The availability of new LCD and OLED fabs and capacity ramps at existing lines are likely to result in an annual growth about 12% in large-size panels sector in 2019, according to industry sources. A total of four fabs dedicated…
Trump orders grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX planes
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is grounding flights by Boeing Co.’s 737 MAX aircraft “effective immediately” following the model’s second crash in five months on Sunday. “Planes that are in the air will be grounded…upon landing at the destination…All airlines are…
Verizon will switch on mobile 5G in Chicago and Minneapolis April 11th
Verizon’s 5G network is en route. After weeks of vague statements, the telecommunication giant has finally announced that its 5G network will launch on April 11th in Chicago and Minneapolis, making it the first publicly available 5G network on the…
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China grounded the Boeing 737MAX. The Cannibal Isles and Czech SmartWings continue flying
In connection with the second tragic accident of the all-new Boeing 737MAX just after the start, more and more airlines and countries are issuing regulations to ground this new Boeing model. Boeing has announced that it will “release a software…
Boeing in pre-market 10% down, hundreds 737s grounded and 777X ceremony canceled
Boeing shares Fall 10% at pre-market as hundreds of 737s grounded, following 2nd deadly crash of new model B-737MAX. Boeing also cancels 777X launch event after Ethiopian Airlines’ MAX 8 crash. Boeing ADRs traded on Germany’s Tradegate exchange slumped nearly 10%…
The EC wants a fine of 1 billion euros for BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen
The European Commission (EC) intends to impose a fine of 1 billion euros on BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) and Volkswagen for their alleged collusion where the illegal agreement was to reduce the efficiency of the exhaust filter system gases. German Der…
From 2021, US citizens will need a visa to visit the EU and the EU has a good reason
The EU announced on Friday that US citizens would need a new type of visa – the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to visit European countries that are participants in the so-called Schengen Agreement. The so-called “Schengen area”…
Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: União da Ilha and Portela
Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: União da Ilha and Portela Samba school União da Ilha First flag-bearer duo at União da Ilha: Philipe Lemos and Dandara Ventapane Dandara Ventapane has been a flag-bearer at União da Ilha since 2013 …
FDA finds asbestos in make-up at Claire’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to use particular cosmetic products sold at Claire’s retail branches after they were found to contain asbestos, a known dangerous carcinogen. Samples of Claire’s eye shadows batch no./lot no….
Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Vila Isabel and São Clemente
Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Vila Isabel and São Clemente Samba school Vila Isabel Flag-bearers of the Vila Isabel Denadir Garcia – flag-bearer of the Vila Isabel Dandara Oliveira – muse of the…
Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca
Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca Natalia Reis, of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense, uses luminous fantasy Elaine Trevenzoli is featured in Imperatriz Leopoldinense Flávia Lyra and…
From Geneve Motor Show: Imagine by KIA
KIA Reveals ‘Imagine by KIA’ Electric Car Concept at 2019 Geneva Motor Show. KIA describes the concept as a “large C-segment” (compact) EV, with a floor-mounted battery suitable for an inductive charging. Some design details: 6 layers of chrome paint glass…
Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Beija-Flor de Nilópolis
Beija-Flor parades ‘worth seeing again’ reminding her 70 years of carnival Selminha Sorriso – Beija-Flor’s flag-bearer President of Beija-Flor, Anísio kisses the hand of Selminha Sorriso Raíssa Oliveira, Queen of the Beija-Flor, and Sonia Capeta, Queen…
Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Academicos do Grande Rio and Academicos do Salgueiro
Photos of the first day of the carneval. Special group: Academicos do Grande Rio and Academicos do Salgueiro Carla Diaz parades with the Great River 18 years ago Great Rio depicts butterflies on one of its wings Renata Kuerten paraded with…
Audi revealed the Q4 E-tron SUV
The Audi brand in Geneva introduced the most anticipated novelty – the SUV electric car Q4 E-tron. The model will only come into production in 2020 and will be the fifth model of the brand in full electric drive design….