GM agrees to invest $787 million in Canada plant, reaches tentative deal with Unifor
General Motors says it will end Chevrolet Equinox assembly in Canada and build the all-electric EV600 commercial van instead. It wasn't clear where GM would transfer the Equinox line......»»
INSANE DEAL for the JBL Clip 4 Eco shaves 39% off its price!
Want a small and portable Bluetooth speaker? Then don’t miss this deal for the JBL Clip 4 Eco which is currently 39% off! The post INSANE DEAL for the JBL Clip 4 Eco shaves 39% off its price! appeared first on Phandroid. JBL is no strang.....»»
Elon Musk laid off the Tesla Supercharger team; now he’s rehiring them
Last week the CEO said Tesla will spend $500 million expanding the charger network. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk enacted widespread layoffs throughout the company, includin.....»»
Experts address gaps in Canada"s proposed flood insurance program
A pair of University of Waterloo flood disaster experts have published an analysis on the federal government's national flood insurance program that finds the proposed plan can do more to make insurance abundant and affordable for Canadian taxpayers......»»
Pixel 8a review—The best deal in smartphones
It's still $500, with a better screen, longer support, and the same great camera. The Pixel 8a and its speedy 120 Hz display. [credit:.....»»
Nanoparticle plant virus treatment shows promise in fighting metastatic cancers in mice
An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, according to a new study from the University of California San Diego......»»
Nitrogen pollution is less harmful to mixed forests, study shows
In a study published in the journal Plant and Soil, researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shown that mixed larch and deciduous forests are more resistant to soil acidification—a decrease in soil p.....»»
Researchers complete mitochondrial genome analysis of endangered plant Primulina hunanensis
Primulina hunanensis is a perennial herb in the genus Primulina Hance of the family Gesneriaceae. It is very adaptable to low-light and barren cave environments, and is unique in its species evolution and environmental adaptation. P. hunanensis has b.....»»
Does the Milky Way have too many satellite galaxies?
The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are well-known satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, but there are more. It is surrounded by at least 61 within 1.4 million light years (for context the Andromeda galaxy is 2.5 million light years away) but there.....»»
Researchers breed tomato plants that contain the complete genetic material of both parent plants
In a new study published in Nature Genetics, led by Charles Underwood from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, scientists established a system to generate clonal sex cells in tomato plants and used them to design.....»»
INSANE DEAL saves you 49% off the Beats Studio Pro headphones!
If you’re looking for a pair of headphones for work or play, then you don’t want to miss this deal for the Beats Studio Pro! The post INSANE DEAL saves you 49% off the Beats Studio Pro headphones! appeared first on Phandroid. There are.....»»
The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV is an OUTRIGHT STEAL with this $150 discount!
There’s a deal for the Amazon 55-inch Fire TV right now where you get to save 27% off its asking price, making it a steal! The post The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV is an OUTRIGHT STEAL with this $150 discount! appeared first on Phandroid. TVs.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Air dips to $949 today for Best Buy Plus members
The Mother's Day flash sale at Best Buy drops Apple's latest MacBook Air M3 down to $949 with a Plus membership.Best Buy Plus members can pick up an M3 MacBook Air for $949.Best Buy's Deal of the Day features triple-digit savings on several M3 MacBoo.....»»
Apple’s new iPad Pro keyboard is a bigger deal than you think
Apple's new Magic Keyboard has got a lot going in its favor, but its predecessor has left a trail of rather pricey design woes. I hope this one gets it right......»»
Ford offers laid-off Canada workers "preferential" placement at Windsor plants
Ford Canada is offering “preferential” placements to several dozen laid-off workers in Oakville, Ont., who are willing to relocate as vehicle production ceases for a prolonged period that could last up to 3½ years. .....»»
Toyota dealer adds $2 million satellite for new battery plant workers
Toyota of Greensboro will open a new $2 million delivery and service center exclusively for 5,100 new employees of automaker's new N.C. battery plant......»»
NASA’s Quest to Touch the Sun
The outer layers of the sun’s atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. NASA sent a probe to find out why—by getting closer to the star than ever before......»»
Brazil"s catastrophic weather spawns spate of conspiracy theories
The climate catastrophe that has struck southern Brazil, killing more than a hundred people and displacing nearly two million, has also spawned a spate of bizarre conspiracy theories, some involving jets' vapor trails and weather antennas in faraway.....»»
At least 21 police injured, 16 arrested in violent protests at Tesla"s plant in Germany
A video showed dozens of people wearing blue caps and face-covering masks coming from a nearby wooded area and attempting to storm the company's premises with policemen trying to prevent them......»»
Apple inching closer to ChatGPT deal with OpenAI
Talks between Apple and OpenAI have advanced so far, that a deal is reportedly close to completion that may bring ChatGPT generative AI technology to iOS 18 in some fashion.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowA report published late on Friday is light on.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to iOS 18
Apple is finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to bring some of its technology to the iPhone this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. With this deal, the report explains that Apple will be able to offer “a popular chatbot” powered by Ch.....»»