Ford, Audi, Daimler reduce German output on chip shortages
Ford will idle Focus production at its plant in Saarlouis, Germany, for a month starting next week because of semiconductor shortages......»»
An on-chip photon-counting reconstructive spectrometer with tailored cascaded detector array
Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) have been widely used in various applications requiring single photon detection thanks to their attractive performances. Since SNSPDs are thin films of serval nanometers in thickness, they are.....»»
Tesla’s $25,000 car means tossing out Henry Ford"s 100-year-old assembly line
Instead of a large, rectangular car moving along a linear conveyer belt, parts are assembled simultaneously in dedicated areas and then all put together at the end......»»
Ford says it will consider Spain to build new utility vehicle
Politicians and unions welcomed the potential addition of a new model at the Valencia factory, which employs 4,800 people......»»
Audi freshens Q7 crossover for 2025
Audi's second-best seller in the U.S. has a slightly tweaked exterior......»»
Flash deal: Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch drops to $1,749
Matching the lowest price we've seen on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip, shoppers can pick up the laptop for $1,749 with free 2-day shipping during B&H's month-end flash sale. Plus, save up to $300 on upgraded models.Save up to.....»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s M2 MacBook Air falls to $849
For 36 hours only, grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 MacBook Air in Midnight, now on sale for $849 with free 2-day shipping.Grab the lowest M2 MacBook Air price on record.This model in the popular Midnight finish features Apple's M2 chip with.....»»
Ford, GM divert shipments as Baltimore bridge collapse upends supplies
“It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on the auto business, but there will certainly be a disruption," said John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation......»»
Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions
Most organic household waste ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate global warming......»»
Artificial reef designed by engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage
The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break down coral reefs around the world, and extreme wea.....»»
17,000+ Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany are vulnerable to attack, BSI warns
Around 12% of the 45,000 or so Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany that can be accessed from the Internet without restrictions “are so outdated that security updates are no longer offered for them,” the German Federal Office for Informa.....»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; auto shipping hub operations face disruption
The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley......»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
Here’s more confirmation that 2024 will be a slow year for Macs
A new road map from a research firm indicates that the Apple M4 chip could launch in early 2025 to compete with offerings from Intel and Qualcomm.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 25, 2024 – A18 Pro chip rumors, iOS 18 customization
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. Sponsore.....»»
How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again
Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory......»»
APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware
APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) has been spotted targeting German political parties for the first time, Mandiant researchers have shared. Phishing leading to malware The attack started in late February 2024, with phishing emails containi.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro: New A18 Pro chip to offer powerful on-device AI performance
According to a new analyst note from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech Research, seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is planning changes to the A18 Pro chip specifically for on-device artificial intelligence. Pu also writes that Apple is ramping up A18 Pro ch.....»»
Tesla opens Superchargers to rivals, marking a milestone for EV adoption
Ford was the first to get access to the Tesla network on Feb. 29, followed by Rivian. Many more brands will be added, doubling fast-charger access in the U.S......»»
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Teaching and research institutions in the Amazon say they are struggling to maintain their output due to dwindling financial resources despite Brazil's climate promises on the global stage......»»
Tesla trims EV output as market slows
While China passenger-vehicle sales in China increased 17 percent in the first two months of 2024, Tesla recorded a decline in shipments......»»