Rivian canceled the entry-level version of the R1T, effectively raising the price of its base model electric truck by over $6,000, according to an online forum for customers and later confirmed by the company. The company said in an email to customers that it was canceling the base “Explore” model, which started at $67,500, in… Continue reading Rivian customers ‘enraged’ after company cancels its most affordable electric truck
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The James Webb Space Telescope runs JavaScript, apparently
It turns out that JavaScript, the programming language that web developers and users alike love to complain about, had a hand in delivering the stunning images that the James Webb Space Telescope has been beaming back to Earth. And no, I don’t mean that in some snarky way, like that the website NASA hosts them… Continue reading The James Webb Space Telescope runs JavaScript, apparently
The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
The Big Ten Conference announced a new slate of sports TV and streaming deals on Thursday, which will reportedly bring the conference more than $8 billion over the next seven years. It’s the richest rights deal in the history of college sports, with most of the money coming from Fox, CBS, and NBC — and… Continue reading The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now
If you’re still on the hunt for an Xbox, our deals team has got you covered. The Xbox Series S, the slimmer and paler cousin of the Series X, is on sale right now at Adorama for $249.99 instead of its usual $299.99. Discounts as steep as this are pretty rare, making this a great… Continue reading Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now
The Dodge Charger EV’s fake exhaust sound is sure to divide muscle car fans
For those bemoaning the imminent demise of Dodge’s gas-powered muscle cars, the automaker has a message: fear not the future, for it is electric. Dodge revealed its first electric muscle car, the Charger Daytona SRT concept, at an event this week at its Pontiac, Michigan-based headquarters. The two-door coupe is positioned as a preview for… Continue reading The Dodge Charger EV’s fake exhaust sound is sure to divide muscle car fans
Yes, inflation has come for tech products, too
For many, this summer has been the season of inflation. After fuel prices spiked earlier this year (and have only slowly started to come down), it seems like everything we had to pay for suddenly became more expensive. Outside of the gas station, this is most likely felt at the grocery store, where staples like… Continue reading Yes, inflation has come for tech products, too
Crypto can’t fix carbon offsets — but crypto fans are trying anyway
There’s a wonky new attempt to use controversial technology to tackle climate change: turning carbon offset credits into crypto tokens. Both carbon offsets and crypto are hot-button topics in the sustainability game. Crypto mines have been notorious sources of climate pollution, and purchasing carbon offsets is a popular way companies try to absolve themselves of… Continue reading Crypto can’t fix carbon offsets — but crypto fans are trying anyway
China’s heatwave closes factories that supply parts to Tesla, Intel, and Toyota
The world’s biggest electric vehicle battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), and Intel are among the major companies shutting down their factories for six days in China’s Sichuan province because of a heatwave-related power shortage in the area, according to CNN and Bloomberg. The move affects factories belonging to companies like Tesla’s battery… Continue reading China’s heatwave closes factories that supply parts to Tesla, Intel, and Toyota
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ apparently vibed too hard for some laptops
While it’s normal for friends to judge our music tastes and take away your aux privileges, our devices usually won’t complain about our listening habits (even if we ask them to repeatedly play a song that most humans would find insufferable). However, according to a story shared by Microsoft principal software engineer Raymond Chen on… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ apparently vibed too hard for some laptops
Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting
A Saudi woman has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for retweeting activists through her Twitter account and sharing posts that spoke in favor of the right of women to drive. Salma al-Shehab was a PhD candidate at the University of Leeds in the UK and was detained in January 2021 after returning to… Continue reading Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting