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 shows on Apple TV+ right now (June 2023)
If you subscribe to Apple TV+, Hijack and The Crowded Room are must-watches this month that all both keep you at the edge of your seat......»»
Toyota recalls 96,000 Corolla Cross crossovers for airbags that might not deploy
The automaker recommends no one sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is inspected and a repair is completed......»»
Apple announces upcoming tax changes for App Store developers
Apple on Tuesday announced some tax changes coming to apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions available in the App Store. These changes may affect proceeds from the sale of apps and in-app content in places like Ghana and Spain. Read on as we deta.....»»
The "exploding" demand for giant heat pumps
Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps......»»
Ford finds promise in subscriptions for commercial buyers
Ford Pro has 400,000 customers paying for software services and thinks it can triple that number by 2026 as the company seeks additional revenue streams to fund its transition to EVs......»»
The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States
The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases.....»»
Ad-Free Twitch Turbo Subscriptions Are Getting Price Hikes Worldwide
Twitch offers a subscription plan for users who don't want to see advertisements, and it just got an uncomfortably high global price increase. Twitch offers a su.....»»
Usually $289, this bidet toilet seat is on sale for $165 today
Enjoy ultimate comfort for less with the Bio Bidet USPA Pro bidet currently on sale at Woot for a limited time......»»
People in Old Testament Jerusalem suffered from widespread dysentery, study finds
Study results indicate "long-term presence" of Giardia parasite in Near East populations. Enlarge / Fecal samples in sediment collected from beneath this stone toilet seat at Armon Hanatziv, circa mid-7th century BCE, showed evid.....»»
How Seat Belts Use Tiny Explosives To Save Lives During A Collision
Seatbelts need to be able to react at lightning speed in order to save lives, and therefore employ tiny explosives. Seatbelts need to be able to react at lightning s.....»»
Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake
Congress wants to force AM into every new car for emergency alerts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The fight over the future of AM radio got a little more heated this week as organizations representing the auto and tech.....»»
Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years
Biden nominates US official Anna Gomez after Senate refused to confirm Gigi Sohn. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden on March 13, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (credit: Getty Images | Saul Loeb) President.....»»
This scene in Fast X had me on the edge of my seat
It's summer blockbuster season as the next installment in the Fast Saga races into theaters. In honor of Fast X, we break down the best scene in the film......»»
Bosch crash detection algorithm speeds up safety system deployment without adding more sensors
Bosch's off-zone crash detection system allows for faster deployment of safety systems, such as airbags or seat belt tensioners, in a vehicle when a collision takes place, all without more sensors......»»
Freitag Hazzard review: Expensive recycled bag, flaws and all
The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat.....»»
Microsoft could start trading ad views for “timed slices of games”
Exec says they're "experimenting" with models beyond Game Pass subscriptions. Enlarge / An example of the kinds of ads that showed up on the Xbox One dashboard. Soon those could expand to include video ads in exchange for gamepla.....»»
This deal gets you 3 months of Xbox Live at 50% off
CDKeys is selling Xbox Live Gold subscriptions for a fraction of their usual cost. If you want to take your multiplayer games online, this is your cheapest bet......»»
Microsoft hints at letting players watch ads for “timed slices of games”
Exec says they're "experimenting" with models beyond Game Pass subscriptions. Enlarge / An example of the kind of ads that showed up on the Xbox One dashboard. Soon those could expand to include video ads in exchange for gameplay.....»»
GM recalls 668,000 Chevrolet, GMC vehicles for faulty child seat anchors
The recall affects Equinox and Terrain compact crossovers from the 2020-23 model years......»»
Automotive tech startups get $402 million in April
Automotive tech startup investment has leveled but it may be seeing heated competition from generative artificial intelligence companies that are following ChatGPT......»»