Is EV charging the next gig for the gig economy? SparkCharge thinks so
Last week the mobile charging battery company SparkCharge announced a partnership agreement with AllState that expands the company’s reach into vehicle services, driving the company further down the road toward its goal of making electric vehic.....»»
Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk—depending on its inten.....»»
Base "25 Toyota Camry, now hybrid only, gets 50+ mpg and priced below "24 hybrid
Toyota's retooled 2025 Camry features an exclusive hybrid powertrain with fuel economy estimated at 53 mpg city, 50 mpg highway and 51 mpg combined, nearly as good as the Prius......»»
2025 Toyota Camry, now hybrid-only, to close mpg gap with Prius; it"s priced $455 below "24 hybrid
Toyota's reengineered 2025 Camry features an exclusive hybrid powertrain with fuel economy estimated at 53 mpg city, 50 mpg highway and 51 mpg combined......»»
EV charging update in Google Maps includes “AI-powered” station info
The update will first roll out to cars with Google Maps built-in. Enlarge / EV charger status is coming to Google Maps. (credit: Google) Google Maps is making itself friendlier for electric vehicles. A couple of years ag.....»»
AI has the power to revolutionize lending, but at a cost to people with lower credit scores
As artificial intelligence (AI) steadily increases its hold on the global economy, one of many areas ripe for disruption is consumer pricing. In situations where different consumers are offered the same product or service at different prices, it is n.....»»
Study finds world economy already committed to income reduction of 19% due to climate change
Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a study published in Nature finds. These damages are six times larger than th.....»»
Android 15 might add a new way to charge your gadgets
Google may upgrade Android 15 phones with wireless charging support even without the dedicated hardware. Here's how it could happen......»»
Casetify launches a bunch of awesome Qi2 compatible accessories
The new Qi2 wireless charging standard has been launched, and if you’re looking for accessories, Casetify has you covered. The post Casetify launches a bunch of awesome Qi2 compatible accessories appeared first on Phandroid. MagSafe migh.....»»
EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers. Enlarge / The Marina Palms condo development in Miami recently added an ADS-TEC ChargeBox DC fast charger for its residents. (credit: ADS-TEC).....»»
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post
The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) Elon Musk confirmed Monday that X (formerly Twitter) plans to start charging new.....»»
Marshall’s latest headphones get 100 hours of battery life and wireless charging
Marshall has updated its popular wireless headphones and earbuds with better battery life and new features......»»
Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch S9, $4 smart plugs, Anker charging accessories, Dyson vacuums, more
We found so many great daily deals for you to check out on Tuesday, like the Apple Watch Series 9 for just $329 instead of … The post Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch S9, $4 smart plugs, Anker charging accessories, Dyson vacuums, more appe.....»»
This Deal Gets you the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus + Charging Dock for $99!
The Fire HD 8 Plus is going for a much lower price of $99, and includes a bundled wireless charging stand. The post This Deal Gets you the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus + Charging Dock for $99! appeared first on Phandroid. For users on a budget, A.....»»
Score two six-in-one charging cables for only $31.99
Take advantage of a low price on a two-pack of this convenient charging solution, just $31.99 with code ENJOY20 until April 16. TL;DR: The InCharge® X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable has adaptive connectors that work with USB-C, USB-A, Micro.....»»
Four things to expect from the next-generation iPhone SE
While the iPhone 16 garners most of the attention, Apple also has another new iPhone model in the works. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a dramatic update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with an all-new design, USB-C for charging, and more......»»
When Will Apple Release the iPhone 17?
Here’s a question we’re asked more often than you might think. Sometimes it’s because the person thinks the iPhone 17 is coming in 2024, but mostly it’s because the person asking plans to upgrade their phone in 2025. Let’.....»»
BMW, Volvo passes Tesla on bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging allows EVs to not only receive power from the electric grid to charge the battery but also to send power back to the grid......»»
14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $550 off, 10.9-inch iPad from $349, Satechi gear, more
Through the end of the day, you can save $550 on 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro to headline today’s best Apple deals. The latest 10.9-inch iPad starts from $349 ahead of a potential refresh this fall, and Satechi’s Dock5 charging station powers your.....»»
Google Considers Charging for AI-Powered Search Results, New Report Says
Google is considering charging for new premium artificial intelligence-powered search features, according to a new report. Here's what you need to know. Google is considering charging for new premium artificial intelligence-powered.....»»
Future Apple Pencil may work on iPhone and never need charging
Apple is looking at technology to entirely remove the need to charge a future Apple Pencil without removing features, and whether that will help it be used on an iPhone.A battery-less Apple Pencil could be made to work with an iPhoneFirst, Apple made.....»»