GPU shipments increased 39% last quarter, despite shortages
Jon Peddie Research writes that the GPU market saw 119 million unit shipments during Q1 2021. That's up 38% compared to the same period a year earlier and down just -0.3% percent from the previous quarter—there's usually a decline of around -7% in.....»»
Tesla Q1 net income drops 55% to $1.1 billion; revenue slides 9% to $21.3 billion
Gross margin fell in the first quarter to 17.4 percent from 19.3 percent in the year-earlier period......»»
GM posts higher Q1 profit, ups 2024 financial guidance
GM said it raised its full-year earnings guidance and set a first-quarter record for North American revenue......»»
Here are the 5 least expensive EVs in the first quarter
Each of the five least expensive EVs is less than $41,000 with automaker and dealer incentives, according to Cox Automotive data......»»
Apple"s iPhone skid in China continues, with another big hit to start 2024
Apple is having a tough quarter in China, with new research claiming that Apple's iPhone sales are down 19.1% year-over-year.Apple's iPhone 15All smartphone sales have been in decline in China for some years, but recent reports had said the market wa.....»»
Morgan Stanley weirdly bullish on iPhone as it trims Apple stock price target
Investment bank Morgan Stanley says there are signs of increased iPhone, Mac, and Services revenue for Apple, but it has cut its target price by $10.Apple ParkOne week after claiming that Apple has increased its June quarter iPhone orders, Morgan Sta.....»»
New study examines the increased adoption of they/them pronouns
People are using "they/them" pronouns more often according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill......»»
AI for Earth: How NASA"s artificial intelligence and open science efforts combat climate change
As extreme weather events increase around the world due to climate change, the need for further research into our warming planet has increased as well. For NASA, climate research involves not only conducting studies of these events, but also empoweri.....»»
It never rains but it pours: Intense rain and flash floods have increased inland in eastern Australia
Before climate change really got going, eastern Australia's flash floods tended to concentrate on our coastal regions, east of the Great Dividing Range......»»
Netflix subscribers hit 270M – but company won’t reveal them from now on
The number of Netflix subscribers increased by 9.3M last quarter, to hit 270M globally – way higher than analysts had expected. However, the company says that it won’t (normally) reveal subscriber numbers in future … more….....»»
Ally net income plunges 51% in Q1, auto applications set record
Ally's auto business saw a record 3.8 million applications from consumers during the first quarter with 40% of new loan originations in the top credit tier......»»
5-figure EV discounts emerge amid bloated inventories
Electric vehicles on average were discounted nearly $6,000 in the first quarter, according to Cox Automotive......»»
Apple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report
Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement f.....»»
Bloated EV inventory fuels 5-figure discounts. Will more buyers emerge?
Electric vehicles on average were discounted nearly $6,000 in the first quarter, according to Cox Automotive......»»
iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15Apple has gradually increased the display size of its i.....»»
East coast mussel shells are becoming more porous in warming waters
Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity—or small-scale holes—in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The stud.....»»
A nematode gel to protect crops in Africa and Asia
The fall armyworm is a destructive corn pest that recently arrived in Africa and Asia from the Americas and began causing major yield losses and increased use of insecticides, which pose environmental and human health risks......»»
Queen bumblebees surprise scientists by surviving underwater
Bumblebees can surprisingly withstand days underwater, according to a study published Wednesday, suggesting they could withstand increased floods brought on by climate change that threaten their winter hibernation burrows......»»
5 reasons Elon Musk is cutting jobs at Tesla ahead of Q1 earnings
"About every five years, we need to reorganize and streamline the company for the next phase of growth," CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla reports earnings April 23 after global sales fell 8.5 percent last quarter on weak demand......»»
Analyzing isotopes for nitrate in sake for combating beverage fraud in Japan
The demand for sake, a Japanese alcoholic drink, has increased globally. However, the rise in the popularity of sake has the potential for related beverage fraud. To address this issue, researchers from Japan have identified a novel method to authent.....»»
Feeling rushed at the food ordering kiosk? You"re not alone
If you've been to a fast-food restaurant recently, you've probably noticed that self-service kiosks are beginning to replace human workers. But as you go to place your order and the lunch-rush crowd grows behind you, have you experienced increased pr.....»»