7 key takeaways from U.S. auto sales in February
February marked the 19th consecutive month when sales increased year over year, with the SAAR topping 16 million for the fourth time in the past year......»»
Canada border agents poised to strike, creating hassle for auto sector
Border agents could start job action as early as June 7, a move that would lead to delays at important U.S. land crossings and create logistical problems for the auto industry. .....»»
Nvidia overtakes AAPL to exceed $3T value, wins an antitrust investigation
Nvidia has overtaken AAPL in the market cap stakes, as its valuation exceeded $3T. The company’s rise in value has been truly spectacular, increasing from $2T back in February to more than $3T just four months later. The company is now challengi.....»»
iOS 18 Mail app AI features: Smart replies, tone change, auto-sort, more
A new report suggests Apple may announce a number of iOS 18 Mail app AI features during WWDC. These include the option to automatically create Smart Replies to emails, as well as the ability to draft a reply yourself and then ask Siri to change th.....»»
China EV battery tariffs could sting U.S. electric vehicle sales
Tariffs on EV batteries imported from China will more than triple and higher prices risk "further slowing down" the electrification transition, according to a new report from Interact Analysis.....»»
T-Mobile hopes you’ll buy $30 “Home Internet Backup” for when cable goes out
Backup plan is $30 every month for service that's meant to be used infrequently. Enlarge / T-Mobile logo exhibited during Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto /).....»»
Serie A Legal Action Claims Cloudflare Helps Pirates Evade Piracy Shield
Billed as the most advanced anti-piracy system ever, Italy's Piracy Shield had no chance of living up to the hype. It transpires that just eight weeks after its launch early February, top tier football league Serie A filed a complaint at an Italian c.....»»
Liverpool Man Sentenced for Selling ‘Pirate’ Firesticks on Facebook
Earlier today, a 41-year-old man from Liverpool received a two-year suspended prison sentence for selling IPTV subscriptions and 'fully loaded' Firesticks. The man, who used Facebook and WhatsApp to facilitate the sales, pleaded guilty at Liverpool C.....»»
‘The Stakes Are Incredibly High.’ Two Former OpenAI Employees On the Need for Whistleblower Protections
'The stakes are incredibly high' This could be a costly interview for William Saunders. The former safety researcher resigned from OpenAI in February, and—like many other departing employees—signed a non-disparagement ag.....»»
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol of China’s glob.....»»
Vision Pro’s international launch is closer than ever, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Rumors have been rampant about the timeline for the Vision Pro’s international rollout. Although the device first shipped to US customers back in February, there has been no official word on its expansion to other countries. Now, according to Mi.....»»
Falling US demand means an imminent international rollout for Apple Vision Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo maintains that other countries will receive the Apple Vision Pro shortly, and says it's possible because US demand is weak.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkIn February 2024, Kuo noted that shipping times for the Apple Vision Pro had.....»»
Mercedes-Benz USA CMO Melody Lee on marketing EVs during sales slowdown
Mercedes-Benz USA CMO Melody Lee joins the Marketer’s Brief podcast to discuss EV advertising, sports marketing and why the luxury brand must appeal to Gen Alpha, even if they can’t buy a Mercedes. .....»»
Apple still dominates wearables market, despite nose-diving sales
Apple continues to dominate the wearables market, says a new report, despite a steep drop in shipments for both Apple Watch and AirPods. There was movement lower down the charts, with Huawei taking third place from Samsung during the first quarter.....»»
EOFY Deals: Snag a Hubbl Puck for 20% off right now
Get your hands on Australian TV's newest streaming device, Hubbl, for just $79.20. The End of Financial Year is one of the best times to pick up just about any tech device, thanks to the Australian tradition of EOFY sales. This year, the recent.....»»
Stellantis-backed battery maker ACC halts plans for German, Italian plants
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the automaker is adjusting its investment plans to the pace of EV growth amid slowing sales of the vehicles and the need to reduce battery costs......»»
RARE MacBook Air (2022) deal saves you $210!
There’s a deal for the 2022 Apple MacBook Air right now where it’s enjoying a rare 17% discount, saving you $200! The post RARE MacBook Air (2022) deal saves you $210! appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to Apple deals and sales.....»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia post robust U.S. sales gains in May; SAAR tops 16M for first time this year
Of five automakers that have reported May U.S. results so far, sales grew a combined 10 percent......»»
AlixPartners buys automotive consulting firm Berylls
AlixPartners looks to add Berylls expertise in strategy, sales and digital consulting for their clients......»»
VC investment is sparking again for retail tech, F&I and more
Stella Automotive AI, Botdoc, AutoComplete, Detect Auto and QoreAI are among the companies seeking or winning new funding......»»
Toyota, Hyundai, Kia post robust U.S. sales gains in May as EVs gain momentum
Toyota, Hyundai and Kia reported strong sales gains in May, bolstered by hybrids and electric vehicles. Toyota Motor North America saw its sales climb 16 percent in May to 216,611, powered by a 15 percent boost in Toyota brand sales, while Lexus b.....»»