BlackBerry and Upstream Security join forces to protect software-defined vehicles
BlackBerry announced a partnership with Upstream Security to enable automakers to strengthen the overall security posture of their vehicles, by leveraging the rich telemetry data and edge compute capabilities from BlackBerry IVY. Upstream’s clo.....»»
Unifor deal with Ford contains 22% raise, defined benefits, added engine output
Unifor’s tentative deal with Ford offers considerable immediate wage increases, pay hikes in each of the second and third years of the agreement, a C$10,000 ($7,411 USD) signing bonus and a compression of the previous wage grid......»»
A new third-party MacBook repair tool is good for Right to Repair
A tool has been created to help independent repair outfits fix a common issue with the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, one that would normally be fixed by Apple because of software elements.Fixing a sleep sensor issue [YouTube/Louis Rossmann]Apple has b.....»»
Workers at 38 GM, Stellantis parts depots join UAW strike, but Ford makes progress
The UAW added 5,600 workers at GM and Stellantis parts depots to its escalating strike, threatening dealerships' service business, but said it had made 'real progress' in talks with Ford......»»
Crowdfunding conservation: A Pacific island"s plan to protect its waters
For a little under $150, you can now directly sponsor marine conservation across one square kilometer of the Pacific Ocean, through a novel scheme announced this week by the tiny island of Niue......»»
Calif. plant signals Toyota"s path in fight against carbon
Toyota is a key player in a pilot project that uses biogas to produce clean electricity, hydrogen and water for use by the automaker for vehicles coming off ships from Japan......»»
Dealers alert to strike impact on showroom, service
Dealers said new-car inventory remains mostly stable in the second week of the UAW strike. But some are readying for a wider range of vehicles to become unavailable if the strike persists and expands to other assembly plants......»»
Timo Resch returns to lead Porsche Cars North America
Timo Resch succeeds Kjell Gruner, who left Porsche Cars North America to join Rivian Automotive......»»
Apple rolls out iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, watchOS 10.0.1 updates
Apple has taken the unusual step of releasing an update just days after a major release, with watchOS 10.0.1, iOS 17.0.1, and iPadOS 17.0.1 now available with the set again patching a trio of exploited security flaws.watchOS 10Generally, sub-point up.....»»
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to protect you from harassment.NameDrop on iOS 17Usually we can be fine with how ads and videos speed up a process to show us the res.....»»
iPhone 15 giveaway: enter to win Apple"s new smartphone & Speck MagSafe accessories
AppleInsider and Speck have joined forces to give away a new iPhone 15, along with three cutting-edge cases and three MagSafe-compatible accessories, for a combined value of over $1,000. Be sure to submit your entry today for a chance to win.Excitin.....»»
UAW adds 38 GM, Stellantis parts distribution centers to strike but spares Ford with progress made
UAW President Shawn Fain said he is not adding new Ford sites to the strike because the automaker had increased its offers for profit-sharing payouts and job security......»»
Toyota to speed up EV production, aims for over 600,000 vehicles in 2025, report says
Toyota Group is seeking to raise EV production to about 150,000 vehicles in 2023 and gradually increase it further to about 190,000 next year on the way to producing 600,000 vehicles in 2025......»»
NHTSA opens probe into 241,000 Ford EcoSport crossovers for possible engine failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 95 consumer complaints alleging engine failure because of a loss of oil pressure in 2018-21 Ford EcoSport vehicles......»»
Rocket Report: Two small launchers fail in flight; Soyuz crew flies to ISS
This wasn't a great week for small launch vehicles. Enlarge / NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara, Russian commander Oleg Kononenko, and cosmonaut Nikolai Chub prepare for launch September 15 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. (cr.....»»
Study shows simulator, combined with app, helps teachers correct mistakes before entering classroom
When pilots, surgeons or others with high-stakes professions are learning their craft, they have simulators with which to practice. Now, a new study shows that a simulator, when combined with software to provide data on performance, can help teachers.....»»
AI-generated books force Amazon to cap e-book publications to 3 per day
"In order to help protect against abuse, we are lowering the volume limits we have in place." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Amazon introduced a new policy that limits Kindle authors from self-publishing more.....»»
Review: Monokei Standard Keyboard
We took the Monokei Standard for a test drive. Join us while we share our thoughts. The post Review: Monokei Standard Keyboard appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
France"s revised subsidies for EVs pose existential threat to its brands in China
Renault, Peugeot and Citroen have significantly scaled down their local operations in recent years. The revised subsidy policy the French government released for electric vehicles this week, coupled with the anti-subsidy probe of China-made EVs the.....»»
Big businesses say they are helping to restore ecosystems, but proof remains elusive
We're witnessing first-hand an alarming decline of the world's ecosystems, which is having a devastating impact on the people who rely on them. In many cases, it's no longer enough to just protect what remains—degraded ecosystems must be restored......»»
Using satellite data to enhance global food security
Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security, especially in light of the growing impacts of climate change. IIASA researchers and colleagues highlight the value of.....»»