Highlights of the day: TSMC expects flat growth in 2Q21 sales
TSMC expects flat sequential growth in its second-quarter 2021 sales, but has upward revised its outlook for full-year 2021 revenue to around 20% growth. The foundry house has also raised its capex budget for 2021 to US$30 billion. In the display sec.....»»
March sales look robust, thanks to incentives and inventory
Analysts see March U.S. auto sales as the best month since May 2021 because of increasing inventories — and resulting rising incentives and retreating prices......»»
Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision Pro
Today, Apple is releasing its first ever sports film shot in Immersive Video format, which gives Apple Vision Pro users an engrossing 180-degree 3D video experience with Spatial Audio. The short film features highlights from the 2023 Major League.....»»
NASA astronauts will try to grow plants on the moon
Among three experiments heading to the moon as part of the crewed Artemis III mission will be a plant-growth study, NASA has announced......»»
SWAT team’s Spot robot shot multiple times during standoff
It's believed to be the first time Boston Dynamics' dog-like robot has taken a bullet during active duty and highlights how it can make police work safer......»»
Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress
The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60% and 476%, respectively. In 2023, the F.....»»
DOJ compares AAPL share buybacks with R&D spend as ‘evidence’ of lack of competition
A new report highlights what probably amounts the most most absurd stretch in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. A section notes that Apple last year spent half as much on research and development (R&D) as it did on AAPL share buybacks, presenting this a.....»»
Chinese iPhone sales may be decelerating at faster pace than expected
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
China iPhone sales dropped significantly more than normal in February
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
Essential elements of a strong data protection strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Waxman, SVP and GM for data protection at Veritas Technologies, discusses the components of a robust data protection strategy, emphasizing the escalating threat of ransomware. He highlights the importance of.....»»
Porsche CEO: U.S. is the backbone of the brand"s sales momentum
Porsche told retailers it expects U.S. sales to improve marginally this year from a record in 2023......»»
Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends in Disabilit.....»»
U.S. growth, hybrids are centerpieces of Nissan"s new midterm plan
Nissan Motor Co.'s new midterm business plan, The Arc, touches all corners of the Japanese carmaker's global business, from regional sales and new technologies to financial targets and corporate partnerships......»»
Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people
One of the features of the deaf community is that it is highly diverse. As well as including people of different ages and genders, the members of the community do not all share the same type of deafness or form of communication. Firstly, the time of.....»»
Cinnamic acid shows promise for opening a new developmental avenue in hair growth treatment
Hair has a significant impact on how society and we, as individuals, see ourselves. Consequently, hair loss or alopecia causes considerable emotional distress and anxiety and often results in a reduced quality of life for those suffering from its eff.....»»
Get Apple"s M1 MacBook Air for $699 during month-end flash sale
B&H Photo has dropped the price of Apple's M1 MacBook Air to $699, a discount of $300 off the original retail price. Plus, get bonus perks like free 2-day shipping and a sales tax refund with Payboo.B&H's $699 price matches the lowest price available.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected
While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the ma.....»»
Sunday sales did not harm nor help liquor, grocery stores
Since 2012, Connecticut residents have been able to purchase alcohol on Sundays......»»
Researchers discover evolutionary "tipping point" in fungi
Scientists have found a "tipping point" in the evolution of fungi that throttles their growth and sculpts their shapes. The findings, published in the journal Cell Reports, demonstrate how small changes in environmental factors can lead to huge chang.....»»
Nissan eyes next-gen EVs, hybrids, 1 million more sales in broad 3-year strategy
Nissan said it will launch seven “all-new” models in the U.S. and Canada over the next three years, as part of the push. And the company pledged to refresh 78 percent of its U.S. lineup in that time......»»