Why your EV’s voltage matters, and what it means for your car’s charging speed
The voltage of an electric car can be a little confusing. Here's everything you need to know, and why it matters to your EV experience......»»
Bentley Continental GT and GTC Speed get performance boost as plug-in hybrids
The Bentley Continental GT Speed coupe and GTC Speed convertible gain plug-in hybrid powertrains that make them the most powerful Bentley road cars ever......»»
Model shows how plankton survive in a turbulent world
How do particles move in turbulent fluids? The answer to this question can be found in a new model presented in a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. The model could help speed up the development of new drugs......»»
New security loophole allows spying on internet users’ online activity
Researchers at Graz University of Technology were able to spy on users’ online activities simply by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their internet connection. This vulnerability, known as SnailLoad, does not require malicious code to ex.....»»
Why does my iPhone say SOS? What it means and how to get rid of it
Is your iPhone showing an SOS indicator in the status bar? Don't panic. Here's what that means and how to get rid of it......»»
How automakers and charging companies plan to simplify EV charging
Charging network strategies continue to evolve. Expansion and reliability are top priorities......»»
Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population—not a doomed, overpopulated island
Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has s.....»»
House of the Dragon’s latest episode reveals the series’ biggest problem
HBO's House of the Dragon continues to have a hard time focusing on what really matters......»»
EV charging networks expand, add Tesla connectors
Charging network strategies continue to evolve. Expansion and reliability are top priorities......»»
Hawaii agrees to "historic" settlement in youth climate case
The US state of Hawaii has reached an historic agreement in response to litigation by youth activists, promising to speed up the de-carbonization of its transport sector to protect their right to a safe and healthy climate......»»
Stacking three layers of graphene with a twist speeds up electrochemical reactions
Tri-layer may be better than bi-layer for manufacturing, improving the speed and capacity of electrochemical and electrocatalytic devices......»»
Behavioral and computational study shows that social preferences can be inferred from decision speed alone
Researchers led by Sophie Bavard at the University of Hamburg, Germany, found that people can infer hidden social preferences by observing how fast others make social decisions......»»
Satechi’s new Space Gray Qi2 15W MagSafe Car Charger mount debuts today – Here’s some hands-on impressions
Today, Satechi is its new Qi2 Wireless Car Charger. Following the launch of its Qi2 2-in-1 and , Satechi is now set to bring the new 15W charging standard to your ride with its new magnetic car mount. While it’s not the first car mount of its type.....»»
Not a fan of audio messages? Here’s how to adjust the playback speed in iMessage
Audio messages can be very useful sometimes when you want to better express your feelings or simply don’t want to type a long text. However, not everyone likes listening to long audio messages. As an iMessage user, I’ve always missed an option to.....»»
High winds delay SpaceX launch after a switch to Cape Canaveral
A late scrub due to weather on June 18 means it will have been at least 12 days since SpaceX last lit up the Space Coast sky with a rocket launch, the longest run between launches in more than a year......»»
MagSafe Monday: PITAKA delivers in-car 15-watt fast charging with Qi2 support
Car mounts for MagSafe are my favorite use case for wireless charging and Apple’s implementation. Thinking about going back to actually “docking” my iPhone in my car feels like going back to 2010. The ability to quickly snap your iPhone to a ch.....»»
New HomePod coming soon? What Apple Intelligence means for the smart speaker’s future
The biggest star of WWDC this year was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence. Apple spent nearly half its presentation explaining the philosophy behind its own spin on AI, the features it would make possible, and the bright future ahead thanks to AI’s cap.....»»
Toyota partners with Maryland"s Pepco on vehicle-to-grid R&D
Potomac Electric Power Co., located in Maryland, will work with Toyota to figure out how best to reduce costs and emissions through researching vehicle usage and charging habits......»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6 for iPhone?
Apple’s finally put an iOS 17.6 update into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. On the heels of WWDC 2024 and iOS 18’s initial arrival, Apple’s sta.....»»
Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water
In a satirical look at canoeing in Canada, Ojibway comedian and author Drew Hayden Taylor once joked that "every time a non-native person whitewater canoes down the Madawaska River, or goes kayaking off Tobermory, they should first take an Aboriginal.....»»
New technique achieves visualization of instantaneous states of materials in high-speed devices
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an ultrafast time-resolved scanning electron microscopy instrument by integrating a scanning electron microscope with a femtosecond laser. This innovative system facilitates the observation of the i.....»»