CATEGORIES

The Second Coming of Nuclear Power

As the demand for energy rises, miniaturized nuclear power plants could be a climate-friendly new source. Critics aren’t so sure

US JOBLESS CLAIMS RISE BY 7,000, BUT STILL LOW AT 207,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong.

US SERVICE INDUSTRY GROWS MORE SLOWLY IN DECEMBER

Growth in the U.S. service industry, where most Americans work, pulled back in December after expanding at a record pace the previous two months.

RIDDELL'S AXIOM COULD BE BREAKTHROUGH HELMET FOR FOOTBALL

Riddell has developed a football helmet that might not be just the next big step in design and player safety, but a major leap.

RUSSIAN COURT SLAPS GOOGLE, META WITH MASSIVE FINES

A Moscow court slapped Google with a nearly $100 million fine and also fined Facebook’s parent company Meta $27 million over their failure to delete content banned by local law, as Russia seeks to step up pressure on technology giants.

NOVEMBER TRADE DEFICIT HITS NEAR RECORD-HIGH $80.2 BILLION

The U.S. trade deficit surged to a near-record high of $80.2 billion in November as exports slowed at the same time that imports jumped sharply.

FRANCE FINES GOOGLE, FACEBOOK MILLIONS OVER TRACKING CONSENT

French regulators on Thursday fined Google and Facebook a total of more than 200 million euros ($226 million) for not making it as easy for people to opt out of online tracking as it is for them to accept it.

After JWST

The next gen of LUVOIR’s space telescopes

TESLA SAYS IT DELIVERED RECORD 936K VEHICLES IN 2021, UP 87%

Tesla delivered a record 936,000 vehicles last year, up 87% from its 2020 delivery count, the company said.

GERMAN WATCHDOG PUTS GOOGLE UNDER CLOSER ANTITRUST SCRUTINY

Germany’s antitrust watchdog paved the way this week for extra scrutiny of Google by designating it a company of “paramount significance,” the first to get that label since regulators got more power to curb abusive practices by big digital companies.

FORD JACKS UP PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC F-150, CITES BIG DEMAND

Ford says it will nearly double the annual production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck based on a high number of advance reservations.

TESLA MODEL 3 RECALL OVER REAR CAMERA CONNECTION

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3s because a coaxial cable for its backup camera can become worn and fail to transmit images to the dashboard console.

CHRYSLER AIMS TO BE ALL ELECTRIC BY 2028

Chrysler plans go all electric by 2028, the latest automaker to announce a shift away from gasoline-powered engines under rising pressure to act on climate change.

CHINA URGES US TO PROTECT ITS SPACE STATION FROM SATELLITES

China is calling on the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station.

CDC POSTS RATIONALE FOR SHORTER ISOLATION, QUARANTINE

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults.

BIDEN SAYS DEAL WITH TELECOMS AVOIDS FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the launch of a new slice of 5G service by two weeks after airlines and the nation’s aviation regulator complained about potential interference with systems on board planes.

Cyberwar at the White House

Anne Neuberger and the competition to set Biden’s cybersecurity agenda

5 Steps to Reach Your Money Goals in 2022

In addition to the new year bringing confetti and a fresh calendar, it’s a time to set big money goals for the next 12 months. That might mean finally paying off debt, buying a house or taking a long-delayed vacation.

$43m Battery Recycling Plant Set For Georgia, Hiring 150

A company that aims to recycle lithium ion batteries from vehicles and other uses will build its first large plant in suburban Atlanta, investing $43 million and hiring 150 people.

MAGNET MILESTONES MOVE DISTANT NUCLEAR FUSION DREAM CLOSER

Teams working on two continents have marked similar milestones in their respective efforts to tap an energy source key to the fight against climate change: They’ve each produced very impressive magnets.

Series 7 - Largest ever display, a refined & durable timepiece

Despite numerous reports that Apple would overhaul the design of this year’s Apple Watch, the announcement of a Series 7 smartwatch was a more muted affair.

MacBooks - The most powerful Pro lineup ever created

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, Apple has finally unveiled its next-generation MacBook Pro line-up, bringing the power of M1 and stepping it up a gear.

PLENTY OF PITFALLS AWAIT ZUCKERBERG'S ‘METAVERSE' PLAN

When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the “metaverse” — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real-life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that “you’re going to able to do almost anything you can imagine.”

ROADS, TRANSIT, INTERNET: WHAT'S IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE BILL

The $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Joe Biden plans to sign into law has money for roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet and more.

iPAD PRO 2021: SUPERCHARGED WITH XDR DISPLAY, M1 CHIP, & THUNDERBOLT

The iPad Pro has become something of a workhorse in recent years, offering professionals an alternative to a laptop with cutting-edge capabilities and software. At this year’s Spring Loaded event, Apple supercharged its flagship tablet with the M1 chip and Thunderbolt support, unlocking even greater opportunities for creatives in need of an all-in-one machine.

macOs Monterey

UNLOCKING THE TRUE POWER OF THE M1 PROCESSOR

HomeKit

BUILDING THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE, TODAY

2022 Huge innovations with new product categories

With 2021 coming to a close, all eyes are on where Apple is headed next. This year has been a bumper one for the Cupertino company, breaking records and delivering cutting-edge hardware and software to users. The path ahead, however, could be even more exciting.

iPad mini

Packing its punch in the palm of your hand

M1 Powered

Macs back in the game with new processors