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China intensifies its crackdown on officials using iPhones

September 7, 2023
China has widened a ban on the use of iPhones and other imported devices by government officials, according to The Wall Street Journal. State employees were reportedly told in chat groups and meetings not to bring foreign-branded device into the office or use them for work, according to “people familiar with the matter.” The aim is reportedly to reduce reliance on foreign technology…
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Upgraded F-35 deliveries could slip to June 2024

September 6, 2023
WASHINGTON — The F-35 Joint Program Office and manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Wednesday said the first fighters upgraded with new capabilities may not be delivered until at least April 2024, and possibly as late as next June. This means the delivery of fighters with a…
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US Air Force general eyes more uses for drone wingmen

September 6, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force should consider additional uses for its planned fleet of drone wingmen beyond just flying them alongside fighter jets, a top officer said Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the service’s deputy chief of staff for operations, made his pitch…
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Volkswagen CEO does not see Chinese EV makers as a threat as prices double overseas

September 6, 2023
According to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, European manufacturers have an advantage over Chinese EV makers. VW leader said that the Chinese offer their vehicles “at twice the price they pay in China” of that in Europe. VW is not threatened by Chinese EV makers, CEO says Although Blume did acknowledge that “The Chinese have learned how to build cars over the last few decades” at the IAA…
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Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China

September 6, 2023
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China. Polestar’s CEO Thomas Ingenlath told CNBC that the EV maker plans to begin Polestar 4 production, with deliveries expected by the end of the year. Ingenlath also mentioned that Polestar will take an innovative approach by launching its first…
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Juiced unveils new Scorpion X2 electric moped, slashes prices

September 6, 2023
San Diego-based e-bike company Juiced is preparing to launch its latest electric bike, the Juiced Scorpion X2. This will mark a triumphant return for the popular electric moped-style bike. Earlier this year we reported on the legal battles over trademarks related to Juiced’s HyperScorpion electric moped-style e-bike line that caused the company to sunset those models. At the time, Juiced…
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