Hertz bidding war builds as Centerbridge preps new counteroffer
Centerbridge, Warburg Pincus and Dundon Capital Partners plan to sweeten a previous offer that was surpassed by a plan from Knighthead Capital Management and Certares Management......»»
How a wayside weed builds up explosive force to hurl seeds
Hairy bittercress is one of those plants that hurl their seeds in all directions to spread them effectively. A research team has now discovered that to do this, the plant uses a previously unknown mechanism that makes the seed pods contract and snap.....»»
Apple continues to brace for big EU App Store changes in third developer betas
Apple's third developer betas of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4 are out now, as Apple braces itself for its big EU App Store changes.iOS 17Developers participating in Apple's beta program can pick up new builds th.....»»
Hertz swings to $348 million loss after EV fleet rethink
The drop into the red follows the company’s decision to offload 20,000 Tesla EVs, about one-third of its electric fleet, saying it lost money renting them out......»»
Here’s how two of the best Windows laptops compare to each other
The HP Spectre x360 16 and Dell XPS 16 are new for 2024, and both offer fast components with solid builds. The Dell will be faster and the HP more flexible......»»
First developer betas of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4 arrive with EU App Store changes
Apple has restarted the beta-testing process once again with the first developer beta builds of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, with the first compliance steps for the EU Digital Markets Act applied.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta program can acqu.....»»
The year of Windows on Arm? Google launches official Chrome builds.
Chrome for Windows-on-Arm should hit stable in time for Qualcomm's big launch. Enlarge / The Chrome nightly download page with an important section highlighted. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Chrome is landing on a new platform: W.....»»
Adult strangers won’t be able to send DMs to teens on Instagram or Facebook
Meta is beefing up protections against grooming of teens on Instagram and Facebook by further limiting who is able to send them direct messages. The latest measure builds on a previous Instagram protection, based on who teenagers follow in the app.....»»
Nissan CEO preps new midterm plan targeting China, EVs, suppliers
Among Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida multiple challenges: China, cost control and supplier partnerships. The key will be jettisoning old ways and adapting to change......»»
Apple seeds release candidates of iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3
The release candidate beta builds of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 are now available to try out on iPhone and iPad.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest builds through the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhon.....»»
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple preps update should patent-infringing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 be banned again. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9. (credit: Apple) Apple has developed a backup plan for if the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are.....»»
Microsoft is testing faster USB data transfer speeds in Windows 11
Microsoft is now testing support for faster USB transfers with USB4 Version 2.0 specifications in some Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature will unlock the … The post Microsoft is testing faster USB data transfer speeds in Windows 11 appeared.....»»
Hertz is selling 20,000 used EVs due to high repair costs
The rental car company will replace them with gasoline-powered vehicles. Enlarge (credit: Hertz) If you're looking for an electric car bargain and you're braver than the average bear, you might want to check out Hertz, t.....»»
Hertz to sell 20,000 EVs in shift back to gasoline-powered cars
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. plans to sell a third of its U.S. electric vehicle fleet and reinvest in gas-powered cars due to weak demand for the battery-powered options......»»
Tesla boosts pay for U.S. factory workers as UAW momentum builds
Tesla Inc. notified workers at its California car plant of pay increases across its U.S. factories, the latest bump by a nonunion automaker the United Auto Workers is trying to organize......»»
Apple distributes third iOS 17.3 iPadOS 17.3 developer betas
Developer beta testers can now download the third build of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to their iPhones and iPads.iOS 17Developers participating in the beta program can pick up the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or by updating thei.....»»
Quantum computing startup says it will beat IBM to error correction
Company builds on recent demonstration of error-tracking in similar hardware. Enlarge / The current generation of hardware, which will see rapid iteration over the next several years. (credit: QuEra) On Tuesday, the quan.....»»
How to descale a Keurig with vinegar or a descaling agent
When scale builds up inside a Keurig, it might start more slowly and struggle to pour a cup of coffee. Use these easy steps to descale your coffee machine......»»
Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
"Ship production needs to be roughly an order of magnitude higher than booster production." Enlarge / Ship 28, the Starship for SpaceX's next full-scale test flight, fires up one of its engines on December 29 in Texas. (credit: S.....»»
Apple issues second iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3 developer betas
Apple has moved on to the second generation of its current beta, providing developers iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to test out on their iPhones and iPads.iOS 17Developers participating in the beta program can pick up the latest builds by visiting the App.....»»
Meet the infrared telescopes that paved the way for NASA"s Webb
The Webb telescope has opened a new window onto the universe, but it builds on missions going back 40 years, including Spitzer and the Infrared Astronomical Satellite......»»