BMW to start making new EVs in China from 2026
Premium automaker BMW aims to grow its market share in China with locally-made EVs. The company said on May 18 that it will begin manufacturing the Neue Klasse (New Class) models from 2026 onward in Shenyang in China's northeastern Liaoning Province......»»
Windfall profits from oil and gas could cover climate payments, says study
A central issue at the UN Climate Change Conference, set to start on November 11, will be the negotiations on new payments from industrialized nations to poorer countries. However, the question of whether and how these payments will be financed remai.....»»
US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple"s chips face a different threat
A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCU.S. sa.....»»
Satellite data analysis shows wildland-urban interface areas have grown by 35% over past two decades
A trio of environmental scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, working with a colleague from China's Ministry of Education, has found evidence via satellite analysis that global.....»»
Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold
A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeWhat's currently rumored to.....»»
BYD’s cheap EVs might remain out of Canada too
BYD appears to be backtracking from plans to sell EVs in Canada.....»»
Apple’s upgraded Vision Pro headset might arrive sooner than expected
According to a Bloomberg report, a second-gen Vision Pro headset supercharged by the Apple M5 silicon could hit the shelves in late 2025, or early 2026......»»
Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it
As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»
10 years ago, Christopher Nolan made his most emotional movie ever. Here’s why it’s still the best
Director Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi film Interstellar premiered 10 years ago this week, making for one of his best, but most underrated movies ever......»»
Unknown 9: Awakening review: don’t sleep on this surprisingly intricate gem
Unknown 9: Awakening is a promising start for a new series once you learn to love its combat......»»
Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable
The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»
ChatGPT is currently down; Siri integration in iOS 18.2 affected
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more….....»»
How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies
Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.Ninja the cat moves through the house unseenWith the release of iOS 18.2, Apple's Image Playground app of.....»»
The incredible Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor is over $1,000 off
Samsung has cut the price of the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark Curved Gaming Monitor by a huge $1,200 making it more affordable for the high-end screen......»»
TSMC will stop making 7 nm chips for Chinese customers
US restrictions on semiconductor tech are spurring the move. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has notified Chinese chip design companies that it will suspend production.....»»
Two-faced membrane channel provides a simple, efficient way to separate oil and water
A team of chemists and engineers in China has developed a new, efficient way to separate oil and water mixtures. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they developed their new technique, how it works and the many po.....»»
The iPhone 18 Pro may camera feature never before seen on the iPhone
Apple is planning a significant camera update on the iPhone 18 Pro series that will launch in 2026. It will be the first to feature variable aperture tech......»»
China passes energy law to "promote carbon neutrality"
China on Friday passed a new energy law to promote carbon neutrality, state media reported, as Beijing moves ahead with its pledge to decarbonize its economy by 2060......»»
Mod Bikes launches a BMW-inspired, limited-edition sidecar e-bike
The Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara is suitable for carrying pets, children, small adults, and groceries or other cargo......»»
Security Bite: Mechanics of Apple CarPlay
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Death Stranding connects to Xbox for 5th anniversary
Death Stranding Director's Cut got a surprise release on Xbox Series X and S, making the social connection game available to even more players......»»