How incentives revived Ontario
New multibillion dollar investment plans by the Detroit 3, combined with government incentives, show that Canada's global profile in the auto industry is on the rise......»»
OLT Footcare aims to bring custom foot orthotics to clinics using 3D printing and iPhone"s Face ID
OLT Footcare (TDL Systems), a Canadian foot orthotics manufacturer based out of Windsor, Ontario, is looking to bring its custom manufacturing solutions to even more markets. Utilizing the 3D scanning capability of the iPhone's Face ID function, OLT.....»»
Samsung reportedly struggling to collect PLI incentives in India
In contrast with the Indian government's welcoming Apple suppliers' investments, Samsung Electronics, the largest exporter of mobile phones in India, encounters a series of financial issues......»»
Here’s how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod mini
In a surprise launch, Apple revived its full-size HomePod with a second-generation model. While the overall design and many of the features remain the same as the discontinued original, there are new capabilities and changes. Here’s our full HomeP.....»»
Apple’s full-size HomePod is back with new features
New smart home features headline the revived smart speaker. The 2023, second-generation HomePod. [credit: Apple.....»»
Study examines how the Spanish far right frames traditional perspectives as "love"
The rise of the far right in Western democracies in recent years has revived interest in how these movements and parties engage in politics. Given the generalizations that indicate that these ideologies are only constructed based on hate speech, two.....»»
U.S.-made EVs rule the market — and the trend is accelerating
Thanks primarily to Tesla and GM, U.S.-made EVs are dominating the U.S. market, Experian registration data shows. New tax incentives will accelerate the trend and bring an influx of battery plants to North America......»»
This Indian startup plans fab for compound semiconductors
The Indian government's incentives to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in India have seen large companies like Vedanta and Tata entering the sector. The country has also witnessed companies entering joint ventures that could see high-value busin.....»»
PSMC to help India build wafer fab, says chairman
As India joins countries offering lucrative incentives to attract semiconductor companies, PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp) chairman Frank Huang disclosed the company was talking with the Indian government to help build a fab in Indi.....»»
EV share continues to rise but has hurdles to clear
The Inflation Reduction Act could provide incentives to boost EV sales, but hurdles to scaling EV sales and manufacturing remain, says the Chicago Fed's Kristin Dziczek......»»
In the Next Pandemic, Let’s Pay People to Get Vaccinated
Data from Sweden and the US suggests cash incentives increase uptake without denting people’s trust in vaccines or future willingness to get them......»»
China"s giant chip ambitions fall prey to Covid turmoil
For years, China was the world's biggest spender on chip incentives, a scale unmatched from Washington to Tokyo. Now, the effort to combat Covid and deal with the threat of a global recession is depleting state coffers and forcing Beijing to rethink.....»»
Tesla delivers record 405,278 cars in 4Q22 but misses target
Tesla delivered fewer vehicles than analysts expected in fourth-quarter 2022, missing estimates despite taking the unusual step of offering hefty incentives in its two biggest markets......»»
India reportedly to boost incentives to encourage MacBook and iPad manufacturing
Amid global electronics manufacturers adopting the China-plus-one policy, India is trying to capitalize on the opportunity to create a more developed production base by increasing incentives......»»
South Korea wants more incentives to stay in global chip race
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered his government to devise stronger incentives to drive its chip industry, accusing opposition lawmakers of impeding that critical effort as other countries spend billions on semiconductor policy support......»»
Suit accusing YouTube of tracking children is back on after appeal
DreamWorks, Cartoon Network, and others accused of illegally luring kids to YouTube. Enlarge (credit: Ute Grabowsky/Getty Images) An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against that accuses Google, YouTube, DreamWorks, a.....»»
US, EU bid to reboot PV industry face challenges
The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to be implemented in January 2023 will offer incentives to encourage local production of solar cells and modules, and the European Solar Manufacturing Council has also proposed similar measures......»»
India approves incentives for Foxconn for iPhone manufacturing
India has begun the disbursement of incentives for mobile phone manufacturing, with Foxconn and Padget Electronics eligible for the cashback. However, Samsung Electronics is still waiting......»»
Indonesia to subsidize US$5,000 for every sale of locally produced EV
Indonesia is planning to offer incentives for makers of electric cars and motorbikes, and a 40% of TKDN (domestic component level) may be required for the vehicles to be eligible for the incentives, according to a local manufacturer......»»
U.S. Treasury delays EV tax credit guidance until March
Treasury had been required to issue proposed guidance by Dec. 31. The delay impacts some of the rules for EV incentives between Jan. 1 and the time the guidance will be issued next year......»»
Law amendment to benefit more sectors than semiconductor in Taiwan, says economic minister
An amendment to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, drafted by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and designed to provide higher tax incentives for R&D projects by local high-tech companies, will benefit more industries beyond semiconductors af.....»»