We demand our Right to Repair, iFixit tells FTC
Repair outfit iFixit and the Public Interest Research Group have asked the FTC to introduce new Right to Repair rules that could make it easier for device owners to fix broken hardware themselves.Fixing an iPhoneiFixit and PIRG submitted a petition t.....»»
Propelling atomically layered magnets toward green computers
Globally, computation is booming at an unprecedented rate, fueled by the boons of artificial intelligence. With this, the staggering energy demand of the world's computing infrastructure has become a major concern, and the development of computing de.....»»
Canoo spent more on private jet than its revenue amid cash problems
Troubled electric vehicle startup Canoo spent twice as much as its revenue in 2023 on private jet usage for its CEO amid a capital shortage and waning EV demand......»»
TESLA: Q1 deliveries fall 8.5% to 386,810 as demand cools
Tesla produced 433,371 vehicles globally in the first quarter, the company said. In the U.S., Cox Automotive estimated deliveries at 166,734 in the January-March period, a 3.2 percent gain......»»
TOYOTA: Namesake brand jumps 21%, Lexus up 15% in Q1 on booming hybrid sales
Improved inventory and red-hot hybrid demand credited for boosting Toyota's sales in March and Q1......»»
TESLA: Q1 deliveries fall 8.5% to 386,810 as demand cools and EV competition heats up
Tesla produced 433,371 vehicles globally in the first quarter, the company said. In the U.S., Cox Automotive estimated deliveries at 166,734 in the January-March period, a 3.2 percent gain......»»
Toyota jumps 21%, Lexus up 15% in Q1 on booming hybrid sales
Improved inventory and red-hot hybrid demand credited for boosting Toyota's sales in March and Q1......»»
EPA emissions rule still goes too far, industry leaders say
The rule, though less stringent than proposed regulation, outpaces consumer demand, speakers said at the J.D. Power Auto Forum......»»
Research demonstrates anatase supported Ni single-atom catalysts for propane dehydrogenation
Propylene is one of the most important petrochemical raw materials, ranging second after ethylene. To meet the ever-increasing demand, alternative technologies for propylene production are in urgent need, among which the propane dehydrogenation (PDH).....»»
Loop Capital cuts AAPL price target to $170 over weak iPhone demand
Projecting that Apple's annual revenue will decline in 2024, investment firm Loop Capital says iPhone demand is too soft.iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineupOther investment firms such as JP Morgan are predicting a recovery for Apple in China, while ones li.....»»
Tesla worries Wall Street about Q1 sales amid softer demand, high interest rates
Analysts lowered projections for this week’s deliveries report as the first quarter ended. Some on Wall Street are even braced for Tesla’s first sales decline since the early days of the pandemic. CEO Elon Musk didn't help matters......»»
AI is making your Candy Crush Saga sessions less frustrating
As criticism against the use of AI in games mounts, developer King tells us how Candy Crush Saga uses the tech to assist developers, not replace them......»»
Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner spills details on the series’ two lost games
Gaming icon Jordan Mechner tells us about the failed games that built his successes, including the canceled Princess of Persia......»»
A eucharist of sourdough or wafer? What a thousand-year-old religious quarrel tells us about fermentation
A nasty quarrel arose in the 11th century over what kind of bread should be used in holy communion......»»
Auto industry"s share of global microchip capacity rises as EVs, software grow
The automotive industry surpassed the consumer and industrial sectors in 2023 to become the third-largest end market for semiconductors worldwide as demand for automotive-grade microchips continues to grow......»»
Parts pairing used by Apple has been outlawed by Oregon [U]
The practice of parts pairing – which can prevent third-party repair shops from cannibalising broken devices for parts – has been outlawed by Oregon, taking effect for any product made after January 1, 2025. The legislature just passed the tou.....»»
Microsoft just discovered the next big evolution in displays
A new Microsoft patent tells us that the company is working on a new technology that can dim and brighten individual pixels instead of the entire display......»»
Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing
Starting in 2025, devices can't block repair parts with software pairing checks. Enlarge / Oregon's repair bill prohibits companies from implementing software locks that prohibit aftermarket or used parts from being installed in.....»»
Despite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing
Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs.Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into lawOn Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.....»»
Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress
The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60% and 476%, respectively. In 2023, the F.....»»
Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact
The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together......»»