BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway. Enlarge / A BMW worker installs a seat in an i4. The company will no longer install hardware in its cars and then ask for a fee to unlock it at a later date. (credit: BMW).....»»
Autonomous truck platoons are a bust, but they work if you put them on rails
The ARPA-E backed train from Parallel Systems is now in its second generation. Enlarge / No, this is not a screen grab from the movie Logan. It's Parallel Systems' second-generation autonomous electric rail vehicle. (credit: Par.....»»
BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway. Enlarge / A BMW worker installs a seat in an i4. The company will no longer install hardware in its cars and then ask for a fee to unlock it at a later date. (credit: BMW).....»»
BMW scraps its unpopular approach to heated seats
BMW has abandoned charging customers a monthly subscription fee for heated seats after it proved so unpopular with owners......»»
The best VPN deals in September 2023: Top VPN subscriptions start at just $2.19 per month
Here's a roundup of the best VPN deals for September 2023. Using a VPN is an easy way to bypass geo-restrictions, protect company data while working remotely, and browse privately on public WiFi networks. UPDATE: Sep. 7, 2023, 10:20 a.m. ED.....»»
MLS Season Pass subscriptions grew by 110K on day of first Messi game
Apple CEO Tim Cook specifically name-checked renowned soccer player Lionel Messi when asked about MLS Season Pass subscriptions, and a new report today suggests that the company enjoyed 110,000 new sign-ups on the day of Messi’s first game. Appl.....»»
AirTag and Find My helps traveler bust Brussels theft ring
A theft ring in Europe has been busted by a determined victim, who used AirTag and Find My to track down his stolen MacBook and help police secure an arrest within 24 hours.Formerly of Google AI, Tony Aube was traveling in Brussels, Belgium, to catch.....»»
Google Nest Cams will start charging 25%-33% more per month to record video
Nest Cam users will have to pay a higher monthly fee to record video. Enlarge (credit: Google) Google has been raising the price of nearly all its subscriptions lately, and the latest service to get a price boost is the.....»»
Google’s Nest Aware subscriptions are now more expensive
Google has quietly raised the price of its Nest Aware subscriptions in several markets, so if you are in these markets, you can expect to pay more soon. The post Google’s Nest Aware subscriptions are now more expensive appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Thief decides iPhone is worth more than dentistry, chews through security cable
A woman in China balked at the price tag on an iPhone 14 Plus and, biting through the anti-theft cable, stole one from an Apple Store.Apple's iPhone 14 Plus in purpleIt's not uncommon for iPhones to be stolen from stores, and it's not unknown for the.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (September 2023)
No streaming subscriptions? No problem! YouTube has a giant collection of free movies (with ads) that you can watch anytime. Check out this month's highlights......»»
Sony wants up to $40 more per year for PlayStation Plus subscriptions
You can avoid the price hikes if you tack years onto plans before September 6. Enlarge (credit: Sony) In a blog post announcing its latest monthly PlayStation Plus games, like sandbox playground Saints Row and 1980s mech.....»»
The Marvels will reportedly be the shortest MCU movie by some distance
The final Marvel movie of 2023 won't ask you to sit in your seat for an extended period of time, apparently......»»
Is the cybersecurity community’s obsession with compliance counter-productive?
Does anyone think the chances of surviving a plane crash increase if our tray tables are locked and our carry-on bags are completely stowed under our seats? That we’ll be OK if the plane hits a mountain if we have our seat belts buckled securely ac.....»»
Starfield leaker arrested for felony theft after attempting to sell early copies
Mercari listings for Xbox Starfield discs sold for $200 and up. A pile of Starfield discs sits on a car seat in a video posted by Harris. (credit: Dillan Harris / Streamable) A Tennessee man has been arrested and charge.....»»
The Heated Debate Over Who Should Control Access to AI
For months, Meta has been plotting a different path to the other large AI companies. In May, the CEOs of three of the most prominent AI labs—OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic—signed a statement that warned AI could.....»»
Get 2 lifetime subscriptions to Dollar Flight Club for $50
TL;DR: As of August 24, you can get a two-pack of Dollar Flight Club Premium Plan Lifetime Subscriptions for just $49.97 (reg. $1,104) in the Mashable Shop — that's a savings of 95%.With flight costs at an all-time high, you might be dreading t.....»»
The best VPN deals in August 2023: Top VPN subscriptions start at just $2.19 per month
UPDATE: Aug. 24, 2023, 10:20 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest and greatest VPN deals. Best VPN deals at a glance:.....»»
You can get Microsoft Office for life for $35
TL;DR: Through Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows or Mac for $34.97 during this Labor Day sale.Software subscriptions may not be as cheap as they seem. If you plan on using those apps for a.....»»
MrBeast is giving away 1,000 NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions — and a Super Bowl trip
MRBeast is giving away 1,000 NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions on YouTube Prime Channels, with one winner also getting a trip to the Super Bowl......»»
For Nvidia, it’s AI or bust as it reports a record-breaking quarter
Everybody wants GPUs for AI, and that's making Nvidia very happy (and rich). Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) On top of Wednesday's news that Nvidia earnings have performed far better than expected, Reuters.....»»