our cars.