Better or different? How brand differentiation affects pay and profits
New research finds brands that leverage a reputation for quality to pay employees less risk eroding profits......»»
Dying Light: The Beast debuts at Gamescom 2024"s Opening Night Live show
A brand new Dying Light spin-off is coming soon......»»
Mazda incentives soar, putting pressure on profits, upmarket move
Spiraling incentives nearly wiped out Mazda's operating profit in the latest quarter, as the company spent more to sell more. Volume and market share are growing. But it comes at a big price, with U.S. spiffs nearly double their level a year ago......»»
New HP Omen gaming desktop is a radical departure
HP has a new gaming desktop on its hands, and it breaks from what we've seen from the company's Omen brand for the past few years......»»
America inspires McLaren"s four-door Ferrari fighter
McLaren's North American sales more than doubled in the first quarter to 416 vehicles. Meanwhile, the brand's China sales cratered 82 percent, while European sales mostly flatlined......»»
Ocean salinity affects Earth"s climate—how about on exoplanets?
There's a link between Earth's ocean salinity and its climate. Salinity can have a dramatic effect on the climate of any Earth-like planet orbiting a sun-like star. But what about exoplanets around M-dwarfs?.....»»
Lufthansa is using artificial sharkskin to streamline airplanes
Copying a trick from the animal kingdom can help cut aircraft emissions. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Companies are often caught between wanting to cut emissions but also grow profits. But for airlines,.....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in October
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants include Renaul.....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in Oct.
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants will include R.....»»
Don’t miss these awesome Best Buy Pixel 9 pre-order deals!
Best Buy is running some pre-order deals for the new Google Pixel 9 smartphones, so check them out and save some money! The post Don’t miss these awesome Best Buy Pixel 9 pre-order deals! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s brand new.....»»
Acura Performance EV Concept previews the brand"s second EV
The future EV, likely a compact crossover, will be the first to come from Honda's Ohio EV hub and is scheduled to begin production late 2025......»»
Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars
When you walk through a forest, it may feel like a static setting where very little is happening. But trees are constantly interacting and reacting to each other as they grow. There's intense competition for light and space. Every shift affects the o.....»»
Apple and Kim Kardashian team up for exclusive Beats Studio Pro line
Following their initial launch last year, Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Kim Kardashian for a new edition of the Beats Studio Pro headphones. The Kim x Beats collaboration consists of three new Beats Studio Pro color options: Moon (light),.....»»
Sonos contemplates bringing back its old app amid hardware headwind and layoffs
Sonos has had a tough time since it launched a brand-new app in April that was met with instant and harsh criticism from customers. While the company has a plan to fix the new app, Sonos leadership is considering the possibility of relaunching its ol.....»»
Polestar to boost U.S. retail network by nearly 75% as new product arrives
The EV brand, which is tripling the size of its lineup this year, plans to add 20 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2025......»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases
These are the best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases to keep your brand-new smartphones protected. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases appeared first on Phandroid. Google has officially unveiled its newest Android flagships Pixel 9 and.....»»
Ahead of iPhone 16, AI demand boosts Apple supplier Foxconn"s profits
Foxconn, Apple's iPhone 16 manufacturer has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of profit increases, which it credits to demand for AI servers.Workers in a Foxconn factoryFor the previous quarter, Foxconn's increased profits came from better than e.....»»
This astonishing charger takes less than 5 minutes to juice up a phone
Smartphone brand Realme has introduced 320W SuperSonic Charge, a technology that will charge a phone battery fully in less than five minutes......»»
Lexus EV concepts to make North American debut at Monterey Car Week
The Lexus LF-ZL and LF-ZC concept EVs feature styling cues and advanced technology that brand officials said will be coming to Lexus within the next several years......»»
Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; ‘degrading its brand’
Apple is coming under fire for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions, which will either see creators receive less or supporters charged more. John Gruber said that Apple was degrading its brand, while Macworld accuses th.....»»
Nissan dealership profits tank amid U.S. sales struggles
The average Nissan dealership earned 70 percent less in the first half of the year than in 2023, with more than a third of stores losing money, according to data obtained by Automotive News......»»