Foxconn paying more & getting less than expected with new India plant
Foxconn's previously announced new factory in Bengaluru, India, has now cleared local government approval — though at greater cost and with fewer jobs.The Karnataka government approved Foxconn's application at its State High Level Clearance Committ.....»»
Piston Automotive wins $8.5M state grant for plant to supply GM in suburban Detroit
The project marks a return to former stomping grounds for company owner Vinnie Johnson, a two-time NBA champ nicknamed “the Microwave” during his Detroit Pistons heyday......»»
Credit unions plan to grow auto dealership relationships in 2024
Most credit unions expected to work more closely with car dealerships in 2024, and nearly all of them think such collaboration aids members, according to a Credit Union Leasing of America survey of that auto lending sector......»»
Samsung declined to make 2025 iPhone SE 4 displays, says report
A new supply-chain report says that Samsung declined to make displays for the iPhone SE 4, expected to debut in 2025 with a major upgrade. The Korean report says that Samsung was unable to reach agreement with Apple on the price of the displays, a.....»»
Chinese iPhone sales may be decelerating at faster pace than expected
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
WWDC 2024 Dates Confirmed, Here’s What to Expect
Apple’s confirmed the dates for WWDC 2024. As expected, the event will take place in June. The company’s annual developer event will stretch from June 10th to June 14th. It will take place online though Apple will host a special in-person.....»»
WWDC 2024 confirmed for June 10: iOS 18 and more expected
Apple has officially confirmed WWDC 2024, where iOS 18 for iPhone users will be officially announced. The company says that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from June 10 through June 14. The festivities will get started w.....»»
Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected
While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the ma.....»»
Scientists deliver quantum algorithm to develop new materials and chemistry
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists have published the Cascaded Variational Quantum Eigensolver (CVQE) algorithm in a recent Physical Review Research article. The algorithm is expected to become a powerful tool to investigate the physical.....»»
UAW vote at VW Chattanooga plant scheduled for April 17-19
Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly plant, where the UAW has come close to winning two previous votes, will have a third election April 17-19......»»
"Winners and losers" as global warming forces plants uphill
Some plant species will "win" and others will "lose" as global warming forces them to move uphill, new research shows......»»
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to.....»»
Almost a third of Australia"s plant species may have to migrate south if we hit 3 degrees of warming
For ecologists, one of the most pressing questions is to understand how ecosystems will change or adapt as the climate changes rapidly. We are already seeing many species of plant and animal moving uphill and towards the poles in response to higher t.....»»
How flowers maintain water balance across different angiosperm branches
Flowers play an essential role in maintaining a species' genetic stability. Understanding how flowers regulate water use strategies to adapt to their environment is crucial for better understanding floral evolution and plant-pollinator-environment in.....»»
Gurman: In-house Apple Watch display project canceled, but microLED products still expected
Spring cleaning continues at Apple. Per Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple no longer plans to design and produce its own displays for the Apple Watch. Apple has reportedly been investigating moving from OLED to custom microLED screens dates since at lea.....»»
Nissan signs EV partnerships just ahead of new midterm plan
Nissan is stepping up partnership announcements ahead of its new three-year midterm plan. CEO Makoto Uchida wants to unveil the new roadmap by March 31.Collaboration with other companies is expected to be a key element......»»
Interior green wall plants treated with antigibberellin plant growth regulators show controlled stem growth
As more businesses recognize the many benefits of having plants in the workplace, interior green walls, also known as living walls, have gained popularity in recent years for their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. However, managing plant.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
Improving root senescence recognition with a new semantic segmentation model
Roots play a vital role in plant health, adapting to environmental changes and indicating crop growth. However, studying root senescence is challenging due to difficulties in obtaining clear in situ root images. Traditional methods are limited, and w.....»»
Decoding the plant world"s complex biochemical communication networks
A Purdue University-led research team has begun translating the complex molecular language of petunias. Their grammar and vocabulary are well hidden, however, within the countless proteins and other compounds that fill floral cells......»»
Rose essential oil: A safe pesticide for organic agriculture
Plant-derived essential oils (EOs) find applications in various industries, such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmacology, and food additives. Moreover, EOs have an exceptional safety profile, and their numerous bioactivities greatly benefit human heal.....»»