NCNR contracts become headaches for notebook ODMs
Notebook ODMs were encouraged to sign three-year non-cancelable and non-returnable (NCNR) contracts with their IC suppliers in 2021, but such supply deals have become a headache for ODMs amid weak end-market demand, according to industry sources......»»
This dual-screen laptop does something unheard of
Is this dual-screen notebook the new wave of foldable computers?.....»»
A former mine at a fossil-rich site is causing the BLM headaches
Bureau of Land Management's blasting will make the site safe, but may wreck fossils. Enlarge / Blasting taking place at the fossil-rich site. (credit: Bureau of Land Management) Blasting has begun in an area known as “.....»»
Why Danish consumers keep their electricity company, even though they can save money by switching
Most people keep their electricity supplier, even though it's fast and easy to switch to a cheaper competitor. Now an economist has unraveled what's holding people back—and what could ensure cheaper electricity contracts for Danes......»»
A former mine at a fossil-rich site is causing the BLM headaches
Blasting is happening at a former mining site that's also home to unique fossils. Enlarge / Blasting taking place at the fossil-rich site. (credit: Bureau of Land Management) Blasting has begun in an area known as “Com.....»»
Auto suppliers call in the robots as labor woes persist — but they only go so far
Historic pay increases in the UAW-Detroit 3 contracts are trickling through the supply chain, saddling manufacturers with higher labor costs......»»
UAW says more than 30% of workers at Hyundai plant in Alabama sign union cards
In November, the UAW said it was launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire non-union auto sector in the U.S. after winning record new contracts with the Detroit 3 automakers......»»
UK government urged to tighten public tendering process to fight modern slavery
Companies that have failed to address known cases of modern slavery are winning public sector contracts in the United Kingdom and cannot be disqualified from the public tendering process due to weak legislation, new research from the Universities of.....»»
Lawyers are rapidly embracing AI: Here"s how to avoid an ethical disaster
Imagine a world where legal research is conducted by lightning-fast algorithms, mountains of contracts are reviewed in minutes and legal briefs are drafted with the eloquence of Shakespeare. This is the future promised by AI in legal practice. Indeed.....»»
EV sales growth slowdown causes headaches for suppliers
For suppliers that depend upon stable production and insight into automakers' product plans to remain profitable, delays in EV launches could prove to be costly......»»
The 5 best ReMarkable alternatives in 2024
Looking for a great smart notebook and don't want a ReMarkable? We take a look at the best alternatives that enable you to write well......»»
Norway’s Deep-Sea Mining Decision Is a Warning
Politicians claim the move could provide vital minerals for the green transition. Critics say opening up exploration creates geopolitical headaches and is environmentally unsound......»»
Apple prepares to enable sideloading and App Store changes in EU
Apple may enable users to sideload apps on iPhones and iPads in Europe within weeks, an act that will also see Apple split the App Store into two versions.European flagsEurope's Digital Markets Act has caused headaches for tech companies, including A.....»»
Our favorite smart notebook is $70 off right now
If you're looking for a smart notebook that works just as well as an e-reader, then this Amazon Kindle Scribe deal will be perfect for you......»»
Our favorite smart notesbook is $70 off right now
If you're looking for a smart notebook that works just as well as an e-reader, then this Amazon Kindle Scribe deal will be perfect for you......»»
Technical headaches put the brakes on GM’s big EV push
GM sold a record number of EVs in 2023, but only thanks to the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV. Enlarge / A GM Ultium battery pack like that found in the Lyriq. (credit: Santa Fabio for General Motors) General Motors ended 2023 as.....»»
GM, Ford confident they"ll offset costly UAW contracts
Ford pegged the cost of its four-and-a-half-year deal with the UAW at $8.8 billion — double its expectation — while GM said its two new North American labor contracts would raise expenses by $9.3 billion......»»
Evernote free users officially limited to just 50 notes, effectively ending free tier [U]
After an earlier test, all Evernote free users now have their accounts limited to a single notebook containing just 50 notes. While the company claims that most free users won’t be affected, that is almost certainly counting anyone who briefly.....»»
UAW begins drive to organize 13 nonunion automakers with U.S. plants
The UAW said thousands of nonunion employees are signing support cards and organizing to join its ranks, weeks after it won lucrative contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The drive targets 13 automakers with roughly 150,000 U.S. manufacturing worker.....»»
reMarkable 2 digital notebook just got a rare discount
The reMarkable 2, a tablet that mimics writing and reading on paper, is on sale from Best Buy at $50 off. You'll also get the Marker Plus tool in this bundle......»»
Evernote free users could be limited to just 50 notes, as company tests plan
Evernote free users could see their accounts limited to a single notebook containing just 50 notes, under a potential plan being tested by the company. The change would effectively render the free option completely useless to most people, forcing.....»»