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......»»
Amazon lays off Alexa employees as 2010s voice-assistant boom gives way to AI
Amazon has had a notoriously hard time making money from Alexa. Enlarge / Amazon's third-gen Echo Show 5. (credit: Amazon) Amazon is going through yet another round of layoffs, reports Computerworld, and once again the c.....»»
Meet the new instruments that will take advantage of SLAC"s upgraded X-ray laser
Teams at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory recently celebrated the completion of a major upgrade to the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL), the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at the US Departmen.....»»
The best Black Friday power tool deals on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more
These are the best deals on power tools (and the batteries that go with them) that we can find this year......»»
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 review: All about the fantastic display
The new M3 14-inch MacBook Pro is a better bargain than the outgoing 13-inch MacBook Pro, on paper. But, given where it sits on Apple's Mac ladder, it's hard to recommend to everybody.MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 reviewAfter a debut in the last form factor.....»»
Toyota solid-state battery ‘mass production" limited even in 2030
The first batch of solid-state batteries for Toyota will likely be enough to supply only a couple thousand EVs, and "mass production" starting in 2030 will support just over 10,000. The figures underscore the limited initial impact of solid-state tec.....»»
Stellantis, CATL plan Europe factory for low-cost EV batteries
Stellantis and CATL are finalizing plans for a plant in Europe to produce low-cost lithium-iron-phosphate EV batteries......»»
In many major crop regions, workers plant and harvest in spiraling heat and humidity
A global study of major crops has found that farmworkers are being increasingly exposed to combinations of extreme heat and humidity during planting and harvest seasons that can make it hard for them to function. Such conditions have nearly doubled a.....»»
Juice burns hard toward first-ever Earth–moon flyby
On 17 November 2023, ESA's Juice spacecraft carried out one of the largest and most important maneuvers in its eight-year journey to Jupiter......»»
OpenAI drama: Sam Altman suddenly fired; three CEOs in one weekend [U]
While not exactly our normal beat, it’s hard to ignore the biggest tech news of the day: the OpenAI drama which saw CEO Sam Altman abruptly fired from the ChatGPT developer. This happened without notice, and for reasons we can guess but which were.....»»
Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do
Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from financial gain and information theft to political espionage and ideological.....»»
Best Black Friday 2023 Apple Deals: M3 MacBook Pro $150 off, AirPods Pro 2 $190, Series 9 $349, more
It’s officially Black Friday 2023 here at 9to5mac, and the team over at 9to5Toys has already begun working hard to curate all of the best deals of the holiday season. Through Thanksgiving Week, we’ll be delivering on Apple devices, home goods.....»»
Cities: Skylines 2’s troubled launch, and why simulation games are freaking hard
Elaborate parking booths, Q4 financials, game engines, and the nature of sims. Enlarge (credit: Paradox Interactive) The worst thing about Cities: Skylines 2 is that it was recently released. If this hugely ambitious ci.....»»
Researcher: Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest, which threatens survival of primate populations
Monkeys are not usually a popular menu item for big cats. Primates are, after all, hard to catch: living in the canopies of large trees and rarely coming down to the ground. Jaguar and puma have varied diets and will normally hunt the species that ar.....»»
Want an iPhone by Christmas? Order By This Date
Apple has shared its annual holiday shipping guide and it includes deadlines for customers looking to buy the iPhone, or another Apple product, in time for Christmas. Some years, Apple’s products are extremely hard to find in time for the holid.....»»
Guest commentary: ‘Crossing the chasm" on EVs may require plug-in hybrids
It's hard to see a retail environment in 2032 where 67 percent of new-car sales are full EVs, but it's very easy to see a 2032 where a majority of new-car sales are plug-in hybrids......»»
Redwood Materials will recycle Toyota"s spent hybrid batteries
Redwood Materials says Toyota deal marks the first time an automaker will use recycled battery materials from its cars in new vehicles......»»
Best robot mops of 2023
In this list, we cover the best smart robot mops for hard floors. Here's a look at the best products from iRobot, Ecovacs, Roborock, and other leading brands......»»
Black Friday battery deals: Save on AA and AAA batteries
Batteries remain an essential part of using many devices. We've got all the best Black Friday battery deals lined up here......»»
Eureka E10S review: an ideal solution for everyday cleaning
Eureka's mid-range E10S robotic vacuum offers a two-in-one platform for adequate daily cleaning, but don't expect it to be a totally hands-free solution.Eureka E10S with bagless self-emptying dock.Keeping the house clean is hard enough, but add a sev.....»»
Early Black Friday deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14 $1,799, $79 Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad, $199 Apple Watch S6, more
Today's top deals include 62% off a Roccat Kone Pro PC gaming mouse, 60% off an Apple leather case with MagSafe for iPhone 14 Plus, 49% off a Milanese loop Apple Watch Band, $110 off a WD easystore 14TB external USB 3.0 hard drive, and more.Get an Ap.....»»