The UK is planning a new attack on end-to-end encryption, with the Home Office set to spearhead efforts designed to discourage Facebook from further rolling out the technology to its messaging apps. Home Secretary Priti Patel is planning to deliver a keynote speech at a child protection charity’s event focused on exposing the perceived ills… Continue reading The UK Is Trying to Stop Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption
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Bridgestone Completes Sale of Firestone Building Products to LafargeHolcim
Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, has completed the sale of Firestone Building Products to Holcim Participations (US) Inc, a subsidiary of LafargeHolcim Ltd. (LafargeHolcim). The transaction, valued at USD $3.4 billion, will advance Bridgestone’s efforts to deliver value to customers and society as a global leader providing tires and advanced mobility solutions.… Continue reading Bridgestone Completes Sale of Firestone Building Products to LafargeHolcim
Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech
3 ‘of reading After Renault’s announced industrial plan, christened Renaulution, the French brand reaffirms its role as a pioneer in electric cars, not only by launching a new platform for Bev models, but by unveiling a concept that brings one of the most successful models: the Renault 5. The Italian CEO Luca De Meo will,… Continue reading Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech
Towards the electric, waiting for the Ferrari suv
2 ‘of reading The contact between Ferrari and electrification is getting closer and closer. In fact, among the innovations that will arrive this year from Maranello there will also be a plug-in hybrid hypercar. For now known as the internal name F171, it will be the second Ferrari in history infected by this technology, after… Continue reading Towards the electric, waiting for the Ferrari suv
Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands
3 ‘of reading The challenges that await Stellantis, the newly formed fourth world group born from the merger of PSA and FCA, are many, some with some degree of criticality, others that promise to be fascinating once hit. The main issue on the table of CEO Carlo Tavers is the one concerning the identity and… Continue reading Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands
The 2030 milestone: the supply of cars becomes 100 percent electric
3 ‘of reading There are less than 10 years to a real revolution in the offer of car manufacturers. From 2030, in fact, brands such as Volvo and Ford will definitively say goodbye to the presence of thermal models in their price lists. No petrol or diesel version in hybrid version but only electric cars.… Continue reading The 2030 milestone: the supply of cars becomes 100 percent electric
Mercedes launches megaplan for software and sustainability
3 ‘of reading Electrification and in-house developed technical solutions, especially on the software front, are at the heart of Mercedes’ strategy to tackle the energy and technological transition. The plan, named Ambition 2039, provides for many new features over the next few years that will revolutionize the Star’s offer. The operation is supported by the… Continue reading Mercedes launches megaplan for software and sustainability
Ministry of Corporate Affairs defers mandatory audit trail rule by a year
Chennai: The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has deferred by a year’s time its week-old order requiring companies to use only accounting software that have ‘audit trail’ and other specified features. Earlier on March 24, the MCA had notified that starting April 1, 2021, companies must only use such accounting software that has a feature… Continue reading Ministry of Corporate Affairs defers mandatory audit trail rule by a year
Tata Nexon EV crosses 4,000-unit sales in 14 months
Tata Motors, which closed FY2021 on a high with total passenger vehicle sales of 222,025 units, up 69% year on year (FY2020: 131,196), has another reason for cheer. The Tata Nexon EV, currently the best-selling electric passenger vehicle in India, has driven past the 4,000-unit mark. Launched on January 28, 2020, the eco-friendly compact SUV… Continue reading Tata Nexon EV crosses 4,000-unit sales in 14 months
Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
Spring is fully upon us, which means the calendar is starting to fill up with high-profile tech events. And the latest addition? Microsoft confirmed today that its online-only Build developer conference will run between May 25th and May 27th, though there’s still no word on when registration will open. (If last year is any indication,… Continue reading Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th