Calgary judge rules dealership not at fault for BMW customer"s motor oil purchase, subsequent engine problems
A parts customer who bought oil not recommended by his vehicle's manufacturer cannot pursue a negligent misrepresentation claim against the Calgary dealership that sold him the oil, an Alberta judge has ruled......»»
Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers
Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions. Enlarge Anyone can do a simple experiment. Navigate to a search engine that offers suggested completions for what you type, and start t.....»»
Financial institutions have 30 days to disclose breaches under new rules
Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness. Enlarge (credit: Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will require some financial institutions to disclose secur.....»»
“Unprecedented” Google Cloud event wipes out customer account and its backups
UniSuper, a $135 billion pension account, details its cloud compute nightmare. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Buried under the news from Google I/O this week is one of Google Cloud's biggest blunders ever:.....»»
Six public franchised dealership groups sweeten 2023 CEO pay with extras as Lithia"s DeBoer sees largest gain
Lithia, AutoNation, Asbury, Penske, Sonic and Group 1 pay a relatively modest base CEO salary but then sweeten compensation with other incentives. DeBoer's 2023 total jumps 73 percent......»»
Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results
Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore. Enlarge / Google continues to change what it means to be the "Google" search engine. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google I/O has come and.....»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
More efficient bioethanol production might be possible using persimmon tannin to help yeast thrive
While ethanol in alcoholic beverages impairs drinkers' motor functions, it is that same substance that can power motor vehicles in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. What is necessary for the production of ethanol is yeast, but ethanol is among the.....»»
CallRevu buys TotalCX, aims to dominate dealership calling tech
Private equity firm Serent Capital wants to grow CallRevu into a major player for retail automotive industry call monitoring analytics software......»»
Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running
A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. Enlarge (credit: The Serial Code/YouTube) It's amazing, and a little sad, to think that something created in 1989 that changed how people us.....»»
Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves
Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A federal judge ruled yesterday that Tesla must face a lawsuit alleging that it committed fra.....»»
Google Pixel 8a vs. OnePlus 12R: Which $500 phone should you buy?
The Google Pixel 8a and the OnePlus 12R are two of the best phones you can buy for $500. But which one is the better purchase for you? Let's find out......»»
App Store bundle error punishes developer for success [u]
The developer behind StopTheMadness Pro noticed that Apple has been charging for refunds twice when a customer buys an app bundle, resulting in the developer owing Apple money for every bundle sale.Apple says its curated App Store is free from scams.....»»
iPad Air 6 Issues, Fixes & Performance
iPad Air 6 deliveries are hitting doorsteps around the world which means we’re starting to hear about some of the issues owners of Apple’s new sixth-gen iPad Air are having in the early going. Most of iPad Air 6 problems we’ve come.....»»
M4 iPad Pro Problems, Fixes & Performance
With Apple’s M4 iPad Pro officially out, we’re starting to hear about some of the initial problem plaguing early adopters. The new iPad Pro models come with some of Apple’s best hardware, but even they aren’t immune to issues.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2 Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released Android 15 beta 2 for Pixel devices. As expected, the company’s upcoming operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and the Android 15 beta may.....»»
Apple says the majority of Mac users also own an iPad, which likely means macOS is never coming to the iPad
Today as part of M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air release day, Harry McCracken at Fast Company published an interview with Apple execs wherein Greg Joswiak shared an interesting detail about Apple’s customer base. That detail has big implications for th.....»»
Apple users are keeping their iPads for a very long time
Over the last few years, Apple customers have extended their upgrade cycles for iPads, possibly making the new models an appealing choice for those ready to purchase.11-inch iPad ProApple announced on May 7 the long-anticipated new iPad models. The n.....»»
Deleted images haunt iPhone users in Photos for iOS 17.5
Apple's update to iOS 17.5 may be causing problems for some users, with reports of photos deleted long ago resurfacing on devices.A Portrait Photo on an iPhone 15When users delete images from a device, they expect them to be inaccessible after a peri.....»»
Raw sewage pumped into England"s largest lake due to fault
Raw sewage was pumped into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps to stop working, according to documents seen by the BBC and reported Wednesday......»»
How to change your Skype name
Is your Skype handle giving you problems? Here's what you need to know about Skype names, what can be changed, and how to fix them before your next meeting......»»