Former GM exec Dan Ammann joins ExxonMobil
Ammann becomes president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions on May 1......»»
Seiko joins growing list of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware victims
Japanese watchmaker Seiko has been added to ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group’s victim list, following a data breach occurring in early August. The Seiko data breach The company published a data breach and response notice on August 10, 2023, st.....»»
Apple joins protest against India"s import restrictions
Trade groups and firms including Apple and Intel, have asked the US government to press India over reconsidering new import laws that will "harm businesses in both countries."Mumbai, IndiaEven as India welcomes the manufacturing expansion of firms su.....»»
Amazon exec responsible for money-losers like Alexa and Fire Phone is departing
As of late 2022, Amazon's Alexa had reportedly lost the company $10 billion. Enlarge / Amazon's Astro, one of the hardware projects overseen by departing SVP David Limp. (credit: Amazon) Amazon senior vice president of d.....»»
Ford hires former Apple exec Peter Stern to lead new software services group
Peter Stern was named president of Ford Integrated Services, effective Monday, and will report to CEO Jim Farley......»»
Ford taps former Apple exec for hands-free driving project
Peter Stern, who previously oversaw Apple TV+ and iCloud, is to be the new president of a Ford division that stops short of being for self-driving cars, but wants to make driving more hands-free automatic.Former Apple executive Peter SternStern spent.....»»
Military joins wildfire fight in Canada"s far north
Canada's military deployed to far north Sunday in the fight against hundreds of out-of-control wildfires as residents of several remote communities fled the advancing blazes......»»
Vivo Exec Teases Vivo Pad Air Design
Vivo's upcoming tablet makes an appearance. It looks like Vivo is getting closer and closer to launching its newest addition to its device lineup in the form of the Vivo Pad Air, a new Android tablet. With that in mind the device was teased.....»»
Ex-Apple retail head Angela Ahrendts joins Kim Kardashian
Former Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has joined the Kim Kardashian private equity firm SKKY Partners, taking a key position at the company.Announced on Monday, Ahrendts will be taking the role of senior operating adviser at SKKY, with a focus on.....»»
Apple Pay launches in Vietnam
Apple Pay is available in over 80 countries worldwide, and on Monday, Vietnam joins that list and now accepts the payment service.Apple Pay via Apple WalletApple has been gradually building out its Apple Pay footprint for years now. Earlier in August.....»»
Sonos Move 2 leaks, Hue creates cameras, & Snoo smart bassinet review on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Faith O'Hara joins as we discuss the leaked Sonos Move 2, Hue's rumored cameras, and review the Snoo smart bassinet.HomeKit InsiderThis week the unannounced Sonos Move 2 leaked early. The leak co.....»»
Apple Car exec facing SEC lawsuit over previous job at EV startup
One of the top executives working on Apple’s Project Titan self-driving car team is being sued by the SEC. Bloomberg reports that SEC is suing Ulrich Kranz “for allegedly breaking securities rules” during his time as CEO at the electric car sta.....»»
SEC sues Apple Car exec over securities rules at former employer
Ulrich Kranz, now a senior executive working on the Apple Car, and a former colleague have been sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for incidents at their previous car firm.Apple exec suedKranz has a long history in the automotive in.....»»
Melton Littlepage joins 1Password as CMO
1Password announced the appointment of Melton Littlepage as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over 20 years of experience driving innovation, category creation, and growth across global security and technology companies, Littlepage will enable.....»»
iPhone is never going to get an easy battery replacement door
A law is approaching in the European Union that requires user-replaceable batteries — and one Apple exec is clear that it doesn't mean that a battery replacement door is coming to the iPhone.Taking a battery out of an iPhoneIn July, the European Un.....»»
Euclid dark matter telescope arrives at its destination orbit
The Euclid space telescope has arrived at its orbit around the sun, where it joins the James Webb Space Telescope and the Gaia space telescope......»»
Assault charges dropped for Ford exec
Franck Louis-Victor was arrested this month after a domestic dispute with his wife at his home in Michigan. He was accused of trying to burn two high-end handbags worth up to $20,000......»»
Auto industry exec, lawmakers stress China risk in revived AV policy debate
John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, likened the situation to the transition to electric vehicles, citing China's early strategic investments in EV technologies and its control of battery supply chains......»»
Goodyears adds 3 new directors, including former Ford exec Hinrichs
Goodyear said it will appoint new board members and launch a review of its business as part of a settlement with activist Elliott Investment Management......»»
AppViewX joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to offer a certificate lifecycle management
AppViewX has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners who provide software solutions that run or integrate with AWS. The program will help AppViewX drive new busines.....»»
Facebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg says AI "quite stupid"
Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of current AI technology......»»