Private companies fund most EV battery manufacturing investment, DOE says
As of September, there were 208 private sector investment announcements in American-made battery technologies — 89 percent of total investments......»»
U.S. locks in steep tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, other raw minerals
The final decision largely disregarded pleas from automakers for lower tariffs on graphite and critical minerals used in EV battery production because they are still dependent on Chinese supplies......»»
CATL takes aim at electric trucks
CATL is unveiling new technologies and products for heavy-duty vehicles and ships, including a battery with a 15-year and 2.8 million-kilometer lifespan......»»
eBook: Navigating compliance with a security-first approach
As cyberattacks escalate, more regulations are being introduced to help protect organizations and their customers’ data. This has resulted in a complex web of legislation with which companies in the private sector must comply. It can be challenging.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro battery replacements will cost even more than last year
Initially reported by MacRumors, Apple will be charging more than ever before to get your battery replaced out of warranty on iPhone 16 Pro models. more….....»»
So what are we to make of the highly ambitious, private Polaris spaceflight?
They flew high, they walked in space, and finally early on Sunday, they landed. Enlarge / Crew Dragon enters Earth's atmosphere on Sunday morning as recovery boats await. (credit: SpaceX) A white spacecraft, lightly toas.....»»
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA's moonwalkers......»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
Hawk-eyed photographer snaps threatened bird feared lost
A hawk-eyed photographer has thrilled scientists by snapping a threatened bird of prey in Papua New Guinea, more than five decades since it was last officially documented, the World Wildlife Fund said Friday......»»
Self-driving tech spurs investment rebound in mobility sector
Investments in the mobility sector are perking up after a rough multi-year stretch, according to the latest data from financial insights firm Pitchbook. Deal vaues reached $6.7 billion in the second quarter in the segment......»»
Hackers claim 440GB of user data breached from large cybersecurity company
Hackers take 440GB of user data from one of the largest cybersecurity companies and post it to a hacking forum......»»
Societal factors can shape how companies best respond after customers misbehave
From rule breaking and theft to verbal abuse and foul language, one customer's behavior can negatively affect another customer's experience. How hospitality businesses can best respond to instances of customer misbehavior can depend on the strictness.....»»
GM, Hyundai team up to slash costs of new vehicles and clean tech
The hope is for better products and more efficient companies. Enlarge / GM CEO Mary Barra (left) and Hyundai executive chair Euisun Chung (right) have agreed to have their companies collaborate. (credit: Hyundai Motor Group).....»»
Apple Intelligence servers are really basic, says Craig Federighi – and that’s deliberate
Apple software SVP Craig Federighi says that the Private Cloud Compute servers used for Apple Intelligence features are really basic – and with good reason. The exec says it’s one of a number of decisions the company made to ensure that it’s.....»»
Two private astronauts took a spacewalk Thursday morning—yes, it was historic
"Today’s success represents a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry." Enlarge / Jared Isaacman emerges from the Dragon spacecraft on Thursday morning. (credit: SpaceX webcast) The Polaris Dawn mission to.....»»
iFixit’s FixHub tools want to pull soldering away from the wall socket
Battery-powered USB-C soldering iron aims to improve over what's out there. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) Not being able to solder puts a hard cap on the kinds of devices you can fix at home. As more modern devices add in cir.....»»
Cloudera Private Link Network helps enterprises protect their data
Cloudera launched Cloudera Private Link Network to address critical data security and privacy concerns for highly regulated organizations with strict internal data security policies. Cloudera Private Link Network provides secure, private connectivity.....»»
Billionaire"s spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth
A billionaire will have to wait a little longer to perform the first private spacewalk after SpaceX delayed Thursday's spacewalk by a few hours......»»
Team develops new tool to map fossil fuel emissions from space
University of Minnesota researchers have developed a new tool to measure ethane from space, leading to a better understanding of fossil fuel emissions worldwide. Ethane is commonly found in natural gas and is primarily used in plastics manufacturing......»»
Battery EVs vs fuel-cell EVs: Could hydrogen power your next car?
While battery EVs have a huge lead, there are still plenty of proponents of hydrogen EVs, or fuel-cell EVs. Could FCEVs actually take over? Well, probably not......»»
Apple says new iPhone 16 design makes battery replacements easier
The iPhone 16 features a new internal design that comes with a big benefit to repairability. Apple says the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been “reengineered” to make battery service easier and offer improved performance and thermals. more.....»»