Automakers report higher Q2 car sales in US
Leading automakers reported a jump in quarterly US car sales Wednesday, reflecting increased vehicle inventory levels and the support of a strong US labor market.
Jul 5, 2023
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Internet
Meta's Twitter-like Threads app will not launch in Europe
Facebook owner Meta's new Threads app, meant to rival Twitter, will not be available in the European Union when it launches Thursday because of regulatory concerns, a source close to the company said.
Jul 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Australia won't meet net zero goals without a national approach to home thermal efficiency: Report
An RMIT University-led report, commissioned by RACE for 2030, assessed current challenges related to home thermal efficiency improvements.
Jul 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
China is a big part of Latin America's renewable energy boom, but homegrown industries and 'frugal innovation' are key
The story of renewable energy's rapid rise in Latin America often focuses on Chinese influence, and for good reason. China's government, banks and companies have propelled the continent's energy transition, with about 90% ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Know your audience: Why data communication needs to pay attention to novice users
Computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently found that data-visualization experts have no agreed-upon understanding of who makes up one of their largest audiences—novice users. The work, which ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
America's power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave
Millions of Americans have already been sweltering through heat waves this summer, and forecasters warn of hot months ahead. July 3 and 4, 2023, were two of the hottest days, and possibly the hottest, on satellite record ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Business
Legal professionals 'sitting on the fence' in terms of embracing new technologies, report finds
A lack of understanding by, and encouragement from, management is proving a barrier to the uptake of technologies like artificial intelligence in the legal services sector, according to a new report by UCL, the University ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Small but mighty: Electric bicycles can bridge the gap in access to transportation, say researchers
Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Pinpoint 'flicker sound' increases awareness of digital signage advertisements
Digital signage serves as an electronic bulletin board, displaying a range of information, including advertisements. However, with an inundation of visual information, such signage often gets lost in the clutter, making it ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Security
Facial recognition technology could soon be everywhere—here's how to make it safer
The recent coronation of King Charles III was a high-profile example of when facial recognition technology has been used to monitor a crowd, but there are plenty of others. The technology is used by law enforcement all over ...
Jul 5, 2023
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