New jobs in doubt as Ford and GM change plans for massive Michigan EV factories
Delays and fewer jobs have become recurring themes for high-profile automotive projects in Michigan, which has bet billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded incentives on the EV transition......»»
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X will soon limit the ability to livestream to Premium subscribers
There’s been a lot going on at X recently when it comes to attempts to make more money from the platform. After Elon Musk confirmed his plans to introduce a small fee for new users, X has now confirmed that it will soon limit the ability to livestr.....»»
Space instruments provide early warnings for solar flares
When a solar flare leaps out from around the sun, a small fleet of scientific instruments designed and built at the University of Colorado Boulder form a first line of defense—spotting these massive eruptions before any other instrument in space, t.....»»
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa will cost up to $10/month
AI is getting infused into everything these days, and Amazon’s Alexa is the latest service to receive an AI upgrade. According to a new report, Amazon plans for its AI-powered Alexa to come with a monthly price tag for the first time: a $5-10 month.....»»
Toyota invests $531 million in Texas to produce axles in-house
Toyota will construct a 500,000-square-foot building and add 400 jobs to its complex near San Antonio that produces Tundra and Sequoia to make "drivetrain parts.".....»»
Amazon is swapping plastic pillows for paper in its packaging
Plans to transition to paper packaging will see Amazon remove at least 95% of plastic air pillows from North American packages......»»
Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows
Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»
I have a mysterious problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max
I've had enough of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's unpredictable battery life, but I have no idea what needs to change for it to be fixed......»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»
Hurry! This Simzlife nugget ice maker is down to $170 — save $230
Get a massive $230 off the Simzlife nugget ice maker and enjoy a near endless supply of ice this summer -- all at Walmart......»»
New insights into how cell shape influences protein transport rates
When a cell spreads out or changes its shape to adapt to its environment, the transport rate of proteins between the nucleus and cytoplasm changes. Previously, scientists assumed this change was caused by a shift in the size of the nuclear envelope's.....»»
This small Windows update brings a highly requested change
The Windows 11 Build 26241 for Insiders in the Canary Channel will make moving your files around a lot easier with this new difference......»»
Auto supplier ZF launches $62M expansion in suburban Detroit
ZF North America Inc. is working on a $62 million expansion in Macomb County in Michigan, where the automotive supplier is building out its international R&D base for airbag, seat belt and steering wheel systems. ZF LIFETEC, the company’s passiv.....»»
CDK Global cyberattack outage hits Michigan Ford dealership in midst of biggest sale of year
Many of the store's core systems, including contracting, are down following the cyberattacks on the DMS provider, CDK Global......»»
Study finds plants store carbon for shorter periods than thought
The carbon stored globally by plants is shorter-lived and more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, according to a new study......»»
Interactive map shows future climate of your city based on emissions scenarios
The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it impact how your hometown feels? An interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science allows users to search 40,581 places and.....»»
Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days
"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»
Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements
Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»
Thinner design Apple products, bigger screen Apple Watch rumors, more iOS 18 tidbits
Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay L.....»»
Apple"s talks with FIFA have faltered, Club World Cup tournament at risk
Discussions between Apple and FIFA over TV rights for a new soccer tournament have stumbled, putting the future of the high-profile competition in doubt.Apple has regularly paid out for rights to sporting eventsIn April, it was reported that Apple wa.....»»
Samsung Android 15 Update: Good & Bad News for Galaxy Users
There’s good news and bad news for Samsung Galaxy users regarding the company’s plans for Android 15 and its One UI 7 update. Let’s start with the bad news. According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7 update.....»»