Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
Quanta mulls MacBook production in Vietnam, sources say
Quanta Computer is mulling to relocate its production lines for Apple's MacBook to Vietnam, according to industry sources. Quanta said it does not comment on individual customers......»»
Oxford scientists crack case of why ketchup splatters from near-empty bottle
Squeezing more slowly and doubling diameter of the nozzle can help prevent splatter Enlarge / Getting those few last dollops of ketchup out of the bottle can lead to unexpected splattering. (credit: Getty Images) Ketchup.....»»
New research improves the coolness factor for athletes
Weekend joggers, competitive athletes and people keeping fit in the gym can say goodbye to sweaty armpits and clingy damp garments after a tough workout......»»
Study uncovers how bacteria use ancient mechanisms to self-repair
A new study led by UNSW Sydney scientists unveils how nature's oldest wheel, found within bacteria, can fix itself when times get tough......»»
Mathematical theorem used to crack US government encryption algorithm
In the digital era and moving towards quantum computing, protecting data against hack attacks is one of our biggest challenges—and one that experts, governments, and industries worldwide work hard to address. While this is an effort to build a more.....»»
Violent protests erupt at Apple"s main iPhone plant in China
Hundreds of workers at Apple's main iPhone-making plant in China clashed with security personnel, as tensions boiled over after almost a month under tough restrictions intended to quash a Covid outbreak......»»
Amazon"s best-selling standing desk is even cheaper for Black Friday
Get a super tough standing desk for just $200 at Amazon for Black Friday for more comfortable working.....»»
The best screen protectors for Apple iPad (2021)
While iPad screens are plenty tough, glass can still break, so a screen protector for your iPad is optimal. Here are some of the best ones we found......»»
The best rugged smartphones of 2022
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market......»»
Can You Build a Gaming PC for $1,000?
It's been tough for anyone wanting a decent gaming PC the past few years. Parts were in short supply and expensive. But with the market more settled, can you finally build a gaming PC for $1,000?.....»»
Carvana CEO reflects on tough 2022: "We"re not a perfect company"
Carvana’s tumultuous journey in 2022 highlighted by mounting financial losses and a more challenging used-car market is being closely watched. CEO Ernie Garcia is prepared to get the company back on track......»»
South Africa can reduce emissions and create jobs. A tough task, but doable
South Africa has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of unemployment and inequality in the world. It is also one of the world's most emissions-intensive economies, measured in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of economic outpu.....»»
Thousands of Tasmanian devils are dying from cancer—but a new vaccine approach could help us save them
Tasmanian devils are tough little creatures with a ferocious reputation. Tragically, each year thousands of Tasmanian devils suffer and die from contagious cancers—devil facial tumors......»»
Alibaba mulls spinning off semiconductor arm T-Head
Alibaba Group may not rule out allowing its semiconductor arm T-Head Semiconductor to be spun off as an independent company to facilitate its financing operations, according to industry sources......»»
Tim Cook talks privacy, hiking, and investing for the long term
Apple CEO Tim Cook says as a hiker, he appreciates the company's new Emergency SOS, and that investing in new features like this is how to get through tough economic times.CBS Mornings has released an expanded version of its Tim Cook interview, in wh.....»»
We Are All MacGyvers Now: When the Going Gets Tough, Makers Get it Together
Just in case you missed it, almost nothing is the same as it was just two years ago especially the future. So, if you’re feeling an underlying but constant sense of anxiety, welcome to the rest of the world. Because the inescapable truth is that.....»»
Apple"s ad agency recommends a stop to Twitter campaigns
In a memo to its clients, Apple's ad agency Omnicom recommends a halt to advertising on Twitter until certain guarantees about trust and safety can be made.The grey official Twitter check markTwitter has had a tumultuous few days. Changes under new C.....»»
Thailand mulls subsidizing EV battery production
Thailand has been one of the largest automobile manufacturing hubs in Asia, but whether or not it can successfully transform to build, sell, and export EVs remains a challenge......»»
A Maker Family in Lockdown Helps to Engineer a Memorial Covid Artwork
In A Crack in the Hourglass, a media artwork by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, people are invited to submit a photograph and story of a loved one lost during Covid. Over a period of about 40 minutes a modified robotic plotter dra.....»»
Crypto holders left holding the bag as FTX exchange collapses
In what may be a Machiavellian plot after a series of bad business decisions by exchange FTX, cryptocurrency holders are seeing big losses, after an already tough year.FTX spirals as people pull assets out from the exchangeConfidence in the FTX crypt.....»»