Joyson factory makeover strives to put Takata in past
As the company that owns what used to be troubled Takata, the safety supplier is determined to start anew......»»
Unopened original iPhone auction smashes record with $190,000 price [u]
An original 2007 4GB iPhone has broken sales records at auction, with a 4GB first-release unit still in its factory sealing seemingly selling for over $190,000.The second lot in LCG Auctions' 2023 Summer Premier Auction ran from June 30 until July 16.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: All regions take a hit
The auto industry is slowly getting through the microchip shortage, but new factory cuts are hitting every region of the world......»»
Tesla"s Shanghai factory workers welcome bonus increase after record deliveries
The workers welcomed the award after the EV maker had cut bonuses for many staff in the previous quarter......»»
Stellantis issues ‘do not drive" warning for 29,000 Dodge Ram pickups
The warning comes after a May 13 crash involving one of those vehicles resulting in a death from an exploding Takata airbag inflator......»»
Foxconn: Apple supplier drops out of $20bn India factory plan
Some analysts say Foxconn's decision marks a setback to the country's technology industry ambitions......»»
The manufacturing backlash: No factory in my backyard
Many of the new factories now going involve multiple billion-dollar investments and promise thousands of jobs. But, not everyone wants giant projects, even in places that would seem ripe for a factory renaissance......»»
EV demand has big factory projects churning
Automakers have announced big plans to bring EVs to market. Now they have to get them into factory production......»»
In-space manufacturing startup aces pharma experiment in orbit
One more big test remains for Varda's first-of-its-kind "space factory." Enlarge / Varda Space's first "Winnebago" spacecraft, called W-Series 1, before its launch June 12. (credit: Rocket Lab) The co-founder of Californ.....»»
Peak packs themes and widgets into a personal fitness dashboard for iPhone
We can all use a little encouragement in our lives to stay active, and that’s what the new Peak app strives to do. The new app by indie developer Harshil Shah provides a new approach to tracking your fitness goals and progress. more… The post P.....»»
Apple pulls the plug on wrestling series "Monster Factory" after lackluster first season
Coach Danny Cage has confirmed that Apple will end its wrestling series "Monster Factory" after its first season due to low viewership, but it will likely remain on the Apple TV+ platform.Apple has canceled "Monster Factory"Monster Factory premiered.....»»
LG Innotek is expanding its camera module factory for future iPhone production
Since 2022, LG Innotek has been providing the front-facing camera modules to the iPhone 14 Pro series. With autofocus technology, this module has now increased … The post LG Innotek is expanding its camera module factory for future iPhone produ.....»»
30 years later, Myst demake for Atari 2600 reminds us how far we’ve come
Unofficial Myst port for 8-bit Atari 2600 gives the '90s adventure a '70s makeover. Enlarge / Blocks ahoy! (credit: Vince Weaver) Nearly 30 years after its release on the Mac in 1993, Cyan's Myst is still as unstoppable.....»»
Another original, factory-sealed iPhone is up for auction
There's another sealed, original 4GB iPhone up for auction that could sell for up to $100,000 or more.Factory-sealed OG iPhoneConsidering how much these original iPhones auction for, it's safe to say the original device remains one of the more presti.....»»
Your Vizio TV is getting a Netflix-style refresh in a great free update
Vizio's smart TV interface has gotten a much-needed makeover, and it's a massive improvement......»»
TSMC sends more Taiwanese workers to finish Arizona plant
Apple's processor supplier TSMC says that to ensure a "fast ramp up" of its new Arizona Factory, it is sending more workers from Taiwan for this "critical phase."TSMCEven as TSMC objects to conditions imposed by the US — it effectively has to pay t.....»»
iPhone 15 sparks hiring spree for Apple’s largest factory in China
As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 15 this fall, its key manufacturing partner Foxconn is cranking up hiring across its factories in China. more… The post iPhone 15 sparks hiring spree for Apple’s largest factory in China appeared firs.....»»
ULA shipping Vulcan upper stage back to factory for more work
ULA's Vulcan rocket is likely at least a year away from becoming operational. Enlarge / The Centaur V upper stage for the first Vulcan test flight was originally lifted atop its booster at Cape Canaveral in February. (credit: Uni.....»»
iPhone 15 inspiring massive hiring spree at Foxconn"s largest plant
Apple supplier Foxconn is on a hiring spree for the factory that will produce the iPhone 15 and offering bonuses for former employees ahead of new iPhones in 2023.Foxconn wants to hire more workersIn response to the production disruptions caused by C.....»»
How Stellantis made its quality gains and keeps them going
After years of subpar showings, Stellantis' Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo brands topped J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study. Outgoing customer experience head David McDonald says factory engineers routinely visit dealerships, and each plant has a "control.....»»
Tesla wins as Texas requires state-backed charging stations to include its plug
Texas — home to Tesla's headquarters and a new car factory complex — is the first state that will mandate Tesla's charging technology......»»