BANGKOK/JAKARTA — Honda Motor and Toyota Motor are making their long-awaited moves in the electric vehicle markets of Thailand and Indonesia, where other Asian rivals have quickly established EV oligopolies in the absence of Japanese competition. Honda showcased its concept vehicle, dubbed “SUV e:Prototype,” at the Thailand International Motor Expo, which opened Wednesday in the… Continue reading Honda, Toyota race to gain ground in Thai, Indonesian EV markets
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Judge dismisses indictment against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
More than four years after her arrest, the drawn-out legal saga of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou came to a formal end this week. On Friday, US District Judge Ann Donnelly dismissed an indictment against Meng, according to Reuters. On behalf of the US, Canadian authorities arrested Meng in 2018 for allegedly violating American… Continue reading Judge dismisses indictment against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Pentagon unveils B-21 Raider aircraft with advanced stealth technology
The US military has unveiled the B-21 Raider, its first new stealth bomber in 30 years. Northrop Grumman, which developed the aircraft, first showed us a silhouette of the plane covered by a shroud way back in 2015. Now, the Pentagon has officially presented the B-21 at an event at Northrop Grumman’s plant in Palmdale,… Continue reading Pentagon unveils B-21 Raider aircraft with advanced stealth technology
Recommended Reading: The environmental cost of China’s EV boom
Antonia Timmerman, Rest of World The rise of electric vehicles in China is causing devastating environmental impacts in nearby Indonesia, including rising ocean temperatures as a byproduct of coal plants. Upper respiratory infections are also one of the main health issues for people who live near nickel-processing factories and the main water sources for some… Continue reading Recommended Reading: The environmental cost of China’s EV boom
Meta faces lawsuit for harvesting financial data from tax prep websites
A group of anonymous plaintiffs who filed their taxes online in 2020 using H&R Block has sued Meta, accusing the company of violating users’ trust and privacy. If you’ll recall, a recent Markup investigation revealed that H&R Block, along with other popular tax-filing websites like TaxAct and TaxSlayer, have been sending users’ sensitive financial information… Continue reading Meta faces lawsuit for harvesting financial data from tax prep websites
Sirius XM flaw could’ve let hackers remotely unlock and start cars
/ Security researcher Sam Curry found an exploit affecting the telematics and infotainment systems powered by Sirius XM. Curry says the company has since fixed the issue. Nissan is just one of the auto manufacturer’s that use Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services. A vulnerability affecting Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services could’ve let hackers remotely start,… Continue reading Sirius XM flaw could’ve let hackers remotely unlock and start cars
EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet
Pros Great video quality No subscription fees Face recognition Anti-theft detection Completely wireless Cons Expensive Had to unpair and repair old Eufy Security devices Privacy concerns Not directly compatible with HomeKit Eufy Security has attracted attention in the security camera world recently for cybersecurity flaws, with some users saying Eufy has misled consumers by uploading local-only data… Continue reading EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet
Hero MotoCorp partners Paralympic Committee of India
Above: Dr. Deepa Malik, President – Paralympic Committee of India with Bharatendu Kabi, Head – CSR and Corp Communication, Hero MotoCorp (right). Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp has partnered with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) today, which is World Disability Day 2022. As part of this partnership, which is an initiative under the ‘Khelo Hero’… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp partners Paralympic Committee of India
Hyundai Mobis develops collaborative self-driving robots for smart factories
Hyundai Mobis has announced that it has completed the development of mobile collaborative robotic and logistics robotic systems based on autonomous driving, which have been implemented for pilot operation in its Ulsan plant in Korea. These robots, which can be used at general manufacturing sites or in smart factories, feature a set of technologies that… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops collaborative self-driving robots for smart factories
GWM Holds 2022 Overseas Conference, Revealing Latest Global Strategy
BAODING, China, Dec. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On December 2, GWM held its 2022 overseas conference titled ONE GWM • LIGHT THE WORLD in Bangkok, Thailand. GWM revealed the global brand building and product layout, and further clarified its brand strategy. GWM Holds 2022 Overseas Conference, Revealing Latest Global Strategy (PRNewsfoto/GWM) Over 200 distributors from more… Continue reading GWM Holds 2022 Overseas Conference, Revealing Latest Global Strategy