Salty Sea Spray Keeps Lightning Strikes Away
Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike.....»»
The UAW beat the big three; Elon Musk’s Tesla is among its next targets
Toyota has already given its workers a pay raise in response to the UAW contract. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Six weeks of targeted strikes by the United Auto Workers has proved to be an effective approach. Ford, Stel.....»»
Apple’s Mac accessories still only available with Lightning chargers
While many of us were hoping for Apple to unveil new versions of its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, that’s not the case. Following today’s “Scary fast” event, Apple still only sells the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with.....»»
GM, Ford shares are so cheap they’re worth buying, analyst says
Labor strikes and other auto industry challenges have made shares of General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. “historically cheap,” creating a buying opportunity for investors, according to Barclays......»»
Dana sees "significant impact" from UAW strikes, but swings to Q3 profit
Axle supplier outlines a potential $500 million swing in revenue depending on when the UAW strikes conclude. Full-year revenue could range from $10.2 billion to $10.7 billion, Dana said......»»
Detroit and Korea’s $28 billion battery bets risk going sideways amid UAW talks
While South Korea’s three biggest EV battery suppliers have kept a low profile during the more than monthlong strikes at the Detroit 3, they’re anxious about the union pressing for substantial wage increases......»»
UAW strikes GM"s high-profit, big SUV plant; 5,000 more workers walk off the job in Texas
UAW President Shawn Fain ordered 5,000 workers to walk out Tuesday at Arlington Assembly, which builds the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade......»»
Q&A: Do we need a new approach to prevent bird window strikes?
In early October, nearly 1,000 birds perished after colliding with the windows of a convention center near Lake Michigan in Chicago, marking the largest mass bird die-off in decades. But bird window-strike fatalities are an ongoing threat. Illinois N.....»»
RIP to my 8-port Unifi switch after years and years of Texas outdoor temps
Turns out that only lightning could kill my otherwise-unkillable US-8-150W. Enlarge / My original US-8-150W shortly before being replaced. Don't judge my zip-tie mounting job—it held for eight years! (credit: Lee Hutchinson).....»»
Tesla in no rush to build Mexico plant, focuses on difficult Cybertruck ramp, Musk says
After disappointing third-quarter earnings, Tesla CEO Elon Musk strikes a pessimistic tone on the global auto market due to high interest rates. The Cybertruck will launch Nov. 30, but volume production won't happen until 2025......»»
GM supplier Ground Effects plans factory, 250 jobs in suburban Detroit
Ground Effects, or GFX, is the largest supplier of spray-on bedliners to automakers with 40 other similar plants around the world......»»
4th-Gen refurbished iPad mini for just $199.99
This $200 iPad mini 4th Gen is refurbished in good condition and comes with a black case, screen protector, lightning cable, and wall charger adapter. TL;DR: As of October 15, get a refurbished 4th Gen iPad mini for only $199.99 — a 55% d.....»»
Canada’s 84-year radio time check has stopped because of accuracy concerns
A sound so iconic, it was embedded into The Empire Strikes Back. Enlarge / A woman walks past a logo for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 2022. (credit: Getty Images) "The beginning o.....»»
Movella launches indie creation program to help creators impacted by actor’s strike
Movella is coming back with an indie VTuber creation program that will help creators who have been impacted by the Hollywood strikes. Movella is coming back with an indie VTuber creation program that will help creators who have been impacted by t.....»»
Apple releases firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 with bug fixes
Apple is rolling out a new firmware update to AirPods Pro users this afternoon. This update is available for both versions of the second-generation AirPods Pro, whether you have the Lightning charging case or the USB-C charging case. more….....»»
What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
On the and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C.....»»
Apple releases new firmware for AirPods Pro 2
Apple has brought out a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, updating the personal audio accessories in both Lightning and USB-C forms.AirPods Pro 2 firmware updateThe update, released on Tuesday, is the second firmware introduction for the AirPods.....»»
Unifor launches strike at 3 GM Canada operations; GM now faces major strikes in two countries
The strike includes more than 4,200 hourly workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. Catharines and its Woodstock Parts Distribution Center. GM now must grapple with major labor disruptions in Canada and the.....»»
Live talk at noon Thursday: Impacts of UAW strikes
Michigan State Professor Peter Berg will join for a live talk on the UAW strikes against the Detroit 3......»»
With seagrass discovery, we may be one good solution closer to solving climate change
The wetsuit-clad team of University of Virginia explorers waded into the salty shallows of the largest restored seagrass meadow in the world, located off the Eastern Shore of Virginia, near Chesapeake Bay......»»
Scientists unlock the secrets of a sixth basic flavor
Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda first proposed umami as a basic taste—in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter—in the early 1900s. About eight decades later, the scientific community officially agreed with him......»»