Manchin urges Treasury to block ‘loopholes" in EV tax credits
In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., asked that the tax credit for commercial EVs is implemented in "a manner that strengthens domestic manufacturing while ensuring economic and national security" and that it doe.....»»
Apple-1 owned by Apple"s first applications engineer sells for over $300,000
An Apple-1 computer owned by Apple's first applications engineer, Dana Redington, has commanded quite the price on the auction block, along with a panoply of other Apple-related items.Image Credit: RR AuctionsIn 1978, a pile of soon-to-be-discarded h.....»»
Town urges curfew over mosquito-spread disease that kills up to 50% of people
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is very rare in the US, but when it strikes, it's bad. Enlarge / A mosquito collected to test for mosquito-borne diseases. (credit: Getty | Jon Cherry) A small town in Massachusetts is urging.....»»
Google Photos getting new feature to hide those painful memories
It seems that Google Photos is getting a new feature that lets you block a person’s face from the memories carousel feature. The post Google Photos getting new feature to hide those painful memories appeared first on Phandroid. One of th.....»»
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market: Study
Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction—or even carbon neutrality—may not hold up under close inspection......»»
Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts
If you use WhatsApp, chances are you’ve received messages from unknown accounts, but a new feature will help block them. The post Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on.....»»
Sales folks just wanna have fun: Bob Rohrman Toyota snags customers with exciting promotions
The store's general manager credits the fun environment with helping retain employees......»»
Facing “financial crisis,” Russia on pace for lowest launch total in 6 decades
"This forces us to build a new economy in severe conditions." Enlarge / A Soyuz 2.1b rocket booster with a Frigate upper stage block, the Meteor-M 2-1 meteorological satellite, and 18 small satellites launched from the Vostochny.....»»
ISPs worry that killing FCC net neutrality rules will come back to haunt them
Telcos want it both ways, urging SCOTUS to block federal rules and state laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Anderson Photography) ISPs asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a New York law that requires broadb.....»»
Ahead of iPhone 16, AI demand boosts Apple supplier Foxconn"s profits
Foxconn, Apple's iPhone 16 manufacturer has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of profit increases, which it credits to demand for AI servers.Workers in a Foxconn factoryFor the previous quarter, Foxconn's increased profits came from better than e.....»»
Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through new nanoparticle treatment
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows......»»
Elon Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for U.S. benefits
Tesla continues to lobby the U.S. and state governments for benefits championed by the Democratic Party. It also collects billions of dollars a year selling "regulatory credits.".....»»
Former Xbox head credits Apple watch with life-saving low heart rate alerts
Veteran tech executive Peter Moore credits his Apple Watch with an alert that ended up saving his life, resulting in the implantation of a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat.Tech and sports exec Peter Moore is alive and well, thanks to his Apple Wat.....»»
1Password urges Mac users to patch now to avoid having their data stolen
This 1Password vulnerability could expose your vaults to theft, so patch now.....»»
Basketball legend credits Apple Watch"s persistence for making him see a heart doctor
It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.Apple Watch health monitoringThe heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped peo.....»»
Basketball"s legend credits Apple Watch"s persistence for making him see a heart doctor
It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.Apple Watch health monitoringThe heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped peo.....»»
Apple Watch owner credits device for saving his life with low heart rate feature
continues to be an essential product for everyone with its lifesaving health monitoring features. The latest story comes out of California, via KTLA’s Rich DeMuro, and it specifically shows how one invisible feature can lead to discovering an invi.....»»
Apple trying to pressure WeChat into blocking a payment loophole; developer refusing
Apple is trying to pressure WeChat – the world’s most popular app – into blocking a payment loophole for in-app purchases. If app owner Tencent fails to comply, Apple says it would block essential updates. The report says the same threat was.....»»
Blocking AI bots from Microsoft, others has been “pain in the a**”: Reddit CEO
Steve Huffman says companies must pay to scrape Reddit data. Enlarge (credit: Tim Goode/PA Images via Getty Images) Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is standing by Reddit’s decision to block companies from scraping the site w.....»»
Downwind states face disproportionate burden of air pollution
A recent Supreme Court decision to block a federal rule curbing interstate air pollution further complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on "downwind" states, according to researchers at the University o.....»»
Vintage Polaroids used to pitch the Apple-1 hit the auction block
Three vintage Polaroids showing a prototype of the Apple-1 have hit the auction block — and they played a critical role in getting Apple off the ground.Image credit: RR AuctionThe listing, hosted by RR Auction, is for three Polaroids. One depicts a.....»»