UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long, contentious
Negotiations over a first contract with Volkswagen will be different from the usual talks with the Detroit 3, but the union will be seeking to match many of its wins from last fall......»»
Integrated approach elucidates the long-sought structure of a natural powerful anticancer product
A collaborative effort by the research groups of Professor Haruhiko Fuwa from Chuo University and Professor Masashi Tsuda from Kochi University has culminated in the structure elucidation and total synthesis of anticancer marine natural products, iri.....»»
Scientists use acoustic data to track blue and fin whale occurrences in the Arctic
The long-term analysis of blue whale and fin whale vocalizations in the eastern Fram Strait offers valuable insights into seasonal and annual patterns regarding these species' occurrence in the region. For example, blue whales can primarily be heard.....»»
Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns
"When we don’t own what we buy, everything becomes disposable..." Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates m.....»»
UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage
In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called "finance COP" was a disappointment. Now, the UN's framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis......»»
"Very, very slow": plastic treaty talks grind forward
Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement......»»
Zero-day data security
In this Help Net Security video, Carl Froggett, CIO of Deep Instinct, discusses the complexities of modern cloud architectures and why current defenses are falling short. He talks about the rise of zero-day data security and the need for organization.....»»
Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s 5G modem
It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on its own 5G modem. However, development is taking much longer than the company expected – but recent evidence suggests that we’ll see Apple’s first 5G modem next year. Read on as we detail.....»»
Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration
The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. It looked at the long-term legacy of the 2012.....»»
After a disappointing COP29, here"s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Many people long involved in global climate negotiations see the annual United Nations COP climate talks as fundamentally flawed. That includes me......»»
NASA awards SpaceX a contract for one of the few things it hasn’t done yet
This was the first time ULA's Vulcan rocket was eligible to compete for a major NASA contract. When you compare SpaceX to the world's other space enterprises, it's probably easier.....»»
Don’t bother with GPU deals on Black Friday. Do this instead
You might be holding out to score a deep GPU discount on Black Friday, but I wouldn't suggest waiting for too long......»»
The latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever
I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned three of the best shows running on air anywhere. But the current lineup gives that recent peak a ru.....»»
Next-gen CarPlay assets found in public database as launch draws near
Apple’s next generation of CarPlay keeps showing signs of life. Not long ago, we saw new CarPlay icons debut in a recent iOS 18.2 beta, and now some fresh next-gen CarPlay assets have turned up in a public online database. more….....»»
China tries to exert control over Apple Intelligence launch there
A top government official has warned that an Apple Intelligence launch in China would be a “difficult and long process” unless the iPhone maker partners with a local AI company. Working with a Chinese company would instead be “simple and straig.....»»
How to take an awesome time lapse with your Android phone
A time lapse is basically just a long video sped up into a shorter video, but that's not the way you should do it. Time lapse apps will record short clips in intervals and stitch them together. The post How to take an awesome time lapse with your And.....»»
MediaTek Announces its Latest Dimensity 8350 Chipset
It's a minor bump in comparison to the Dimensity 8300. The post MediaTek Announces its Latest Dimensity 8350 Chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, MediaTek recently took the wraps off its latest addition to its Dimensity c.....»»
Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks
A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately......»»
Amazon"s Black Friday AirPods Pro deal drops earbuds to record low $153.99
The Black Friday AirPods Pro deal discounts the 2nd Gen model with USB-C to $153.99, a $96 markdown and the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on Apple AirPods Pro 2It's unclear how long the holiday promotion will last, as AirPods Pro 2.....»»
Nvidia’s new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that have never existed
What does a screaming saxophone sound like? The Fugatto model has an answer... At this point, anyone who has been following AI research is long familiar with generative models tha.....»»
Plastic pollution talks must not fail: UN environment chief
Talks to agree the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution cannot fail and must tackle both production and consumption, the UN's environment chief told AFP on Monday......»»