New doubts over coral, safety at planned Olympic surf venue
The president of French Polynesia has questioned whether 2024 Olympic surfing can go ahead at the planned site in Tahiti, saying he was concerned about safety and damage to coral from a planned judging tower......»»
"Is Toyota OK?" Shareholders criticize automaker amid ongoing scandal; Toyoda, board reappointed
Toyota shareholders at the annual meeting hit out at Toyota for its ongoing safety testing and certification scandal, grilled the board about its oversight of the business and even accused Chairman Akio Toyoda of treating motorsports as his personal.....»»
Preparing for a post-quantum future
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a hot topic. A recent paper from Tsinghua University raised doubts about lattice-based cryptography for PQC, though an error was found. This has sparked questions about the strength of soon-to-be-standardized PQC al.....»»
M4 Macs, iPhone 16, and more: What Apple has planned for the rest of 2024
Apple's WWDC is only a prelude to the rest of the year. Beyond the iPhone 16, there's a lot still coming in 2024 from Apple. Here's what to expect, and when.Many Apple product launches are expected by the end of 2024. Apple is a company that likes to.....»»
Surgeon general’s proposed social media warning label for kids could hurt kids
Mental health experts warn label wouldn't solve platforms' child safety issues. Enlarge (credit: MirageC | Moment) US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to put a warning label on social media platforms, alerting young us.....»»
Motorola is doing something big on June 25
Motorola is preparing something big for next week. Here's what the company has planned for June 25......»»
UAW workers at GM battery plant joint venture in Ohio ratify contract deal
UAW members at Ultium Cells in Lordstown, Ohio, voted 98 percent in favor of ratifying a contract that increases worker wages and improves health and safety measures......»»
US Olympic trials live stream: Can you watch for free?
US athletes will attempt to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics across many sports over the next few weeks. Here's how to watch a live stream of all of it......»»
Scientists warn of coral reef decline due to ocean acidification
The French Polynesian island Moorea is the most beautiful isle in the world, some say. Its lagoons are surrounded by reefs dominated by Porites corals......»»
VW plans Tiguan redesign along with Jetta, Taos freshenings for 2025
Crucial 2025 updates for two Volkswagen crossovers and the Jetta entry vehicle are planned for the brand's U.S. lineup......»»
Fisker recalls more than 18,000 Ocean vehicles over faulty software, noncompliance with safety standards
The recall covers 6,834 2022-23 Ocean vehicles in the U.S., with Fisker voluntarily recalling 11,201 in the U.S., Canada and Europe......»»
We have a moral responsibility to help low-income nations restore coral reefs, says researcher
The fourth global coral bleaching event is underway. It won't be the last......»»
Activists rally at Apple Park for reinstatement of child safety features
Protesters at Apple Park are demanding that the company reinstate its recently abandoned child safety measures.Image credit: Heat Initiative (via X)Nearly three dozen protesters gathered around Apple Park on Monday morning, carrying signs that read,.....»»
12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids
In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
DARPA’s planned nuclear rocket would use enough fuel to build a bomb
The US is still regulating some enriched uranium based on an analysis from the 1950s. Enlarge (credit: OLE-CNX) High-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) has been touted as the go-to fuel for powering next-gen nuclear reac.....»»
Which iPhone models are needed to run iOS 18
At WWDC 2024, Apple will unveil iOS 18. Here's which iPhone models will run the new version of the operating system.iOS 17 on an iPhoneThe annual WWDC keynote is chiefly the venue for Apple to reveal its updates for its operating systems. With big ch.....»»
Anker recalls several products over fire safety risks
Anker has announced that they will be recalling several of their products after discovering potential fire safety risks. The post Anker recalls several products over fire safety risks appeared first on Phandroid. Anker makes some pretty gr.....»»
Scientists "read" the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants
What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by marine organisms might hold that information. But in underwater environments, invisible compounds create a complex "soup" that is hard for scientists to decipher......»»
Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill
Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks. Enlarge (credit: Hajohoos via Getty) Artificial intelligence heavyweights in California are protesting against a state bill that would force.....»»
Researchers discover high coral diversity in extreme seawater temperatures
A team of Dutch and Indonesian researchers has discovered a great diversity of coral species in extreme seawater temperatures. Through extensive research, published in the journals Diversity and PeerJ, on marine biodiversity in Raja Ampat, Indonesia,.....»»