Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent, diluting Democratic-led Senate
Her move won't affect the overall control of the Senate next year. She doesn't intend to caucus with the Republicans......»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy replaces founder with new CEO amid cash crunch
Democratic politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have touted ONE as a poster child of President Biden’s agenda to wean the U.S. off China by supporting American manufacturing and green jobs......»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
Apple Podcasts app appears destined for CarPlay-less Tesla
Apple’s Podcasts app appears to be coming to Tesla infotainment systems as an independent app in an upcoming software update, according to a new leak. This officially puts the Apple Podcasts app experience everywhere but Android. more….....»»
Study shows precise control of colloids through magnetism is possible
Bayreuth researchers have found ways to control tiny particles in liquids using magnetic patterns. The research results have now been published in Nature Communications under the title "Simultaneous and independent topological control of identical mi.....»»
Luttinger"s theorem at the core of topological matter
In 1960, Joaquin Luttinger introduced a universal statement that relates the total number of particles that a system can accommodate to its behavior under low-energy excitations. While Luttinger's theorem is readily verified in systems of independent.....»»
This accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs
Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue switches is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off, the s.....»»
Researchers develop a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation
Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, lightweight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization.....»»
A low-cost microscope projection photolithography system for high-resolution fabrication
Integrated optical signal distributing, processing, and sensing networks require the miniaturization of basic optical elements, such as waveguides, splitters, gratings, and optical switches. To achieve this, fabrication approaches that allow for high.....»»
OpenAI mess resolved: Microsoft joins board, Ilya Sutskever will remain, lawyer writes Sam Altman tweet
The OpenAI mess appears now to have been essentially resolved, with CEO Sam Altman’s return to the company now finalized. Microsoft is also joining the independent OpenAI board, though as “a non-voting observer,” and Quora CEO Adam D’Angel.....»»
Tough battery-sourcing requirement for EV tax credit may be relaxed
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (Left) and Debbie Stabenow (Right) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric v.....»»
Automakers may get leeway with stricter EV tax credit sourcing rules
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (L) and Debbie Stabenow (R) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles.....»»
Indie Dev Sales is back with the best app deals during Black Friday
Indie Dev Sales have become an important event in the Apple community, as many independent developers come together to promote their iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS apps by offering special discounts. The Indie App Sales usually take place in July alon.....»»
Report: After Altman firing, OpenAI tried to merge with rival—and was rejected
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei quickly declined job offer and merger, reports say. Enlarge / Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, during a hearing on AI held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technolog.....»»
Researchers achieve zero-knowledge proof based on device-independent quantum random number beacon
Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic tool that allows for the verification of validity between mutually untrusted parties without disclosing additional information. Non-interactive zero-knowledge proof (NIZKP) is a variant of ZKP with the fe.....»»
OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, citing less than “candid” communications
"The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI." Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies about AI rules before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law on May 16, 2023.....»»
GM reorganizes BrightDrop EV unit, business head leaving
General Motors said on Thursday it was reorganizing its BrightDrop electric commercial vehicle unit to make it less independent and reduce costs, and that the unit's head, Travis Katz, would be leaving......»»
Senate Rules panel votes along party lines to break Tuberville’s military holds
Senate Rules panel votes along party lines to break Tuberville’s military holds.....»»
MyQ blocks third-party support, Matic is a new style of vacuum, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about how Chamberlain's MyQ blocks third-party API access, we discuss the best HomeKit light switches for 2023, and special guest Mikah Sargent joins the show.HomeKit InsiderMyQ has had a.....»»
Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all U.S. auto workers
Biden spoke to UAW workers here in Illinois as the Democratic president tries to rally support for his economic agenda and firm up sagging popularity numbers, ahead of a re-election campaign next year......»»
3 sci-fi movies on Prime Video you need to watch in November
The three sci-fi movies on Prime Video to watch in November include a disaster movie, a campy flick, and an independent film full of social commentary......»»