Highlights of the day: Taiwan IC vendors to raise prices
Increasing foundry and materials costs are prompting some major IC vendors in Taiwan to decide to raise their product prices in fourth quarter of 2021. In China, many components makers are being affected by the Chinese government's decision to cut po.....»»
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals—an increasingly common sight across the island......»»
Resecurity gains recognition in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Cyber Threat Intelligence report
Resecurity announced its recognition in the prestigious Frost & Sullivan’s Global Cyber Threat Intelligence 2024 report. This annual report is an essential indicator of market trends and highlights the most influential vendors and tools shaping.....»»
Column: Digital retailing transformation means some will lose, disappear as efficiencies grow
St. Charles Toyota is all in on Toyota's SmartPath digital retailing system, and it's transforming the dealership's relations with outside vendors......»»
GM delays lithium investment amid falling prices and election uncertainty
The changing timeline for GM's investment in Lithium Americas indicates the ground has shifted underneath raw materials companies......»»
Remaking History: Raise Water Using Fire With Thomas Savery’s “Miner’s Friend”
Re-create Thomas Savery’s proto-steam engine — the first industrial machine to use fossil energy. The post Remaking History: Raise Water Using Fire With Thomas Savery’s “Miner’s Friend” appeared first on Make: DIY Project.....»»
Volvo lowers 2026 profit margin target
Volvo, like other automakers, is seeing slowing demand for EVs due in part to high sticker prices and is also bracing for the effects of extra EU tariffs on EVs made in China......»»
Retail tech company Xcite Automotive plans to raise venture capital after AI acquisition
Xcite, known for reconditioning vehicles and photographing them for dealer websites, purchased Double4 AI to enhance its tech-driven products and services......»»
What"s up with high food prices? Economists assess factors causing food prices to fluctuate
The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many......»»
Hybrids, crossovers drive Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia to August U.S. sales gains
U.S. auto sales are projected to rise 7 to 8 percent last month, analysts estimated, with average transaction prices falling as inventory rises and incentives increase......»»
Study highlights importance of social media influencers in information dissemination during mpox outbreak
A recent study shows social media influencers are more important than previously thought when it comes to getting out vital information in a crisis......»»
Labor Day Apple deals: MacBook Pro up to $700 off, MacBook Air $250 off, iPads, accessories, and more from $14
The best Apple Labor Day deals are now live and waiting for you down below. From some of the best prices of the year on the latest M3 Pro MacBook Pro machines right through to the M3 MacBook Air models with 16GB of RAM, folks not looking to pay full.....»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $385 off, Apple Watch Series 9 Cell $150 off, Belkin MagSafe charger new low, AirTags, more
Labor Day might be behind us now, but there are still some great deals live and even more that have popped up today. Firstly, we have one of the best prices yet on 45mm GPS + Cell Apple Watch Series 9 models for folks not looking to upgrade to the Se.....»»
Amazon adds $299 iPad 10th Gen, $899 M4 iPad Pro deals to its Labor Day sale
Additional Apple markdowns have been added to Amazon's already-aggressive Labor Day sale, with the iPad 10th Gen dropping to $299 and the M4 iPad Pro dipping to $899.iPad prices dip to as low as $199 at Amazon.The entirety of Amazon's Labor Day sale.....»»
4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $74.99 at Amazon
Apple AirTags are back down to nearly record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $74.99 at Amazon (within $2 of the all-time cheapest price).Grab 4 Apple AirTags for $74.99.With holiday traveling starting up soon, having a pack of Apple AirTags o.....»»
New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem
A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The species, named in ho.....»»
Why are food prices still so high? What is price gouging—and why is it so complicated?
Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal to ban price gouging by grocers and food companies seemed to do more than just stir up the usual partisan bickering: it set off a highly technical debate between economists, food executives and policy experts ov.....»»
Research highlights drought risk and awareness gaps in global society
Natural disasters have threatened human beings and the ecosystem. Among the various natural disasters, drought is one of the most insidious and costliest, adversely affecting the global economy and livelihoods. Unlike sudden disasters such as earthqu.....»»
Labor Day Apple deals see AirPods, MacBooks, iPads drop to season"s lowest prices
Price wars are breaking out ahead of the Sept. 9 Apple Event, with AirPods Max, iPads and MacBook Air models all available at the season's best prices this Labor Day weekend.Save up to $500 with Labor Day deals on Apple.Each of the deals below can be.....»»
Lack of competition between petrol stations hits households most in poorest areas: Study
Households in low-income areas face significantly higher increases in petrol prices when rival fuel stations close compared to high-income areas, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA)......»»
iPadOS 18 has a new Apple Music feature exclusive to iPad
iPadOS 18 isn’t very big on iPad-exclusive features. Most of the update’s highlights are cross-platform, like new customization tools and app updates that are on the iPhone too. But one of the few iPad-only features promises to improve the Apple.....»»