Apple’s iPhone 18 Delay Is Real. Here’s What’s Happening.
Apple is officially delaying the standard iPhone 18 until next year. The Pro models and a new foldable iPhone will launch this fall without it. It’s a huge change in their playbook.
Category: Manufacturing
Exxon and Chevron Hit Pause on Venezuela Spending
The U.S. oil giants are taking a cautious, wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, calling for stability and better fiscal terms before committing new money. Both companies posted quarterly earnings beats but are dealing with declining profits from lower oil prices.
Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage to Regrow Bone
Researchers have developed an engineered, cell-free cartilage graft that acts as a template for bone regrowth. The “off-the-shelf” approach avoids immune rejection and could standardize treatment for major skeletal injuries. Human trials are the next planned step.
Humanoid Robots Are Learning to Walk and Chew Gum
The latest wave of humanoid robots is tackling a fundamental human skill: doing two things at once. Companies like Westwood Robotics and Figure are demonstrating systems that can walk and manipulate objects simultaneously, a key step toward practical utility.
Apple’s Strong Forecast Can’t Hide the Margin Squeeze
Apple delivered a better-than-expected revenue forecast for its March quarter, projecting 13% to 16% growth. However, the company issued a warning that increasing costs for components threaten to squeeze its profitability.
The Modular, Smart Approach to Green Hydrogen’s Big Problems
Producing green hydrogen reliably and cheaply is a massive engineering challenge. A new modular, containerized system aims to solve it by integrating everything from electrolyzers to AI monitoring in a single, scalable package. The goal is to make on-site, industrial-grade hydrogen a practical reali
New Process Could Unlock Rare Earths From Coal Waste
A new extraction method using microwaves and chemicals could pull rare earth elements from coal tailings three times more efficiently. This could tap into a massive, untapped domestic source for these critical materials. The big question is whether the complex process can be scaled affordably.
Copper Billionaires See Fortunes Double as Prices Soar
German Larrea’s fortune hit $71.6 billion while Iris Fontbona’s wealth jumped 91% to $55.6 billion in the past 12 months. Their pure-play copper companies have massively outperformed diversified mining giants as investors chase direct exposure to the red metal.
Indiana Wants To Mine Rare Earths From Its Piles Of Coal Waste
Indiana is moving forward with a state-backed plan to try and pull rare earth elements from its massive piles of coal waste. The effort, led by Gov. Mike Braun, seeks to turn an environmental liability into a strategic asset. But the economics are notoriously tough.
Worthington Steel Buys German Rival in a $2.4B Mega-Deal
Worthington Steel is making a massive bet on growth with a planned $2.4 billion acquisition of Germany’s Kloeckner & Co. The deal will triple Worthington’s revenue and instantly create the second-largest steel service center in North America.