WSJ: Apple’s ‘Titan’ car project loses its leader
Apple has been hiring scores of automotive engineers from Tesla, Mercedes Benz and others to bulk up its yet-to-be announced automotive division. The company reportedly has a ship date of 2019. But, as the WSJ notes, that timeframe could be an internal one and not when the vehicle will be available to the general public. Whatever the reason for Zadesky’s eventual departure, it’ll be a blow to the company. Getting into the...
Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California — July 21, 2015 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended June 27, 2015. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $49.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $37.4 billion and net profit of $7.7 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.7 percent compared to...
Venus flytraps are far from ‘dumb’
With each successive touch, the plant does more and more: two strokes causes the mouth to snap shut, while additional strokes indicate the size of the prey (bigger victims tends to twitch more) and causes the plant to produce a proportionally larger amount of “prey degrading hydrolases.” Essentially, this ensures the plant only produces the amount of enzymes it needs on a per-meal basis, and prevents wasted production...
Venus flytraps are far from ‘dumb’
With each successive touch, the plant does more and more: two strokes causes the mouth to snap shut, while additional strokes indicate the size of the prey (bigger victims tends to twitch more) and causes the plant to produce a proportionally larger amount of “prey degrading hydrolases.” Essentially, this ensures the plant only produces the amount of enzymes it needs on a per-meal basis, and prevents wasted production...
iOS 9 Available as a Free Update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Users September 16
iOS 9.3 Preview A better experience every day. And night. Learn more Education Preview The best classroom experience is about to get better. Learn more What’s new in iOS 9. iOS 9 brings you refinements at every level — from the apps you see on your Home screen down to the foundation of the system. Siri is smarter than ever, proactive suggestions keep you on track, and multitasking on iPad hits an all-new high with Slide Over, Split...
