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).....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (July 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......»»
Red Hat’s new source code policy and the intense pushback, explained
A (reasonably) condensed version of two weeks' worth of heated GPL argument. Enlarge / A be-hatted person, tipping his brim to the endless amount of text generated by the conflict of corporate versus enthusiast understandings of.....»»
As Apollo and other apps close down, Narwhal seemingly agrees to one-off deal with Reddit to stay in business
The public deadline for the Reddit API changes is July 1. Popular third-party client Apollo is one of the casualties, and just released its swan song update asking users to decline a refund on their outstanding subscriptions. Many other clients are.....»»
Small trucks lacking in rear-seat passenger protections
The IIHS crash tested five small pickups. All five earned good front-seat safety ratings but rear-seat safety systems were found lacking......»»
Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
What's the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good......»»
How to respec in Final Fantasy 16
There are so many different skills to unlock and use in this grand adventure, so if you're the type who decides you'd like try new things sometimes, you're in luck......»»
FTC sues Amazon, alleging users are being tricked into signing up for Prime
The Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon for tricking customers into signing up for Prime, only to make it exceedingly difficult to cancel those subscriptions when no longer wanted.The suit, filed on Wednesday, says that Amazon had enrolled milli.....»»
Study suggests warfare was responsible for the boom-bust cycles of Neolithic societies
A new study out of the Complexity Science Hub concludes that social disintegration and violent conflict played a crucial role in shaping the population dynamics of early farming societies in Neolithic Europe.....»»
Neanderthal adhesives were made through a complex synthesis process
Birch bark was heated in underground chambers to create a tougher adhesive. Enlarge (credit: Halamka / GETTY IMAGES) As Homo sapiens, we often consider ourselves to be the most intelligent hominins. But that doesn’t me.....»»
CO2 cuts vs. cash: Climate talks stymied by stand-off
Pressure to speed cuts in carbon pollution took a back seat at UN climate talks that ended late Thursday night, as emerging economies, including China, demanded that rich ones vastly scale up climate financing......»»
Stolen organs, faces, dead babies: Feds bust heinous body-part trafficking ring
“Some crimes defy understanding.” Enlarge / Medical examiner or forensic scientist with dead man's corpse in morgue. (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors have charged seven people in an alleged nationwide net.....»»
Black Mirror season 6 has sparked a heated debate among Netflix fans
Netflix viewers can't agree on the best (and worst) Black Mirror season 6 episodes......»»
VW board to discuss $3.2B savings program, report says
The board will discuss cost-cutting measures amounting to at least 3 billion euros ($3.22 billion) across brands including VW, Seat, Skoda and Cupra......»»
James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation
James Webb has captured a beautiful snapshot of star birth in the Virgo constellation. The latest image from the powerful observatory takes a closer look … The post James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation a.....»»
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AI designed a couch that weighs 22 pounds and fits in an envelope
Developed by a firm that works closely with Ikea, this flat-pack couch upends conventional design. The couch is the most comfortable seat in most homes, but it’s also the most uncomfortable seat to get into your house. Heavy, bulky, and requi.....»»
Go fast. Go anywhere. The Super73-S Adventure Series e-bike is built for fun
If you're a no-limits rider, extra-wide knobby tires and elongated seat encourage your e-bike adventures......»»
Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats
Yet again, a designer proposes cramming way more people into airliners. Enlarge / You can explore a 3D model of the Chaise Longue Economy Seat. (credit: Chaise Longue Economy Seat) Regular travelers know all too well ju.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (June 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......»»
GM"s Barra: Profit potential in "above and beyond" tech, not heated seats
Software and services represent a major growth opportunity for GM, particularly as they extend beyond a vehicle's first owner, Barra said......»»