Why used EV batteries are hard to value
The complexity of EV batteries can fuel dealer and consumer concerns and questions about the performance of used vehicles. History offers little data......»»
Automakers face slow U.S. sales growth in 2024
Automakers will have to work hard to move new cas and light trucks in 2024 despite facing what could be the most normal conditions since the pandemic turned the industry upside down......»»
14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro hits $1,250, Twelve South exclusive deals, eero mesh systems, more
If you’re looking to score a pro MacBook for as affordable of a price as possible, today’s discount on Apple’s original 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro is hard to beat. It’s down to just $1,250 thanks to $749 price cut. Did we mention it has 16GB.....»»
DURACELL’s new MagSafe power stations look like giant D batteries [Deals]
We have a late contender for best MagSafe accessory of the year. DURACELL’s is finally shipping, delivering what is effectively just an upscaled battery. They can charge more than just a gizmo, with upwards of 250W of power and built-in MagSafe ch.....»»
Little bacterium may make big impact on rare-earth processing
A tiny, hard-working bacterium—which weighs one-trillionth of a gram—may soon have a large influence on processing rare earth elements in an eco-friendly way......»»
New technique could make modeling molecules much easier
Much like the humans that created them, computers find physics hard, but quantum mechanics even harder. But a new technique created by three University of Chicago scientists allows computers to simulate certain challenging quantum mechanical effects.....»»
Correct bad network behavior to bolster application experience
Legacy hardware-based applications existed happily in isolation, untethered from a network. The thing that really mattered was the speed of the hard drive and having enough memory. Today, even the software running from personal hard drives relies on.....»»
U.S. Treasury unveils rules for clean energy manufacturing subsidy, including EV batteries
The so-called 45X tax credit for advanced manufacturing offers credits for each product made in the United States. The amount of credit depends on the component......»»
Paleontologist discovers rare soft tissue in fossil of crab
Most animals and plants never fossilize. For those that do, it's usually only hard parts such as bones and shells that preserve. However, in some exceptional cases, soft tissues such as muscles and gills survive the fossilization process and can pres.....»»
FTC investigating Adobe over making it too hard to cancel subscriptions
The FTC is investigating Adobe, after widespread consumer complaints that the company makes it too hard to cancel app subscriptions. Adobe was one of the earliest software companies to switch from a one-off purchase model to recurring subscription.....»»
Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered—but climate catastrophe is not yet averted
As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year's climate talks come to a close, it's time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change?.....»»
New way to charge batteries harnesses the power of "indefinite causal order"
Batteries that exploit quantum phenomena to gain, distribute and store power promise to surpass the abilities and usefulness of conventional chemical batteries in certain low-power applications. For the first time, researchers, including those from t.....»»
Australian company Fortescue plans $35 million EV battery systems plant in Detroit
A statement described the plant as one that would become a "major hub for Fortescue’s production of automotive and heavy industry batteries, hydrogen generators, fast chargers, and electrolysers.".....»»
Apple stock closes at an all-time-high, added $1 trillion to its market cap in 2023
The AAPL stock closed at $197.96, up 1.67% for the day, a new record high for the company.AAPL closes at an all-time-highIt's hard to bet against Apple in the stock market. The company has consistently outperformed its contemporaries and is one of fi.....»»
Elon Musk’s X ad revenue reportedly fell $1.5B this year amid boycotts
"We are not Twitter any longer," X exec said. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal / Staff | Getty Images Europe) It's hard to know exactly how dire the financial situation is at Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). However, insider.....»»
One battery startup"s unusual plan: Turn old junk into new fuel
Canadian startup AlumaPower has put a new spin on an old technology and believes it can displace fossil-fuel use with aluminum air batteries......»»
Newly created ultra-hard material rivals diamond
Scientists have solved a decades-long puzzle and unveiled a near unbreakable substance that could rival diamond as the hardest material on Earth. The research is published in the journal Advanced Materials......»»
Forget Die Hard; this 1980s action film is the most underrated Christmas movie ever
Forget Die Hard. It's this 1980s action film that's secretly one of the best Christmas movies ever. Find out what it is and why you should watch it now......»»
Everybody’s talking about Mistral, an upstart French challenger to OpenAI
"Mixture of experts" Mixtral 8x7B helps open-weights AI punch above its weight class. Enlarge / An illustration of a robot holding a French flag, figuratively reflecting the rise of AI in France due to Mistral. It's hard to draw.....»»
Optimization of hard–soft material interfaces: A 3D printed imitation of bone–tendon connections
Most people can relate to having a laptop charger break right where the flexible cable meets the solid adapter. This is just one example of how difficult it is to effectively interface hard and soft materials. Using a unique 3D printing process, TU D.....»»
If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP!
Lenovo has announced the recall of one of its USB-C power banks over fire hazard concerns. The post If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP! appeared first on Phandroid. Lithium-ion batteries exploding and catching on.....»»