Salty Sea Spray Keeps Lightning Strikes Away
Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike.....»»
Netflix will wait until Hollywood strikes end to hike streaming prices
After a prolonged strike by Hollywood actors, Netflix is considering raising the price for its ad-free streaming service, falling in line with recent price changes among the top streaming platforms across the country.Credit: David Balev/UnsplashAd-fr.....»»
Netflix waiting for strikes to end before jacking up prices
Higher monthly fees for no ads to start in US, Canada, WSJ reports. Enlarge / Netflix's pirate series, One Piece, recently debuted on the platform. (credit: Netflix) Netflix, one of the only profitable TV streaming ser.....»»
Cruise robotaxi strikes pedestrian in San Francisco
A Cruise autonomous vehicle ran over a pedestrian who became trapped underneath the vehicle in San Francisco on Monday night, according to emergency responders......»»
Daily deals Oct. 3: $750 off 16" MacBook Pro, iPad 9th Generation $269, 22% off Kindle Scribe, more
Today's top deals include an Echo Show 5 for $40, 26% off a Zonefoker iPad case, a 10-pack iPhone charging lightning cables for $13, 35% off an Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, 50% off a eufy Security SmartDrop, and more.Save $750 on an M1 MacBook ProThe A.....»»
Does lightning strike on Venus? Maybe not, study suggests
Venus may be a (slightly) gentler place than some scientists give it credit for......»»
Superbolts: Scientists figure out what causes Earth"s strongest lightning
Superbolts are more likely to strike the closer a storm cloud's electrical charging zone is to the land or ocean's surface, a new study finds. These conditions are responsible for superbolt "hotspots" above some oceans and tall mountains......»»
iPhone 15 charging slowly? How to fast charge iPhone with USB-C
The charging situation for the and iPhone 15 Pro this year has changed. Apple’s proprietary Lightning port has been replaced with USB-C, so now you can charge your phone with almost any and USB-C power adapter that you can find online. But what e.....»»
USB-C on iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro each have a USB-C port, but the capabilities of this port differ between models. Here's what you need to know.Apple finally shifted from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15 lineup. For better or worse, this u.....»»
Investigating invasive plants as roadside contaminant removal tools
Tall, densely growing Phragmites and cattail (Typha) are familiar plants alongside highways and byways in the northern United States, flourishing in salty roadsides and degraded wetland environments created by chemicals applied to roads in the colder.....»»
Wider UAW strikes will spill over beyond Detroit 3 to steelmakers
Steelmakers are in the crosshairs of the UAW strikes, with U.S. Steel Corp. already idling a blast furnace in Illinois in response to the walkout......»»
UAW strikes ZF plant that supplies axles to Mercedes in Alabama
The UAW struck a ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala., that builds front and rear axles for Mercedes-Benz vehicles built nearby. It was not immediately clear what impact, if any, the strike is having on vehicle assembly at the automaker's nearby Vance,.....»»
The best MagSafe battery pack alternatives with USB-C for iPhone 15
Apple is phasing out accessories compatible with the Lightning port, including the MagSafe Battery Pack. Thankfully, there are MagSafe battery pack alternatives with a USB-C port.The best MagSafe battery pack alternatives with USB-CIn a move that mar.....»»
Failure strikes Rocket Lab after launch from New Zealand
The Electron rocket now has a 90 percent success rate. Enlarge / Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle lifts off Tuesday from New Zealand on an ill-fated mission. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab's string of 20 consecutive.....»»
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits $85, iPhone 13/Pro/Max from $520, more
If you’re not upgrading to iPhone 15 and going all-in on USB-C, a clearance offer is rolling out to Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack at $85 with its Lightning port in tow. But if you still want to upgrade to a more recent handset, new all-ti.....»»
UAW chief: ‘Progress is slow’ in talks as strike enters 4th day
“Progress is slow,” Fain said on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” “I don’t really want to say we’re closer.” Fain declined to say when he might announce a second wave of strikes......»»
UAW chief: ‘Progress is slow’ in talks as strike enters third day
“Progress is slow,” Fain said on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” “I don’t really want to say we’re closer.” Fain declined to say when he might announce a second wave of strikes......»»
Apple TV+ first look deals suspended as Hollywood strikes continue
Apple has suspended a number of deals with producers for its Apple TV+ streaming service, with production companies and talent being impacted by the continuing writing strike.TV productions by broadcasters and streaming services are continuing to be.....»»
iPhone 15 USB-C port can output significantly more power to accessories than Lightning
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro can charge from 0 to 100% in under two hours with a USB-C cable and . iPhone 15 can charge at a maximum of 27 watts over the USB-C port. However, that is unchanged from the iPhone 14 series which could charge at the same s.....»»
Auto suppliers prepare for layoffs if UAW strikes continue
Major suppliers to the Detroit 3 plants on strike include Lear Corp., Dana Corp., Superior Industries, Cooper Standard, Tenneco and Martinrea, to name a few......»»
Preparing for CarPlay with the USB-C iPhone 15
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»