Nissan engine plant closing marks the demise of Mercedes product sharing
Nissan said it will "suspend operations at the powertrain facility in Decherd pending future product announcements." Its 400 employees will be reassigned......»»
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle information, the ability to lock and unlock your car, and more. more….....»»
Apple preparing standalone MacBook Pro speaker repairs, potentially making them more affordable
In a move to improve repairability across its product lineup, Apple will soon be selling speakers as an individual component, something that the company hasn’t done since the 2015 MacBook Pro model. more….....»»
These 15 Apple products were discontinued this fall
Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month. With all of those new product announcements, there were a.....»»
Instagram rolling out Find My Friends-like feature for sharing live location
Apple’s Find My Friends (which is now integrated into the Find My app) lets you share your location in real time with other people. Soon, Instagram users will have access to a similar feature to share their location with friends and family right fr.....»»
Black Friday shoppers targeted with thousands of fraudulent online stores
Building fake, fraudulent online stores has never been easier: fraudsters are registering domain names for a pittance, using the SHOPYY e-commerce platform to build the websites, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) to rewrite existing product.....»»
The engine of Japan"s flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket burst into flames Tuesday during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said......»»
Google is "three times a monopolist" says DOJ in anti-trust lawsuit
The DOJ said that Google "rigged" ad auctions in a way that hurt the competition in its closing arguments at an antitrust trial, but it isn't clear how the US District Court Judge will rule.The DOJ has accused Google of being a monopoly in the advert.....»»
Political opinions can influence our product choices, including chocolate, research finds
We distance ourselves from completely neutral products if they are liked by people who have political views that we find disagreeable. This is shown in four studies from Linköping University, Sweden. The behavior is reinforced if we have to make a d.....»»
Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards
The small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly published article in the journal Microbial Ecology reveals that ants combat a range of plant diseases, including those affecting apples. At the same time.....»»
Milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
This month marks 35 years of DNA evidence being used in Australian legal cases. But unlike DNA firsts in other countries, Australia's is perhaps the most significant legal milestone that is practically unheard of......»»
Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint which can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs......»»
Siri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026
Apple is in the process of overhauling Siri to catch up to AI engines like ChatGPT, but the revamp will emerge in stages across 2025 and into 2026.Siri will continue to improve in increments across 2025 and into 2026.The company has already introduce.....»»
ChatGPT prototypes its next strike against Google Search: browsers
OpenAI could be testing a new ChatGPT-based product to rival Google's most popular web services......»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits
Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»
HiddenLayer Automated Red Teaming prevents malicious manipulation of AI models
HiddenLayer launched Automated Red Teaming solution for artificial intelligence, a transformative tool that enables security teams to rapidly and thoroughly assess generative AI system vulnerabilities. The addition of this new product extends HiddenL.....»»
Zitadel raises $9 million to accelerate product development
Zitadel announced its $9 million Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Floodgate. Both firms represent the world’s best experts in open source, developer tools, and identity infrastructure. Zitadel’.....»»
Product showcase: Augmenting penetration testing with Plainsea
Human-led penetration testing is an essential practice for any organization seeking to proactively address potential attack vectors. However, this indispensable pentesting method is often limited by several factors: high resource demands, project tim.....»»
Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors
Noninvasive phenotyping has emerged as a vital tool in plant science, enabling the study of stress indicators without disrupting plant growth. While most studies have historically focused on analyzing stress responses in leaves, this novel research a.....»»
Plant biologists show how two genes work together to trigger embryo formation in rice
Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world's population, but most farmers don't grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California's Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified.....»»