In Brief Posted: 11:27 AM PDT · April 11, 2025 Image Credits:BrightDrop GM cuts 500 jobs because of weak demand for BrightDrop electric vans General Motors is laying off 500 workers at a factory in Canada because of weak demand for its all-electric BrightDrop vans, according to CNBC. GM told CNBC that the cuts were not related to the ongoing trade war being waged by President Donald Trump. The company is cutting one of the two shifts at the CAMI plant in Ontario, and will idle the facility for 20 weeks beginning in May. The cuts are the newest twist in BrightDrop’s short but somewhat tumultuous history. It created BrightDrop as a separate entity within GM in 2021, but absorbed it in 2023. In 2024 BrightDrop’s vans suffered a recall after a few battery fires. Later last year, GM moved BrightDrop under the Chevy brand. Topics

Spanish 3D technology provider Sicnova has officially launched the Center for Special Applications and Process Certification for the Military and Defense Sectors (CEDAEC), the first facility of its kind in Spain, dedicated exclusively to advanced manufacturing and the certification of components for the defense sector. The inauguration took place on April 4th at Novaindef’s facilities, renowned for their expertise in producing and securing critical defense components. The event was attended by María Amparo Valcarce García, Secretary of State for Defense, who formally opened the center. Lieutenant General Miguel Ivorra praised the collaboration, stating, “I have faith in the vision and capabilities of this emerging technology. This project will revolutionize advanced manufacturing and strengthen the strategic autonomy essential for our defense.” María Amparo Valcarce García, Secretary of State for Defense, at the opening ceremony of the Center for Special Applications and Process Certification for the Military and Defense Sectors. Photo: Sicnova CEDAEC: Advancing Logistics and Defense Manufacturing The launch of CEDAEC is a key element of a defense partnership between Sicnova Solutions and the Ministry of Defense, managed by Sicnova’s subsidiary, Novaindef. This collaboration aims to implement a comprehensive digitalization strategy that will streamline the production of parts and spare parts, optimizing supply chains and logistics for the Armed Forces. Its primary objectives include improving the operational efficiency of fleets and resources, addressing obsolescence issues, and enhancing performance through cutting-edge design and additive manufacturing technologies.The center is equipped with an array of advanced capabilities, including 3D printing in metal and polymers, next-generation machining centers, reverse engineering systems, post-processing techniques, and high-precision testing equipment. Among its key assets is one of Europe’s most advanced tomographs, designed to inspect and certify military components, ensuring the highest standards of quality and durability for defense-related parts and spare parts. “The integration of advanced technologies such as 3D printing and component certification demonstrates that by working together, we can overcome traditional manufacturing methods and address the strategic challenges of complex environments,” said Ángel Llavero, CEO of Sicnova. Opening ceremony of the Center for Special Applications and Process Certification for the Military and Defense Sectors. Photo: Sicnova Enhancing Defense Capabilities through Additive Manufacturing Spain is not alone in its commitment to strengthening defense capabilities through additive manufacturing (AM). Other countries have begun investing in AM technologies and forging partnerships to enhance their defense sectors and supply chains.This month, in South Korea, the Republic of Korea Army has officially adopted and deployed Meltio’s wire-laser technology. In partnership with AM Solutions, the Korean Marine Corps Logistics Group now uses a mobile 3D metal printer to manufacture discontinued and hard-to-source components on demand. The unit has become the first military group in the country to employ a mobile robotic metal 3D printer. This system is being used to support amphibious assault vehicles (KAAVs), reducing downtime and dependence on external supply chains. In the United States, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the opening of the state’s fourth Innovation Hub in Youngstown. The hub, backed by $26 million from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program and an additional $36 million from federal, local, and private sources, will expand research and workforce development in additive manufacturing for the defense and aerospace industries. Elsewhere, America Makes, the national accelerator for additive manufacturing in the U.S., operated by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), has launched a new open project called the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program. This initiative, supported by $1.1 million from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD(R&E)), aims to improve AM equivalency and interoperability between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD). Specifically, the project will focus on laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) technology for producing critical parts, identifying barriers to interoperability, and contributing to the development of international qualification standards. Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows María Amparo Valcarce García, Secretary of State for Defense, at the opening ceremony of the Center for Special Applications and Process Certification for the Military and Defense Sectors. Photo: Sicnova

Contrary to a hoax April Fool’s post on Instagram by Hyperallergic, the U.S. Pavilion at 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia has not been cancelled and will soon debut in Italy. The co-commissioners of the U.S. Pavilion—Peter MacKeith, Susan Chin, and Rod Bigelow—shared visuals this week of PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity. The unveiling comes just a few weeks before the festivities begin, and the Aperol Spritzes flow. Marlon Blackwell Architects, D.I.R.T Studio, TEN x TEN Studio, Stephen Burks Man Made, and Jonathan Boelkins are behind the structures inside and outside the U.S. Pavilion, a 1930s building by Delano & Aldrich. Visuals of the U.S. Pavilion show the venue’s courtyard entry shaded by a folding timber structure painted powder blue, topped with fir boards. In an article for The New York Times, MacKeith said the overall design posits a “new front door.” The interior will have a graphic that explains the history of the American porch. (Luxigon/Courtesy Co-Commissioners of the U.S. Pavilion) The structure’s underside comes together to create a jagged, irregular sawtooth profile. The assembly recalls the Paul Andersen and Paul Preissner co-curated U.S. Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, American Framing. The U.S. Pavilion will be stocked with 54 designs that all relate to the exhibition theme, the American porch. Among those participating, reported by AN in February, are Auburn University’s Rural Studio, Brooks + Scarpa, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, Lake|Flato, SO – IL, and many others. Inside the pavilion, a wood floor is complemented by wood plinths and other display structures that showcase drawings, models, photography, and literature that tell the story of the American porch. Places Journal was invited by the co-commissioners to curate a “citizen’s library” at the U.S. Pavilion, among other installations that will take place there. The jurors who selected projects were Austen Barron Bailly, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary; Julie Bargmann, D.I.R.T. studio; Marlon Blackwell, Marlon Blackwell Architects; Stephen Burks, Stephen Burks Man Made; Josephine Minutillo, Architectural Record; Justin Garrett Moore, Mellon Foundation; and Jack Murphy, The Architect’s Newspaper. The framing assembly will provide shade in the hot summer heat. (Luxigon/Courtesy Co-Commissioners of the U.S. Pavilion) The courtyard will host a variety of uses, including dance performances. The co-commissioners previously shared that Apple Seeds Teaching Farm—a nonprofit based in Fayetteville, Arkansas—will provide food at the U.S. Pavilion. Poetry readings and musical performances will take place on Juneteenth and July 4, 2025. Carlo Ratti is the chief curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The overarching theme is Intelligens; it seeks to explore Venice as living laboratory and themes related to natural intelligence, artificial intelligence, and collective intelligence. The 19th International Architecture Exhibition will be held in Venice from May 24 to November 23, 2025.

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YellowjacketsCredit: Showtime We have reached the end of Season 3 of Yellowjackets, a show that used to be among the best on TV, but which has lost its way for two out of three seasons, jumbling various storylines and failing to do the work required to make everything land properly. Tonight’s Season 3 finale should have been a monumental event, tying “Full Circle” back to the very first episode of the series. Instead, while there were certainly parts of it I enjoyed, it simply underscores how badly this show’s creators and writers have mangled a once-great story. Spoilers ahead. We’ll start with the present timeline before going back in time to the fateful hunt that served as the opening moments for Yellowjackets. In the present we learn a few things: 1. Callie was Lottie’s killer. She did it because Lottie was saying all this crap about her being “the child of that place” and tells her Shauna can’t love her because she’s jealous. “You’re just like her but more,” she says, and Callie gets upset and pushes the older woman down the stairs. Lottie can’t fall through the branches of the pit, survives years out in the Wilderness, sets up her very own cult and then dies when an angry 17-year-old shoves her. Neat! Callie was looking for Melissa’s tape which apparently Lottie stole when she was staying with them, though why Lottie would have any inkling that it was there or that it was important is beyond me. Misty figures all of this out by way of Walter who mirrored Lottie’s phone. It should come as no surprise to anyone paying attention this season. We already knew it was Shauna’s DNA found with Lottie and the only other person on this show who shares her DNA is Callie. I will say, this version of Adult Lottie, in her last moments, reminded me more of Teen Lottie than she has most of the show. It’s a shame they killed her in such a goofy way. “You mean eating each other,” Callie says at one point. “And hunting each other,” Lottie says. “And all those other thrilling, terrible things.” Callie tells Jeff, who’s pretty upset. Which leads us to . . . 2. Callie and Jeff leave Shauna. Frankly, good for them. They needed to ditch that crazy woman. She’s dangerous, unhinged, a woman looking to create chaos in her life, who wants violence and who ought to have been killed by her teammates back in the Wilderness when they had a chance. YellowjacketsCredit: Showtime 3. The adults bury Van. I’m not sure what happens back at Melissa’s house. Is she just gone? Does she leave her family and a big old bloodstain? Does she call the cops? We don’t find out. Tai and Shauna go out into the woods and bury Van. I guess this makes more sense than calling the police given the exposure to all of them. Wouldn’t this be more interesting if Tai was an elected senator who has to bury bodies to keep her constituents and press from finding out? Adult Van’s storyline has been completely wasted by this bizarre murder. Now Tai is estranged from her family, isn’t doing senator stuff, and doesn’t have Van. She does take a big old knife and cuts out Van’s heart and eats it, which is pretty gruesome and might have been a pretty wild scene if this show was still on the level it was in Season 1. 4. Shauna finds the note from Melissa. It says exactly what Melissa claimed, which begs the question: Why did Melissa kill Van in cold blood and say she “wanted to be bad”? All of this prompts Shauna into journaling again, where she inexplicably says that she has forgotten so much of what happend out there in the wilderness and now it’s all coming back to her. As you may recall, Shauan already took detailed journals of what happened. When discussing any repressed memories, she claimed she didn’t want to know. Nothing in the show prior to this season has indicated that Shauna repressed her memories of being a total lunatic in the wild, or the Antler Queen, or the instigator of pretty much the worst stuff that happened. It makes sense, but the show hasn’t laid the groundwork for this “twist” at all. 5. Tai and Misty team up to take down Shauna. This, along with Shauna’s journaling, is the biggest indication of where the adult storyline is headed in Season 4. I do think it’s a little goofy for Tai to say she “forgot” that Shauna was the one fueling all the bad stuff in the Wilderness “for the longest time.” I guess she and Shauna both just pushed all those memories down when they returned to the real world, but it’s a bit silly that this wouldn’t come out earlier, like when Shauna killed Adam with a knife. Tai tells Misty that Shauna will be the last one standing, and she doesn’t want that does she? “No,” Misty says. “I definitively do not.” So that’s Season 4’s adult timeline, I guess, unless this show keeps randomly pivoting.YellowjacketsCredit: Showtime Back in the 90s timeline, two hugely significant things happen, and both rely on Hannah, a character who has been given almost no time to develop into such an important character. The first, of course, is The Hunt. Akilah, working with the other Bad Teens, comes up with a plan to poison all the animals just in time for winter. Setting aside how stupid this is in terms of basic self-preservation, it’s the excuse Team Shauna uses to instigate another hunt. Given the power of Shauna’s sheer force of will at the trial and when everyone tried to leave (magical, one might say, given she was outnumbered both times and gave no solid reasoning in either instance, but the girls followed along anyways) I don’t understand why she couldn’t just do it again. In any case, they decide to draw from the deck once again and Tai and Van rig the deck (I guess shuffling before such a deadly game never occurred to anyone). They set up Hannah to take the fall, but Shauna’s instincts tell her something is up, so she changes places in the circle. Again, weird to not have any rules for this game, but okay. This works out well for Shauna because Mari ends up drawing the Queen of Hearts, and we all know that starting in Season 3, Shauna really hates Mari. And so The Hunt begins. Some of this next bit is really striking, because it’s shot-for-shot taken from the first episode. But in many ways, fleshing out this scene actually diminishes it. We get a lot of girl drama. Melissa attacks Shauna and almost kills her. Akilah confronts Lottie in the cave, telling her she no longer believes in her despite just killing all her animals. Various other little moments take place that break up what was, in the pilot, a terrifying, haunting scene, that it just feels a lot less than it was before. Learning that Shauna is the Antler Queen is also less shocking after seeing her act the way she has all of Season 3, but it still feels like they’d planned on Lottie being the Antler Queen in Season 1, and then changed everything. All of this would have been a lot better if Jackie had still been around, and all three seasons had been their growing conflict, transforming from best friends into bitter rivals over three seasons, only to have Shauna responsible for her gruesome death. Of course, this was clearly never the plan as they obviously wanted to kill off Jackie in the first season and Pit Girl from the first episode looks just like Mari. There are many instances that feel like the writers changed the story or made it up as they went along in this show, but this is not one of them.YellowjacketsCredit: Showtime “Bring me her hair,” is quite the hideous moment also, but we learn why the Antler Queen had tufts of hair stuck to her robes in the first episode. I actually turned on both episodes at the same time and watched the various scenes play out, and even though many moments are the same, it’s striking just how much more intense and ominous and dreadful the original hunt was from this version. There are also weird differences. In the pilot, Misty looks up and smiles as they all stand around eating by the fire. In this episode, it’s the next morning but she does the exact same thing. It’s just a little odd. The big “twist” in this timeline is that Hannah disguised herself as Nat for the hunt, which Nat does not actually participate in (thank god). Instead, she’s off on her own, climbing a nearby mountaintop in order to radio for help. She gets all the way up there and nobody answers. She seems almost defeated when suddenly a voice crackles on the other end. “I can hear you.” So we know that Natalie is responsible for their rescue, after all, and it’s a pretty great moment except for the music choice. Aerosmith? Really? “We’re living on the edge” belting out over this moment feels hokey rather than triumphant. If ever there was a time to bring the orchestral score into an episode, it would be while Nat screams into the radio, begging for someone to answer. I keep imagining how this all could have played out so much better. Killing Nat off at the end of Season 2 was a huge mistake, and it definitely feels like Season 2 was radically changed to accomodate this. As much as I hate recastings, this might have been a time to recast Juliette Lewis instead of changing the entire story to fit her departure. Not having Nat in the adult timeline just ruins the 90s timeline for me. Both Nat and Jackie being dead makes the adult timeline pointless and unsatisfying. And no, I don’t think the final conflict for the adult Yellowjackets ought to be a weird Tai and Misty vs Shauna vs Melissa setup. There were moments throughout this episode and this season that I genuinely enjoyed, but this should have been such a big, earth-shattering finale and it was ultimately just another letdown. Less stupid than the Season 2 finale, but just mediocre. There’s something tragic about a great show devolving into a mediocre one, but here we are. What did you think? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.

Stream On: Streaming devices like Steam Link open up new ways for users to enjoy their PC game libraries across different locations and devices via network access. Now, Razer is introducing a Steam Link alternative designed to optimize the experience, regardless of the hardware users are streaming to. Razer first introduced its PC Remote Play service at CES 2025, offering select users early access through a beta test. Now, the feature is available to all iPhone and Android users, with the company promising a significantly improved streaming experience thanks to broader controller compatibility and enhanced video codec support. Similar to Valve's Steam Link and other remote play services, Razer PC Remote Play allows users to stream their PC game library to other devices over a network connection. The service supports mobile devices (Android and iPhone) as well as additional Windows PCs, giving users access to games purchased through platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and others. It also supports Microsoft's Game Pass service. The setup process for streaming games to a mobile device is somewhat complex. Razer acknowledges this and has published a step-by-step guide. To get started, users must install both the Nexus and PC Remote Play apps on their mobile device, enable remote play in the Razer Cortex application on their PC, sign in with their Razer ID, and complete the pairing process between their PC and smartphone. Once the initial setup is complete, users can connect their controller to the streaming device, whether it's Razer's own Kishi or another compatible controller. From there, they can begin streaming their previously purchased PC games. According to Razer, PC Remote Play supports the AV1 codec for improved video quality and reduced latency. The service also appears to optimize gameplay by leveraging the maximum frame rate and resolution supported by the target device. // Related Stories If you're like me, you probably cringe at any request involving more app downloads, account registrations, setup steps, or multi-screen gaming hassles. But Razer is aiming to win over couch-loving gamers by offering broad controller compatibility, instant game launching with customizable controls, built-in game recording, and more. When paired with the Razer Kishi Ultra on Android, PC Remote Play also delivers immersive haptic feedback through a feature the company calls Razer Sensa HD Haptics. And for those who prefer a more elaborate setup, iPad users can enjoy full compatibility with external keyboards, mice, and trackpads.

The deep sea is calling in the first teaser for Nautilus, a new adventure series inspired by Jules Verne’s landmark novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. “This summer, dive into a new adventure and discover a new world beneath the waves,” the voiceover states in the trailer. Shazad Latif stars as Captain Nemo, an Indian Prince robbed of his birthright and family. After becoming a prisoner of the East India Mercantile Company, Nemo seeks vengeance against those enemies who robbed him of everything. Nemo enacts his revenge-fueled plan by stealing a prototype submarine and escaping into the depths of the ocean with a group of his fellow prisoners. Nemo searches for a Viking treasure buried at the Pillars of Halvar. However, the East India Mercantile Company is right on Nemo’s tail, as they will do anything to stop his quest from succeeding. Related The Nautilus cast features Georgia Flood as Humility Lucas, Céline Menville as Loti, and Thierry Fremont as Benoit. Richard E. Grant, Anna Torv, and Noah Taylor are set to make guest appearances. Xavier Marchand and Anand Tucker developed and executive produced Nautilus. James Dormer wrote and executive produced the series. Vince Valitutti / Disney+ Disney+ had originally announced the series, but they later canceled it in a cost-cutting move. AMC later acquired the series for distribution in the United States and Canada. Amazon streamed the series via Prime Video in the UK and Ireland. Nautilus consists of 10 episodes, with the first two set to premiere at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 29. It will air on AMC and AMC+. Nautilus will then air weekly until the two-episode season finale on Sunday, August 17. Editors’ Recommendations

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Use all your screen Chrome for Android gets edge-to-edge UI update Chrome for Android is getting a neat visual upgrade. Ryan Whitwam – Apr 11, 2025 2:26 pm | 1 Credit: Ryan Whitwam Credit: Ryan Whitwam Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more The Internet might look a bit different on Android soon. Last month, Google announced its intent to make Chrome for Android a more immersive experience by hiding the navigation bar background. The promised edge-to-edge update is now rolling out to devices on Chrome version 135, giving you a touch more screen real estate. However, some websites may also be a bit harder to use. Moving from button to gesture navigation reduced the amount of screen real estate devoted to the system UI, which leaves more room for apps. Google's move to a "dynamic bottom bar" in Chrome creates even more space for web content. When this feature shows up, the pages you visit will be able to draw all the way to the bottom of the screen instead of stopping at the navigation area, which Google calls the "chin." As you scroll down a page, Chrome hides the address bar. With the addition of the dynamic bottom bar, the chin also vanishes. The gesture handle itself remains visible, shifting between white and black based on what is immediately behind it to maintain visibility. Unfortunately, this feature will not work if you have chosen to stick with the classic three-button navigation option. You may notice some problems with certain websites after the change rolls out. Since sites can draw to the bottom of the screen, important footers could end up behind the gesture bar. This could make elements like newsletter signups and cookie preferences more annoying to use or dismiss. Google's edge-to-edge migration guide advises web developers to utilize safe area insets, which will ensure that UI elements will not render directly behind the navigation bar. Simply being on Chrome 135 is not necessarily enough to get the dynamic bottom bar. A separate server-side update is rolling out to enable edge-to-edge viewing—there's no way to force this update, but in our testing, it appears to be rolling out widely. So the wait shouldn't be long. Ryan Whitwam Senior Technology Reporter Ryan Whitwam Senior Technology Reporter Ryan Whitwam is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering the ways Google, AI, and mobile technology continue to change the world. Over his 20-year career, he's written for Android Police, ExtremeTech, Wirecutter, NY Times, and more. He has reviewed more phones than most people will ever own. You can follow him on Bluesky, where you will see photos of his dozens of mechanical keyboards. 1 Comments