Daily 5 report for Oct. 8: How does a flooded car catch fire? Here"s how
In a hurricane, often, a dealership is damaged. Or an auto parts plant gets shut down. Sometimes, an assembly plant goes offline. But in the aftermath of Helene, an unanticipated automotive story: cars that catch fire in a flood......»»
Here’s how Apple TV+’s market share compares to other streaming platforms in the US
Customers have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to streaming platforms, and Apple TV+ is one of them. But how does TV+ compare to its competitors? A new JustWatch report first seen by 9to5Mac reveals just that. more….....»»
Roblox is overinflating its user numbers, according to eye-popping report
A new report claims that Roblox has inflated its user numbers to placate investors and has become a haven for child safety concerns......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 8: How does a flooded car catch fire? Here"s how
In a hurricane, often, a dealership is damaged. Or an auto parts plant gets shut down. Sometimes, an assembly plant goes offline. But in the aftermath of Helene, an unanticipated automotive story: cars that catch fire in a flood......»»
SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
The FAA is still reviewing plans for the fifth Starship test flight, but could approve it soon. We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's.....»»
Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 Tablet Arrives Just in Time for this Prime Day Deal!
If you were looking to snag Amazon's new tablet for a cheaper price, then you might want to check out this deal. The post Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 Tablet Arrives Just in Time for this Prime Day Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Just r.....»»
New-car prices will continue to normalize in 2025
Normalization of supply chains and inventory levels has put pressure on vehicle prices......»»
GM drops Ultium name for EV platform
General Motors said at an Oct. 8 investor day that it expects to build roughly 200,000 EVs this year as it targets profitability......»»
Report spotlights urgent issues faced by Mobile Indigenous populations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have collaborated with the United Nations (UN) on a new report that focuses on the legal recognition, land rights and mobility (including transboundary movement) of Mobile Indigenous Peoples......»»
Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists
Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»
Apple’s head of procurement departing after 24 years
A long-time Apple veteran is retiring, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Dan Rosckes has informed his team that he is “leaving the company soon” after 24 years, most recently serving as vice president of global sourcing and supply managem.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 7, 2024 – M4 Macs and iOS 18.1 rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level u.....»»
Save up to $150 with this Amazon Fire Max Tablet Bundle!
It's built for work and play. The post Save up to $150 with this Amazon Fire Max Tablet Bundle! appeared first on Phandroid. While most of Amazon’s Fire tablets are often geared towards buyers on a strict budget, its new Fire Max 11.....»»
Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play
Injunction in Epic case gives rival app stores three years to catch up to Google. A federal judge yesterday ordered Google to open up the Google Play Store and its collection of a.....»»
Column: True champions of diversity stand up to bullies
Ford, and now Toyota, joined a list of companies that retreated on human rights after coming under fire from an online activist......»»
Asbury asks court to block FTC administrative law case, calls agency system unconstitutional
Asbury Automotive Group on Oct. 4 asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to block the Federal Trade Commission's administrative law case against the group, arguing that the FTC's separate internal legal proceedings against i.....»»
Alcohol Plays a Major Role in New Cancer Cases
A new report estimates that 40 percent of all cancer cases are associated with factors we can change—alcohol consumption being a prominent one......»»
Colleges could benefit from taking a data-driven look at hostility toward Jews on campus
In the year that has passed since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, college campuses have been embroiled in debates about the resulting conflict. A major focus of these debates has been the surge in reports of antisemitic harassment of Jewish stu.....»»
Report on global water resources: Conditions in 2023 were either too dry or too wet
Not only was 2023 characterized by unprecedentedly high temperatures but also by excessive droughts in many parts of the world as well as floods in other areas. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has now presented its third report on the sta.....»»
Smart TVs are like “a digital Trojan Horse” in people’s homes
48-page report urges FTC, FCC to investigate connected TV industry data harvesting. The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacture.....»»
Report: First wave of M4 Macs, including smaller Mac mini, coming November 1
Macs will reportedly launch around the same time as Apple Intelligence in macOS. Reliable rumors have suggested that M4 Macs are right around the corner, and now Bloomberg's Mark.....»»