Elephant ivory continues to be disguised and sold on eBay
Research from the University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has found that elephant ivory is still being sold on the online marketplace eBay, despite its 10-year-old policy banning the trade in ivory......»»
Apple continues its 17-year streak of being the most admired company in the world
Apple has secured its seventeenth year running as the most admired company in the world, according to Fortune, with Microsoft and Amazon rounding out the top three spots.Apple has secured the top spot as most admired company for 17 years runningDeter.....»»
Trees struggle to "breathe" as climate warms, researchers find
Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity's carbon footprint as the planet continues to warm, according to a new study l.....»»
Team shows how uranium ditelluride continues superconducting even in high magnetic fields
Superconductivity is well understood in so-called "conventional" superconductors. More recent, however, are unconventional superconductors, and it is as yet unclear how they work......»»
Toyota global EV sales quadruple in 2023, still big gap with goal
Toyota sold 104,018 EVs worldwide last year, but the automaker has a long way to go before it reaches its target of selling 1.5 million in 2026......»»
Apple hits India sales record as country cuts import duty
India has reduced its import duty on selected smartphone components, while new research says in 2023, Apple sold more iPhone in the country than ever.Mumbai, IndiaIndia has become of increasing importance to Apple as it aims to cut its dependence on.....»»
Japanese automaker retains crown as top-seller globally
Japanese auto giant Toyota sold more cars last year than any of its rivals, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed......»»
Report finds persistent lower voter turnout among people of color
While the U.S. has become more racially and ethnically diverse over the last decade, the pace of voter turnout among Latinos, Asian Americans and Blacks continues to lag behind that of white non-Latinos, creating a substantial voter participation gap.....»»
Amazon Alexa vs. Home Depot Hubspace: everything to know about these two smart home platforms
Amazon Alexa continues to dominate the smart home market, but Home Depot is making strides with its Hubspace platform. Here's a closer look at both......»»
This PS5 bundle gets you a PlayStation Portal and it’s not sold out, yet
This PlayStation 5 with PlayStation Portal bundle is available at a great price, and not sold out like everywhere else......»»
Apple Card savings account interest rate increases to 4.5%
The Apple Card savings account continues to increase its interest rate, making it ever more appealing to customers. On Friday, Apple notified Apple Card users that their money in the savings account are now accruing interest at 4.5%, the second incre.....»»
Eight new CarPlay experience apps spotted in iOS 17.4 beta code
As Apple continues to work with manufacturers to make CarPlay integral to cars, new apps including EV battery level, a trip counter, and more have been found in the iOS 17.4 beta.Apple is working with Porsche to customize CarPlay (Source: Apple)Apple.....»»
Margot Robbie was (sorta) snubbed by the Oscars this year. Here’s why she deserves some recognition
Barbie may not have gotten a Best Actress nomination for Margot Robbie, but 2024 and beyond look bright for a star who continues to rise in Hollywood......»»
Couple sues Ill. dealership for hidden damage in used vehicle they bought, lawsuit says
A former Highland, Ill., dealership is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose a used 2020 Ford Expedition it sold had been damaged in two collisions......»»
Pokémon Company will “investigate” Palworld in light of plagiarism accusations
Palworld has sold 8 million copies and is currently Steam's most-played game. Enlarge / Everyone is focused on the Pals that look a lot like Pokémon; meanwhile, this guy is just a Totoro painted yellow. (credit: Pocketpair).....»»
Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect
Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkWhile Apple continues to appeal agains.....»»
The iPad Air and Apple Watch SE are down at their lowest prices ever this week
The Vision Pro may be sold out, but these Apple deals are still in stock. Check out our finds this week, including the Apple Watch SE back down to its lowest price ever. UPDATE: Jan. 23, 2024, 5:30 p.m. EST We've rounded up the best Apple d.....»»
The iPad Air and Apple Watch SE are down at their lowest prices ever, plus more of the best Apple deals this week
The Vision Pro is sold out, but these Apple deals are still in stock — including the Apple Watch SE back down to its lowest price. UPDATE: Jan. 23, 2024, 5:30 p.m. EST We've rounded up the best Apple deals this week from Amazon, Best Buy,.....»»
eBay is laying off 1,000 workers
eBay is the latest tech platform to make job cuts in 2024, joining companies like Google, Duolingo, and YouTube. Online retailer eBay has made the decision to lay off 1,000 employees, an estimated 9 percent of the company's workforce. In a note.....»»
It"s not just eBay: 5 other tech companies with brutal layoffs
Big tech companies are dropping employees left and right, including Google, Amazon, and Riot Games. We're not even a month into 2024 and tech companies are already ruining lives by the thousands.While that may sound harsh, there's not much of a.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is for hipsters and hustlers, but who else?
Apple's Vision Pro augmented reality headset sold out fast, but the more you dig into the numbers, the worse they look. When Steve Jobs unveiled the Macintosh computer 40 years ago this week, it seemed like there was no limit to the things this.....»»