Volvo edges ahead of Freightliner with EV big rigs
Demand is accelerating, Volvo says. However, infrastructure and brand loyalty are roadblocks......»»
Space mission shows Earth"s water may be from asteroids: study
Water may have been brought to Earth by asteroids from the outer edges of the solar system, scientists said after analysing rare samples collected on a six-year Japanese space mission......»»
Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover prepare for a new era of EVs
Volvo and Land Rover are delivering a product-driven market renaissance, while Jaguar hopes to spark new enthusiasm with an all-electric portfolio by 2025......»»
Volvo and JLR prepare for a new era of EVs
Volvo and Land Rover are delivering a product-driven market renaissance, while Jaguar hopes to spark new enthusiasm with an all-electric portfolio by 2025......»»
The Apple Watch Series 8 might not get the redesign you were hoping for
Rumors have suggested that the Apple Watch Series 8 could get a major redesign with flat edges. Now, that may not be happening......»»
Up a creek without paddle? Researchers suggest "gunwale bobbing"
Stand up in a canoe and you'll probably find yourself in the water before too long. Jump up and down on the upper edges of the sides of the canoe, and you'll likely end up in the drink as well. But get the balance right and you'll be able to move you.....»»
A new study has used a marine monitor radar system to monitor California marine protected areas
A new study has found that boaters often cluster along the edges of marine protected areas (MPAs) off the coast of California. These new findings suggest that fishers are aware of the MPA boundaries and cluster just outside them to potentially benefi.....»»
Apple CarPlay expands in over-the-air update to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos
An over-the-air (OTA) update has brought Apple CarPlay to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos. CarPlay has been missing on Volvo models ever since the carmaker went with Google’s operating system. more… The post Apple CarPlay expands in ove.....»»
Volvo sees flat or lower retail sales this year
Quarterly profit rose to 10.8 billion Swedish crowns ($1.06 billion), helped by the listing of EV subsidiary Polestar......»»
Hands-on with Apple"s M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
We've got our hands on the new 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 processor. Here are our early impressions.2022 M2 MacBook AirThe redesign of the MacBook Air feels more notable in hand compared to the MacBook Pro. The Pro went from slightly covered edges.....»»
EV maker Polestar nearly matches 2021 volume with 125% first-half sales increase
Volvo's EV unit Polestar increased sales 125 percent to 21,200 electric vehicles during the first half, nearly matching its full-year volume from last year......»»
Group 1 Automotive buys Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar-Land Rover and Volvo dealerships
Group 1 Automotive Inc. acquired three luxury dealerships in Shreveport, La. It also said it sold stores in the second quarter in Texas and Massachusetts......»»
Bitcoin Miners Shut Off Rigs as Texas Power Grid Nears Brink
Nearly all industrial scale Bitcoin miners in Texas have shut off their machines as the companies brace for a heat wave that is expected to push the state's power grid near its breaking point. From a report: Miners such as Riot Blockchain, Argo Block.....»»
Starlink unveils $5,000-a-month Internet for oil rigs and premium yachts
Musk: $10,000 dual terminals are ruggedized to survive salt spray and big storms. Enlarge / Starlink Maritime puts dual terminals on large boats. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX yesterday announced a Starlink Maritime service that w.....»»
Dark matter: Our review suggests it"s time to ditch it in favor of a new theory of gravity
We can model the motions of planets in the Solar System quite accurately using Newton's laws of physics. But in the early 1970s, scientists noticed that this didn't work for disk galaxies—stars at their outer edges, far from the gravitational force.....»»
New SpaceX Starlink Maritime service brings internet to boats
SpaceX has expanded its Starlink internet service to merchant vessels, oil rigs, and premium yachts, though it doesn't come cheap......»»
Will EVs Mean the End of AM Radio In Cars?
Some carmakers are leaving AM radios out of their new cars. They say it's because of audio quality, but it isn't that simple. James Gilboy writes via The Drive. From the report: BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in ele.....»»
SpaceX’s new Starlink Maritime brings internet to boats
SpaceX has expanded its Starlink internet service to "merchant vessels, oil rigs, and premium yachts," though it doesn't come cheap......»»
Microsoft"s xCloud Game Streaming Looks Worse On Linux Than Windows
As noted by a Reddit user and confirmed by Ars Technica, Microsoft's xCloud game streaming looks noticeable worse when running on Linux than Windows. From the report: With the Linux User-Agent, edges are generally less sharp and colors are a little m.....»»
A used mining GPU can save you a lot money, but should you buy one?
It can be tempting to buy a cheap, used mining GPU. However, there are quite a few reasons to be cautious about buying GPUs that were once used in mining rigs......»»
Volvo adding Slovakian plant to underpin EV shift
The 1.2 billion euro factory will have a 250,000-unit capacity and is set to open in 2026. VW Group, Stellantis, Kia and Jaguar Land Rover already operate plants in the country. .....»»