China Orders 25 Tech Giants To Fix Raft of Problems
China ordered more than two dozen technology firms to carry out internal inspections as part of a campaign to root out illegal online activity. From a report: The Ministry of Industry Information Technology on Friday told 25 of its largest internet a.....»»
Canada border agents poised to strike, creating hassle for auto sector
Border agents could start job action as early as June 7, a move that would lead to delays at important U.S. land crossings and create logistical problems for the auto industry. .....»»
$150k Samsung micro-LED TV shows why Apple isn’t yet using the tech
It’s not unusual in pieces around Apple’s move to OLED for iPads (now) and MacBooks (in future) to have someone ask in the comments why the company doesn’t just skip ahead to micro-LED. The latest Samsung’s micro-LED TVs point to two very goo.....»»
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo.....»»
Igniting Innovation: The China-US Young Maker Competition Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to.....»»
The 17th-century origins of a modern finance tool
In the early 1600s, the officials running Durham Cathedral, in England, had serious financial problems. Soaring prices had raised expenses. Most cathedral income came from renting land to tenant farmers, who had long leases so officials could not eas.....»»
The rise of horse power ~4,200 years ago
All domestic horses living on the planet today, whether racetrack champions, pony-club companions, or heavy draft giants, find their origins in the western Russian steppes of the third millennium BCE. However, the exact chronology of horse domesticat.....»»
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race
A world-first launch from the far side of the moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX......»»
China EV battery tariffs could sting U.S. electric vehicle sales
Tariffs on EV batteries imported from China will more than triple and higher prices risk "further slowing down" the electrification transition, according to a new report from Interact Analysis.....»»
Ford Explorer output launched in Germany with "latest, greatest" battery tech
Ford had initially said the Explorer would use nickel magnesium cobalt batteries but the company postponed the production start for six months to incorporate new battery specifications......»»
Apple needs an AI iPhone fold to stem its increasing decline in China
Apple needs an AI iPhone fold to stem its increasing decline in China.....»»
How to Force Restart or Hard Reset Pixel 8a
If your Pixel 8a suddenly becomes unresponsive, you may need to perform a hard reset, also called a force restart. New Pixel 8a users have run into various problems with their phone and the list includes lockups and unresponsive touchscreens. These a.....»»
Galaxy S24 Issues Continue to Frustrate Users
As we push into June, we’ve been tracking the issues plaguing the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The devices are seemingly plagued by a variety of bugs and performance problems and they’ve been frustrating users in.....»»
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush. Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re c.....»»
Fmovies and Other Piracy Streaming Giants Switch to New Domains
Several of the largest pirate movie streaming sites, including Fmovies and Sflix, relocated to new homes over the weekend, switching domain registrars in the process. No official explanation was provided, but global vulnerability to Indian court orde.....»»
Researchers successfully fabricate magneto-optical ceramics
A team of material scientists led by Jiang Li from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Shanghai, China recently reported (Tb1-xYx)3Al5O12 magneto-optical ceramics with high optical quality. The optical transmittance, micro.....»»
Safer, cheaper, more flexible battery invented for wearable tech
Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, better performing and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. A paper describing the "recipe" for their new battery type was published in the journal Nano Research Energy on June 3......»»
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol of China’s glob.....»»
Zoho’s security stack improves businesses’ protections against breaches and attacks
Zoho Corporation announced new safeguards to its reinforced, tightly integrated security tech stack. Comprised of four solutions—Ulaa, Zoho Directory, Zoho OneAuth, and Zoho Vault—Zoho’s security stack provides businesses the highest level.....»»
Apple’s OpenAI partnership likely just temporary, says Siri co-founder
Apple’s OpenAI partnership – which will be used to bring generative AI features to Siri – is likely just an interim one, while the company expands and deepens its own chatbot tech. The prediction was made by Dag Kittlaus, who co-founded Siri.....»»
AI-powered jet origin identification technology opens new horizons in high-energy physics research
A research team in China has initiated and successfully developed a jet origin identification technology which can significantly enhance the scientific discovery capabilities of high-energy collider experiments......»»