Boss’ SY-1000 is a synth orchestra you control with a guitar
The company’s next-gen guitar synth includes over 150 effects and 10 different oscillators. There’s more than one way to turn a guitar into a synthesizer. But Boss and Roland have always gone for the most elaborate and complicated approach. While the new SY-1000 can be played simply by plugging in a guitar or bass via […]
Researchers create lung ‘blueprint’ that could aid organ regeneration
This level of molecular screening wasn’t available just five years ago. Serious lung disease has a high rate of mortality, and the only curative treatment is a lung transplant. This is a complicated procedure that has other adverse health effects and oftentimes simply doesn’t work, so for scientists in this field, organ regeneration — that […]
Regulators are the only ones who can save us from distracted drivers
Clearly, we can’t be trusted with technology while behind the wheel. I ride my trusty Vespa scooter all around San Francisco. In the Bay Area, it’s more convenient for getting around than a car, and I can park almost anywhere. Riding on two wheels places you above most drivers and makes you hyperaware of others […]
GM and LG team up to build EV batteries in the US
The joint venture will create 1,100 new jobs. In a call today with reporters, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the company would be teaming up with LG Chem to supply battery cells for the automaker’s upcoming electric vehicles including EV trucks. Overall, the company is expecting to have 20 EVs for sale by 2023. […]
CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) Plunges 8.33%
CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) had a rough trading day for Wednesday December 04 as shares tumbled 8.33%, or a loss of $-0.09 per share, to close at $0.99. After opening the day at $1.06, shares of CPI Card Group Inc. traded as high as $1.07 and as low as $0.99. Volume was 69,227 shares […]
Pacific Ethanol Inc. (PEIX) Plunges 5.07%
Pacific Ethanol Inc. (PEIX) had a rough trading day for Wednesday December 04 as shares tumbled 5.07%, or a loss of $-0.0268 per share, to close at $0.50. After opening the day at $0.51, shares of Pacific Ethanol Inc. traded as high as $0.54 and as low as $0.50. Volume was 238,542 shares over 479 […]
ConforMIS Inc. (CFMS) Plunges 5.52%
ConforMIS Inc. (CFMS) had a rough trading day for Wednesday December 04 as shares tumbled 5.52%, or a loss of $-0.1 per share, to close at $1.71. After opening the day at $1.79, shares of ConforMIS Inc. traded as high as $1.82 and as low as $1.69. Volume was 381,090 shares over 1,772 trades, against […]
AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) Plunges 5.15%
AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) had a rough trading day for Wednesday December 04 as shares tumbled 5.15%, or a loss of $-3.33 per share, to close at $61.28. After opening the day at $66.12, shares of AeroVironment Inc. traded as high as $68.35 and as low as $60.24. Volume was 691,198 shares over 10,357 trades, against […]
Climate to push food higher
Climate change expected to push Canadian food prices higher The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $487 on feeding themselves next year, according to an annual food price report that highlights climate change as a major culprit for rising food prices, especially in the produce department. Unexpected snowstorms, droughts and other weather […]
National Bank ups dividend
National Bank ups dividend, reports $604M Q4 profit National Bank of Canada raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose to $604 million compared with $566 million in the same period a year ago. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 71 cents per common share, up three […]