Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson hits factory floor to focus on slow EV ramp-up, quality issues
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says he's spending most of his time at the EV startup's Arizona factory to help resolve production and quality issues. Lucid reported second-quarter deliveries of just 679 vehicles......»»
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business......»»
Study reveals insights into the establishment of bound electronic states for developing efficient photocatalysts
Photocatalytic water splitting, a sustainable energy strategy, utilizes solar energy to produce clean hydrogen fuel. While it offers a promising solution to the global energy crisis and environmental pollution, the slow kinetics of photogenerated ele.....»»
Tim Cook: Apple Intelligence may hallucinate, but has guardrails
CEO Tim Cook has admitted in an interview that Apple Intelligence may hallucinate, but says that its responses will be “very high quality.” He also said that the company has not been willing to compromise on its values to move into AI, and tha.....»»
Apple Intelligence beta access will have a waitlist; use outside US may be slow
We already knew it was going to be a wait for Apple Intelligence beta access, with the company warning that the new features won’t be available until later in the year, but code found in iOS 18 indicates that there will be a waitlist for access......»»
How to adjust the flashlight"s focus and beam shape in iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 update provides more control over how the flashlight functions on an iPhone, Here's how to adjust how it produces and focuses light.The flashlight feature on an iPhoneThe flashlight function in iOS turns on the rear flash, illuminating.....»»
How did a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way come to be? Physicists offer an explanation
Crater 2, located approximately 380,000 light years from Earth, is one of the largest satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. Extremely cold and with slow-moving stars, Crater 2 has low surface brightness. How this galaxy originated remains unclear......»»
Origins of fast radio bursts come into focus through polarized light
What scientists previously thought about where Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) come from is just the tip of the iceberg, according to new research led by astronomers at the University of Toronto. The mysteries of the millisecond-long cosmic explosions are u.....»»
Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics
This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust.....»»
5 Things to Know About iOS 18 Beta Problems
Apple’s iOS 18 beta is causing problems for iPhone users. Some of the issues are very minor while others are far more problematic. The iOS 18 beta is live for developers and that means we’re getting feedback from those who have moved their iP.....»»
Case studies show how quasi-governmental organizations could strengthen climate adaptation governance
The politicization of climate issues and the unsynchronized efforts of stakeholders are hindering the effectiveness of climate adaptation governance in the U.S. According to a new study published by Princeton researchers, the design characteristics o.....»»
Report finds marketers still facing discrimination and exclusion in Western Australia
Western Australia's marketing sector is still faced with issues of sexism, harassment, and marginalization, with a new report by Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding that as many as one-in-four marketers have experienced discrimination in the workpla.....»»
Do you need a regular vacuum if you have a robot vacuum?
Robot vacuums automate most of your floor-cleaning needs, but it's important to hang on to your old cordless or upright vacuum. Here's why......»»
Apple fixes FaceTime sync & keyboard issues with visionOS 1.2 release
In the shadow of WWDC, Apple has made visionOS 1.2 available for the Apple Vision Pro, an update that introduces a few fixes to the headset.visionOSDuring the beta process, there were few clues as to what Apple was updating in visionOS 1.2, even afte.....»»
How BMW has avoided software issues that have stung competitors
Top tech exec Stephan Durach says a key reason for the success is the automaker's long history of developing its own software......»»
The impact of carbon impurities on the quality of gallium nitride crystals
The wide availability of light-emitting devices (LEDs) for consumer use has led to a dramatic decrease in the cost of lighting our homes and other buildings. This is owing to the much higher efficiency of LEDs in converting electrical energy into lig.....»»
Star cluster shines in new look from NASA"s Chandra
Westerlund 1 is the biggest and closest "super" star cluster to Earth. New data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, in combination with other NASA telescopes, is helping astronomers delve deeper into this galactic factory where stars are vigorousl.....»»
Fifty-year mystery of Mars" slow polar ice flow solved
Mars polar ice caps were one of the first Earth-like characteristics identified on Mars. Since the development of film in the 19th Century, researchers expected to see Earth-like activity, such as polar ice flow. Mars, however, doesn't follow expecta.....»»
Apple is about to make major generative AI news; here’s how I’ve been using AI so far
In a few hours, we’ll learn what Apple has in mind for an AI-infused version of iPhone software. We expect AI to deliver quality-of-life improvements to iOS over the next year. In recent history is any indication, AI will advance such that iOS 19 a.....»»
Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats
75% of security professionals had to change their cybersecurity strategy in the last year due to the rise in AI-powered cyber threats, with 73% expressing a greater focus on prevention capabilities, according to Deep Instinct. Additionally, 97% of re.....»»
Readdle sunsets Calendars 5 to focus on freemium version of Calendars
Readdle has announced that its popular Calendars 5 app has reached the end of the road. After more than a decade of the legacy calendar app, the developer’s free/subscription-based Calendars: Planner & Organizer will take the spotlight. more….....»»