Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro says EV shift plagued with uncertainty
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro sits down with Automotive News in a Talk from the Top interview to discuss record U.S. sales, technical details of the Japanese carmaker's upcoming EVs and plans to cooperate with Toyota on electrical and software architecture.....»»
Civilizations are probably spreading quickly through the universe, researchers claim
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has always been plagued by uncertainty. With only one habitable planet (Earth) and one technologically advanced civilization (humanity) as examples, scientists are still confined to theorizing where.....»»
Mazda pitches rotary engine hybrid in super-hot MX-5 Miata concept
Mazda keeps its rotary engine hopes alive in EV age with an eco-friendly hybrid packaged in a super-slick, show-stealing MX-5 Miata concept......»»
VinFast signs up 27 potential U.S. dealers in shift to third-party sales
The Vietnamese EV maker is planning several waves of dealers across the U.S. as it launches models and builds a factory in North Carolina, a company adviser told Automotive News......»»
Snapdragon X Elite could be a game changer for Windows PCs
Qualcomm has announced its latest ARM-based chipset for Windows PC - the Snapdragon X Elite. The post Snapdragon X Elite could be a game changer for Windows PCs appeared first on Phandroid. While Apple’s shift from Intel’s x86 processo.....»»
Why Have Climate Catastrophes Toppled Some Civilizations but Not Others?
Researchers are honing in on what helps societies survive climate shocks, like the volcanic eruptions that helped fell the Roman Empire or the drought that plagued the ancient Mayans......»»
Apple may incorporate advertising into its original podcasts
Apple has traditionally refrained from selling ads on its owned podcasts, but recent developments suggest that the company may be considering a shift in its approach.Apple PodcastsHistorically, Apple's podcasts have remained ad-free. In July, however.....»»
Mazda riding a wave in pursuit of 500,000 sales
Mazda is reaping the benefits of a major brand transformation it started in 2016, including new dealer facilities, hot products, a dedicated captive and reasonable plans for electrification......»»
Musk"s pessimism on Tesla growth leads to analyst downgrades, fear of more price cuts
CEO warns on slow Cybertruck ramp, high interest rates, Mexico factory timeline due to economic uncertainty. "We would characterize last night's conference call as a mini disaster," said one analyst......»»
Increased vitamin C may mitigate copper toxicity in kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is a popular, commercially available fruit packed with nutrients. Over the last decade, the cultivation of kiwifruit has been plagued by a severe epidemic caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa)......»»
Large language models prove helpful in peer-review process
In an era plagued by malevolent sources flooding the internet with misrepresentations, distortions, manipulated imagery and flat-out lies, it should come as some comfort that in at least one arena there is an honor system set up to ensure honesty and.....»»
Mazda’s DMCA takedown kills a hobbyist’s smart car API tool
Financial risk too great for dev working "in my spare time to help others." Enlarge (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Before last week, owners of certain Mazda vehicles who also had a Home Assistant setup could create some handy.....»»
Keeping control in complex regulatory environments
Modern compliance programs represent a strategic shift in how companies approach regulatory and ethical obligations. They are designed to not only mitigate risks and avoid legal repercussions but also to enhance an organization’s reputation, fo.....»»
UAW strike casts cloud over economic development in Michigan
The intensifying strike against the Detroit 3 automakers and uncertainty clouding the transition to EVs has put a damper on economic development as car companies and suppliers rein in spending and reevaluate projects......»»
Lexus, Subaru, Mazda go sporty at October"s Japan Mobility Show
Lexus, Subaru and Mazda plan to unveil sporty concept cars at this month's Japan Mobility Show pointing to an electrified future in possible successors of the LFA, WRX and MX-5 Miata......»»
Exploring parameter shift for quantum Fisher information
In a recent publication in EPJ Quantum Technology, Le Bin Ho from Tohoku University's Frontier Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences has developed a technique called time-dependent stochastic parameter shift in the realm of quantum computing and q.....»»
"Paradigm shift" needed on plastics health risk: researchers
A "paradigm shift" is needed on the risks posed to human health by plastics, researchers said Wednesday, warning of huge gaps in scientific understanding of the issue......»»
Incomplete car purchases canceled as Shift Technologies goes out of business, files bankruptcy
Shift Technologies terminated 120 employees last week ahead of its Chapter 11 filing and retained 24 employees to facilitate Shift's wind-down of operations, according to a court filing......»»
Apple Watch won"t get MicroLED display until 2025 at the earliest
According to Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple isn't quite ready to switch the Apple Watch to MicroLED, and anticipates that it won't make the shift until 2025 at the earliest.In a post to Medium, Kuo said that Apple's 2024 Apple Watch will not be sw.....»»
Why zero trust delivers even more resilience than you think
Ten years ago, zero trust was an exciting, innovative perspective shift that security experts were excited to explore; today, it’s more likely to be framed as an inevitable trend than as a mere option on the security menu. At the same time, however.....»»
Used-car retailer Shift Technologies plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, ceases operations
The used-car retailer said it shuttered its two remaining locations in California and ceased operations of its website......»»