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Ford’s EV Investments at Risk Ford CEO Jim Farley has expressed concerns that the company might have to lay off workers if federal subsidies and financial support for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing are eliminated. According to a report, Farley highlighted that Ford has made substantial investments in battery and EV production facilities acr…

A New Dimension of Desk Interaction Apple Vision Pro users can now experience a unique way of interacting with their workspace through TouchDesk, an innovative app that transforms a physical desk into a digital touch-sensitive surface. Designed to fully integrate with Apple's visionOS operating system, TouchDesk supports Apple's multitasking cap…

A New Era in Data Security The increasing capabilities of quantum computers pose a potential threat to current data encryption methods. In the future, these advanced systems could decrypt even the most secure online communications in an instant. To counteract this, researchers worldwide are exploring quantum networks, which have the potential to…

State Approves $1 Billion Charge Amid Growing Insurance Crisis California homeowners will soon face added costs on their insurance bills as part of a $1 billion assessment approved by the state’s Insurance Department. The charge, imposed on insurance companies by the state’s last-resort fire insurance provider, the FAIR Plan, comes as the provid…

Retailers Impose Limits Amidst Egg Supply Crisis Several major grocery retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe's, have implemented restrictions on egg purchases due to the nationwide egg shortage caused by avian flu. A spokesperson for Trader Joe’s confirmed that customers are now limited to purchasing just one dozen eggs per day at all locat…

Extended Compensation for PlayStation Plus Subscribers Sony has announced that PlayStation Plus members will receive an automatic five-day extension on their subscriptions following a widespread PlayStation Network (PSN) outage. This information was shared via the official Ask PlayStation support account on the social media platform X. The comp…

Economic Challenges Impacting Business Confidence A new report from the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde highlights growing concerns among Scottish businesses about the economic outlook for 2025. The latest Scottish Business Monitor, based on a survey of over 300 firms conducted between December 2024 and January 2025…

Disney’s Strong Financial Performance The Walt Disney Company posted impressive first-quarter earnings, largely driven by the box-office success of Moana 2. Originally intended as a streaming series, the animated film’s theatrical release exceeded expectations, breaking the Thanksgiving opening record. Disney reported a net income of $2.55 billi…

Amazon’s Upcoming Product Event Amazon has scheduled a product event in New York City on February 26th. The event will focus on significant updates to Alexa AI, Amazon's digital assistant. A company spokesperson confirmed that the event will focus on news from the Alexa team, with Panos Panay, Amazon’s senior vice president of devices and servic…

Bipartisan Effort to Limit Interest Rates Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) have introduced a bill aimed at capping credit card interest rates at 10%. This move marks a rare collaboration between the two lawmakers, who often hold differing political views. Credit card interest rates, the fees charged by issuers when bala…