Vin Diesel is both an Ark 2 actor and executive producer
Famous names have been appearing in and lending their voices/likeness to games for decades. From great performances such as Mark Hamill's portrayal of Joker in Arkham Asylum/City and Ray Liotta in GTA: Vice City, to embarrassments that include Christ.....»»
VW, Audi agree to $85 million diesel settlement in principle with Texas
The settlement stipulates that the German automakers pay a civil penalty of $85 million for their unlawful actions......»»
Microsoft leaps into the AI regulation debate, calling for a new US agency and executive order
Microsoft joined a sprawling global debate on the regulation of artificial intelligence Thursday, echoing calls for a new federal agency to control the technology's development and urging the Biden administration to approve new restrictions on how th.....»»
Five Eyes agencies detail how Chinese hackers breached US infrastructure
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Five Eyes partner agencies have identified indicators of compromise associated with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor dubbed Volt Typhoon, which is using living off the land techni.....»»
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it"s close to US deal under IRA
The world's fastest-growing lithium producer says it could soon gain access to the US market......»»
Why the future of ghost kitchens looks a lot like MrBeast Burger
While many ghost kitchens fade away, startups like actor Noah Schnapp’s new chain are following MrBeast’s recipe for success. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read.....»»
CarGurus plans to buy rest of CarOffer digital wholesale platform, executive says
The vehicle listings company predicts CarOffer will break even or become profitable by mid-year. CarGurus also is moving ahead with a full acquisition of the wholesale digital trading platform......»»
Ford expects internal combustion engine volume, profits to grow through 2025
Although electric vehicles are expected to eat into combustion vehicle sales eventually, a top Ford executive projected "strong U.S. ICE and hybrid sales well into the next decade.".....»»
U.S. consumers want EVs, but cost and range remain issues, survey finds
About half of U.S. consumers who own gas or diesel vehicles are considering a hybrid or electric vehicle and many hope to buy one within the next two years. Affordability and range remain obstacles for many would-be buyers, however......»»
R.I.P. Jim Brown: Watch these 5 movies starring the late American football star
Football icon turned actor Jim Brown has passed away, but his legacy lives on in five of his most famous movies from his time in Hollywood......»»
Former Cadillac marketing executive steps up to CMO at Mercedes-Benz USA
Lee is one of three senior hires announced by MBUSA at the company's annual dealer meeting on Thursday......»»
Researchers uncover the hidden complexity of the Montmorency tart cherry genome
Since Michigan is the nation's leading producer of tart cherries, Michigan State University researchers were searching for the genes associated with tart cherry trees that bloom later in the season to meet the needs of a changing climate. They starte.....»»
Tongwei dominates polysilicon industry
Tongwei, a Chinese manufacturer of polysilicon, has strengthened its position as the market leader worldwide. Bernreuter Research reports that in 2022, the company produced 1.6 times as much polysilicon for solar cells as the second-largest producer,.....»»
A new CEO won"t fix Twitter"s biggest problem
During his six months as Twitter's CEO and owner, Elon Musk decimated its ad business, alienated some news publications and VIP users, and plunged the platform into a constant state of chaos. Now, a new chief executive will be tasked with trying to t.....»»
Preparing for federal supply chain security standardization
In 2021, the Biden Administration published the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO 14028), setting off an agency-wide security initiative with the ultimate objective of standardizing security requirements across the Departm.....»»
Elon Musk warns of tough economy, says Tesla not immune
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday warned that the electric-vehicle maker was not immune to the global economy, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months......»»
Thomas Szlosek named AutoNation CFO; Joe Lower takes another role
This is the second major executive change announced this month at the nation's second largest auto retailer......»»
Kioxia and WD reportedly resume merger talks
As the slow demand for NAND persists, Kioxia and Western Digital are reportedly accelerating their merger talks, which may create the second-largest flash memory chip producer after Samsung Electronics......»»
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter boss
NBCUniversal's former advertising head is revealed as the new chief executive of the social network......»»
Samsung, Tesla leaders met for collaboration, including on autonomous vehicles
Samsung Electronics announced on May 14 that its executive chairman Lee Jae-yong met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the US last week. The meeting concerned potential cooperation between the two companies for IT-related technologies like autonomous vehic.....»»
Former ByteDance exec claims China had access to TikTok data
TikTok is feeling the heat again after a former executive at its parent company, Byte Dance, made a series of damning claims in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit......»»