Indian startups offer electric car conversion to spur EV revolution
The Indian government expects massive adoption of electric vehicles in the country over the next decade. According to NITI Aayog, the country's top think tank, EV sales penetration could reach 70% for commercial cars, 30% for private cars, 40% for bu.....»»
BYD targets EV laggards Toyota, VW with latest price cuts
BYD is discounting almost every electric and hybrid model it sells in China as part of a marketing campaign declaring “electricity is cheaper than oil.”.....»»
CATL working with Tesla on fast-charging cells, supplying Nevada
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is working on faster charging batteries for Tesla Inc. as Elon Musk’s automaker seeks to defend its market share and roll out an electric car for under $25,000......»»
iPhone 16 Pro: New A18 Pro chip to offer powerful on-device AI performance
According to a new analyst note from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech Research, seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is planning changes to the A18 Pro chip specifically for on-device artificial intelligence. Pu also writes that Apple is ramping up A18 Pro ch.....»»
Upcoming iOS 18 to offer more customizable home screen
Among a slew of new features reported to be coming to iOS 18 later this year, the home screen is said to be more customizable for users.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will make it easier for users to customize the home screen in iOS 18, b.....»»
UK sports-car maker McLaren now fully controlled by Bahraini wealth fund
The move will allow McLaren to seek new technical partnerships and investments in electric powertrains......»»
Samsung launches 2024 TV line, free 65-inch TV with $999 model
Samsung's preorder deals are often aggressive, and their TV offer is no different. To celebrate the launch of the 2024 TV and audio lineup, Samsung is throwing in a free 65-inch TV with a qualifying preorder.Select from OLED, The Frame, Neo QLED 4K a.....»»
Lordstown Motors CEO settles with SEC over statements
Ex-Lordstown Motors Corp. Stephen Burns settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday over his statements about demand for the electric vehicle maker's flagship truck, the Endurance......»»
Samsung users ask, “Why does the S-Pen smell so bad?“
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Cable ISP fined $10,000 for lying to FCC about where it offers broadband
Small ISP admitted lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals. Enlarge / "Yes, we offer Internet at your address." (credit: Chev Wilkinson via Getty Images) An Internet service provider that admitted l.....»»
Users complain that the Samsung Galaxy S24 stylus… smells bad?
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Apple stuff including a business card signed by Steve Jobs sold at auction for big money
Maybe we should have saved some of our old Apple gear. RR Auction's "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution" auction has wrapped up, and collectors are scoring Apple-specific memorabilia at a premium.Steve Jobs business cardThe auction featured.....»»
Hyundai product strategy includes a mix of powertrains
Hyundai's product strategy includes a mix of powertrains as it builds its position in electric vehicles......»»
Honda to trim U.S. dealer profit margins
The company is also making some reductions and changes in marketing, advertising and service payments as it adjusts spending for the shift to electric vehicles......»»
Decommissioned offshore structures could offer only limited ecological benefits, analysis of studies suggests
Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests......»»
Around-the-clock 4K Earth imagery to be streamed from ISS
The space station is to take delivery of several ultra-high-definition cameras that will offer free access to live-streamed Earth imagery from 250 miles up......»»
Samsung launches 2024 TV line, free 65-inch TV with preorder deal
Samsung's preorder deals are often aggressive, and their TV offer is no different. To celebrate the launch of the 2024 TV and audio lineup, Samsung is throwing in a free 65-inch TV with a qualifying preorder.Select from OLED, The Frame, Neo QLED 4K a.....»»
The next antioxidant superfood? Canadian sea buckthorn berries offer diabetes and obesity potential
New research published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture illuminates the untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a rich source of natural antioxidants in North America......»»
Get one month free trial of MLS Season Pass, thanks to Lionel Messi
Apple and the MLS are running a new promotion to offer a one-month free trial of MLS Season Pass, available to new sign-ups. Interested fans can access the promotion by following the link on Lionel Messi’s Instagram page. more….....»»
The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution......»»
Save $600 on this Lenovo gaming PC with an RTX 4080 today
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 gaming PC, powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, is on sale from Lenovo at $600 off. Grab this offer right now!.....»»