Xiaomi granted reprieve against investment ban
Xiaomi was designated a CCMC in January, one of the final acts by Donald Trump's outgoing administration. A 1999 law requires the Defense Department to compile a catalog of companies owned or controlled by the People's Liberation Army. The Pentagon h.....»»
Xiaomi is Expected to Launch Three EV Models Soon
Newly-spotted job listings from the company indicate that the launch of Xiaomi's first-ever EV is near, which is now expected to come in multiple models. The post Xiaomi is Expected to Launch Three EV Models Soon appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Q&A: How foreign investment in US land affects food security
David Ortega, faculty laureate and associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, provided expert testimony to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry's hearing on foreign investment in U.S......»»
Study quantifies satellite brightness, challenges ground-based astronomy
The ability to have access to the Internet or use a mobile phone anywhere in the world is taken more and more for granted, but the brightness of Internet and telecommunications satellites that enable global communications networks could pose problems.....»»
A live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation has been announced
We're betting it'll rake in a few eddies. Enlarge / Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077. (credit: CD Projekt Red) After three years, a new expansion, and $120 million of additional investment, the video g.....»»
Everyone needs access to urban green spaces, not just those in more affluent areas, say researchers
Seeking the shade of a tree to relax or cool off is something many of us take for granted......»»
Taiwan investigates firms that worked with Chinese companies reportedly supplying Huawei
Taiwan is investigating whether four of its firms broke US sanctions or its own investment rules when they provided services to Chinese companies that are reportedly helping Huawei build chip factories......»»
Down to earth: Retail auto technology startups lower VC expectations
The decline in easy venture capital investment that began in 2022 shows no sign of ending. Retail auto tech startups are slashing their budgets or adjusting their business plans to make cash on hand last longer......»»
Don"t feel appreciated by your partner? Relationship interventions can help
When we're married or in a long-term romantic relationship, we may eventually come to take each other for granted and forget to show appreciation. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that it doesn't have to stay this wa.....»»
US drinking water often contains toxic contaminants, scientist warns
Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink......»»
Underappreciation of LGBT executives creates investment opportunity, says study
Academics from Northumbria University have uncovered an "extreme underappreciation" of firms with CEOs who are openly gay, lesbian, trans or bisexual—and they say it's driven by discrimination......»»
Apple"s meteoric rise is over, says KeyBanc
KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Apple will struggle to grow sales, especially in the US, and has cut its rating for the firm.iPhone 15 Pro MaxAhead of the iPhone 15 launch, investment firms had low expectations, with JP Morgan dropping its Apple sto.....»»
Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights
According to a report in the latest issue of the Business F1 magazine, Apple is eyeing Formula 1 as its next big sports investment. The company is reportedly considering an offer worth about $2 billion per year, which would eventually make Apple the.....»»
Report: Google’s money was “key” factor in Apple rejecting Bing purchase
Microsoft had also considered a large Apple investment in 2016 to boost Bing. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A few years before Microsoft went all-in on a ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine, the company had another idea.....»»
Apple says it supports over half a million jobs in the UK
From its office and retail staff to suppliers and developers, Apple claims that 550,000 jobs in the UK have been created because of its continued investment.Inside Apple's new UK headquarters at the iconic Battersea Power Station (source: Apple)Apple.....»»
Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff
The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment......»»
Raspberry Pi 5, with upgraded everything, available for preorder today
Launch inventory is specifically held for individual buyers until 2024. Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5's custom I/O chip, the RP1, is the result of $15M in investment over seven years. It unlocks far more data and storage capabilit.....»»
Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Increased government investment in climate change mitigation is prompting agricultural sectors to find reliable methods for measuring their contribution to climate change. With that in mind, a team led by scientists at the University of Illinois Urba.....»»
Samsung plans $41M expansion of EV battery operations in Michigan
A $5 million performance-based grant, approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund board, was needed to keep the investment from going to Kokomo, Ind......»»
I want to like this new Android phone, but there’s a big problem with it
The Xiaomi 13T Pro is faced with a legion of really excellent phones against which it has to compete, and as we found out in our review, that's a big problem......»»
Xiaomi’s newest wearables may make you want to ditch your Apple Watch
Xiaomi has launched two new wearable devices, the Watch 2 Pro and Smart Band 8. Here's a first look at the new smartwatch and fitness band......»»