Russia-Ukraine War: The war has devastated the strategic port in Mariupol, where Ukraine has sustained a pocket of resistance from within the Azovstal steelworks after weeks of battle. A Ukrainian commander in Mariupol appealed directly to Elon Musk on Wednesday, asking the world’s richest man to intervene on behalf of those trapped by Russian forces…
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday that it will nearly double annual production capacity for its red-hot F-150 Lightning electric pickup to 150,000 vehicles as the model has already attracted nearly 200,000 reservations ahead of its arrival this spring at U.S. dealers. Ford’s announcement comes a day ahead of rival General Motors Co’s (GM.N) public introduction of the…
The US is entering a legal battle with Xbox-maker Microsoft to block its plan to purchase the gaming firm behind hit titles such as Call of Duty. Regulators cited competition concerns, saying they feared that if the deal went through, Activision Blizzard’s games would stop being offered on non-Microsoft gaming consoles. The Activision purchase was…
5 Simple Tips for Improving Fuel Efficiency in Your Car As gas prices continue to rise, many car owners are looking for ways to improve their fuel efficiency and save money at the pump. Fortunately, there are several simple tips that can help you get the most out of every gallon of gas. By following…
The financial aid announcement, which follows the visit to Japan by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, is the latest example of growing cooperation between Washington and Tokyo in chip manufacturing amid growing tension and an intensifying technology rivalry with China. TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Japan will give U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology MU.O a subsidy of up to 46.5…
Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google on Wednesday unveiled a palette of 10 skin tones that it described as a step forward in making gadgets and apps that better serve people of color. The company said its new Monk Skin Tone Scale replaces a flawed standard of six colors known as the Fitzpatrick Skin Type, which had become popular in the…
The Adani Group announced on Monday that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ballard Power Systems to evaluate a joint investment case for the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells in various mobility and industrial applications in India. Under the MoU, both parties will examine various options to cooperate, including potential collaboration…
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is backing a music startup launched by one of its former executives. The company, called Gamma, is the brainchild of former Apple Music Global Creative Director Larry Jackson and veteran music executive Ike Youssef. It positions itself as an alternative to traditional record labels. “The artists shaping today’s culture not only create…
Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician. Adidas has said it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Kanye West after the German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer. Adidas said it initiated the…
The Netherlands’ government on Wednesday said it plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor technology to protect national security, joining the U.S. effort to curb chip exports to China. The announcement marked the first concrete move by the Dutch, who oversee essential chipmaking technology, toward adopting rules urged by Washington to hobble China’s chipmaking industry…