Tesla is one of LG Energy Solution’s major customers for EV batteries. Image: Tesla LG Energy Solution said on Monday that it will spend 4 trillion won, or approximately $3.07 billion, up until 2026 to expand its electric vehicle (EV) battery production in South Korea. The funds will go into expanding and building new battery… Continue reading LG Energy Solution to spend $3 billion to expand EV battery production in South Korea
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8,000 Southwest Airlines passengers were ready to take a chance
Getty Images I often wonder about companies and the ideas they have. more Technically Incorrect Do they always think them through? Do they feel pressured by internal or external forces, of the social or political kind? And how do customers truly react when a company thrusts an idea upon them, especially an idea the company… Continue reading 8,000 Southwest Airlines passengers were ready to take a chance
Hey, Starbucks, how much should I tip for 10 seconds of service?
Getty Images It’s a creepy feeling, isn’t it? You’re in a store, you buy something and then you get the little screen turned toward you. It’s the screen that tells you how much you’re about to pay. It’s also the screen that wonders how much you’d like to tip. The store salesperson looks at you.… Continue reading Hey, Starbucks, how much should I tip for 10 seconds of service?
GM Cruise automated cars are under federal investigation for hard braking, stranding passengers
Getty Images Earlier this week, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into General Motors’ self-driving robotaxis, Cruise. The investigation is a result of incidents of the vehicles’ tendency to “engage in inappropriately hard braking or become immobilized while operating,” according to the NHTSA. The NHTSA’s filing says they received three reports of… Continue reading GM Cruise automated cars are under federal investigation for hard braking, stranding passengers
The best electric cars for winter driving 2023
Tech specs: Range: 516 miles | Max power: 1,200+ hp | Charge: 200 miles in 12 minutes when connected to 350 kW DC fast charger and equipped with 19-inch wheels | Acceleration: 0-60 mph in less than 2 seconds | Price (with dual-motor all-wheel drive): From $154,000 Lucid Motors advertises the Air as the “longest range, fastest charging luxury EV… Continue reading The best electric cars for winter driving 2023
Laptop deal: Save $800 on Acer Porsche Design, now just $600
Looking for a laptop that has enough battery life to power you through your work day? The Acer Porsche Design laptop has that plus plenty more specs to entice even the most power-hungry content creators and designers. Right now, you can get this great laptop for only $600, saving you a massive $800. On the… Continue reading Laptop deal: Save $800 on Acer Porsche Design, now just $600
BenQ’s ultra-curved gaming monitor: Love it or hate it, you’ll know right away
Pros Intense curve really improves immersion for some games Great port selection Included remote is very handy Cons Intense curve also increases reflections and glare Banding in some darker areas of the screen Large stand will require an equally large desk Curved displays have gone in and out of fashion several times over the years.… Continue reading BenQ’s ultra-curved gaming monitor: Love it or hate it, you’ll know right away
Google brings Waze and Maps teams together in cost-cutting move
Image: BigTunaOnline/Shutterstock Google is bringing the Waze team across to the organization running Google Maps to cut costs. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 500 employees at Waze will join Google’s Geo organization, which is responsible for Maps, Earth and Street View. The move is happening today. There are no redundancies as part… Continue reading Google brings Waze and Maps teams together in cost-cutting move
Artemis I is on track to success, as NASA readies for splashdown
A portion of the far side of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft After orbiting around the moon, NASA’s Orion spacecraft will land in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, putting the Artemis I mission on track for success. It’s too early to declare Artemis I a complete success — two of the… Continue reading Artemis I is on track to success, as NASA readies for splashdown
EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet
Pros Great video quality No subscription fees Face recognition Anti-theft detection Completely wireless Cons Expensive Had to unpair and repair old Eufy Security devices Privacy concerns Not directly compatible with HomeKit Eufy Security has attracted attention in the security camera world recently for cybersecurity flaws, with some users saying Eufy has misled consumers by uploading local-only data… Continue reading EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet