A geopolitical crisis cripples H&M. Nike, Adidas, and Visa could be next
‘Brands can no longer please both China and the West. They’re going to have to pick a side, and there will be fallout whatever they choose.’ H&M has spent 15 years setting up shop in China, trying to woo the country’s fast.....»»
F&I data: Used EVs losing value faster than hybrids and gas-powered cars
A Cox Automotive analysis compares the value of used hybrid, electric and gasoline vehicles with their sticker price......»»
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit.....»»
UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis
UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis.....»»
Tim Cook’s side hustle as Nike board director just got tougher
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been the main independent board director for sneaker company Nike for the past 19 years, but the brand is currently facing its biggest challenge during that time … more….....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key expands, & Shortcuts automations with Clicks on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Clicks co-founder and CMO Jeff Gadway joins to discuss Shortcuts automations, the new Sonos line, and more.HomeKit Insider PodcastGuest co-host this week is Jeff Gadway. He founded Clicks keyboard case w.....»»
Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-C
Apple's slow transition to USB-C is inching closer to an end with the imminent release of a new Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and Magic Keyboard, which were referenced in the iOS 18.1 RC.Magic accessories could finally get USB-CThe Mac, iPad, iPho.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues to kick it with Nike almost 20 years later
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been on Nike's board for almost 20 years, and now he has to help guide the major sports brand through some stormy weather.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers from May's iPad Pro launch - Image source: Apple via HypebeastLike Apple,.....»»
Tim Cook & Jeff Williams are touring China again
Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams have headed out to China once again, including a visit to promote using the iPhone and iPad for agriculture.Tim Cook and Jeff Williams in China - Image credit: Tim Cook/WeiboAs the CEO and COO, Tim Cook and Je.....»»
iPhone users can try AT&T via eSIM free for 30 days
AT&T has a new offer for iPhone XR and newer owners that want to try a new carrier. Get a 30-day free trial with unlimited talk & text, 100GB of data, and more.AT&T offering a free trial via eSIM. Image credit: AT&TIf you're tired of dropped calls an.....»»
Apple rumored to be working on new game-focused App Store & launcher
Apple is allegedly working on an entirely new App Store-type application made specifically for games, in an effort to make its products more appealing to gamers.Apple allegedly working on game focused App StoreCurrently, iPhone games can only be down.....»»
F&I tip: Look at buyers with lower credit scores as an opportunity
Auto lenders and dealerships should not ignore car buyers with lower credit scores, Armando Hidalgo, director of servicing at SameDay Auto Finance, said in a panel discussion at the Auto Finance Summit this month in Las Vegas. With many of those c.....»»
Q&A: Expert shares opinions on how to depolarize social media
At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies......»»
AutoTrainer software reviews F&I conversations, trains staff using AI customers
Startup Anomaly Labs screens car dealers' finance office sales pitches to real-life consumers and uses AI customers for managers to role-play and improve......»»
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation. T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators should drop a plan to require unlocking of phones within 60 days o.....»»
Q&A: More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
A growing number of students in public schools—right now, about 15% of them—are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or physical disabilities, or traumat.....»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (October 18-20)
A horror story, an exciting animated sequel, and an existential crisis are our picks for the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend......»»
Q&A: Experts discuss the beaver, a controversial mammal
When an endangered species succeeds in repopulating its former habitat, the immediate reaction is one of joy. In the long term, however, its spread is often associated with conflict. One example is the beaver, a keystone species. Other keystone speci.....»»
Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»
New genome reconstruction advances thylacine de-extinction efforts
New scientific milestones in the mission to reverse the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis......»»
Can NZ"s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
New Zealand is highly reliant on trade—particularly on maritime routes, which are lifelines for exports and imports. Key sectors such as agriculture, construction, and wholesale and retail trade depend heavily on this global network......»»