Ford announces 400 more layoffs in Detroit area due to UAW strike
Layoffs at Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle near Detroit bring the total number of workers told to stay home since the strike began in mid-September to 1,330......»»
New data-driven map reveals extensive peatlands in Amazon Basin
A consortium of researchers led by the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and Charles University, Prague have developed a new data-driven map which predicts substantially more peatland area in the Amazon basin than previously estimated. The high-res.....»»
New research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall
The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth's land area—particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows......»»
Union game performers strike over AI voice and motion-capture training
Use of motion-capture actors' performances for AI training is a sticking point. Enlarge / One day, using pixellated fonts and images to represent that something is a video game will not be a trope. Today is not that day......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Smartmi E1 is the best-looking HomeKit air purifier on the market
Air purifiers are one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. Even though I live in an area with pretty decent air quality, I keep them running around our home to clean up the air for my family. I recently picked up the new Smartmi E1, the best-looking H.....»»
Grand Theft Auto 6 is unaffected by the video game voice actors strike
A lot of games could be affected by the SAG-AFTRA video game actors strike, but Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't one of them......»»
Detroit 3 financials ‘disappointing" as challenges mount
Second-quarter results for GM, Ford and Stellantis reflect a bumpy road as they juggle costly EV plans while managing profits on gasoline and hybrid models in an uncertain market environment......»»
CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news
CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks......»»
Video game actors are going on strike over AI protections
SAG-AFTRA members are going on strike against video game companies, seeking stronger AI protections in its next Interactive Media Agreement......»»
UAW, Lear reach tentative agreement, ending strike that idled GM Wentzville plant
The UAW and Lear Corp. reached a tentative agreement at a Missouri seating factory late July 24, ending a strike that idled midsize pickup and full-size van production at General Motors' Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant......»»
How to use the new "Search Here" feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18
Apple Maps has a new feature in iOS 18 that helps people search for locations, businesses, and points of interest within a specific area on the map. But it's a little tricky to find.How to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18Ap.....»»
Ford Q2 earnings: Net income falls 4.5%, but revenue rises on strong commercial vehicle sales
Ford attributed a 6.5 percent revenue increase to strong results from its Ford Pro commercial vehicle unit, which earned $2.6 billion and achieved a 15.1 percent margin......»»
Google Announces Changes to Purchases on Google TV
Looks like Google is moving all of its content streaming on YouTube. The post Google Announces Changes to Purchases on Google TV appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently announced that it will be pushing new changes to how users can pu.....»»
Coalfire announces Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio
Coalfire announced its Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio to provide a flexible set of services that reduce cyber risks and remediate security vulnerabilities in customer environments. As attack surfaces grow, defenders need flexibility and a hacker.....»»
GM Wentzville production idled by UAW strike at Lear seating plant
Production of midsize pickups and full-size vans at GM's Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant has been impacted by a strike at a nearby supplier factory......»»
Adobe Pushes New AI-Based Features for Illustrator and Photoshop
Adobe announces new AI-powered editing tricks. The post Adobe Pushes New AI-Based Features for Illustrator and Photoshop appeared first on Phandroid. Adobe’s doubling-down on its generative AI efforts – the company recently ann.....»»
Adobe announces new AI features coming to Illustrator and Photoshop
Adobe has been adding a lot of AI-based features to its apps, and there are more to come. Today, the company announced updates to two of its most popular pieces of software, Illustrator and Photoshop, with new ways to create and edit using artificial.....»»
Hang out with Ars in San Jose and DC this fall for two infrastructure events
Join us as we talk about the next few years in AI & storage, and what to watch for. Enlarge / Infrastructure! Howdy, Arsians! Last year, we partnered with IBM to host an in-person event in the Houston area where we all.....»»
"New El Niño" discovered south of the equator
A small area of the southwestern Pacific Ocean, near New Zealand and Australia, can trigger temperature changes that affect the entire Southern Hemisphere, a new study has found......»»
Column: 4 takeaways and observations from 5 robotaxi rides around the Bay Area
A dispatch from San Francisco, where Waymo has deployed about 300 robotaxis in driverless commercial service now open to the general public......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Penske buys largest Ford dealership; the economics of EV ownership
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»