Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility

Apollo Tyres, the leading tyre maker, today inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including the ones for electric vehicles. The key… Continue reading Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility

India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units

India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units If the passenger vehicle industry is setting the pace for India Auto Inc with strong double-digit growth of 30%, then it’s thanks to the surging demand for utility vehicles (UVs), whose sales have crossed the million mark for the third… Continue reading India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units

Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns

Tesla told the FCC that it plans to market a new radar starting next month. The move raises even more concerns about potentially needed updates to its hardware suite to achieve the promised self-driving capability. Since 2016, Tesla has claimed that all its vehicles produced going forward have “all the needed hardware” to become self-driving… Continue reading Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns

Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?

Elon Musk told President Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but the plan has been unclear since Tesla opened its charge connector. Over the last year, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. In Europe, Tesla has already opened hundreds of stations in most countries it operate… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?

Vietnam-based HDBank plans to raise $500m via convertible bondsIn 2020 and 2021, HDBank also issued convertible bonds worth $325 million.

Vietnamese commercial lender HDBank is seeking to raise $500 million via convertible bonds, and to increase its foreign ownership limit from 18% to 20%, according to a statement. The plan is subject to approval from the bank’s shareholders. The bank will use the proceeds from the issuance for its medium- and long-term capital needs, enhancing… Continue reading Vietnam-based HDBank plans to raise $500m via convertible bondsIn 2020 and 2021, HDBank also issued convertible bonds worth $325 million.

Scientists May Have Finally Discovered Why People Get Sick in the Winter

Image by Getty Images/Futurism A team of researchers may have finally figured out why people are far more likely to get colds and the flu when temperatures drop during the winter. The new study, which the scientists’ peers are calling a breakthrough, draws a link between colder air temperatures and a weakened immune system. “This… Continue reading Scientists May Have Finally Discovered Why People Get Sick in the Winter

Man Alarmed to Become Only Guest at $400,000 Metaverse Party

“After initial bemused chats with the roughly five other humans who showed up, I am alone.” Sad Sad Day Any gathering that no one shows up to is sad enough. The European Union investing $400k into a 24-hour metaverse “beach party” full of “music and fun,” only to attract less than ten guests who all… Continue reading Man Alarmed to Become Only Guest at $400,000 Metaverse Party

Apple Music Sing Adds ‘Karaoke Mode’ to Streaming Songs

When it comes to advanced features and seamless compatibility with iOS devices, Apple Music has Spotify well and truly beaten. The Swedish streaming giant has essentially the same content library as Apple and better music discovery algorithms, but Apple Music has the technical edge with support for lossless audio, spatial sound that works in Apple’s… Continue reading Apple Music Sing Adds ‘Karaoke Mode’ to Streaming Songs

Dead Island 2’s latest trailer blends zombies and Alexa voice commands

When Dead Island 2 remerged earlier this year after a lengthy absence, publisher Deep Silver announced it would be the first title to support Amazon’s Alexa Game Control, a feature that allows you to use your voice to play a game. On Tuesday, the company shared a trailer showcasing the functionality, albeit one that offers… Continue reading Dead Island 2’s latest trailer blends zombies and Alexa voice commands

Apple’s future iPhones and Macs will use TSMC chips made in Arizona

You didn’t have to wait long for confirmation of Apple’s domestic chip plans. Company chief Tim Cook has revealed that Apple will buy chips made at TSMC’s upcoming factory in Phoenix, Arizona. While Cook didn’t say just how those chips will be used, the 4- and 3-nanometer parts are expected to find their way into… Continue reading Apple’s future iPhones and Macs will use TSMC chips made in Arizona