Key Points: A review paper cited retracted studies in 60% of its references, leading to an investigation by IEEE. Cabanac has flagged over 1,700 papers citing retracted work; some authors support this initiative, while others contest it. IEEE, Springer Nature,...
Key Points HMD releases a Barbie-themed flip phone in partnership with Mattel. The phone retails at £99 in the U.K., and a U.S. launch is planned soon. The phone lacks internet and social media and focuses on calls, texts, and basic camera functions. Targets Gen Z and digital detox enthusiasts seeking to reduce screen time....
Key Points Apple has laid off about 100 employees in its digital services group, impacting teams such as Apple Books and Apple News. Apple's services division's total number of employees is unclear, but the company had around 161,000 employees as of September 2023. The layoffs reflect a shift in Apple's focus toward AI, leading to...
Key Points: Apple's iPhone 16 event, teased with the tagline "It's Glowtime," is scheduled for September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. iPhone 16 Upgrades expect new chipsets, minor screen size changes, camera upgrades, and a potential new capture button. Apple Watch Series 10 is anticipated to have a larger screen, a new...
Key Points Samsung SDI and GM finalize a $3.5 billion joint venture to build an EV battery plant in Indiana....
