Used EV Sales Breaking Records While New EVs Plummet, Reveals Study
Cox Automotive reports that U.S. used electric‑vehicle sales rose 12% to 93,500 units in Q1 2026, while new EV registrations dropped 28% to 212,600. The decline follows the expiration of the federal $7,500 tax credit and accelerating depreciation of fresh EVs. Used EVs now trade within $1,300 of comparable gasoline models, attracting cost‑sensitive buyers. Lease returns are expected to swell the used pool, with electric cars projected to represent 20% of 240,000 annual returns.
YMTC Expands Memory Production with New Fabs and DRAM Plans
Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is adding two new fabs to double its output from roughly 200,000 to 400,000 wafers per month. The third plant in Wuhan will start later this year and ramp to about 50,000 wafers monthly by 2027....
Spire of the Stars Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s Spire of the Stars puzzle becomes accessible in Chapter 3 when players reach Scholastone Academy. The challenge requires matching four symbols—square, triangle, circle, infinity—with engraved stones to raise a diamond tablet and activate an elevator. Following the step‑by‑step guide...
ABS-CBN Confirms Shutdown Proposal Amid Lopez Family Feud
ABS‑CBN Corp. disclosed that a board director, Federico “Piki” Lopez, proposed liquidating the network, but the majority of directors rejected the shutdown. The board voted 5‑2 to remove Piki as president of Lopez Inc., emphasizing continuity for employees, retirees and...
NGCP: Middle East War Won’t Affect Electricity Grid Charges
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the Middle East war will not affect its electricity transmission charges because the company is revenue‑capped and its rates are not fuel‑dependent. NGCP’s transmission rate rose 4.26% in March to P1.7526...
Cebu Pacific Posts 8.4% Traffic Growth in Volatile Q1
Cebu Pacific reported an 8.4% rise in passenger traffic to 7.54 million in Q1, with domestic volumes up 7.9% to 5.59 million and international traffic climbing 9.8% to 1.95 million. The carrier logged an 11.5% surge in March alone, despite jet‑fuel price spikes...
SEC Wants to Cede Lending App Oversight to BSP
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a position paper to transfer full oversight of financing and lending firms to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The central bank has signaled openness to a joint‑regulation model, pending legislation...
Moody’s Keeps ‘Baa2’ Rating on 3 Philippine Banks
Moody’s Investors Service kept its Baa2 investment‑grade rating on Security Bank, Philippine National Bank (PNB) and China Banking Corp., while upgrading Security Bank’s outlook from negative to stable. The agency highlighted strong liquidity and robust capitalization as buffers against modest...
Maharlika Eyes Oil Storage Venture with PNOC to Boost Energy Resilience
Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC) is exploring a partnership with the state‑owned Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) and private firms to build an oil‑storage tank farm that would expand the Philippines’ strategic stockpiling capacity. The sovereign wealth fund could commit up...
Softer Demand for New Cars After Hari Raya, as Middle East Conflict Has Reduced Buying Confidence – Pekema
Malaysia’s automotive sector is feeling a modest slowdown in new‑car demand after the Hari Raya holidays, a trend Pekema attributes to heightened geopolitical uncertainty from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Buyers are adopting a cautious, wait‑and‑see approach, shifting spending toward essentials...
Streamlined, Efficient Aircraft Surface Assessment—From Scan to Report
FARO CREAFORM introduced the HandySCAN 3D EVO Series, an ergonomic 3D scanner built for MROs to streamline aircraft surface inspections. The system combines a touchscreen, 12‑MP camera, laser pointer and augmented‑reality overlays to guide technicians from data capture through automated PDF reporting....
New CoroTurn PI Boosts Security and Speed in Internal Turning Operations
Sandvik Coromant has launched CoroTurn PI, a new family of internal turning tools that combine a dual‑seat holder, precision chip breaking, and customizable coolant delivery. The design allows roughing and finishing inserts to be used without tool changes, cutting cycle times...
10 Lessons From 10 Factory Visits
Dozuki’s recent report distills ten on‑site observations into actionable lessons for manufacturers. By embedding digital work instructions, industrial AI and connected‑worker tools, companies moved quality upstream, slashed warranty rates and cut documentation time dramatically. Real‑time dashboards and photo‑based traceability boosted...
Hexagon Upgrades PULSE, Advancing Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched an upgraded version of its PULSE real‑time environmental monitoring system for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The new hardware and platform extend sensing beyond the machine to track temperature, humidity, vibration, shock and probe deflection, giving...
PreVenTB Trial: Considerations for Interpreting Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Efficacy and Tuberculin Skin Test-Stratified Analyses
The PreVenTB phase‑3 trial evaluated the recombinant BCG vaccine VPM1002 and the subunit vaccine Immuvac in 12,700 Indian household contacts, but neither met the primary endpoint of preventing microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis. The authors noted a 23.1% versus 20.3% six‑month tuberculin...
The Voice Crowns Season 29 Winner
NBC’s The Voice wrapped its 29th season on April 14, 2026, crowning Alexia Jayy of Team Adam Levine as the champion. The finale featured finalists Lucas West, Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown, with Jayy delivering standout renditions of “Lady Marmalade” and “One and Only.” As part of...
Nokia, Blaize Target AI Inference Gap in APAC
Nokia and AI‑chip designer Blaise are expanding their earlier MoU into a joint effort to build a reference architecture that streamlines hybrid AI inference across edge, cloud and data‑center environments in the Asia‑Pacific region. The collaboration will use Nokia’s Innovation...
Should Affiliates Trust Google’s AI Ad Tools?
Google posted a record $400 billion revenue in 2024, with Q4 ad earnings of $82.28 billion and YouTube contributing $11.38 billion. The company touts AI‑driven ad tools like AI Max, citing an 80% revenue lift for Aritzia and early pilots with brands such...
Changi Airport Unveils Plans to Revamp Private Terminal and Expand Dynamic Lifestyle Hub
Changi Airport Group announced a mid‑2027 launch of a revamped premium gateway on the former CIP terminal site. The project, a joint venture with Plaza Premium Group, will deliver an upgraded private terminal featuring exclusive lounges, private suites, bespoke dining...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Launches Free 'Sealed Truth' Content Update
H2 Interactive has launched a free "Sealed Truth" content update for the Korean version of *S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl*. The update introduces a new quest line that sends players deep into the mysterious X‑Labs to uncover hidden experiments. It arrives...
New Livestock Carbon Accounting Method to Encompass Sheep
The Australian government is fast‑tracking a new Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) livestock method that expands eligibility beyond beef cattle to include sheep, feedlot cattle and dairy cattle. Developed by Meat & Livestock Australia, the scheme will replace the Beef Cattle...
The Cameras Behind Artemis II’s Stunning Lunar Images
NASA enlisted two professional photography instructors to give Artemis II astronauts 20 hours of hands‑on training before the April 1 launch, focusing on composition, lighting and equipment handling. The crew relied on a Nikon D5 DSLR—renowned for radiation tolerance and low‑light performance—as the...
Why “Fast WiFi” Isn’t Enough – The Real Challenge in Industrial Networks
A recent client upgrade to Wi‑Fi 6 revealed that speed alone does not solve connectivity drops in mobile industrial environments. The core issue is maintaining seamless connections during rapid handovers as autonomous vehicles, robots, and handhelds move across coverage zones. WallysTech’s...
Leapmotor T03 LCV Debuts as Affordable Electric Urban Delivery Van in Europe
Leapmotor has launched the T03 LCV, a compact electric van aimed at European urban delivery fleets. Built on the T03 city‑car platform, it offers a 37.3 kWh battery delivering up to 256 km (WLTP) and a payload of 220 kg within a 657‑liter...
Blue Aviation Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Blue Aviation announced the appointment of Alex Haddad as chief commercial officer, signaling a push to broaden its global footprint. Haddad arrives from Universal Weather & Aviation, where he directed sales for EMEA and APAC, and brings more than two...
Hospice Staff to Call for £112m Funding Boost in Westminster Protest
Hospice staff across England are delivering a letter to the Prime Minister demanding a £112.5 million (≈$140 million) boost in recurring funding. Nearly 60% of hospices have already cut or plan to cut frontline services, leaving 380 beds idle and community visits...
Path of Serpents Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
The Path of Serpents puzzle in *Crimson Desert* requires players to activate a southern cube, then use the Axiom Force tool to rotate a series of panels on a 5 × 5 grid. By following a precise five‑step rotation sequence, the power...
Uber in Big Pivot to Autonomous Robo-Taxis
Uber Technologies announced a more than $10 billion commitment to autonomous‑vehicle deployment, marking a departure from its traditional asset‑light gig model. The plan combines roughly $2.5 billion in equity stakes with over $7.5 billion to purchase and operate robo‑taxi fleets. Partnerships with Baidu,...
Earthquake Forces Underground Stoppage at Cadia
Newmont has suspended all underground operations at its Cadia mine in New South Wales after a 4.5‑magnitude earthquake struck the area on Tuesday evening. The quake’s epicentre was just 3 km from the site, making it the strongest seismic event recorded...
Vertical Bifacial PV Outperforms Tilted PV Systems in the UK
A year‑long study by the University of York shows that Over Easy Solar’s vertical bifacial photovoltaic system outperforms traditional tilted monofacial panels across all UK seasons. The bifacial array delivered up to 26.9% more electricity during morning hours and 24.5%...
Trains Return to Flood-Hit Czech Rail Line After 18 Months
Czech Railways will restart service on the Lipová Lázně–Javorník line (Line 295) on 16 April 2026, ending an 18‑month suspension caused by severe September 2024 flooding. Infrastructure manager Správa železnic completed all repairs, allowing the first scheduled trains to run at 04:13 and 05:10....
Stellantis Reports Q1 2026 Estimated Consolidated Shipments of 1.4 Million Units, +12% Y-O-Y
Stellantis announced estimated Q1 2026 shipments of 1.4 million vehicles, a 12 percent year‑over‑year increase. Growth was led by North America, which added about 54 thousand units, and Enlarged Europe, which rose 12 percent. The company also saw modest gains in the Middle East & Africa and...
How to Select a Threaded Insert for Your 3D Printed Assembly
The white paper outlines how to choose the proper threaded insert for 3D‑printed assemblies, focusing on material compatibility, load demands, and installation techniques. It compares heat‑set, press‑in, and self‑tapping insert styles and details design variables such as hole diameter, torque,...
R-Evolution Adding a New Dimension to Airborne Imagery at Vale Legacy Mine Site
Hexagon’s R‑evolution has launched hybrid airborne imagery and LiDAR missions over Vale’s 1,908‑ha Mina de Águas Claras legacy mine in Brazil. Using Leica Geosystems’ hybrid system, the flights will map more than 20 sq km at 10‑cm resolution, generating a high‑density 3‑D...
Chinese Cars Should Not Be Let Into the US – Ford CEO
Ford CEO Jim Farley told Fox News that allowing Chinese‑made cars into the United States would devastate domestic manufacturing and pose cyber‑privacy risks. He argued that the current 100% import tariff is insufficient because Chinese vehicles can enter via Mexico...
Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited: Consumer Protection Enforcement Case
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consumer‑protection investigation into Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited on 17 November 2025. The probe focuses on whether the fitness chain hides mandatory fees from the price displayed at the start of the online purchase...
South-East Asia Cruise Tourism Contributes US$10 Billion Output, Study Finds
South‑east Asia’s cruise sector produced roughly $10 billion in economic output in 2024, representing about five percent of the global cruise industry’s total. The region welcomed 3.9 million cruise passenger visits, delivering $2,564 in output per passenger—2.4 times the world average. Cruise...
Créo Global Strengthens Performance and SEO Capabilities with Senior Hires
Créo Global announced senior hires to boost its performance marketing and SEO capabilities. Salman Plasterwala joins as Performance Lead, bringing over a decade of experience with brands such as Emirates, Philips and Mercedes‑Benz. Jayesh Jain comes aboard as SEO Lead, known for...
‘Field of Dreams Stuff’: Will Leeds Finally Get Its Trams After Decades of Promises?
The UK government has allocated £200 million (≈$256 million) in development funding and opened a £2.1 billion (£2.7 billion) regional pot for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit tram scheme, reviving Leeds’ long‑awaited tram ambitions. A Treasury‑ordered independent review now requires a fresh business case,...
Drug-Resistant Fungi Prompt a Five-Step Global Plan Ahead of WHO's 2026 Update
An international consortium of 50 researchers led by Radboudumc has issued a five‑step plan to curb the rise of drug‑resistant fungi. The strategy—covering awareness, surveillance, infection control, optimized drug use, and investment—aims to shape the World Health Organization’s 2026 Global...
British Heritage Brands Come Together for St. Tropez Summer Pop-Up
British heritage brands Smythson, Globe‑Trotter and Connolly, now owned by Oakley Capital, have opened a 7,745 sq ft pop‑up called “The Shop on the Corner” in St‑Tropez, running through 5 October 2026. The two‑floor venue pairs the British labels with Italian design houses Alessi...
Is India’s Energy Transition Failing Its MSMEs?
India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) generate roughly 25% of the country’s industrial energy use, yet they are largely absent from national energy‑efficiency debates. Good Business Lab audited more than 60 textile‑dyeing MSMEs in Kolkata and Tiruppur, finding each...
Expert Tips on Borrowing Cash, From Everyday Spending to £20k Loans
Consumers now face a maze of borrowing options from credit cards and BNPL to personal loans up to $25,000. Experts explain that while BNPL can be interest‑free, missed payments trigger fees and credit‑score hits, whereas credit cards at 30‑36% APR...
Boeing Deliveries Soar Past Airbus for the First Time in Years, but This Is No Time to Unbuckle Your Seat...
Boeing shipped 143 commercial aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing Airbus's 114 deliveries for the first time in seven years. The surge was driven mainly by 737 production, while Boeing warned of a forthcoming slowdown due to wiring...
Gaylord Hotels Announces an Extraordinary Lineup of Summertime Programming
Gaylord Hotels unveiled its 2026 summer slate, featuring the DC‑themed Super Hero Summer and the All‑American SummerFest. The superhero program will run at Gaylord National, Pacific, Palms, and Rockies, offering light shows, scavenger hunts, character dining and a $50 nightly...
Vaillant Launches Space-Saving Residential Heat Pump
German heating specialist Vaillant has introduced the Arotherm Pro, a compact air‑to‑water heat pump that uses propane (R‑290) as a low‑GWP refrigerant. The product is offered in 5 kW, 7 kW and 11 kW models, delivering a maximum coefficient of performance of 5.03 at...
New Street Fighter 6 Update and Server Maintenance Is Happening Now
Capcom announced a scheduled server maintenance for Street Fighter 6 on April 14, running from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pacific Time. The downtime will suspend all online features, including matchmaking, the Battle Hub, and the in‑game shop. The patch aims to fix battle...
Hancock, Wright and Rhodes in Supreme Court Reckoning
After decades of litigation, the Hancock and Wright families are now before Western Australia’s Supreme Court over royalty rights to the Hope Downs mine. Recent evidence suggests the Wright heirs are entitled to a share of the mine’s lucrative royalties....
Northamptonshire ICB Ranked England’s Most Digitally Mature
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board has been ranked as England’s most digitally mature integrated care system, a dramatic rise from its low‑performing status just two years ago. The new Northamptonshire Care Record now aggregates health and social data for over 800,000...
Compliance Tool Launched to Help Agents Prepare for Renters’ Rights Act
Bilans Solutions has launched Compliance Tracker, a dashboard that integrates with Reapit’s AgencyCloud platform to help letting agents ready their portfolios for the UK Renters’ Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May. The tool automatically pulls gas safety, electrical, EPC...