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.....»»
New York"s weak right to repair bill is now in effect, and changes almost nothing
New York was the first US state to pass a Right to Repair bill, which is now law, but it's so weak and watered down, it is effectively worthless for consumers.Apple Repair ProgramFollowing its passage through the New York State Senate in 2021, and pa.....»»
Daisy is an installation and repair company designed for your smart home
Daisy is a new smart home company that wants to streamline the set up and maintenance of all your devices. It'll be rolling out to key markets this year......»»
No Chinese automakers tapping new-EV tax credit, Treasury official tells Senate panel
The U.S. government has issued guidance for automakers on how the Biden administration will enforce a provision that blocks tax credits for new EVs that contain battery materials from adversaries such as China......»»
Lucid Q4 deliveries fall 10%; stock plummets
The EV startup reported 1,734 deliveries in the most recent quarter and full-year sales of 6,001. Lucid has repeatedly cut its production forecasts amid weak demand for its luxury Air sedan......»»
Hertz is selling 20,000 used EVs due to high repair costs
The rental car company will replace them with gasoline-powered vehicles. Enlarge (credit: Hertz) If you're looking for an electric car bargain and you're braver than the average bear, you might want to check out Hertz, t.....»»
ABB buys tech company to give next-generation industrial robots eyes and brains
The deal to buy Sevensense, a Swiss startup, is the latest robotics investment by ABB and follows growing demand for industrial robots that can move and work independently......»»
Hertz to sell 20,000 EVs in shift back to gasoline-powered cars
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. plans to sell a third of its U.S. electric vehicle fleet and reinvest in gas-powered cars due to weak demand for the battery-powered options......»»
Ultra-short laser flashes on demand: Controllable light pulse pairs from a single-fiber laser
In an innovative approach to controlling ultrashort laser flashes, researchers from the Universities of Bayreuth and Konstanz are using soliton physics and two pulse combs within a single laser. The method has the potential to drastically speed up an.....»»
Ford battery partner SK On sees strong EV growth beyond 2024
Ford Motor Co.’s South Korean electric-car battery partner SK On Co., which furloughed some U.S. workers last year amid waning EV demand, expects EV sales to be sluggish in 2024 but remains bullish in the long term......»»
Third investment firm downgrades Apple, but expects iPhone demand to improve
Investment firm Redburn Atlantic has become the latest to downgrade Apple, although its analyst is keeping its $200 price target.Apple's iPhone 15Following Barclays' expectation that the iPhone 16 will have no compelling features, Piper Sandler also.....»»
This tiny EV crossover from VinFast will go on sale in the US
The diminutive and blocky VF3 costs just $12,200 in Vietnam. Enlarge / If our comments are anything to go by, there is a huge demand out there for a small, cheap EV. Well, this is a small, cheap EV from VinFast. (credit: VinFast).....»»
Study show dry-cleaning fluid holds promise for sustainable organic synthesis
The widely used dry-cleaning and degreasing solvent perc can be converted to useful chemicals by a new, clean, safe, and inexpensive procedure. The Kobe University discovery using on-demand UV activation may open the path to upcycling perc and thus c.....»»
Study finds biodiversity impacts of agricultural deforestation have inherent and predictable geographical differences
Agriculture is the foundation of human civilization and a prime example of our impact on Earth. Almost 40% of our planet's ice-free land surface, most of which was previously forested, is now dedicated to agriculture. As our demand for food increases.....»»
TSMC makes up for falling iPhone demand with AI processors
AppliPhonee's chip manufacturer TSMC has reported better than expected revenues for Q4 2023, and says it's due to AI causing increased demand for high-performance processors.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsTSMC has previously been hit with.....»»
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon movie now available on premium video on demand
Apple TV+ funded Ridley Scott’s epic interpretation of Napoleon, but it isn’t streaming just yet. Following its theatrical box office run, the Napoleon movie is now available for buy or rent in a premium video on demand window. You can get it her.....»»
Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one
While Apple is making behind-the-scenes preparations for allowing third-party app stores to comply with Europe’s antitrust requirements, the company is continuing to make arguments about why it shouldn’t have to. Latest among these is the sugg.....»»
UK-first streaming service EE TV launches on Apple TV 4K with branded remote
EE TV is a streaming service now available on Apple TV 4K with a full TV guide and custom physical remote.EE TVEE TV launched in December 2023 to offer UK users a new and flexible way to stream on-demand and live content. The app offers a wide select.....»»
Analysis finds soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
Aussie employers' demand for workers with strong interpersonal skills has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency......»»
EV demand hinges on reduced operating costs, Deloitte finds
Economics are the primary motivator for EV purchases in the U.S., beating out environmental motivations, according to Deloitte's 2024 Global Automotive Consumer study......»»
Daily deals Jan. 8: $249 iPad 9th Gen, $100 off iPad Air 5, 50% off Beats headphones, Nanoleaf lights $59, more
Today's top deals include 16% off an Apple Magic Keyboard, 50% off Sony ZX Series wired on-ear headphones, $900 off Definitive Technology Demand D15 floorstanding speakers, 40% off Amazon Smart Plugs, and more.Deep discounts on Samsung Frame TVsThe A.....»»