Category: Automotive

Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business

– Realizing Carbon Neutrality with a Primary Focus on Electrification – Striving to realize carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycle products during the 2040s, as the primary focus of environmental strategies for motorcycle business, Honda will accelerate electrification of its motorcycle models, while also continuing to advance ICE (internal combustion engines). Honda plans to… Continue reading Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business

Senators press Twitter CEO to address whistleblower claims

The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are pushing Twitter’s CEO Parag Agrawal to address allegations made by the company’s former head of security in a lengthy whistleblower complaint. In a new letter to Agrawal reported by CNN, the leaders of the committee pressed the CEO to address claims that Twitter’s security practices could harm… Continue reading Senators press Twitter CEO to address whistleblower claims

Twitter starts rolling out podcasts to Blue subscribers

Twitter has begun rolling out its redesigned Spaces tab. Starting today, Twitter Blue members on iOS can check out the new interface element through the subscription’s early access Labs feature. The tab brings together live and recorded Spaces, and even offers a selection of popular podcasts you can listen to directly through the app. Evidence… Continue reading Twitter starts rolling out podcasts to Blue subscribers

Google’s iOS 16 lock screen widgets include a shortcut to Chrome’s Dino game

Apple released iOS 16 earlier today, and one of the more notable features the update introduces is a redesigned lock screen experience. For the first time, Apple is letting you customize the typeface and accent color of on-screen elements like the date and time. Moreover, you can finally add widgets. As of today, there are… Continue reading Google’s iOS 16 lock screen widgets include a shortcut to Chrome’s Dino game

Google reportedly won’t make another Pixelbook laptop

Google is killing its Pixelbook laptop, according to an internal memo reported by The Verge. The company has also “shut down” the team that was working on the next generation of the device, which was reportedly “far along in development.” The company apparently opted to shift resources away from the premium Chromebook in an effort… Continue reading Google reportedly won’t make another Pixelbook laptop

Faulty car software ‘putting drivers at risk’

This is precisely the outcome that Thomas Schäfer, new CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, has said he wants to avoid.  Speaking earlier this month to Autocar, Schäfer said he wants to make Volkswagen “a loved brand again”. He added: “VW is on a steep learning curve with the likes of over-the-air software [updates]. It has… Continue reading Faulty car software ‘putting drivers at risk’

USD 2.40 bn Growth in Land-Based Smart Weapons Market Size, Development and Procurement of Advanced Technologies to Drive Growth – Technavio

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The development and procurement of advanced technologies are driving the land-based smart weapons market growth. However, factors such as stringent regulatory norms may challenge market growth. The land-based smart weapons market size is expected to grow by USD 2.40 bn from 2021 to 2026. In addition, the growth… Continue reading USD 2.40 bn Growth in Land-Based Smart Weapons Market Size, Development and Procurement of Advanced Technologies to Drive Growth – Technavio

Body Armor Market to Rise at a CAGR of 3.11% during Forecast Period 2022-2031, observes TMR Study

The defence category is anticipated to grow throughout the projected period due to technological developments in ceramic and steel protective gear. The global body armor market is being stimulated by the introduction of strong, lightweight devices. In order to give a high degree of ballistic protection and more mobility during combat missions, manufacturers are producing… Continue reading Body Armor Market to Rise at a CAGR of 3.11% during Forecast Period 2022-2031, observes TMR Study

KKR-led group calls off $14.5b offer for Australia’s Ramsay

A group led by private equity firm KKR & Co Inc has called off its cash-and-stock deal that values Australian hospital operator Ramsay Health Care at around $14.5 billion, the Australian Financial Review reported, citing sources. Late in August, KKR withdrew its nearly $15 billion all-cash deal for Ramsay but continued to offer a cash-and-stock bid… Continue reading KKR-led group calls off $14.5b offer for Australia’s Ramsay