China To Close Loophole Used by Tech Firms for Foreign IPOs
China is planning to ban companies from going public on foreign stock markets through variable interest entities -- Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter -- closing a loophole long used by the country's technology indus.....»»
Rocket Report: Multi-day delay for the final Delta launch; Orbex patents landing tech
"So don’t have that expectation, please. It’s not going to be perfect." Enlarge / The final Delta IV Heavy rocket is seen on the launch pad in Florida. (credit: United Launch Alliance) Welcome to Edition 6.37 of the.....»»
Tech giant reveals nice price for new EV to take on Tesla
Tesla already has its work cut out in China competing with auto behemoth BYD, but a new player entering the market is set to pile on even more pressure......»»
AI abuse and misinformation campaigns threaten financial institutions
Though generative AI offers financial firms remarkable business and cybersecurity utility, cyberthreats relating to GenAI in financial services are a consistent concern, according to FS-ISAC. Cybercriminals exploit AI for data exfiltration The cybers.....»»
Record low prices hit Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch, now on sale from $1,399
B&H has dropped MacBook Pro prices further as March comes to a close. Pick up an M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for just $1,549 — or opt for the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch for $1,699. Both are record-breaking deals.Kicking off the sale is a best-sell.....»»
The DOJ Case Against Apple Might Finally Fix the RCS-iMessage Conundrum
The DOJ lawsuit takes us back to the core of the RCS-iMessage hulabaloo. The post The DOJ Case Against Apple Might Finally Fix the RCS-iMessage Conundrum appeared first on Phandroid. As far as consumer tech news goes, the Department of Jus.....»»
China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds
Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders. Enlarge / A billboard from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seen on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on May 29, 2018, warning of a drug-res.....»»
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
To achieve the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change—limiting the increase in global average surface temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels—will require its 196 signatories to dramatically reduce their.....»»
Direct and indirect consumption activities drive urban-rural inequalities in air pollution-related mortality in China
Household consumption in China is associated with substantial PM2.5 pollution through activities directly (i.e., fuel use) and/or indirectly (i.e., consumption of goods and services) causing pollutant emissions. Urban and rural households exhibit dif.....»»
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists......»»
China files WTO complaint over U.S. EV subsidies
China is taking its dispute with the U.S. over electric-vehicle subsidies to the World Trade Organization, challenging elements of President Joe Biden’s signature climate law passed in 2022. .....»»
Extreme heat and ozone pollution: A call for targeted control strategies in China
Elevated surface ozone concentrations in China are posing a significant threat to both human health and crop yields. Extreme heat can greatly exacerbate ozone pollution through both complex chemical and physical processes. For example, extreme heat i.....»»
Triassic biostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy and paleogeography of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
In a paper published in Science China Earth Sciences, a team of scientists proposes a comprehensive summary of the main fossil sequences and lithostratigraphy of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) during the Triassic time......»»
Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander, while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas......»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid gets improved tech features
Unveiled at the 2024 New York Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid features a more elaborate infotainment system and more software-based features......»»
US pricing announced for the Polestar 4 EV; starts at $54,900
The midsize SUV will have up to 300 miles of range—but no rear windshield. Enlarge / The Polestar 4 went on sale in China late last year, then in Europe and Australia in January. Now it's North America's turn. (credit: Jonathan.....»»
The company building a rotating detonation engine is pushing the tech forward
"I'm convinced that this is going to be the engine that unlocks the hypersonic economy." Enlarge / A Venus Aerospace drone makes a powered flight. (credit: Venus Aerospace) Venus Aerospace conducted its first powered fli.....»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz get big, bold updates
Freshened versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz include exterior and interior styling enhancements, new tech and enhancements to both lines' XRT trims......»»
Chinese iPhone sales may be decelerating at faster pace than expected
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
China iPhone sales dropped significantly more than normal in February
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
AMD makes older PCs more upgradeable once again
AMD just unveiled several new processors during an event in China, and owners of AM4 motherboards might be happy......»»