Gas prices not denting demand for new cars
Experts say a significant improvement in the fuel economy of most internal-combustion vehicles, including large trucks and utilities, means consumers aren't feeling the need to switch to smaller options......»»
Auto industry"s share of global microchip capacity rises as EVs, software grow
The automotive industry surpassed the consumer and industrial sectors in 2023 to become the third-largest end market for semiconductors worldwide as demand for automotive-grade microchips continues to grow......»»
Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress
The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60% and 476%, respectively. In 2023, the F.....»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
New England"s DCD Automotive, known as Nucar, buys New Hampshire family dealership
New England auto group DCD Automotive Holdings, which operates under the name Nucar, bought a family dealership in Concord, N.H., in December. It will aim to sell at least 75 used cars a month there......»»
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.....»»
Tesla must give driver-assist demonstration with every U.S. sale
Tesla Inc. staff are now required to install and demonstrate the company’s driver-assistance technology before handing cars over to buyers in North America, a “hard requirement” that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk says will slow deliveries......»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change
Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean more and more people a.....»»
Lordstown Motors CEO settles with SEC over statements
Ex-Lordstown Motors Corp. Stephen Burns settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday over his statements about demand for the electric vehicle maker's flagship truck, the Endurance......»»
HP’s latest laptop sale gets you $400 off the Spectre x360 and more
HP's laptop sale has slashed the prices of various devices, including Chromebooks, gaming laptops, and 2-in-1 laptops. Grab the discounts as soon as you can......»»
OWC 14-port Thunderbolt Dock is back down to $99, the lowest price ever
Back by popular demand, OWC's 14-port Thunderbolt Dock for MacBooks is discounted to $99.99, matching the lowest price on record. But the month-end deal is valid for a limited time only.If you're looking to add ports to your Mac setup in the office o.....»»
Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation
Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change, a new study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank found......»»
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Get up to 43% off Echo smart speakers
Get an Amazon Echo smart speaker with the discounts that are available in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, where prices for the Alexa-powered devices start at $23......»»
AttackIQ Ready! 2.0 enables organizations to validate their cyber defense
AttackIQ announced AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, a managed breach and attack simulation-as-a-service that combines fully automated and on-demand adversary emulation testing that enables organizations to validate their cyber defense. While continuous security.....»»
FCC bans cable TV industry’s favorite trick for hiding full cost of service
Cable firms must advertise full price including Broadcast TV and sports fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | stefanamer) Cable and satellite TV companies must start advertising "all-in" prices instead of using hidden fe.....»»
Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain
From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products......»»
People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?.....»»
This flash sale gets you a refurbished iPhone from just $126
If you're fine with buying a refurbished device, you should check out the iPhone Extravaganza of Amazon's Woot, which features prices that start as low as $126......»»
Office 2024 will be the next standalone release, as the Office brand lives on
Consumer prices stay the same; MS promises at least one more standalone release. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Last week, Microsoft announced that it would soon begin offering previews of Microsoft Office 2024, the next st.....»»