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  Toyota Motor Corp has reported a global annual output record in the business year ending March 2022, despite disruptions caused by the global chip supply shortage and pandemic lockdowns. The world's largest automaker by sales, produced 9.13 million vehicles, just above its target of 9.1 million vehicles. Global sales for the same period also rose to 9.61 million vehicles, a new annual record for the company. However, Toyota warned that the global chip shortage is far from over and that its impact on the industry remained uncertain. The company had to downgrade its initial target of 9.7 million vehicles for the year twice due to industry disruption. It also didn't release new production or sales targets for the current business year that started in April. The company's sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) could be faster. In the first three months of 2023, it sold just 17,473 battery EVs worldwide, including those of its luxury Lexus brand. This is in comparison to 24,...

  OpenAI's ChatGPT has been making waves since its release in November 2022. The chatbot allows anyone with internet access to generate anything in written form, from intricate essays and code to succinct memos and poetry. With just a basic prompt, ChatGPT can complete complex, written tasks in moments, making it a valuable creative tool for quickly producing efficient content. One of the benefits of ChatGPT is that it allows people who may not possess the best writing skills to suddenly have them. Vince Miller, a reader in sociology and cultural studies at the University of Kent, UK, has seen his students use ChatGPT to write appeals for parking tickets, among other things. Job seekers are also reporting benefits from using ChatGPT, as the chatbot can compose convincing cover letters on demand and synthesize a few career details into a competent, bullet-pointed CV. Users can even copy and paste the AI-generated text straight into an email and send it to a hiring manager. However, ...

The recent report by the Wall Street Journal highlighting the rise in iPhone thefts using a complex method of exploiting the recovery key has raised concerns about the security of iPhone users' data. This method can permanently lock users out of their iPhones, making it nearly impossible for them to access their photos, messages, and data. Some victims have even reported that their bank accounts were drained after the thieves gained access to their financial apps. Apple has warned its users that they are responsible for maintaining access to their trusted devices and their recovery key. If both of these items are lost, users could be locked out of their accounts permanently. However, Jeff Pollard, VP and principal analyst at Forrester Research, believes that Apple should offer more customer support options and ways for users to authenticate themselves so they can reset these settings. To protect themselves from such attacks, iPhone users can take some steps. First, they should prot...

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) made a triumphant return in 2022, and its 2023 edition proved to be a resounding success. Drawing a new record of 149,000 people over the course of four days, this year’s event saw a total of 16 brands making their presence felt at the World Trade Center Manila. However, what is most noteworthy is that Chinese auto brands dominated the list of participants, with 9 out of 15 brands present at this year's edition hailing from the PRC. This marks a significant shift in the auto industry, as Chinese automakers are quickly gaining traction in the global market. The MIAS 2023 also ushered in the age of electrification for the Philippine motoring industry, as automakers previewed a plethora of electrified vehicles. With the theme “Shaping Mobility,” a total of 17 car brands showcased their latest offerings or gave car buyers a glimpse of what they could expect in the near future. This indicates that the auto industry is moving towards a more sust...

"Beef," the 10-episode comedy-drama on Netflix , has garnered positive reviews since its debut, and for good reason. The series follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers, Danny Cho, a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, and Amy Lau, a self-made entrepreneur with a seemingly perfect life. While the premise of the show may seem straightforward, it is far from it. One of the standout features of the show is the depth of the characters. The cast includes some of the best actors in the industry, including Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, Patti Yasutake, Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Mia Serafino, Remy Holt, Andrew Santino, and Rek Lee. Ali Wong , who plays Amy Lau, explained what drew her to the character, saying, "I think what really resonated with me was the rage that these two characters feel, especially for Amy, whose life is so seemingly perfect. You just never know what’s going on in someone’s...

Working remotely has become increasingly popular over the years, and it's not hard to see why. I never thought that I would be a remote worker myself, but as I sit here writing this blog post from the comfort of my home office, it's hard to imagine going back to the traditional 9-to-5 office routine. At first, I have to admit that I had my doubts. I was skeptical about the idea of working remotely because I wasn't sure if it was a legitimate job or a fraud. However, after doing some research and speaking with other remote workers, I realized that there are many legitimate remote job opportunities available. So, I decided to take the plunge and give it a try. One of the biggest benefits of working remotely is that I can now have the work-life balance that I've been dreaming of. Before, I would spend most of my day at the office, and by the time I got home, I was too tired to do anything else. Now, I can take breaks throughout the day to go for a walk, spend time with m...