The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft......»»
Valuing the impact of prosocial CEOs
The traditional role of a chief executive officer (CEO) has been to manage the executive team and pursue goals set by the board. But in recent times, CEOs have become more publicly visible as the face and driving force of an organization, with an emp.....»»
Pioneering ‘WindWings’ technology could make cargo ships greener
An experimental cargo ship with enormous rigid sails could lead to a major reduction in emissions by the global shipping industry......»»
How bacteria ship cellular cargo by "surfing" along proteins
Bacteria live in nearly every habitat on Earth including within soil, water, acidic hot springs and even within our own guts......»»
iPhone 15 USB-C could change how physical SIM slots attach
A new leak suggests Apple could integrate the physical SIM connector with the USB-C tail plug cable in iPhone 15 rather than a direct logic-board connection — potentially simplifying repair.iPhone 15 Pro Max with SIM trayLeaks come in all shapes an.....»»
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping......»»
Vision Pro to ship with 1TB storage
In news that is not surprising for a data-hungry and high-priced device, Apple Vision Pro is said to come with 1TB of SSD storage on board.AppleInsider got an exclusive look in detail, and while far from flawless, it demonstrated high-quality images.....»»
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada"s far north
Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada's far north crammed into a local airport on Thursday to board emergency evacuation flights, as convoys snaked south to safety on the only open highway......»»
Upgrading an Apple Silicon Mac mini SSD is possible, but a slog
Owners of the M1 Mac mini can upgrade the storage, but with a tricky process involving desoldering chips, it's a difficult path that most users should avoid taking in the first place.Removing the old NAND chips from a Mac mini logic board [YouTube/Lu.....»»
Anti-magnetizing-vaccine doctor loses medical license
Tenpenny lost her license for refusing to cooperate with a board investigation. Enlarge / Cleveland doctor Sherri Tenpenny gives false testimony on June 8, 2021, saying COVID-19 vaccines magnetize people. (credit: The Ohio Chann.....»»
On board Virgin Galactic"s tourist journey to space
A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday.....»»
It’s finally time—Virgin Galactic is flying private astronauts into space
It must be a magical moment to float freely above the world. Enlarge / Anastatia Mayers, Jon Goodwin, and Keisha Schahaff are the private customers on board Galactic 02. (credit: Virgin Galactic) SPACEPORT AMERICA, New M.....»»
TSMC expected to approve $11 billion Germany chip factory plans
TSMC is expected to finalize its plan and approve the building of an $11 billion chip plant in Dresden, Germany, following a Tuesday board meeting.Workers outside a TSMC plantApple chip partner TSMC is getting closer to starting work on a new chip pr.....»»
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?.....»»
How to watch Virgin Galactic send its first private tourist to edge of space
Virgin Galactic is about to use its rocket-powered aircraft to send its first fee-paying passenger to the edge of space......»»
Q&A: What does an aging Congress mean for a much younger nation?
The United States has the second-oldest legislature in the world in terms of politicians' ages, according to Kevin Munger, the Jeffrey L. Hyde and Sharon D. Hyde and Political Science Board of Visitors Early Career Professor of Political Science at P.....»»
Apple paying out $0.24 per-share dividend on August 17
Following Apple's latest earnings report edging out Wall Street predictions, the company's board of directors has authorized a new cash dividend for shareholders, payable in mid-August.Steve Jobs Theater at Apple ParkApple on Thursday announced its l.....»»
Qualcomm chip sales down 25 percent, plans layoffs
Qualcomm doesn't expect a recovery next quarter, either. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Smartphone sales are down across the board, and that means component vendors like Qualcomm are also feeling the heat. The company's Q3.....»»
Rivian"s board adds former Waymo CEO John Krafcik
John Krafcik has also served on the board of TrueCar. "His expertise in manufacturing engineering and automotive technology will be a valuable addition," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe......»»
Meta’s Oversight Board calls for stronger rules on Gender Based Violence
Meta's Oversight Board has overturned a ruling that facilitated a post spreading gender-based violence. Meta’s external Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original ruling about a case that mocked a Syrian activist, a female, sufferi.....»»
Cargo ship ablaze off Dutch coast carrying nearly 500 EVs
The Dutch coastguard said the cause of the fire was unknown, but an emergency responder is heard in a recording released by Dutch broadcaster RTL saying "the fire started in the battery of an electric car.".....»»