The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrific.....»»
Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees
Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees......»»
Ford cancels 3-row EVs, delays next-gen electric pickup in $1.9B strategy shift
Ford is instead pivoting to smaller, more affordable EVs, including a midsize pickup coming in 2027......»»
History professor examines Nelson Rockefeller"s career as a lens for Republican Party"s rightward shift
Politician and businessman Nelson Rockefeller was seen as a moderate or liberal Republican even as he embraced conservative policies as the Republican Party shifted to the right in the 1960s and '70s......»»
Apple just released another iOS 18 beta, and it could be an important one
Apple just released a new iOS 18 developer beta, and it brings us ever closer to the final release......»»
Latest iOS 18 beta is "final" for all but the iPhone 16 models
The seventh developer beta of iOS 18 may be the same build that iPhone owners will upgrade to, as it is apparently finalized for features for current-generation models.A render of the iPhone 16Apple's lengthy list of features and changes it is bringi.....»»
iOS 18 beta 7 now rolling out as final release quickly approaches
iOS 18 beta 7 is now rolling out to developers as we inch closer to the public release in September. iOS 18 includes new Home Screen customization features, a redesigned Control Center, and more. more….....»»
Gurman: iOS 18 is ‘final’ with beta 7 until iPhone 16 launch
Today Apple released iOS 18 beta 7 to developers. Historically, there would be a beta 8 during the last week of August. However, according to a new X post by Mark Gurman, that’s being called into question. more….....»»
Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
Northvolt acquired the California battery technology company Cuberg in 2021 and now employs over 200 people working on developing lithium-metal battery technology......»»
Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift on slow demand
Sales of the upper-premium sedan have plunged in China, the U.S. and Europe as demand for high-end cars stalls......»»
Another Square Enix PS5 Exclusive Arrives for PC Soon
Tasty freebies await those who pre-order. The post Another Square Enix PS5 Exclusive Arrives for PC Soon appeared first on Phandroid. While a lot of recent fanfare surrounding Square Enix is centered around its Final Fantasy VII remake ser.....»»
Final Fantasy XVI already runs incredibly on PC, but there’s one problem
Final Fantasy 16 is finally coming to PC, and the opening hours of the demo already showcase a robust PC port......»»
Final Fantasy XVI’s PC launch is right around the corner, but you can try it now
Final Fantasy 16 is hitting Steam and Epic Games Store in September, but there's a PC exclusive demo you can play right now......»»
Unplugged: Navigating the "Right to Disconnect" in Australia
The "Right to Disconnect" legislation set to take effect across Australia on August 26, 2024, marks a significant shift in how we approach work-life balance and digital connectivity. This new law, aimed at protecting employees from unreasonable out-o.....»»
Mandatory MFA for Azure sign-ins is coming
Microsoft is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) – “one of the most effective security measures available” – mandatory for all Azure sign-ins. Preparing for mandatory MFA for Azure The plan is for the shift to happen in t.....»»
To improve your cybersecurity posture, focus on the data
Effectively converging, managing and using enterprise data is a huge undertaking. Enterprises have vast hoards of data, but those hoards exist within siloed systems and applications, and it requires a lot of manual effort by highly skilled data scien.....»»
Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars
When you walk through a forest, it may feel like a static setting where very little is happening. But trees are constantly interacting and reacting to each other as they grow. There's intense competition for light and space. Every shift affects the o.....»»
Galadriel and Sauron meet in single combat in final Rings of Power S2 trailer
"Once the deceiver obtains a being's trust, he gains the ability to sculpt their thoughts." Morfydd Clark stars as Galadriel in the second season of Prime Video's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Fans eager to see a Galadriel/.....»»
Epic Games Store, "Fortnite" submitted for EU notarization one more time
Epic Games has submitted "Fortnite" and the Epic Games Store to Apple for final notarization, in one of the last steps Epic needs to take to launch its iOS storefront in Europe.A 'Fortnite' character in a video used at the start of Epic's legal actio.....»»
NASA is about to make its most important safety decision in nearly a generation
Three Starliner mission managers had key roles on Columbia's ill-fated final flight. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, seen docked at the International Space Station through the window of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. (credi.....»»
How to watch the women’s soccer Olympic finals: USA vs Brazil
Looking to secure gold for the first time in 12 years, the United States women’s national soccer team takes on Marta and Brazil in the 2024 Olympic final today at the Parc de Princes. This marks the first time these countries have met in women&.....»»