The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft......»»
Ex-Ford executive appointed to BorgWarner board
The supplier tapped Hau Thai-Tang, who held major product development and purchasing roles at Ford before retiring last year......»»
Mercedes-Benz’s electric eSprinter van debuts, US sales later this year
The electric cargo van will be built in South Carolina as well as Germany. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz Vans eSprinter will go on sale in the US in the second half of 2023, then Europe before the end of the year. (credit: Mercedes-Be.....»»
Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper
Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes......»»
Google’s Coral Dev Board Micro goes into Preorder
Google just announced the latest in the Coral ecosystem. The Coral Dev Board Micro, available “soon” at $79.99 from the coral.ai store. Ever since they announced this board a few months ago, we’ve been curious. This board seems to.....»»
Nissan techs can vote on union, labor board rules
The ruling means tool-and-die workers at Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn., plant can vote on whether to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers......»»
Apple Q1 earnings miss the mark almost across the board
CEO Tim Cook believes supply issues and a troubled economy were to blame. Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. (credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Apple reported its earnings for Q1 2023 today, and it was one of the company's p.....»»
Passenger sees his lost wallet fly to different cities thanks to AirTag after airline says it couldn’t find it
Apple’s AirTag has certainly been helping a lot of people around the world find their lost items, especially lost luggage at airports. This time, however, a passenger named John Lewis simply forgot his wallet on an American Airlines aircraft. Alth.....»»
Apple has infringed on worker rights, NLRB investigators say
Apple has illegally imposed rules on its employees that prohibit them from discussing their wages and engaging in other protected activity, according to investigators at the National Labor Relations Board......»»
Apple execs face allegations of union-busting by NLRB
According to the NLRB, higher-ups at Apple prevented workers from organizing by coercing workers and interfering with organization efforts.Apple ParkIn a statement, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) believed Apple has violated the National La.....»»
Tesla chair testifies she would have quit if Musk had lied in 2018 tweets
Robyn Denholm: "If I believed that Elon was trying to mislead the public I would have stood down from the board.".....»»
Study finds that board renewal can benefit the environment
In an age when environmental awareness is widespread among investors, board renewal mechanisms that better align investors' and directors' interests can enhance a firm's environmental performance, according to a new study by Hannes Wagner (Bocconi Un.....»»
BYD semiconductor halts IPO plan
BYD Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Chinese EV maker BYD, has recently announced to halt its IPO plans for the ChiNext board. The company will turn the focus back to expanding chip capacity to satisfy demand for automotive semiconductors......»»
Comparing airfares instead of seat size fairer indicator of passenger carbon emissions, says study
Allocating passenger aircraft emissions using airfares rather than travel class would give a more accurate idea of individual contributions, finds a study led by UCL......»»
Whales navigate a perilous route off the NJ Shore
At any given time, 50 or more vessels, ranging from massive cargo ships to small fishing boats, are motoring off New Jersey's 127-mile coast from New York to Delaware......»»
Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired on this day 39 years ago
Almost 40 years ago, Apple Computer aired its now-iconic commercial introducing the Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed moment for product launches, Apple’s Board of Directors was aga.....»»
China to launch state-backed transport platform for ride-hailing, trucking
China will soon launch a state-backed platform for transport which includes services of ride-hailing, cargo trucking, road transport, railway, ferry and flight services, Chinese state media Beijing Daily reported on Wednesday......»»
WHO presses China for more data after COVID death tally leaps from 37 to 60K
The new death toll figure "should be considered the minimum." Enlarge / Passengers wearing face masks wait to board a high-speed railway train in Guangzhou South railway station on January 15, 2023, in Guangzhou, China. China is.....»»
Where Matter support stands, and what devices are coming, in early 2023
Matter devices are arriving soon, but there are many quirks to work out. Enlarge / Mui Labs' Mui Board 2nd Gen embodies the loftiest promise of Matter: a wooden board, from a company you've likely never heard of, controlling devi.....»»
The state of Matter smart home gear, post-CES 2023
Matter devices are arriving soon, but there are many quirks to work out. Enlarge / Mui Labs' Mui Board 2nd Gen embodies the loftiest promise of Matter: a wooden board, from a company you've likely never heard of, controlling devi.....»»
Board shake-ups, threats to tenure and money: How conservatives are reshaping colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's decision to overhaul the board of trustees at a progressive public college was his latest move in a larger movement against so-called "woke" education......»»