Sonic suspends operations at 8 EchoPark locations, will take Q2 charge
Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight EchoPark used-only locations, citing lower used-vehicle availability and higher wholesale pricing. The auto retailer will take a significant second-quarter charge as it writes down.....»»
Google’s pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t charge on the Pixel Stand 2
It seems that Google’s latest and most expensive Pixel 9 Pro Fold will not play nicely with the company’s Pixel Stand 2. The post Google’s pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t charge on the Pixel Stand 2 appeared first on Phandroid. Googl.....»»
DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison
Lacey gets 5 years for one money laundering charge but was acquitted on 50 counts. Enlarge / Backpage founder Michael Lacey testifying at a US Senate hearing in January 2017. (credit: US Senate hearing) Backpage founder.....»»
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
If you'd rather be watching TV on your couch than dancing at the club, you might have something in common with aging griffon vultures. New research shows that young griffon vultures move frequently between sleeping sites in different locations and in.....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold wireless chargers
Charge the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a new foldable smartphone from Google. It has an 8-inch OLED pr.....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold power banks
Charge your Pixel 9 Pro Fold anytime and anywhere with these best power banks. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is officially available as the newest foldable smartphone in the Pi.....»»
This tiny backyard bug does the fastest backflips on Earth
Move over, Sonic. There's a new spin-jumping champion in town—the globular springtail (Dicyrtomina minuta). This diminutive hexapod backflips into the air, spinning to over 60 times its body height in the blink of an eye, and a new study features t.....»»
Public dealerships" F&I gross profits fall in Q2 but most above $2,000 a vehicle
AutoNation, Lithia, Group 1, Sonic and Asbury all had same-store finance and insurance gross profit per vehicle above $2,000 in the second quarter......»»
Target releases new CarPlay app with Drive Up order support
Target is rolling out its new CarPlay app this week. With this app, you can easily manage your Target Drive Up orders and find nearby Target locations using CarPlay. more….....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold fast chargers
Charge your Pixel 9 Pro Fold quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the newest foldable smartphone you can get if you are particularly intere.....»»
Hillstone Networks unveils StoneOS 5.5R11 to enhance threat protection
Hillstone Networks has launched the latest version of its operating system, StoneOS 5.5R11. This update includes over 200 new functionalities and improvements designed to enhance threat protection and facilitate enterprise network operations in an in.....»»
New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures
The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequenc.....»»
Canada orders end to railroad lockout, says "trains will be running within days"
Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to direct the parties to extend their current labor contract and said the railways should resume operations “forthwith.”.....»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro power banks
Charge your Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are the latest Android flagships. These are the devices tha.....»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wireless chargers
Charge your Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are smartphones packed with similar f.....»»
Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks
These best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks will help you charge the smartphone anytime you want. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newest entry in the Pixel smartphone series. It is.....»»
500 young sturgeon released into Saginaw River system
Five hundred young sturgeon were released at four locations into the Saginaw River system last week as part of an ongoing effort by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University to rebuild the giant fish's population......»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro XL wireless chargers
Charge your Pixel 9 Pro XL wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro XL wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is an Android flagship packed with all the high-end features you can ex.....»»
Ideogram 2.0 has arrived to eat Midjourney’s lunch
Ideogram 2.0 has arrived, and it can generate up to 40 images a day at no charge......»»