Polio is back, monkeypox isn’t slowing down, COVID-19 is still around — and now there’s more not-so-good news on the infection front: over 200 human diseases could get worse because of climate change, according to a new study. Researchers have known for a long time that the changing climate affects disease. Warmer temperatures can make… Continue reading Climate change can make most human diseases worse
Author: The Verge Online News
This act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken
The US is tantalizingly close to passing landmark legislation that would push thecountry closer than ever toward national and global climategoals. Yesterday, the Senate narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill after months of stalled negotiations that watered down some climate provisions and then nearly fell through completely. After that roller-coaster ride, we’re left with the… Continue reading This act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken
Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks are more (or less) of a good thing
Nintendo is now a third of the way through its ambitious DLC plans for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the ultra-popular kart racer that was released for the then-new Nintendo Switch over five years ago. Back in March, it announced it would be releasing a total of 48 new tracks for the game over the course… Continue reading Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks are more (or less) of a good thing
The iPhone’s Focus mode (almost) kept me off my phone on vacation
Two Fridays ago, just before I left for a week-long vacation to Florida, I went through my pretrip digital routine. I set my Slack status to “Vacationing” with a palm tree emoji and paused notifications until further notice. I turned on Gmail’s auto-responder. I deleted a bunch of apps from my phone that would only… Continue reading The iPhone’s Focus mode (almost) kept me off my phone on vacation
No electric vehicles on the market today qualify for the new EV tax credit
Congress is poised to approve newly expanded tax credits for electric vehicles, but the rules are written in such a way as to effectively disqualify every EV that’s currently on the market today. That’s because most EVs run on lithium-ion batteries that are mostly made in China. The nation has a lock on some 76… Continue reading No electric vehicles on the market today qualify for the new EV tax credit
Lucid unveils new ‘Stealth Look’ for its luxury electric Air sedan
Lucid Motors is leaning into the dark side with a new trim package called “Stealth Look.” The subdued styling option, which features a total of 35 new exterior design cues, will be available for the full range of Air electric vehicles starting this week. The changes include mirror caps, glass roof trim, and frames around… Continue reading Lucid unveils new ‘Stealth Look’ for its luxury electric Air sedan
Nissan Z review: the parts bin sport car
It’s hard to go unnoticed in the 2023 Nissan Z, especially when optioned with the limited-run Proto Spec trim coating the vehicle in “Ikazuchi Yellow Pearl” paired with bronze Rays wheels. Its design is both striking and familiar, sharing visual cues with nearly three decades worth of Nissan sports cars. Driving a vehicle that garners… Continue reading Nissan Z review: the parts bin sport car
DeWalt gave my power tool battery the power of USB-C
Your leaf blower battery should be able to charge a laptop. Your drill battery should charge your phone. And while we’re at it, why shouldn’t our ever-more powerful USB-C power adapters be able to charge those power tool batteries as well? Fundamentally, there’s not much difference between a battery bank you buy from Anker and… Continue reading DeWalt gave my power tool battery the power of USB-C
Toyota offers to buy back its recalled bZ4X electric SUVs
Toyota is offering to buy back its bZ4X electric SUV crossovers after recalling the vehicle in June, as first reported by Electrek. The recall, which Toyota issued not even two months after the bZ4X’s release, involves loose hub bolts on the steering wheel that could cause it to detach while driving. Toyota initially advised bZ4X… Continue reading Toyota offers to buy back its recalled bZ4X electric SUVs
California DMV accuses Tesla of making false claims about Autopilot and Full-Self Driving
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has accused Tesla of falsely advertising its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times (via CNBC). The agency filed two separate complaints with the state’s Office of Administrative Hearings on July 28th, alleging Tesla made “untrue or misleading” claims about its vehicles’… Continue reading California DMV accuses Tesla of making false claims about Autopilot and Full-Self Driving