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Nissan, Honda mull EV partnership in Japan, reports say

Japanese automakers have been slow to develop EVs, particularly in comparison to Chinese rivals such as BYD, causing them to lose ground in China and leaving them vulnerable at home......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsMar 14th, 2024

Scammers reportedly targeting dealers pretending to be CDK reps

Reports are surfacing that scammers are targeting some CDK dealer customers affected by the cyberattack that downed their DMS platforms......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Wild yeasts from Patagonia could yield new flavors of lagers: Genetic mutations enhance alcohol production

New strains of yeast for brewing lager beers, created by hybridizing wild strains of yeast from Patagonia with brewer's yeast, can yield novel flavors and aromas, reports a new study by Jennifer Molinet and Francisco Cubillos of the Universidad de Sa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Insecticides contribute to drop in butterfly species across US MidWest: Study

Insecticide use is a major factor causing a decrease in the size and diversity of butterfly populations across the US Midwest, reports Braeden Van Deynze of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and colleagues in a study published June 20 in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Microdosing candy-linked illnesses double; possible recall in “discussions”

Of the 26 cases identified so far, 25 sought medical care and 16 were hospitalized. Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) Cases of illnesses linked to microdosing candies have more than doubled, with reports of seizures and.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Exploring the relationship between civilians and military organizations through an experiment in Japan

In democracies where civilian control is followed, the power to make crucial decisions, like those of national security, is mainly exercised by elected officials, allowing the citizens who elect them to influence such decisions indirectly. This role.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: A long, quiet initial rupture leading to multiplex fault ruptures

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, registered a maximum seism.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Consumer Reports sends petition to NHTSA asking to reevaluate flammability test

Consumer Reports sent a petition to NHTSA requesting it update its flammability test following findings that chemicals used to meet those standards might be carcinogenic......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Researcher: Improving gender equality will help end violence against women, but it"s only part of the puzzle

The spike in reports of women murdered by men this year has prompted widespread conversations across Australia about how we end gender-based violence. Much of this discussion has been about the importance of creating a more gender-equal society......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Caffeine may be a useful marker of wastewater leaks in storm drain systems

In developed countries such as Japan, wastewater systems designed to keep harmful pollutants out of storm drainage are aging and deteriorating, sending contaminants into local bodies of water. Finding the source of a leak in wastewater systems that a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Find out which cybersecurity threats organizations fear the most

This article compiles excerpts from various reports, presenting statistics and insights on cybersecurity threats faced by businesses and individuals alike. Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments Veeam | 2024 Ransomware Trends Rep.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Reports: Apple is halting its next high-end Vision in favor of something cheaper

Finding a lower-price replacement for its high-end displays could be difficult. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) A report by tech news site The Information suggests that Apple is shifting its augmented reality priorities. T.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Tesla defends its lead in American-Made Index; Honda and VW models close in

The Tesla Model Y was the top vehicle in the American-Made Index 2024 survey, but Tesla did not take all four top spots as in 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Fisker files for U.S. bankruptcy after cash burn, quality issues with Ocean crossover

The EV startup suffered from poor distribution of its Ocean crossover and quality issues. Fisker turned to franchised dealers for distribution and unsuccessfully sought a partnership with a major automaker......»»

Category: securitySource:  schneierRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Fisker files for U.S. bankruptcy after cash burn, quality issues with Ocean crossover

The EV startup suffered from poor distribution of its Ocean crossover and quality issues. Fisker turned to franchised dealers for distribution and unsuccessfully sought a partnership with a major automaker......»»

Category: securitySource:  schneierRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Honda kicks off EV blitz at home with battery version of bestselling mini series

Honda will start offering an all-electric version of Japan's bestselling nameplate as it steps up its ambition to become the domestic market's top seller of EVs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

The Apple and OpenAI partnership should make Google pretty mad, but it’s not for the reasons you think

Apple and OpenAI announced a partnership at WWDC 2024, and if the details of the deal are accurate, it should make Google very upset. The post The Apple and OpenAI partnership should make Google pretty mad, but it’s not for the reasons you think ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

EU is reportedly going to fine Apple over failure to comply with the Digital Markets Act

Reports say that the European Union is about to issue Apple with the first-ever fine of a company under its Digital Markets Act, and specifically over anti-steering measures in the App Store.EU flags in BrusselsThe EU has already fined Apple $2 billi.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Astronomers discover an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a nearby ultracool dwarf star

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new Earth-sized exoplanet that orbits an ultracool dwarf star located just 54.6 light years away. The newfound alien world, designated SPECULOOS-3 b, is slightly smaller but much hotter.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Akio Toyoda flips rally car during testing

The Toyota chairman opened an R&D Center in Japan by showing a car that he crashed as a symbol of the philosophy he wants employees to use......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Japan"s escargot entrepreneur achieves the "impossible"

Far from Parisian bistros serving up Burgundy snails, one Japanese man has figured out how to farm the slimy species—a feat that has long eluded the French......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024