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Apple and Hyundai to jointly develop an electric vehicle
- January 11, 2021
In a second report with new details on Sunday, more details of what could be agreed between the two companies have come to light. Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc will apparently sign a partnership deal for self-driving vehicle as early as March, and start production by 2024 in the United States, according to a report by Korea IT News . (more...)
- January 11, 2021
In a second report with new details on Sunday, more details of what could be agreed between the two companies have come to light. Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc will apparently sign a partnership deal for self-driving vehicle as early as March, and start production by 2024 in the United States, according to a report by Korea IT News . (more...)
NIO announces 150 kWh solid-state batteries for 2022
- January 11, 2021
The new ET7 comes with dual-beam Led headlights and double dash daytime running lights. As NIO's first sedan model, ET7 is also the first smart electric flagship sedan with the autonomous driving capability. The idea of it is pretty clever, as the vehicle will automatically park into the station and with a push of a button, the entire battery pack is swapped out for a freshly charged one. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
The new ET7 comes with dual-beam Led headlights and double dash daytime running lights. As NIO's first sedan model, ET7 is also the first smart electric flagship sedan with the autonomous driving capability. The idea of it is pretty clever, as the vehicle will automatically park into the station and with a push of a button, the entire battery pack is swapped out for a freshly charged one. (more...)
New logo and brand identity for Burger King
- January 11, 2021
In a complete rebranding of the fast food chain, Burger King , has decided it's time for a logo update. The rebranding comes as Burger King made the decision in October to remove all colors , flavors, and preservatives from artificial sources from its menu items as it looks to be more environmentally sustainable. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
In a complete rebranding of the fast food chain, Burger King , has decided it's time for a logo update. The rebranding comes as Burger King made the decision in October to remove all colors , flavors, and preservatives from artificial sources from its menu items as it looks to be more environmentally sustainable. (more...)
M&S shares drop on lower seasonal sales
- January 11, 2021
M&S's clothing and home sales plummeted 25.1% in its third quarter to December 26. Covid-19 restrictions in the earlier 3 months saw Marks & Spencer choose a knock in revenue as the retailer experienced from the November lockdown and tiering limitations. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
M&S's clothing and home sales plummeted 25.1% in its third quarter to December 26. Covid-19 restrictions in the earlier 3 months saw Marks & Spencer choose a knock in revenue as the retailer experienced from the November lockdown and tiering limitations. (more...)
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $520 million
- January 11, 2021
Those were sold in California, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey and here in NY. That means the drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 12 will be worth $600 million with a cash option of $442.4 million . We may never know the New Jersey winner's identity under a state law that allows anonymity. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington D.C. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Those were sold in California, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey and here in NY. That means the drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 12 will be worth $600 million with a cash option of $442.4 million . We may never know the New Jersey winner's identity under a state law that allows anonymity. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington D.C. (more...)
Tesla Introduces Lower-Price Model Y
- January 11, 2021
As of writing the 7 seat version is only available with the newly launched Standard Range RWD and the Dual Motor all-wheel-drive versions of the Model Y . Adding the third row does not change the estimated delivery timeline. This could well happen with the Model Y to get it across the 250-mile mark. Both premium models have all-wheel drive, unlike the standard limited-range vehicle. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
As of writing the 7 seat version is only available with the newly launched Standard Range RWD and the Dual Motor all-wheel-drive versions of the Model Y . Adding the third row does not change the estimated delivery timeline. This could well happen with the Model Y to get it across the 250-mile mark. Both premium models have all-wheel drive, unlike the standard limited-range vehicle. (more...)
Hyundai confirms talks with Apple on possible EV project
- January 11, 2021
The launch deadline would be 2027 and does not necessarily involve an autopilot system. It was reported in 2016 that the Apple vehicle project was dead in the water after Apple cut hundreds of positions and had switched its focus to pursuing self-driving technology that can be applied to other cars. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
The launch deadline would be 2027 and does not necessarily involve an autopilot system. It was reported in 2016 that the Apple vehicle project was dead in the water after Apple cut hundreds of positions and had switched its focus to pursuing self-driving technology that can be applied to other cars. (more...)
NT changes border rules as Queensland ends lockdown
- January 11, 2021
Queensland is on high alert after a cleaner at one of Brisbane's quarantine hotels was initially diagnosed with the United Kingdom virus strain. You do not have to wear a mask if you are socially-distanced from your colleagues at the office. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Queensland is on high alert after a cleaner at one of Brisbane's quarantine hotels was initially diagnosed with the United Kingdom virus strain. You do not have to wear a mask if you are socially-distanced from your colleagues at the office. (more...)
Google, Facebook allow employees to work from home till end of 2020
- January 10, 2021
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said that employees who need to return to the office will start being able to do so from July with enhanced safety measures in place. Google G Suite Vice President and General Manager Javier Soltero says he has seen "incredible" growth in Google Meet use in last three months as more people work from home. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said that employees who need to return to the office will start being able to do so from July with enhanced safety measures in place. Google G Suite Vice President and General Manager Javier Soltero says he has seen "incredible" growth in Google Meet use in last three months as more people work from home. (more...)
Roku Will Be the New Streaming Home of Quibi Shows
- January 10, 2021
The Roku Channel will soon be home to Emmy-nominated and popular shows, such as #FreeRayshawn , Chrissy's Court , Die Hart , Dummy , Flipped, Most Dangerous Game , Punk'd, Reno 911!, Survive, and more, featuring stars including, Idris Elba , Kevin Hart , Liam?Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick , Nicole Richie , Chrissy Teigen , Lena Waithe , and many others. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
The Roku Channel will soon be home to Emmy-nominated and popular shows, such as #FreeRayshawn , Chrissy's Court , Die Hart , Dummy , Flipped, Most Dangerous Game , Punk'd, Reno 911!, Survive, and more, featuring stars including, Idris Elba , Kevin Hart , Liam?Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick , Nicole Richie , Chrissy Teigen , Lena Waithe , and many others. (more...)
Bitcoin tops $40,000 on continued monetary easing
- January 10, 2021
Treasury management has been turned upside down as treasurers try to determine a strategy to manage their liquid assets in a period of global negative rates and quantitative easing, and Bitcoin is gaining favor as an alternative to fiat money markets or fixed-income investments. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Treasury management has been turned upside down as treasurers try to determine a strategy to manage their liquid assets in a period of global negative rates and quantitative easing, and Bitcoin is gaining favor as an alternative to fiat money markets or fixed-income investments. (more...)
COVID-19 testing clinic opens in Maleny
- January 10, 2021
She travelled on Jetstar flight JQ570 from Melbourne to Queensland arriving 11pm, January 5 and is now residing with her parents in the Maleny region. "We have 21 active cases", Ms Palaszczuk said this morning. Queensland Health will be contact tracing passengers on her Jetstar flight who were sitting near her. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
She travelled on Jetstar flight JQ570 from Melbourne to Queensland arriving 11pm, January 5 and is now residing with her parents in the Maleny region. "We have 21 active cases", Ms Palaszczuk said this morning. Queensland Health will be contact tracing passengers on her Jetstar flight who were sitting near her. (more...)
USA flight attendant's union wants Capitol rioters banned from flying
- January 09, 2021
Sources at two United States airlines said there had been unruly passengers on flights into the Washington, DC area on Tuesday, raising concern about their departure. "This behavior is unsafe and threatening". "Given the heinous domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol yesterday, I am urging the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use their authorities to add the names of all identified individuals involved in the attack to the federal ... (more...)
- January 09, 2021
Sources at two United States airlines said there had been unruly passengers on flights into the Washington, DC area on Tuesday, raising concern about their departure. "This behavior is unsafe and threatening". "Given the heinous domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol yesterday, I am urging the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use their authorities to add the names of all identified individuals involved in the attack to the federal ... (more...)
Stimulus Bill Creates Second Draw PPP Loans
- January 09, 2021
Small Business Administration (SBA ) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). He urged every small business owner who needs assistance to apply for their first - or second - PPP loan as soon as possible. Based on the language in the Act, it appears that the other means of eligibility for a small business to have qualified for a PPP loan, namely the revenue standards or the alternative size standard, will not be available to qualify for a second draw loan. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
Small Business Administration (SBA ) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). He urged every small business owner who needs assistance to apply for their first - or second - PPP loan as soon as possible. Based on the language in the Act, it appears that the other means of eligibility for a small business to have qualified for a PPP loan, namely the revenue standards or the alternative size standard, will not be available to qualify for a second draw loan. (more...)
Canada loses 62,600 jobs in December, first decline since April
- January 09, 2021
The result was far worse than the modest gain economists forecast, but some analysts had warned the decline was coming. "The economy will be on the soft side for the next several months, but with fiscal support and vaccines, the economy should kick into higher gear by summer", said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics in West Chester, Pennsylvania. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
The result was far worse than the modest gain economists forecast, but some analysts had warned the decline was coming. "The economy will be on the soft side for the next several months, but with fiscal support and vaccines, the economy should kick into higher gear by summer", said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics in West Chester, Pennsylvania. (more...)
Tesla market value crosses US$800-billion for the first time
- January 09, 2021
The Tesla CEO's net worth is estimated to be more than $ 185 billion , while Bezos' is about $184 billion, per CNBC . " How Strange " tweeted Elon Musk reacting to the news that he has become the richest person on the planet. He donated shares worth about US$680 million in November . It has gained another 10% so far over the first week of 2021. Musk now owns about 20% of the company and is heavily compensated in company stock. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
The Tesla CEO's net worth is estimated to be more than $ 185 billion , while Bezos' is about $184 billion, per CNBC . " How Strange " tweeted Elon Musk reacting to the news that he has become the richest person on the planet. He donated shares worth about US$680 million in November . It has gained another 10% so far over the first week of 2021. Musk now owns about 20% of the company and is heavily compensated in company stock. (more...)
Wall Street Keeps Rising on Democratic Wins, Stimulus Hopes
- January 09, 2021
On top of that, earlier in the day, Labour department data had revealed that the USA weekly initial jobless claims, the most-timely indicator to the health of United States labour market, fell marginally to a seasonally adjusted 787,700 over the week that ended on January 2, while other Government data had revealed that the U.S. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
On top of that, earlier in the day, Labour department data had revealed that the USA weekly initial jobless claims, the most-timely indicator to the health of United States labour market, fell marginally to a seasonally adjusted 787,700 over the week that ended on January 2, while other Government data had revealed that the U.S. (more...)
India’s digital services tax faces discrimination charge against U.S. companies
- January 09, 2021
The move came after the United States on Wednesday claimed that DSTs adopted by India, Italy and Turkey discriminate against American companies without taking any tariff actions. The applicable tax rate is 2 per cent (plus a surcharge) on the amount of consideration received/receivable by an e-commerce operator. The US also agreed to postpone plans for the duties in 2020, after France said it would delay any collection of the new tax on tech giants. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
The move came after the United States on Wednesday claimed that DSTs adopted by India, Italy and Turkey discriminate against American companies without taking any tariff actions. The applicable tax rate is 2 per cent (plus a surcharge) on the amount of consideration received/receivable by an e-commerce operator. The US also agreed to postpone plans for the duties in 2020, after France said it would delay any collection of the new tax on tech giants. (more...)
Initial Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against United Kingdom virus variant
- January 09, 2021
But the research is still less certain about the South African strain of the virus . Genetic sequencing is detecting the scary mutations that swamped London and have reached many countries and USA states. The N501Y mutation is linked to greater transmissibility, and scientists have expressed concerns it could also allow the virus to escape the neutralizing antibodies produced in response to the vaccine, said Phil Dormitzer, one of Pfizer's top viral vaccine scientists. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
But the research is still less certain about the South African strain of the virus . Genetic sequencing is detecting the scary mutations that swamped London and have reached many countries and USA states. The N501Y mutation is linked to greater transmissibility, and scientists have expressed concerns it could also allow the virus to escape the neutralizing antibodies produced in response to the vaccine, said Phil Dormitzer, one of Pfizer's top viral vaccine scientists. (more...)
WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises to Queensland travellers over 'draconian' border
- January 09, 2021
Both NSW and Victoria have asked those who have recently entered their respective states to follow the guidance of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and isolate for three days. Masks will also be mandated for the three-day lockdown. Meanwhile, the National Cabinet has also agreed to new uniform measures for worldwide flight crews, after a period in which states had worked out a patchwork of different requirements. (more...)
- January 09, 2021
Both NSW and Victoria have asked those who have recently entered their respective states to follow the guidance of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and isolate for three days. Masks will also be mandated for the three-day lockdown. Meanwhile, the National Cabinet has also agreed to new uniform measures for worldwide flight crews, after a period in which states had worked out a patchwork of different requirements. (more...)
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