VW recalls Audi A3s in the U.S. over airbag concerns
VW issued a recall for premium subsidiary Audi that affects more than 150,000 A3s in the U.S. on concerns that passenger-side airbags might not activate......»»
Tesla recalls nearly all its U.S. vehicles for incorrect font size on warning lights
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air software update on Jan. 23, free of charge, to fix the issue, NHTSA said......»»
Amazon’s $1.4B Roomba bid fails, leading to iRobot layoffs and CEO resignation
Concerns over stifled competition, Alexa tie-ins reportedly sink deal in Europe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Amazon will no longer pursue a $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, maker of Roomba robot vacuums after the c.....»»
Deep learning reveals molecular secrets of explosive perchlorate salts
Perchlorates are a class of compounds that are notorious for their explosive nature. This raises safety concerns during experiments involving complex compounds that contain perchlorate ions, since explosions can be triggered even by the slightest sho.....»»
Audi workers in Mexico hold first strike, seek 15.5% wage increase
The carmaker said in a statement it remained open to dialogue, but a 15.5 percent increase was "beyond any comparative parameter.".....»»
Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over safety issue
Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over a safety issue that could increase the chances of a crash......»»
Photographer recalls the week he spent not taking a photo of Steve Jobs for Apple
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was infamous for his lack of patience with photoshoots, and another 40th anniversary of the Mac piece includes a story of how Apple hired a photographer for a week, flew him to Sweden, hired a helicopter – but he still d.....»»
Morgan Stanley sees AAPL earnings as clearing event to refocus investors
Investment bank Morgan Stanley says Apple's forthcoming earnings call will be "a clearing event," that stops short term concerns and gets investors looking at the company's signs of future growth.An Apple Store signAhead of Apple's holiday quarter ea.....»»
Ford recalls nearly 2 million Explorer crossovers in the U.S. over loose trim
The recall covers Ford Explorers from the 2011-19 model years......»»
The father of Nvidia’s controversial AI gaming tech wants to set the record straight
We spoke with the architect of CES' most controversial announcement to discuss the ethical and existential concerns of generative AI in video games......»»
Kia recalls 101,409 vehicles over roof molding
The recall includes certain 2023-24 Sportage and 2022-24 Carnival vehicles......»»
Vietnam’s Pirate Site Blocklist Quietly Adds Torrent Sites
Vietnam has become a focal point in the international battle against online piracy. Rightsholders have repeatedly spurred on the government to take action and while grave concerns remain, Vietnam has recently expanded its site-blocking efforts by tar.....»»
Used-car market normalizing, though affordability, inventory concerns remain
As the U.S. auto market shows slow signs of normalization, used-vehicle dealers are assessing what the return of new-vehicle supply and used-vehicle depreciation means for demand in 2024......»»
Top cybersecurity concerns for the upcoming elections
In this Help Net Security video, Adam Marrè, CISO at Arctic Wolf, explains how state and local governments must focus on cybersecurity as the 2024 election approaches in the United States. State and local IT and cybersecurity teams usually have few.....»»
Study of decommissioned onshore gas field highlights hydrogen storage concerns
A study exploring the potential of a decommissioned gas field in Scotland as a major hydrogen store has highlighted concerns over potential leaks and recommended that it shouldn't be used......»»
The 4 biggest concerns I still have about the Vision Pro
Apple Apple’s much-anticipated mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has generated a considerable amount of buzz over the past six months or so. Its official launch is set for February 2, and you’ll — but some lucky few have gotten.....»»
Google lays off 100 at YouTube; CEO says more layoffs are coming
Sundar Pichai tells employees to brace for "tough choices... throughout the year." Enlarge / Google is looking pretty dilapidated these days. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Today's Google layoff announcement concerns YouTube,.....»»
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen could spin off airbag unit in stock offering
The world's third-largest auto supplier has been looking for a buyer for the airbag unit, which employs around 35,000 people, since 2022......»»
IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business
Increasing data requests overwhelm IT teams, but security concerns hinder their ability to provide employees with access to timely data, according to CData Software. The majority of Ops professionals feel that they are prohibited from accessing the d.....»»
More "safe spaces" for young people could help reduce violence in Scotland, report says
A new report led by researchers at the University of Glasgow highlights concerns around how Scotland is adapting to emerging trends around violence and young people......»»
Colorado"s new wolves are alive and well, but state officials face transparency concerns about releases
The 10 wolves set loose in Colorado in December 2023 as part of a historic state-led reintroduction are doing well, but the humans charged with orchestrating the multi-year effort addressed concerns this week about a lack of transparency about the re.....»»