Volkswagen Group wants six new European battery factories by 2030
It's moving to a single prismatic cell design in 2023 to drive down costs. Enlarge / Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group for Technology, and CEO of Volkswagen Group Components. (credit: Volkswagen AG) Volkswa.....»»
Save up to 50% with the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra!
The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra packs some nifty features, in addition to impressive battery endurance. The post Save up to 50% with the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after an Android-compatible smartwatch wit.....»»
Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems
The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience......»»
More evidence that Europe"s ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant
In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's temperate forests before Homo sapiens. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Ecology, they take a closer look a.....»»
This premium smart lock is small, stylish, and among the fastest on the market
The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is remarkably fast, unlocking doors in under 2 seconds. It also features a built-in battery designed around on-door charging......»»
Apple gets EU warning for prohibited ‘geo-blocking practices’ on the App Store and other services
There’s yet another battle brewing between the European Union and Apple. In a press release today, the European Commission announced that it has “notified Apple” that it may be violating the EU’s anti-geo-blocking rules with Apple Media Servi.....»»
Zscaler Zero Trust Segmentation prevents lateral movement from ransomware attacks
Zscaler announced a Zero Trust Segmentation solution to provide a more secure, agile and cost-effective means to connect users, devices, and workloads across and within globally distributed branches, factories, campuses, data centers, and public clou.....»»
EU"s latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive
The European Union has told Apple to stop geo-locking, where apps and services vary in different countries — entirely ignoring decades of laws and practices by other industries that have nothing to do with the App Store.EU wants the impossible with.....»»
Amazon ready to use its own AI chips, reduce its dependence on Nvidia
Annapurna Labs, acquired by Amazon in 2015, will release the Trainium 2 in December. Amazon is poised to roll out its newest artificial intelligence chips as the Big Tech group se.....»»
Will we be able to continue living by the sea? Ocean experts explore considerations for governments
A publication recently launched by leading European Ocean scientists, titled Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), calls attention to the fact that we do not yet sufficiently consider how climate-induced changes in the ocean will impact how we live alongs.....»»
The Moto G Power 5G (2025) was spotted at the FCC
The upcoming Moto G Power 5G (2025) recently made a pit stop at the FCC where the charging speed and battery size of the phone was revealed. The post The Moto G Power 5G (2025) was spotted at the FCC appeared first on Phandroid. The Moto G.....»»
Signal is making it easier for users to join group calls with custom links
The popular encrypted messaging platform Signal announced on Monday some new features coming to its users. With the update, it’s now easier to join group calls using custom links, so read on as we detail what’s new in Signal. more….....»»
European ocean research community calls for enhanced monitoring to improve ocean observation
European marine researchers are calling for an urgent improvement and standardization of ocean monitoring. The call is also addressed to the international community, which gathers in Baku starting today (Nov. 11) for the UN Climate Change Conference.....»»
Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold
A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeWhat's currently rumored to.....»»
Planetary defense mission Hera blasts off toward Mars
The European Space Agency's Hera mission is on its way toward Mars, where it will get a gravity assist before going on to its asteroid target......»»
New insights into the Denisovans—the hominin group that interbred with modern day humans
Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered hominin group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day humans passed on some of their genes via multiple, distinct interbreeding events that helped shape early human history......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Track your HomeKit device batteries with HomeBatteries
Keeping tabs on battery-powered HomeKit accessories like the can be challenging. From smart locks to motion sensors, battery status is often out of sight, out of mind—until the moment a device fails to respond. Enter HomeBatteries, an app designed.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could come with improved battery life
According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is expected to come with improved battery life over its predecessor. The post Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could come with improved battery life appeared first on Phandroid. One of the thi.....»»
Two-faced membrane channel provides a simple, efficient way to separate oil and water
A team of chemists and engineers in China has developed a new, efficient way to separate oil and water mixtures. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they developed their new technique, how it works and the many po.....»»
When countries hide their public debt, they hurt themselves, their citizens and their lenders, say economists
Economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced that global public debt would soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from the University of Notre Dam.....»»
Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold
Rivian's R2 electric SUV will be powered by LG cylindrical batteries made in the U.S......»»