Stellantis reverses controversial changes in contract terms for suppliers
The reversal is a victory for suppliers, which have watched their top and bottom lines bleed amid supply chain volatility while automakers haul in profits. The move comes less than a week after Stellantis named a new purchasing chief......»»
ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn"t reduce crime, research finds
ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds......»»
Magna Steyr, despite Fisker woes, remains bullish on EVs
Magna Steyr remains bullish on electrification, despite slowing consumer demand for electric vehicles and regardless of Fisker’s decision to cease production at the contract manufacturer’s facility in Austria......»»
Webasto workers in Michigan ratify first UAW contract with raises up to 51%
Workers at a Detroit-area Webasto factory that makes convertible soft tops for the Detroit 3 ratified their first contract since joining the UAW last year......»»
Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted photos reappear
Some iPhone owners discovered a very weird and disturbing bug a few days ago. Somehow, old, long-deleted iPhone photos that should have been permanently purged … The post Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted ph.....»»
Apple plans macOS 15 changes for the controversial System Settings app
The Mac’s position as an established, decades-old platform means that any time Apple makes changes to the way that platform works, some pushback is expected. In macOS Ventura, for example, the company redesigned the System Preferences app to look a.....»»
Here’s why everyone is talking about this controversial new Windows AI feature
Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs......»»
Microsoft is adding a controversial app to Windows 11
A new Windows 11 build rolling out to Windows Insiders suggests Microsoft is adding a controversial app as a default within the operating system......»»
Column: Tesla Model Y and BYD Seagull provide template for lower EV costs
Ford is right to ask for suppliers' help to rein in costs. But what is Ford doing in product development and manufacturing to cut costs?.....»»
Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle
The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value......»»
Apple’s supply chain could include ‘blood minerals’ from eastern Congo
International lawyers representing the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo have said that Apple’s supply chain could include “conflict minerals” or “blood minerals.” The terms are used to refer to minerals sourced from conflic.....»»
Chamber pots, shared toilets and DIY plumbing: China"s toilet revolution exposes social inequalities
Urbanization in China tends to be depicted in terms of towering skyscrapers and multilane highways—the city reaching upwards and outwards. Not much thought is given to the vast, but less eye-catching, urban infrastructure that shapes and is shaped.....»»
Xiaomi clones controversial Apple Crush ad, with one major change
The Apple Crush ad missed so badly that the company cancelled its planned TV slots and issued a public apology. That seemed to mostly make the issue go away, but Xiaomi seems determined to try to use the publicity to its own advantage. The Chinese.....»»
Apple Music"s best 100 albums list is done, and it"s controversial
Apple Music has revealed its entire list of what its staff, music experts, and stars, say are the top 100 albums of all time — and like all best album lists, it's controversial."The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is the best album ever made — says.....»»
Apple likely to produce quarter of iPhones in India by 2028, not half by 2027 as predicted
Apple plans to boost its iPhone production in India, increasing from below 15% to 25% by 2028. This target underscores Apple’s commitment to building a robust network of local suppliers and reducing its reliance on Chinese suppliers. It’s also a.....»»
If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple"s chip production line remotely
As saber-rattling about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grows, two Apple suppliers have confirmed that they can scuttle chip production lines from outside the country, should the need arise.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTensions between Taiwan.....»»
Supplier must continue to ship parts to Stellantis, judge rules
A judge has ruled that a Stellantis supplier must continue shipping parts to the automaker, marking a victory for the manufacturer of Jeep, Ram and other brands......»»
Lipid nanoparticle-mRNA regimen reverses inflammation and aids recovery from diabetic wounds in mice
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed a regenerative medicine therapy to speed up diabetic wound repair. Using tiny fat particles loaded with genetic instructions to calm down inflammation, the treatment was shown t.....»»
F&I provider APCO buys vehicle protection coatings company Crystal Fusion
Finance and insurance product provider APCO Holdings, which owns the GWC Warranty and EasyCare brands, this month announced it had bought vehicle interior, exterior and windshield protection company Crystal Fusion Technologies. Terms of the deal were.....»»
Samsung Replies to Apple’s Controversial Smash Ad, Because Why Not
If you’re a resident of the internet, you maybe heard about the latest advertising controversy regarding Apple and a “crushing of creativity” with its latest Crush ad spot. To defend Apple’s ad group, I actually think it was a.....»»
Dodge, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis retiring from Stellantis
Dodge sales chief Matt McAlear will take charge of that brand, while Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell will add Ram trucks to her responsibilities......»»