BBK reportedly restructures brands under Oppo in India to de-risk from regulatory scrutiny
Amid increasingly tighter scrutiny against Chinese smartphone vendors by the Indian government, China-based BBK has reportedly restructured its subsidiaries in India and may expand collaboration with Indian partners......»»
EV demand in China is up as Beijing auto show prepares to kick off
Chinese auto brands look to make hay while the sun shines......»»
Dealer association ad voices concerns about how Scout, Sony Honda Mobility will sell vehicles
Dealers, associations and NADA have been sending inquiries to Scout Motors and Sony Honda Mobility on how the brands plan to sell vehicles but to no avail......»»
Which countries are more at risk in the global supply chain?
Using firm-level data from the global supply network, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) quantified countries' exposure to production losses caused by firm defaults in other countries. According to their findings, wealthy nations are o.....»»
Tesla recalling nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks for faulty accelerator pedals, NHTSA says
A dislodged pedal could cut torque on both the accelerator and brake pedals, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its recall report on Friday......»»
Why trust is job #1 for new financial regulatory compliance
Why trust is job #1 for new financial regulatory compliance.....»»
Key protein regulates immune response to viruses in mammal cells
Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by viral infections in mammal cells. These findings could help drive the development of antiviral therapies and.....»»
SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission in January 2020. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is reportedly working with at least one ma.....»»
A third of China"s urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech. Writing in the journal Science, Prof Robert Nicholls of the Tyndall Center for Climate Change Research at UEA and.....»»
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision.....»»
Why the kookaburra"s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced
Once, while teaching a class of environmental science students in China's Hebei University of Science and Technology, I asked who knew what a laughing kookaburra was. There were many blank faces. Then I tilted my head, much like a kookaburra does, an.....»»
Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk—depending on its inten.....»»
Discovery of new ancient giant snake in India
A new ancient species of snake dubbed Vasuki Indicus, which lived around 47 million years ago in the state of Gujarat in India, may have been one of the largest snakes to have ever lived, suggests new research published in Scientific Reports. The new.....»»
Google cutting more jobs as it restructures teams as part of shift to AI
Layoffs and relocations are affecting more Google workers, and not for the first time this year......»»
SAS unveils products and services to help customers embrace AI
SAS is launching new AI products and services to improve AI governance and support model trust and transparency. Model cards and new AI Governance Advisory services will help organizations navigate the turbulent AI landscape, mitigating risk and help.....»»
These 4K monitors are discounted at Best Buy — from $200
Best Buy has a huge sale on 4K monitors right now with major brands like Samsung and LG featured prominently. Here's what you need to buy......»»
Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions
Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom CEO Hock Tan this week publicized some concessions aimed at helping customers and partners ease into VMwar.....»»
The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth—and governments are on the hook
A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a man's home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station......»»
How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes
We can't escape screens, but a few brands are trying to make the ordeal less harmful for eyes. Science, however, has other thoughts about our screen habits......»»
EU cybersecurity label for cloud computing vote pushed back once again
Cloud service security label will hopefully guarantee EU data safety, but regulatory erosion is putting security at risk......»»
Aston Martin hires Pedro Mota to lead Americas region
As Aston Martin begins the move away from gasoline engines and revamps its lineup, the British automaker is leaning on veteran executives with decades of experience at ultraluxury brands......»»