EU formerly approves tariffs on China EVs; talks to continue
Ten member states voted in favor of the measure, while Germany and four others voted against and 12 abstained, according to reports......»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»
FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
Starlink can provide cell service but FCC defers action on waiver of power limits. Starlink yesterday obtained federal approval to provide service to cell phones, with some limits.....»»
UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage
In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called "finance COP" was a disappointment. Now, the UN's framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis......»»
China experiences reduction in food system inequality and carbon footprint alongside economic development
Humans have persistent food needs that trigger considerable greenhouse gas emissions, varying significantly by region. However, the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and inequality in the food system are not well assessed within countries......»»
TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more….....»»
Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omens
As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China's Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picked his way through piles of plastic waste washed up along the shoreline, looking for inspiration......»»
"Very, very slow": plastic treaty talks grind forward
Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement......»»
Zero-day data security
In this Help Net Security video, Carl Froggett, CIO of Deep Instinct, discusses the complexities of modern cloud architectures and why current defenses are falling short. He talks about the rise of zero-day data security and the need for organization.....»»
After a disappointing COP29, here"s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Many people long involved in global climate negotiations see the annual United Nations COP climate talks as fundamentally flawed. That includes me......»»
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives......»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC struggles to please both U.S. and Chinese officials
Apple chipmaker TSMC is finding it harder to maintain neutrality as tensions between China and the U.S. continue to grow.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) manufactures the processors in Apple's iPhon.....»»
Apple ebooks antitrust investigation closed, likely because it was irrelevant
An Apple ebooks antitrust investigation being carried out by the European Union has been closed without reaching a conclusion. The EU says the probe ended is because the complaint against the company has been withdrawn, but that’s likely because.....»»
Tim Cook and 20 other CEOs met China’s premier to discuss potential issues with Trump plans
Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than 20 other chief execs met China’s premier today to discuss potential trade disruption once Trump takes office in January. However, the report makes it sound like the meeting didn’t achieve much, with some saying.....»»
China tries to exert control over Apple Intelligence launch there
A top government official has warned that an Apple Intelligence launch in China would be a “difficult and long process” unless the iPhone maker partners with a local AI company. Working with a Chinese company would instead be “simple and straig.....»»
Trump targets Mexico and Canada with tariffs, plus an extra 10% for China
Tariffs are retaliation for drug trafficking and illegal migration. Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from Canada and Mexico, and an extra.....»»
Observations detect the lowest mass ratio contact binary to date
Astronomers from China and South Korea report the detection of a contact binary system with an extremely low mass ratio of only 0.0356. The newfound system, which received the designation TYC 3801-1529-1, is therefore the lowest mass ratio contact bi.....»»
Tim Cook"s China visit is about getting Apple Intelligence into the country
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China to talk about creating localized Apple Intelligence LLMs, but the company faces difficult regulatory hurdles.Apple Store in China — image credit: AppleCook arrived in China on Monday to discuss supply chain issues wit.....»»
Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks
A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately......»»
New model combines data to improve typhoon forecasting
Over the past few decades, because of the frequent number of typhoons making landfall in South China, the Guangzhou Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology has developed a model, called CMA-TRAMS, to provide operational forecasting products for.....»»
Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits, finds study
Companies in China that self-regulate to reduce harmful social practices—an increasingly prevalent strategy—are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds......»»