Apple Q2 results beat estimates, set records, but guidance is flat
Apple beat estimates for its fiscal Q2 2023, but the results released late Thursday were decidedly uneven.iPhone sales, services, and emerging markets were the quarter’s high spots, but Mac and iPad sales declined, and wearables seemed flat. Looking ahead, Apple officials predict a slight decline as long as the economicContinue Reading
How to reduce Windows driver bloat
Over time on Windows systems, it’s inevitable that old device drivers get supplanted by new ones. Even on systems where drivers aren’t rigorously maintained, Windows Update will typically update at least a dozen drivers annually.Those who pursue driver currency more vigorously may also use tools like the Intel Driver &Continue Reading
Teenage boy kills 8 children, guard at school in Belgrade
Serbian police say a teenage boy opened fire at a school in central Belgrade, killing eight children and the school guard. Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized. Police identified the shooter by his initials, K.K., and…Continue Reading
ONE Championship takes the fight to the UFC with first US card
Singapore-based promotion plans event in Denver as it seeks to lay glove on leading rival on its own territory., Nearly 30 years after the UFC held its first fight card in Denver, the Singapore-based ONE Championship is set to put on its inaugural US event in the Colorado city asContinue Reading
Interim Burkina Faso president hails Russia as ‘strategic ally’
Ibrahim Traore speaks about conflict in Sahel, denies Russian mercenaries are helping his government fight rebels., Ibrahim Traore speaks about conflict in the Sahel region but denies that Russian mercenaries are helping his government fight rebels.Burkina Faso’s interim president, Ibrahim Traore, on Thurday said Russia has become a key strategicContinue Reading
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 05/05/2023
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
OCSiAl offers new high-graphene nanotube dispersions for Li-ion batteries
OCSiAl, a graphene nanotube producer, has launched two highly concentrated nanotube dispersions for Li-ion battery anodes and cathodes. The company claims that the new products, 1% TUBALL BATT NMP for cathodes and 0.8% TUBALL BATT H2O for anodes, are cheaper, more sustainable and better for batteries than typical options likeContinue Reading
Daimler Truck to build US charging network for electric trucks
In 2022, Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Alternatives formed a joint venture called Greenlane to develop a US public EV charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Now the companies say their $650-million JV has made significant progress (no timeline has been announced).Continue Reading
New York State Is Set To Ban Fossil Fuels In New Construction Starting In 2026
New York is expected to be the first state in the U.S. to phase in a ban on fossil fuel equipment in new construction. The ban is included in the $229 billion state budget deal and will likely take effect in 2026 for most new buildings under seven stories andContinue Reading
Living and Breathing on the Front Line of a Toxic Chemical Zone
As the Biden administration moves to curb health threats caused by toxic chemicals, the debate hits home for families living near petrochemical plants.Continue Reading
AI Is Helping Airlines Prevent Delays and Turbulence
A.I. and innovations like hyperlocal radar stations and a constellation of future satellites may soon improve forecasts and smooth out your journeys.Continue Reading
California’s epic snowpack is melting. Here’s what to expect
Warmer temperatures are melting the state’s historic snowpack. Already flooded communities downstream are scrambling to prepare for the surge. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)Continue Reading
Seattle proposes fish passage on its dams
The Upper Skagit Tribe has been pushing for the move for years.Continue Reading