UAW expands strike to Ford"s Kentucky Truck Plant, adding 8,700 workers to picket lines
The union announced the walkout, effective immediately, late Wednesday on social media, saying Ford "refuses to make further movement in bargaining.".....»»
M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini
Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity
Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 billion for upfront infrastructure prepayments, to increase the capacity of satellite services. Additionally, Apple will.....»»
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two dead
Workers cleared fallen trees and shop owners swept up debris in Taiwan on Friday after one of the biggest typhoons to hit the island in decades claimed at least two lives......»»
A Lebanese family planning for a daughter"s wedding is killed in an Israeli strike on their home
A Lebanese family planning for a daughter"s wedding is killed in an Israeli strike on their home.....»»
Over 500 Amazon workers decry “non-data-driven” logic for 5-day RTO policy
“I used to be proud of my work and excited about my future here. I don't feel that anymore." More than 500 Amazon workers reportedly signed a letter to Amazon Web Services' (AWS.....»»
This 2-in-1 ThinkPad is over $1,700 off today!
One of the best Lenovo 2-in-1 models is on sale through the manufacturer. Save over $1,700 when you order the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 today!.....»»
Bumble expands Opening Moves shortly after launch
Bumble expands the Opening Moves feature and adds new interest badges. Months after switching up its ethos of "women making the first move," Bumble announces changes to its Opening Moves feature. Since its inception in 2014, Bumble has been kno.....»»
Google Maps adding weather disruption reporting & more detailed driving map
In addition to Gemini for search, summaries, and Q&A, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.” more….....»»
International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age
Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While the peptide SCOOP10 accelerates aging, SCOOP12 su.....»»
New broadband UV frequency combs offer unprecedented spectral resolution
Researchers have developed a new ultrafast laser platform that generates ultra-broadband ultraviolet (UV) frequency combs with an unprecedented one million comb lines, providing exceptional spectral resolution. The new approach, which also produces e.....»»
Save up to $200 on Apple"s M4 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple's brand-new MacBook Pro is eligible for exclusive coupon savings, with triple-digit discounts on a variety of M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max models from the 14-inch and 16-inch lines.Save on Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAppleIns.....»»
Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface
Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»
Tattoos to confront the terror of death: Researchers examine rise of memorial tattoos in Israel
The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses and.....»»
Eco-friendly nanofibrous cellulose matrix has diverse applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithu.....»»
A Bird Flu Vaccine Might Come Too Late to Save Us from H5N1
If the influenza virus infecting cattle workers starts a pandemic, help in the form of a vaccine is months away.....»»
New MacBook Pro arrives with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and a black colorway
Apple has introduced its update to the MacBook Pro, upgrading the chips from M3 to use M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max, and adding Space Black to the mix.14-inch MacBook ProThe new 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro have finally followed after th.....»»
Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands
Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»
Who should get paid for nature"s sequenced genes?
Much of the vanilla that flavors our ice cream today is artificial, derived from the genetic signature of a plant that hundreds of years ago was known only to an Indigenous Mexican tribe......»»
Study finds key protein aids nutrient transport within plant cells
Botanists have come to understand the channels and transporters involved in the uptake and transport of nutrients, yet how are they positioned where they need to be?.....»»
Scout Motors creates connections with its new electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV
The reveal event for the electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV aimed to establish a solid connection between the concept EVs and the attendees......»»