After strong interest, VW plans to build 130,000 ID Buzzes a year
Production of the EV for European customers has already begun in Hannover. Enlarge / A pair of ID Buzzes bask in the Copenhagen sunshine. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) After what feels like many years of teasing, Volkswagen's retr.....»»
Ransom recovery costs reach $2.73 million
Average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year, according to Sophos. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of $2 million, up from $400,000 in 2023. However, ransoms are just one part of the cost. Excluding ransoms.....»»
Tim Cook teases AI ambitions & Apple"s developmental advantages
During the earnings call, CEO Tim Cook dodged as many questions as he answered about Apple's AI plans, but did share some insights into the company's philosophies about the approach.Apple's Tim Cook teases AI ambitions in latest earnings callWhile Ap.....»»
Apple’s iPad Event Gets More Exciting
Apple’s special “Let Loose” iPad event on May 7th recently got a bit more exciting. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, there’s a “strong possibility” the chip in the new iPad Pro will be the M4 instead of.....»»
Physicists arrange atoms in close proximity, paving way for exploring exotic states of matter
Proximity is key for many quantum phenomena, as interactions between atoms are stronger when the particles are close. In many quantum simulators, scientists arrange atoms as close together as possible to explore exotic states of matter and build new.....»»
NASA selects 9 companies to work on low-cost Mars projects
NASA is expanding its plans for Mars, looking at not only a mission to bring back a sample but also smaller, lower-cost missions to enable exploration......»»
Apple announces Q2 2024 earnings, slightly beating expectations with $90.75 billion revenue
Apple has disclosed its fiscal year 2024 Q2 earnings results. The company reports $90.75 billion in revenue during the three-month period, dropping 4.31% year over year. Analysts expected revenue around $90.33 billion. Apple netted $23.64 billion i.....»»
Tim Cook confirms Apple will discuss ‘big plans’ for AI at next week’s iPad event
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will discuss AI at its iPad event next week. Cook is quoted as saying Apple has “big plans to announce” for AI during its May event and June developer conference. more….....»»
Tim Cook dismisses misguided DOJ lawsuit in the shadow of strong earnings
Ahead of Apple's second-quarter earnings call, CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice, calling it "misguided."Tim Cook dismisses DOJ claims as "misguided"Apple's second-quarter earnings, which surpa.....»»
Apple reversed its stock trajectory for the year in 30 minutes
Apple stock was having a tough year after some early gains — until investors erased the loss after Thursday's earnings report.Apple's share price has risen following its latest earnings reportInvestment firm Bernstein was right when it told clients.....»»
One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Rolling Out to Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 & More
Samsung has begun pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features to a slew of Galaxy devices today. In April, Samsung confirmed plans to bring its One UI 6.1 update to older Galaxy models in May and the company has made good on its promise. On.....»»
Apple’s iPad Event Just Got a Lot More Exciting
Apple’s special “Let Loose” event on May 7th will focus on iPads, but you can expect Apple to make additional announcements at the showcase. In comments made to CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple has “big plans to announce” fro.....»»
Wear OS’s big comeback continues; might hit half of Apple Watch sales
Counterpoint Research projects 27 percent market share this year to Apple's 49. Enlarge / The Samsung Watch 6 classic. (credit: Samsung) Wear OS was nearly dead a few years ago but is now on a remarkable comeback traject.....»»
One and done: Elden Ring’s first DLC expansion will also be its last
But the studio is "leaving some possibilities" for a sequel that continues the story. Enlarge / A big erdtree casts a big shadow. (credit: Namco Bandai) The good news for Elden Ring fans is that the two-plus-year wait fo.....»»
Tech supplier Aptiv lowers sales forecast, reduces equity interest in JV with Hyundai
Under the agreement with Hyundai Motor Co., Aptiv will not be required to fund the joint venture in the future, while Hyundai will provide additional funding......»»
BorgWarner generates higher revenue, earnings as demand grows for hybrids
Detroit automakers such as GM have plans to bring back hybrids to the market, feeding customer demand for a bridge to all-electric powertrains. BorgWarner's CEO kept details around hybrid quoting activity close to the vest......»»
Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year—but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics
A record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People who came of age during the last electoral cycle will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the first time......»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra: news, rumored price, release date, and more
A Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra could be arriving before the end of the year. Here's more about this possible wearable device and when it might launch......»»
Netflix debuts first teaser trailer for Cobra Kai season 6
Cobra Kai season 6 is being split into three parts, as Netflix plans an epic finale for The Karate Kid sequel series......»»
Sideloading, third-party browser engines, and more are coming to the iPad in the EU this year
Earlier this week, the European Commission announced that iPadOS is now designated as a gatekeeper platform in the European Union, just like the iPhone and the App Store. In a new developer announcement today, Apple acknowledged this change and co.....»»
Arc Search brings new widgets, Action button-capable voice search, and more tab controls
Today, Arc Search, the iOS app from the Browser Company that debuted earlier this year, has been updated with three key feature improvements: widgets for your Home screen, Voice Search that can be triggered from an iPhone’s Action button, and handy.....»»