Tim Cook defends privacy focus in APEC discussion group
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
French publishers try again to get Apple to drop Distraction Control
A consortium of publishers and ad companies in France have written to Tim Cook to ask him to ditch Distraction Control, undaunted by how he ignored them last time.Distraction Control lets users wipe away website elements they don't want to seeIt was.....»»
Tim Cook & Jeff Williams are touring China again
Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams have headed out to China once again, including a visit to promote using the iPhone and iPad for agriculture.Tim Cook and Jeff Williams in China - Image credit: Tim Cook/WeiboAs the CEO and COO, Tim Cook and Je.....»»
F&I tip: Look at buyers with lower credit scores as an opportunity
Auto lenders and dealerships should not ignore car buyers with lower credit scores, Armando Hidalgo, director of servicing at SameDay Auto Finance, said in a panel discussion at the Auto Finance Summit this month in Las Vegas. With many of those c.....»»
The case of a robot shark in a marine park raises questions about animal welfare
After five years of renovation, Shenzhen's Xiaomeisha Sea World finally opened its doors to the public. But the marine park soon found itself the object of international discussion as it was revealed their advertised real whale shark was actually a r.....»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power
Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency......»»
VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection
I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value......»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
Education and gender equality: Focus on girls isn"t fair and isn"t enough, say researchers
For the past two decades, investing in girls' schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018, the World Bank Group invested US$3.2 billion in education projects benefiting adolesce.....»»
Toyota axle plant hiring drive focuses on San Antonio"s military veterans
Toyota intends to promote its history of job stability and focus recruiting efforts on local veterans when it begins hiring for its new $541 million axle plant outside its truck plant in San Antonio......»»
Turtle genome provides new clues on the evolution of vertebrates
Scientists from the UAB and Iowa State University have generated the genome assemblies of two hidden-neck turtles. The results, which revealed a new three-dimensional structure of the genome within the phylogenetic group of reptiles, birds and mammal.....»»
Soundcore’s newest clip-style earbuds focus on comfort
The Soundcore C40i use a redesigned clip shape plus physical buttons for more comfort over the C30i......»»
Tim Cook wants you to know he’s confident in Apple’s AI future
Apple Intelligence will make its debut later this month, much later than other companies like Google. That's OK, says Apple CEO Tim Cook......»»
iPhone 17 ‘Slim’ leaks focus on sharp looks but modest specs
As per an analyst, the upcoming “slim” model in the iPhone 17 series will take a rather modest approach to internal hardware and will bank more on the looks......»»
iPhone 17 “Slim” leak tips a focus on sharp looks but modest specs
As per an analyst, the upcoming “slim” model in the iPhone 17 series will take a rather modest approach to internal hardware and will bank more on the looks......»»
Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater
A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for. Biopolymers from bacteria can be a sustainable alternative to oil-based products, and phosphorus and other minerals can also be har.....»»
Focus on making the sure bets so you can win today
Those bets include the most profitable (and increasingly efficient) gasoline-powered vehicles, proven battery-cell chemistries for electric vehicles and the driver-assist technology that more than 90 percent of new vehicles already have......»»
Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy
Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»
Ford’s former chief designer Anthony Lo joins BAIC
BAIC Group appointed Anthony Lo, Ford Motor Co.’s former global design head, as its chief design officer and vice president of global design......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Collision repair group gets grant to help boost technician ranks
I-CAR, which provides automotive collision repair industry education and credentialing among other services, is now a national Registered Apprenticeship hub and received a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor to bolster the ranks of collision technicia.....»»