GM weighs stocking its EVs at regional lots
The automaker is considering a page out of Amazon's playbook with a plan to test inventory hubs that could then quickly deliver electric vehicles to nearby dealerships rather than just putting them all on the lot as usual......»»
Tesla price swings are upending auto norms
Tesla has long shifted prices as it weighs supply and demand in the emerging EV market, but shoppers may not be ready for recent price instability that affects resale vales and lease contracts......»»
Here’s why Apple hasn’t had to slash jobs like almost every other tech company
During the pandemic, most tech companies matched growth with lots of hiring. Now as things have cooled off, many are cutting thousands of jobs to try and reign in spending. Apple has so far been one of the few to avoid slashing jobs. And a new repor.....»»
New DJI Mini 2 SE can fly up to 31 minutes while shooting video
The newest drone from DJI is the Mini 2 SE, an affordable entry to the company's drone lineup that can fit in the palm of a hand.The new DJI Mini 2 SE droneThe Mini 2 SE is an ultraportable, regulation-friendly drone that weighs less than eight ounce.....»»
Carrot Weather gets refreshed map styles, state and province labels, more
After getting a major update in December and another release in January, Carrot Weather has received its latest update today with updated map style sheets, US state and Canadian province labels, lots of bug fixes, and more. more… The post Carrot.....»»
Prius engineers mull over a GR sport variant
Could the redesigned Prius arriving in lots this year be sporty and stylish enough to warrant a special GR-branded performance version under Toyota's Gazoo Racing line?.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S22 review: Sleeper powerhouse
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a small phone with a few shortcomings, but there's lots to like at its asking price......»»
The best outdoor TV antennas for 2023
If you've been thinking about cutting the cord with your cable provider, an outdoor TV antenna is a great way to pick up local and regional stations......»»
Razer’s $280 mouse is covered in gaping holes
With a magnesium-alloy exoskeleton, the Viper Mini SE weighs 1.73 ounces. Enlarge (credit: Razer) There are a lot of cookie-cutter mice that, though made by different manufacturers, have the same shapes and features but.....»»
Six new electric Volvos will debut by 2026
The brand is preparing EV sedans and SUVs, and for China, a van. Enlarge / Modular architectures like SPA2 mean Volvo can build lots of different models using the same toolkit. (credit: Volvo) In 2017 Volvo marked itself.....»»
Samsung’s Q4 profits plummet 69 percent, hit 8-year low
And the Galaxy S23 launch tomorrow probably won't save Samsung. Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Samsung Electronics has a big phone lau.....»»
EU wants to hammer big tech & streamers with 5G build bill
Europe is considering whether companies like Netflix and Apple that use lots of bandwidth should be forced to pay for upgrades to the infrastructure of the internet.With the rise of video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, the amount of ban.....»»
Biden Team Weighs Fully Cutting Off Huawei From US Suppliers
The Biden administration is considering cutting off Huawei Technologies Co. from all of its American suppliers, including Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., as the US government intensifies a crackdown on the Chinese technology sector......»»
Sedans still have future at Honda as rivals bail on segment
The automaker expects production to increase this year but that inventory will continue moving quickly off dealership lots......»»
Storm Cheneso picks up in Madagascar, more flooding to come
A severe tropical storm which devastated parts of Madagascar this week is set to continue to wreak havoc on the country as it strengthens over the weekend, the United Nations regional weather monitoring service said......»»
Ford weighs changes to EV dealer rules
The brand is looking to narrow the differences between the program's two tiers, one of which limits EV sales in exchange for a reduced investment in charging equipment......»»
Foxconn ventures deeper into India to coordinate with Apple new regional plans
Foxconn has been increasing its investments in India recently not only just striving for smartphone production but also seeking the opportunity to produce the full range of products for its key client Apple, according to supply chain sources......»»
Why Not Cover Ugly Parking Lots With Solar Panels?
In France, a plan to cover swaths of asphalt with photovoltaics will bring renewable energy even closer to urban areas where it’s needed......»»
Opportunities and challenges for semiconductor industry in automotive applications (1)
Driven by geopolitical influences and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, the supply chains in the past global trade system are being restructured, and one of the possible directions in this regard is regional supply chains......»»
Dealers face EV hurdle
Dealers are readying their sales and service operations to handle the influx of used EVs that will eventually arrive on their lots, but for now a big challenge for many of them is a shortage of inventory......»»
US school runs lights 24/7/365: The smart lights have been broken since 2021
"We've been doing everything we can to fix this," says school official. Enlarge / The Minnechaug Regional High School. (credit: Minnechaug Regional High School) The lights at Massachusetts' Minnechaug Regional High Scho.....»»