Major ODMs in Taiwan jump on EV bandwagon
While Foxconn Technology (Hon Hai Precision) is developing its EV business at full throttles, Taiwan's major ODMs including Pegatron, Quanta Computer, Wistron and Inventec are also gearing up their deployments in the EV sector looking to explore huge.....»»
Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions
Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster. Enlarge / Google HQ. (credit: Getty Images) Google is doing a major re-org of Android, Chrome, and the Google hardware division: They're mergi.....»»
Polystyrene microplastics shown to enhance invasion of exotic submerged macrophytes
Submerged macrophyte invasions and microplastic pollution are major challenges in the context of global change and pose a serious threat to aquatic environments. The presence of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems alters plant function, sediment micr.....»»
OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon
The latest rumors are claiming that OnePlus could be planning on launching a flip foldable phone of their own. The post OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, OnePlus finally got.....»»
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods
Dubai's airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for the third day in a row on Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates......»»
US-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt subsidies
Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them. TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher.....»»
A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon
The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in China seems imminent, after a major retailer launched a 3D shopping app designed for the headset.A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United State.....»»
Probiotic feed additive, in place of antibiotics, found to boost growth and health in poultry
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat for public health, and the use of antimicrobials in livestock feed has been a major contributing factor in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance to many drugs, according to the.....»»
These 4K monitors are discounted at Best Buy — from $200
Best Buy has a huge sale on 4K monitors right now with major brands like Samsung and LG featured prominently. Here's what you need to buy......»»
Peptides on interstellar ice: Study finds presence of water molecules not a major obstacle for formation
A research team led by Dr. Serge Krasnokutski from the Astrophysics Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at the University of Jena had already demonstrated that simple peptides can form on cosmic dust particles. However, it was previo.....»»
Fluctuating coffee prices are putting mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers
While your invigorating morning coffee may become cheaper when there are large fluctuations in the world market price, they are a major additional psychological burden for the farmers who grow the coffee......»»
Bill Ford says political "hurricanes" complicate business plans
The automaker had always expected the shift to EVs to be bumpy, but the lack of visibility into policy is a major challenge for the industry, Ford said......»»
A nematode gel to protect crops in Africa and Asia
The fall armyworm is a destructive corn pest that recently arrived in Africa and Asia from the Americas and began causing major yield losses and increased use of insecticides, which pose environmental and human health risks......»»
Starliner spacecraft just took a major step toward first crewed flight
Boeing has stacked the Starliner spacecraft atop an Atlas V rocket ahead of the capsule's first crewed flight to orbit next month......»»
Chennai growth maps blueprint for rural-urban areas in Global South
The ongoing growth of a major Indian city has helped experts to create a new way of understanding how urban sprawl happens, providing potential to improve people's lives across the Global South through better urban planning......»»
Dubai airport diverts flights as "exceptional weather" hits Gulf
Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country......»»
Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penaltyIn an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology co.....»»
GM plans headquarters move from RenCen to new skyscraper in downtown Detroit
For GM, the deal makes the automaker a long-term fixture in the revival of Detroit’s downtown, which billionaire Dan Gilbert has been spearheading by acquiring and developing 45 major office, retail and hospitality properties......»»
Lessons from South Australia"s business recovery amidst bushfires and pandemic
New research has given insight into the resilience and recovery of businesses in two South Australian regions following a major bushfire event and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
GM plans to move HQ from RenCen to new skyscraper in downtown Detroit
For GM, the deal makes the automaker a long-term fixture in the revival of Detroit’s downtown, which billionaire Dan Gilbert has been spearheading by acquiring and developing 45 major office, retail and hospitality properties......»»
Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture
Surrounded by cocoa trees and intense heat, Christian Andre Yapi is forced to admit that the precious beans are no longer growing as they should, a major problem for the world's leading producer......»»