/ CleanEnergy.gov is the central hub for questions about new discounts and tax incentives The Biden administration launched a new website — CleanEnergy.gov — aimed at helping Americans navigate the new green energy tax credits contained in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). That could especially be useful for people looking to buy a… Continue reading The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits are confusing, so the White House launched a website to help
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The Nissan Leaf can now officially power homes using bidirectional charging
Nissan has approved the first bidirectional charging system for use with its all-electric Leaf vehicle in the US. The FE-15 charger by Fermata Energy, which can power homes using the EV’s battery, charge it, and send stored energy back to the grid, is the first system of its kind to earn UL 9741 certification for… Continue reading The Nissan Leaf can now officially power homes using bidirectional charging
No one can stop you from spending $3,500 on a Samsung Odyssey Ark
Samsung’s behemoth Odyssey Ark, a $3,500 55-inch curved gaming monitor, is going on sale today after a few weeks of being available for preorders. And — somewhat shockingly, given how gaming launches have gone in the past few years — you may actually be able to just walk into a store and buy one. Checking… Continue reading No one can stop you from spending $3,500 on a Samsung Odyssey Ark
Cruise will launch robotaxi services in Phoenix and Austin by the end of the year
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company owned by General Motors, will launch a robotaxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas, before the end of 2022, the company’s CEO said today. The company currently operates a ride-hailing service in only one city, San Francisco, where it received permission to begin charging customers for rides earlier this… Continue reading Cruise will launch robotaxi services in Phoenix and Austin by the end of the year
Gmail’s iOS 16 lock screen widget looks great, but it’s not coming today
Google has revealed a series of new lock screen widgets for the iPhone, including one for Gmail, timed along with the release of iOS 16. A refreshed lock screen is the most obvious change to iOS in this latest update (even if it’s not a new thing for Android users), and Google’s major apps will… Continue reading Gmail’s iOS 16 lock screen widget looks great, but it’s not coming today
New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers
Tesla prides itself on its cybersecurity protections, particularly the elaborate challenge system that protects its cars from conventional methods for attacking the remote unlock system. But now, one researcher has discovered a sophisticated relay attack that would allow someone with physical access to a Tesla Model Y to unlock and steal it in a matter… Continue reading New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers
iOS 16 now available with new lock screen, editable iMessages, and more
Apple is releasing its latest iOS 16 operating system for compatible iPhones today. The free update includes a new lock screen with widgets, unsend and edit for iMessage, new keyboard haptics, a new Home app, and much more. iPadOS won’t be updated to version 16 today, though, as that will ship later as an iPadOS… Continue reading iOS 16 now available with new lock screen, editable iMessages, and more
No buyouts for Chevy dealers who don’t want to sell electric vehicles
Chevrolet won’t follow its sister brands Cadillac and Buick in offering buyouts to dealers who don’t want to make the necessary investments to upgrade to electric vehicles, Scott Bell, global vice president, told The Verge. In fact, the dealers who do elect to take buyouts from Cadillac and Buick could end up exclusively selling Chevy… Continue reading No buyouts for Chevy dealers who don’t want to sell electric vehicles
There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US — but there should be
Tesla’s “Full-Self Driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature does not offer what its name promises. Although Tesla CEO Elon Musk portrays the software as a prelude to fully autonomous vehicles, a quick online search shows videos of FSD-enabled Teslas in North America aiming straight at pedestrians, crashing into parked cars, and slowing down on a highway for… Continue reading There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US — but there should be
Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the FAA
Matternet has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Model M2 drone delivery drone design. In a press release, Matternet explains that the Model M2 is the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification by the FAA, which determines that an aircraft’s design meets regulatory standards. The California-based Matternet has been… Continue reading Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the FAA