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.....»»
Irrigating more U.S. crops by mid-century will be worth the investment, researchers say
With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. Yet less than 20% of croplands.....»»
Death tolls from climate disasters will "balloon" without investment in Africa"s weather stations, experts warn
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and heat waves, with Africa expected to be among the global regions hit hardest......»»
Indonesia gives automakers more time to qualify for EV credits in investment bid
Indonesia’s government has set an ambitious target of producing some 600,000 EVs by 2030......»»
Justice Kagan order: Apple doesn"t have to change app store terms while battling Epic in court
The US Supreme Court ruled on Epic Games appeal to pause an injunction that was granted to Apple by a lower court, following Epic's initial legal victory in its dispute over Apple store practices......»»
Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable will have “no shortcomings”
Xiaomi is set to announce a new foldable phone next week, which according to the company’s CEO, will have “no shortcomings”. While Samsung has certainly been leading the charge when it comes to foldable phones, other companies have.....»»
Apple expected to invest in Arm ahead of possible September IPO
The SoftBank-owned Arm is expected to receive considerable investment from Apple and other chip companies as part of its IPO, a report claims, with the introduction to the market now thought to occur in mid-September.SoftBank has been eyeing an IPO f.....»»
Building blocs for diverse investment
A research study in the International Journal of Trade and Global Markets has looked at the effects of the evolution of the BRIC economies to the BRICS bloc and the implications of that transition on investment and global trade. The work highlights t.....»»
India delays iPad and Mac import limits until October 31
Apple has been given a reprieve from halting imports of MacBooks and iPads into India, after the government delayed the implementation of new limits by three months.Chennai, India [Unsplash/Karl Janisse]On Thursday, major device vendors including App.....»»
Tim Cook touts that Apple has been investing in generative AI tech ‘for years’
Alongside the release of AAPL earnings for Q3 2023, Tim Cook is also touting the company’s investment in generative AI technology. In an interview with Reuters, Cook said that Apple has been “doing research across a wide range of AI technologies,.....»»
7 fake cryptocurrency investment apps discovered in Google Play, Apple App Store
Sophos released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. Since May, Sophos X-Ops has observed CryptoRom fraudsters refining their techniqu.....»»
Vision Pro accessories described in Apple patent – optional tech, and fashion
Just in case you thought Apple’s spatial computer wasn’t sufficiently expensive, a newly granted patent describes the possibility of a wide range of Vision Pro accessories. These include additional cameras, for an even wider field of view, and.....»»
New Redmi Watch 3 Active Announced
Announced for Indian markets, the watch will come with up to 12-day battery life, a 1.83-inch display, and 5ATM waterproofing. A while back, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Watch 3, which featured some pretty impressive hardware and software fea.....»»
Xiaomi Launches yet Another Redmi 12 Variant for Indian Markets
Xiaomi has announced a new Redmi 12 5G model, following the debut of the 4G variant a while back. Another week, another new Xiaomi phone – at this point, new Redmi device launches shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the brand’.....»»
Apple Vision Pro could make the invisible, visible for engineers, troubleshooters, and technicians
A newly-granted patent suggests Apple Vision Pro could be used to show energy and objects not visible to the naked eye like electrical current, radio signals from Wi-Fi, or HVAC air flow to help engineers and troubleshooters.Apple Vision ProIt's like.....»»
Foxconn plans new $500 million investment in India
Apple's largest iPhone supplier Foxconn is intending to build two new plants in Karnataka, southern India, at a cost of half a billion dollars.A Foxconn facilityFoxconn has been working with Apple to reduce its reliance on China by diversifying to In.....»»
Piper Sandler hikes Apple stock price target to $220 on long-term forecast
While Apple may see earnings below Wall Street's expectations on the quarter, the iPhone 15 and strong China results have driven an Apple Stock price target increase by investment bank Piper Sandler.Analysts are offering their opinions on Apple's fin.....»»
“Blaze your glory!”—Twitter’s “X” becomes first one-letter iPhone app
Previously, Apple required a minimum of two characters in iPhone app names. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu) Apple has granted a rare exception to its strict App Store rules, allowing Twitter to r.....»»
Xiaomi Expected to Launch Mix Fold 3 Soon, Leica Collaboration in Tow
The Mix 3 has already been initially "teased" online. With the ever-growing onslaught of foldable devices out on the market, Xiaomi has recently announced that its latest flexible Android handset – the Mix Fold 3 – is set to lau.....»»
Goodyears adds 3 new directors, including former Ford exec Hinrichs
Goodyear said it will appoint new board members and launch a review of its business as part of a settlement with activist Elliott Investment Management......»»
Nissan and Renault revamp alliance with $663 million EV investment
The 24-year alliance started to fray with the arrest of Carlos Ghosn in 2019. Enlarge / The Renault Zoe (left) and Nissan Leaf (right) were two early mass-market EVs. (credit: Nissan) Nissan has agreed to invest $663 mil.....»»