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).....»»
Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California
Back in 2018, the State of California joined the Right to Repair Act bill, which aims to create laws that force tech companies to provide tools for both customers and independent stores to repair their products. Although Apple was initially against t.....»»
Apple Car may help find your lost iPhone under the seat
The Apple Car could help drivers and passengers work out where they dropped their iPhone within the vehicle using the car's vibrations, with the same system potentially allowing an iPhone to be used as an in-vehicle remote control.iPhone visible in c.....»»
IBM’s generative AI tool aims to refactor ancient COBOL code for its mainframes
Humans are still "in the driver's seat," but it could make code more modular. Enlarge / COBOL 73, as seen (inside Windows) in the IRS's Austin, Texas, offices in 2022. (credit: Washington Post / Getty Images) There are h.....»»
Passenger seat belt warnings should be mandatory, say feds
The rule would apply to cars, trucks, and smaller buses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Not all vehicle occupants are protected equally when it comes to car crashes. Until 2017, cars weren't even routinely crash-tested o.....»»
NHTSA proposes rule requiring seat belt warnings for front and rear passengers
NHTSA's proposed rule would amend a federal regulation for occupant crash protection, which currently mandates visual and audible alerts to encourage seat belt use for the driver's seat but does not require a warning for other seating positions......»»
Redesigned Mercedes-AMG GT coupe wraps 2-seater fun in 4-seat package
Mercedes-Benz has broadened the GT coupe's audience by adding a 2+2 seating option and room for a couple of Rimowa suitcases......»»
How To Install A Bidet and Bidet Toilet Seat- Complete Guide
Bidets make for a convenient bathroom upgrade that prevents water wastage while reducing toiletry costs. Despite the variations in the installation processes between bidet types, bidets may not require professional help to be attached to a toil.....»»
What Is A Bio Bidet And How To Install It Successfully
Designed as a bidet seat attachment, a Bio Bidet seamlessly integrates with your toilet seat, offering unparalleled cleanliness and comfort. With adjustable water pressure, a nozzle for precise spraying, and a range of features, it is a crucial.....»»
How To Install A Tushy Bidet?
Bidet attachments are a great alternative to freestanding bidets, being easy to install, affordable, and space-saving. One such bidet is the Tushy Bidet, a seat attachment that can be installed to any toilet in no more than seven simple steps. The Tu.....»»
Where Does Water Bidet Water Come From?
The source of water that a bidet uses for spraying is often a concern for those on the fence about purchasing a bidet toilet seat. Bidet toilet seats and attachments are connected to the same valve that supplies water to the toilet tank. At fir.....»»
Rear passenger safety lacking in 3 midsize models
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said three models, the 2023 Kia K5, 2023 Volkswagen Jetta and 2023 Hyundai Sonata, all performed poorly in a new rear-seat safety test of seven 2023 midsize vehicles......»»
FDA issues safety alert on pregnancy tests after bust on illegal medical lab
Universal Meditech was behind an illegal lab discovered in Reedley, California. Enlarge / A picture of containers taken from the illegal UMI lab in Reedley, California. (credit: FCDPH) The Food and Drug Administration i.....»»
Cadillac"s electric Escalade IQ builds on the pop culture icon
The seven-seat electric SUV, set to begin production next summer, starts at around $130,000 and offers an estimated 450-mile driving range......»»
Full throttle: How AWS is helping craft a more exciting for Formula 1
The future of Formula 1 is data-driven, and AWS is in the driving seat......»»
How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse
The world is burning. Death Valley, Calif., shattered the record in July 2023 for the hottest temperature on earth. Meanwhile, July 2023 is now the hottest month in recorded history and scientists have noted heat waves are 1,000 times more likely wit.....»»
iPhone 15 event date, iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Apple reports 1 billion paid subscriptions
Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the i.....»»
Apple MLS Season Pass subscriptions have doubled since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami
Lionel Messi is the driving force behind MLS Season Pass subscriptions, doubling the number of subscribers since he joined the league.Messi doubles MLS subsApple's push into sports broadcasting is showing increasing success as its MLS Season Pass off.....»»
As water reuse expands, proponents battle the "yuck" factor
When Janet Cruz lost an April election for a Tampa City Council seat, she became a political casualty of an increasingly high-stakes debate over recycled water......»»
Zoom has “Zoom fatigue,” requires workers to return to the office
Zoom surprisingly decides its teams are more effective working in-office. Enlarge (credit: Morsa Images | DigitalVision) A video-conferencing company might be the last business anyone would expect to force employees to r.....»»
Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that
We’ve been seeing Apple regularly tally a new services records as its reported quarterly earnings over recent years. Now the company has achieved a major milestone, more than 1 billion paid subscriptions, fueling another all-time services revenue r.....»»