Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel replaces Ajit Pai, is now acting FCC chairwoman
Net neutrality supporter Rosenworcel leads FCC on at least an interim basis. Enlarge / Jessica Rosenworcel answers a question during a Senate Commerce Committee oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on June 24, 2020.....»»
Former Lexus exec Vinay Shahani to lead sales and marketing at Nissan North America
Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen veteran Vijay Shahani replaces Mike Colleran, who retires March 31......»»
Who is Carlos Zarlenga? New Stellantis N.A. COO headed Mexico unit
The former General Motors executive in South America replaces Mark Stewart, who spent five years as the top North American executive for Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler......»»
Stellantis replaces North America COO Stewart with head of Mexico unit
Carlos Zarlenga becomes COO of Stellantis' North American unit effective Feb. 1......»»
U.S. agency seeks car location tracking details over domestic abuse concerns
The chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission wrote to nine large automakers, including Elon Musk's Tesla, seeking more information about their policies involving internet-connected car technology and domestic abuse......»»
FCC plans shutdown of Affordable Connectivity Program as GOP withholds funding
FCC must start winding down low-income program as Congress fails to add money. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at the National Press Club on September 19, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Tom Williams ) The Fe.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Homey Pro combines Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and more into a single smarthome hub
Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but it usually becomes just another standard to follow. attempts to bridge that gap by acting as a hub for everything. It supports Matter, Z.....»»
Apple Watch owners receive Tim Cook responses to "thank you" emails
A pair of Apple Watch users who survived medical issues after acting on alerts from their wearables emailed Tim Cook in gratitude, and surprisingly got a response within hours.An example of an Apple Watch heart rate notificationThe Apple Watch has re.....»»
3 best dramas you need to stream on Christmas Day
This Christmas, treat yourself to these three great dramas, including one of 2023's best movies and a modern classic with Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker......»»
Uncovering the 150-year history of Japanese beer barley breeding
Barley is a staple crop with several applications, acting as a source of food, livestock feed, and an ingredient for malt brewing. Originally disseminated from China and the Korean Peninsula about 2,000 years ago, all Japanese barley cultivars were s.....»»
Acting NHTSA chief Ann Carlson is stepping down
Carlson, who has run the agency since September 2022, said she will leave her post on Dec. 26. NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman will serve as acting administrator......»»
Researchers develop sustainable wound dressing hydrogel based on seaweed and carbonated water
Acting as the main interface between the internal and the external world, the skin is the largest and most important organ of the human body. It is frequently exposed to many types of physical injuries or wounds, including cuts, scrapes, scratches, i.....»»
Embedding nanodiamonds in polymer can advance quantum computing and biological studies
A nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center is a defect in the crystal structure of diamond, where a nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom in the diamond lattice and a neighboring site in the lattice is vacant. This and other fluorescent defects in diamond, known.....»»
Apple inks first-look deal with David and Jessica Oyelowo"s Yoruba Saxton
Apple has signed an exclusive multi-year deal with the Yoruba Saxton production company to produce features and series for Apple TV+.Apple TV+The deal is yet another between Apple and David Oyelowo, who has previously starred in and executive produce.....»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy replaces founder with new CEO amid cash crunch
Democratic politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have touted ONE as a poster child of President Biden’s agenda to wean the U.S. off China by supporting American manufacturing and green jobs......»»
EV battery swaps will be tested with the Fiat 500e in 2024
Ample's technology replaces the existing EV battery pack to allow battery swaps. Enlarge / This is what Ample's battery modules look like. (credit: Ample) A small fleet of rideshare Fiat 500e electric vehicles will becom.....»»
25M homes will lose broadband discounts if Congress keeps stalling, FCC warns
Funding calls get increasingly urgent as program would run out of money in April. Enlarge / Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on Mar.....»»
Study reveals how shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life
An estimated 50,000 shipwrecks can be found around the UK's coastline and have been acting as a hidden refuge for fish, corals and other marine species in areas still open to destructive bottom towed fishing, a new study has shown......»»
31 iPhone 15 Pro apps with the best Action Button shortcuts
One of the newest features on the iPhone 15 Pro models is the new Action Button, which replaces the Ring/Silent switch. This change lets you … The post 31 iPhone 15 Pro apps with the best Action Button shortcuts appeared first on BGR......»»
How Apple made the new space black MacBook Pro and its anti-fingerprint seal
Other than the new M3 chip, the most significant change on the latest MacBook Pro is the new space black colorway. This new color replaces space gray and features what Apple describes as a special anodization seal to reduce fingerprints. How exac.....»»
This $18 conversion cable replaces a Nintendo Switch dock
Replace your Nintendo Switch dock with this $18 conversion cable that's perfect for traveling with your games. TL;DR: As of November 9, get this Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Conversion Cable for only $17.99 — you'll save 40%.Nintendo has.....»»