America Races to Salvage Its Sunken F-35 Warplane - Before China Does
"A race against time is under way for the U.S. Navy to reach one of its downed fighter jets — before the Chinese get there first," reports the BBC: The $100m (£74m) F-35C plane came down in the South China Sea after what the Navy describ.....»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»
Black Friday, the economic environment and the evolution of America"s retail holiday
On November 29, American shoppers will rush to malls and retail stores for the day known as "Black Friday," the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Falling annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the event generates billions of dollar.....»»
China experiences reduction in food system inequality and carbon footprint alongside economic development
Humans have persistent food needs that trigger considerable greenhouse gas emissions, varying significantly by region. However, the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and inequality in the food system are not well assessed within countries......»»
35 years ago, this sequel to a sci-fi masterpiece successfully predicted the future
35 years ago, Back to the Future Part II continued the story of Marty McFly. Learn how the film successfully predicted the future and became a cult classic......»»
Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omens
As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China's Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picked his way through piles of plastic waste washed up along the shoreline, looking for inspiration......»»
Looking for a Cheap Smartwatch? Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE with this Black Friday Deal!
Save as much as 35% on the Galaxy Watch FE. The post Looking for a Cheap Smartwatch? Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE with this Black Friday Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. With Black Friday here once again, we’re bound to get a to.....»»
Black Friday hot tub deals 2024: Save 35% off an inflatable hot tub
We've picked out all the best Black Friday hot tub deals so you can quickly find the saving for you. We also have great buyer's advice if you're not sure where to begin......»»
Early Black Friday espresso machine deals: Score a Philips 2200 Series for 35% off!
Nothing is more important than a piping-hot caffeinated beverage! Save big on the hot drinks this holiday with these five awesome espresso machine deals......»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC struggles to please both U.S. and Chinese officials
Apple chipmaker TSMC is finding it harder to maintain neutrality as tensions between China and the U.S. continue to grow.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) manufactures the processors in Apple's iPhon.....»»
Tim Cook and 20 other CEOs met China’s premier to discuss potential issues with Trump plans
Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than 20 other chief execs met China’s premier today to discuss potential trade disruption once Trump takes office in January. However, the report makes it sound like the meeting didn’t achieve much, with some saying.....»»
China tries to exert control over Apple Intelligence launch there
A top government official has warned that an Apple Intelligence launch in China would be a “difficult and long process” unless the iPhone maker partners with a local AI company. Working with a Chinese company would instead be “simple and straig.....»»
11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether.....»»
Trump targets Mexico and Canada with tariffs, plus an extra 10% for China
Tariffs are retaliation for drug trafficking and illegal migration. Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from Canada and Mexico, and an extra.....»»
Observations detect the lowest mass ratio contact binary to date
Astronomers from China and South Korea report the detection of a contact binary system with an extremely low mass ratio of only 0.0356. The newfound system, which received the designation TYC 3801-1529-1, is therefore the lowest mass ratio contact bi.....»»
Tim Cook"s China visit is about getting Apple Intelligence into the country
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China to talk about creating localized Apple Intelligence LLMs, but the company faces difficult regulatory hurdles.Apple Store in China — image credit: AppleCook arrived in China on Monday to discuss supply chain issues wit.....»»
New model combines data to improve typhoon forecasting
Over the past few decades, because of the frequent number of typhoons making landfall in South China, the Guangzhou Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology has developed a model, called CMA-TRAMS, to provide operational forecasting products for.....»»
Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits, finds study
Companies in China that self-regulate to reduce harmful social practices—an increasingly prevalent strategy—are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds......»»
Milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
This month marks 35 years of DNA evidence being used in Australian legal cases. But unlike DNA firsts in other countries, Australia's is perhaps the most significant legal milestone that is practically unheard of......»»
Tim Cook heads to China for supply chain talks with premier
Apple CEO Tim Cook has returned to China for discussions with premier Li Qiang, in discussions to aid both the global supply chain and the Chinese economy.Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleApple's leadership frequently makes visits to China and.....»»
International team studies the migration of the American woodcock
The American woodcock, a plump harbinger of spring, is a well known shorebird found across eastern North America. The species is a popular game bird and has earned the admiration of hunters, birders and others through its spring display, whistling wi.....»»