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BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China

BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China Cowley factory on outskirts of Oxford not up to challenge of creating electric vehicles, says Mini boss A Mini electric car is pictured on the production line during its unveiling at the BMW group plant in Cowley. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images A Mini… Continue reading BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China

@Nissan: Nissan Ariya and Pathfinder Rock Creek earn awards at Miami Auto Show000872

October 15, 2022 MIAMI – The all-new 2023 Nissan Ariya and Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek received awards from Sobre Ruedas today at the 2022 Miami International Auto Show. The all-new 2023 Nissan Ariya was named Sobre Ruedas Vehicle of the Year, while the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek was named Sobre Ruedas Best SUV. For almost… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Ariya and Pathfinder Rock Creek earn awards at Miami Auto Show000872

Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation Over Chaotic Twitter Deal

Billionaire and cowboy hat-wearer Elon Musk is under federal investigation over his maybe-renewed bid to purchase Twitter, as was revealed yesterday by a newly-unsealed court document — specifically, a letter written by Twitter’s attorneys, who want to know what, exactly, Musk has told federal authorities regarding the disastrous agreement. While the extent of the investigation… Continue reading Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation Over Chaotic Twitter Deal

Researchers Say Microbes Assemble Into “Superorganisms” That Crawl Around Your Teeth

Image by Penn Dental Medicine Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have accidentally discovered that bacteria and fungi can team up to form a mobile “superorganism” that will wreak havoc on your teeth, according to a new study published this month in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.… Continue reading Researchers Say Microbes Assemble Into “Superorganisms” That Crawl Around Your Teeth

Microsoft’s AR Headset Was a Complete Disaster During a Military Test

“The devices would have gotten us killed.” Bad Marks The US military finally tried out Microsoft’s much-delayed, very expensive augmented reality goggles during a recent Army test — and per an Insider report, the company’s tech failed pretty spectacularly. According to the report, the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmented System (IVAS) device failed four out of six “evaluation… Continue reading Microsoft’s AR Headset Was a Complete Disaster During a Military Test

Scientists Spot Brightest Energy Burst Ever Detected in Space

And the nerds are STOKED. Super Duper Scientists have discovered the brightest energy burst ever detected in space — and Astronomy Twitter is abuzz over the electrifying finding. As Vice reports, this uber-bright gamma ray burst (GRB), which are huge bursts of energy that occur during major galactic events such as star deaths, was detected by… Continue reading Scientists Spot Brightest Energy Burst Ever Detected in Space

One designer’s quest to build the world’s greatest desk accessories

Ugmonk started as a T-shirt store — now founder Jeff Sheldon is trying to turn it into something much more ambitious. But as he knows, hardware is hard. Share this story Jeff Sheldon’s desk is a well-known thing on the internet – now he’s trying to upgrade it. Jeff Sheldon’s desk is sort of famous. You… Continue reading One designer’s quest to build the world’s greatest desk accessories

U.S. jury convicts Nikola founder of fraud in New York trial

Image Source: AP NEW YORK – Nikola Corp founder Trevor Milton on Friday was convicted by a U.S. jury of fraud in a case alleging he lied to investors about the electric vehicle company’s technology. The jury found Milton guilty on one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud after deliberating for… Continue reading U.S. jury convicts Nikola founder of fraud in New York trial

TomTom shares fall as 2023 uncertainties outweigh Q3 beat

Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom on Friday cut its cash flow target for 2023, citing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, sending its shares tumbling 12% despite better than expected third-quarter performance. The Amsterdam-based group, whose customers range from major car companies to global tech firms, forecast free cash flow at break-even for next… Continue reading TomTom shares fall as 2023 uncertainties outweigh Q3 beat