Next-gen USPS mail trucks are only capable of 8.6 mpg, EPA says
It's claimed the USPS did not consider environmental impacts as required by law. Enlarge / The proposed replacement USPS mail truck got a lot of attention for its odd looks, but the real crime is a pathetic 8.6 mpg fuel efficiency—ba.....»»
Why Shout is Melbourne’s Top Choice for SEO
Currently everything is faster and more digital. Therefore, for companies who want to succeed in online environment, the SEO strategy is crucial for it. It may often be hard to locate a media outlet capable of representing the image of your brand eff.....»»
GM recalling 820,000 pickups in North America for tailgate issue
The recall covers about 570,000 trucks in the U.S. and 250,000 in Canada. The call-back is GM's largest U.S. recall of the year and one of the larger recalls filed so far in 2024......»»
Researchers develop world-leading microwave photonics chip for high-speed signal processing
A research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has developed a world-leading microwave photonic chip that is capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic s.....»»
ZTE Shows off its 3D-Capable Nubia Tablet at MWC
ZTE isn't giving up on 3D display technology just yet. The post ZTE Shows off its 3D-Capable Nubia Tablet at MWC appeared first on Phandroid. While it was somewhat predictable that we’d get a ton of new mobile devices shown off duri.....»»
I’d love to have a hardware focus/zoom ring for the iPhone
The iPhone has become an increasingly capable camera over the years for both still photos and video, but there are still a number of big differences between an iPhone and a dedicated camera. Sensor size is the biggest of these, of course. That has.....»»
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Wants to Take over the Smartphone Photography Throne
Xiaomi has been steadily improving its premium smartphone lineup in recent years, offering users a more capable and versatile mobile photography experience. The post The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Wants to Take over the Smartphone Photography Throne appeared fi.....»»
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s latest headache? A stop-ship order
The quality problem does not appear to affect EVs already at dealerships. Enlarge / On February 9, Ford suspended shipments of model-year 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks to dealerships. (credit: Ford) Ford ha.....»»
Ford halts 2024 F-150 Lightning shipments; delivery of gasoline trucks begins roughly two months after production
The Lightning stop-ship order went into effect Feb. 9, Ford said, and it's unclear when it will be lifted......»»
Sony debuts 5G portable data transmitter for real-time photo and video transfers
Sony has announced a 5G capable portable data transmitter that makes transferring photos and videos faster. The post Sony debuts 5G portable data transmitter for real-time photo and video transfers appeared first on Phandroid. Most modern.....»»
Bright and tough: A material that heals itself and glows
A research team at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) has succeeded in developing a self-healing material that is also capable of emitting a high amount of fluorescence when absorbing light. The research, published in the Journa.....»»
Nvidia previews on-device chatbot, in approach favored by Apple
One of Apple’s apparent AI ambitions is to enable an on-device chatbot which can run on iPhones, rather than using servers to do the processing. This would be capable of accessing data stored on your iPhone, as well as boosting privacy … more.....»»
Google Adds Mail in Replacement Service for Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 have arguably the best designs in the smartwatch space. Their minimal case shapes and globed glass make for one pretty watch that is unfortunately not something that can be easily repaired. In fact, for both watches,.....»»
Intel may have a monster new CPU coming soon
Intel is expected to soon launch a new flagship consumer processor that will be capable of clocking up to 6.2GHz......»»
Steam Next Fest: Eight game demos that stood out from the crowd
From trucks in space to backpack management sims, and everything in between. Can you tell which of these seemingly identical bits of Steam iconography were generated using AI (trick question, it's none of them). (credit: Aurich L.....»»
Best alternative email app for iOS of 2024
We list the best alternative email apps for iOS 15, to make it simple and easy to manage your email outside of using Apple Mail......»»
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable and is not strictly a USB 2.0 device. Although the Fast Ethernet connection established when connecting to a Mac Virtual Display via USB-C uses USB 2.0, the Developer Strap doesn’t have to.....»»
Who Tests If Heat-Proof Clothing Actually Works? These Poor Sweating Mannequins
These mannequins undergo daily torture at the hands of textile scientists, but their suffering means we humans can have future-proofed clothing capable of handling our warming world......»»
Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems, according to a new stu.....»»
Could protecting our proteins help us prevent aging?
Existing theories on the chemistry of aging are being turned on their head, thanks in particular to a small, ultra-resistant bacterium capable of "coming back to life" after extremely harmful attacks......»»
Testing shows some bacteria could survive under Mars conditions
An international team of radiation specialists, biologists and infectious disease experts has found four types of bacteria that are capable of surviving exposure to the hostile Mars environment. In their study, published in the journal Astrobiology,.....»»