VW says it will build $21,756 BEVs alone after Renault talks collapsed
VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions......»»
Tecno is bringing the best of mobile AI to affordable phones
At the IFA 2024 technology show Tecno has announced a range of AI features for its phones, which build on the efforts introduced by Google and Apple......»»
Bat population collapse linked to increased pesticide use and more than 1,000 infant deaths
Bats are considered a natural pesticide, widely relied on by farmers as an alternative to chemical pesticides to protect their crops from insects. But since 2006, many bat populations have collapsed in counties in North America due to an invasive fun.....»»
Nanoleaf upgrades its modular lighting system with Nanoleaf Blocks
Nanoleaf Blocks are availalbe in a variety of formats, allowing you to craft wild designs or build functional shelving for your home theater or game room......»»
Volvo"s next electric crossover, the EX60, to debut most advanced architecture
The midsize crossover will use the SPA3 underpinnings, which the automaker says will help it build future models faster and for less money......»»
RNA editing plays critical role in fruit flies" sense of smell and social interactions
Imagine your DNA as a set of instructions or a recipe book that tells your body how to make everything it needs to function, from proteins to cells. Every time the body needs to build something, it reads these instructions. But sometimes, the body ca.....»»
Apple rolls out ninth developer beta for vision OS 2
Apple has unusually issued one of its ninth-round developer betas earlier than the rest, with a new build of visionOS 2 now testable.Apple Vision Pro, used to run visionOS. Apple's beta-testing process typically involves a batch of updates being test.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 30, 2024 – Apple and OpenAI talks, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple outs ninth developer beta for vision OS 2
Apple has unusually issued one of its ninth-round developer betas earlier than the rest, with a new build of visionOS 2 now testable.Apple Vision Pro, used to run visionOS. Apple's beta-testing process typically involves a batch of updates being test.....»»
Natural piezoelectric effect may build gold deposits
How does an unreactive, barely soluble metal end up forming giant chunks? Enlarge / A lot of gold deposits are found embedded in quartz crystals. (credit: Pierre Longnus) One of the reasons gold is so valuable is because.....»»
Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought—and many have already collapsed
When fish are taken from our oceans faster than they can reproduce, their population numbers decline. This over-fishing upsets marine ecosystems. It's also bad for human populations that rely on fish for protein in their diets......»»
WSJ: Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI as ChatGPT comes to iOS 18
OpenAI is seeking a new round of funding that values the company at over $100 billion, and a new report today says Apple is in negotiations to join in. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is “in talks to invest in OpenAI” alongside other.....»»
Apple is reportedly trying to invest in OpenAI
OpenAI's ChatGPT will be built into the iPhone operating system later this year. Enlarge / The OpenAI logo. (credit: Getty Images) According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI,.....»»
Colorado"s wildfire risk is so high a fire department struggled to find insurance to build a new firehouse
The Durango Fire Protection District was repeatedly denied insurance coverage for the construction of its new downtown firehouse earlier this year because of the wildfire risk......»»
Identifying inclusive training needs for English teachers in Japan teaching students with disabilities
Access to education is recognized as one of the pillars of sustainability; it is certainly a necessary foundation if we are to build a better world for ourselves and future generations. However, education needs to be not only accessible, but also inc.....»»
Yellowstone season 6: Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser in talks to continue franchise
Yellowstone may continue after all, as Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are in talks to headline Yellowstone season 6......»»
Quentin Tarantino talks failed Star Trek movie and why he’ll never watch Toy Story 4
On a recent podcast appearance, Quentin Tarantino discussed the status of his Star Trek movie and why he'll never watch Toy Story 4......»»
Hands-on: BenQ’s new budget-friendly 4K monitor made for Mac users
I have been a BenQ loyalist for years now. They offer some of the best displays for Mac and iPad users at reasonable prices. Spending over $1,600 for a studio display has never been in the cards for me. BenQ gets you 99% of the features, build qualit.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime 028: Henny Tha Bizness talks iPad music-making and the creative process
Grammy award-winning platinum music producer Henny Tha Bizness joins Overtime to talk about iPad music production, the benefits of simplicity, mastering your tools, why AI in music isn’t as new of a concept as it may seem, and much more. 9to5Mac.....»»
Experts meet as final global plastic treaty talks near
With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics......»»
Volvo Trucks picks Monterrey for $700 million Mexico assembly plant
Volvo AB said in April that it aimed to build a plant in Mexico to supply the group's Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks businesses in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mack Trucks in Mexico and Latin America. .....»»