Volkswagen sales fall to 11-year low after chip shortages crimp output
Volkswagen AG expects easing supply bottlenecks and existing orders to boost sales this year even as shortages of semiconductors in 2022 led deliveries to an 11-year low......»»
Indian capital records highest temperature of 49.9 Celsius
Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city......»»
How fraudsters stole $37 million from Coinbase Pro users
A convincing phishing page and some over-the-phone social engineering allowed a group of crooks to steal over $37 million from unlucky Coinbase Pro users. One of them – Chirag Tomar, a 30-year-old citizen of the Republic of India – has be.....»»
Faraday Future withdraws full-year production forecast as weak EV demand weighs
Faraday Future withdraws full-year production forecast as weak EV demand weighs.....»»
Research examines how recreational marijuana legalization affects a state"s college enrollment
New research has revealed up to a 9% increase in college first-year enrollments in US states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared with states without such legalization. The study, which is published in Economic Inquiry, found that the.....»»
"Extraordinary" 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer
From ancient texts we know that—for their times—the ancient Egyptians were exceptionally skilled at medicine. For example, they could identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build protheses, and put in dental fillings. Othe.....»»
Jeep to build Wagoneer S EV in Mexico
Jeep's first full EV in the U.S. and Canada will be built at the Toluca Assembly Plant alongside the Compass. It's expected to reach dealerships in the U.S. and Canada this fall......»»
Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally
About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization......»»
Researchers unveil the mechanisms for local amplification of 2024 tsunamis in Iida Bay, Japan
In 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year's Day, causing strong shaking, landslides, fire, liquefaction, land uplift, and devastating tsunamis. Ishikawa Prefecture, the hardest hit area, saw at least 241 fatal.....»»
Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Precision expects its minimally invasive brain implant to hit the market next year. Enlarge / Each of Precision's microelectrode arrays comprises 1,024 electrodes ranging in diameter from 50 to 380 microns, connected to a customi.....»»
Apple Developer app teases WWDC 24 with ‘Get ready’ tips
WWDC 24 is just around the corner and in preparing for the big event, Apple is promoting a new “Get ready” list in its Developer app. Here’s what you can do to get organized for this year’s WWDC. more….....»»
Popular VR game ‘Job Simulator’ comes to Apple Vision Pro
As we reported earlier this year, Owlchemy Studios announced that it would be bringing its popular VR game “Job Simulator” to Apple Vision Pro in 2024. The game, which consists of performing tasks as if you were in a real-world job, is now offici.....»»
Bungie wins landmark suit against Destiny 2 cheat-maker AimJunkies
Three-year suit had claims of hidden crypto, fake Ukrainians, counter-hacking. Enlarge (credit: Bungie) They wanted to make money by selling cheating tools to Destiny 2 players. They may have ended up setting US legal pr.....»»
Dealership employee accused of stealing $1M in fake towing scheme
Francisco Ortiz is accused of creating a fake company that billed Miller Motorcars for towing 873 vehicles over 10 months last year......»»
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers......»»
Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more
Today less than two weeks out from the June 10 start of WWDC, Apple has detailed what developers and other observers can expect out of its annual conference this year, which is expected to bring a host of news centered around AI. more….....»»
Apple Design Award finalists announced ahead of WWDC, including new Spatial Computing category
Today alongside confirming the details for WWDC 2024’s keynote and other offerings, Apple has announced its Apple Design Award finalists for the year. As per tradition, Apple annually recognizes some of the best apps on the App Store across a va.....»»
10 iOS 18 AI Features Coming to iPhone
As we approach the start of WWDC 2024, we’re starting to hear a lot more about Apple’s plans for iOS 18, the new operating system coming to iPhone later this year. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has high.....»»
Scientists uncover a multibillion-year epic written into the chemistry of life
The origin of life on Earth has long been a mystery that has eluded scientists. A key question is how much of the history of life on Earth is lost to time. It is quite common for a single species to "phase out" using a biochemical reaction, and if th.....»»
Buried kelp: Seaweed carried to the deep sea stores more carbon than we thought
Deep in the ocean lies the world's largest active carbon reservoir, which plays a pivotal role in buffering our planet's climate. Of the roughly 10 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide we emit each year, about 3 billion metric tons are taken up and.....»»
Google is bringing Gemini AI to Chromebook Plus computers
Google has announced that they will be bringing a host of its Gemini AI tools to Chromebooks under the Chromebook Plus lineup. The post Google is bringing Gemini AI to Chromebook Plus computers appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Googl.....»»