Doctors successfully transplanted a 3D-printed ear made from human cells onto a woman born with a rare ear deformity, 3DBio Therapeutics, the regenerative medicine company behind the implant announced today in a press release. The transplant was part of the first clinical trial of the technology, and its success marks a major step forward for… Continue reading Woman receives 3D-printed ear made from her own cells
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Gigabyte’s ray tracing-ready RTX 3070 graphics card isn’t just available, it’s $130 off
While the chip shortage has touched everything from appliances to cars, one segment of tech that’s seen the most challenges is graphics cards. The latest GPUs have been getting bought up and resold by price gougers since the beginning of the pandemic, but now, after signs began looking up in 2022, we’re getting the occasional… Continue reading Gigabyte’s ray tracing-ready RTX 3070 graphics card isn’t just available, it’s $130 off
Ring raised its subscription prices without warning, and users are furious
Ring announced a handful of new features for its Ring Protect Basic plan this week. Subscribers will get access to 180 days of video (up from 60), some more alert options, and the promise of a lot of “coming soon” features. The catch? It comes at a cost: the price of the Protect Basic plan… Continue reading Ring raised its subscription prices without warning, and users are furious
You can request an invite to buy a PS5 on Amazon
Amazon is offering a new and more orderly way for shoppers to buy a PS5. You can request an invitation right here on the console’s product page (it’s to the right, where a “buy” button would normally be located), and the company says that if you’re chosen, you’ll receive an e-mail with a link to… Continue reading You can request an invite to buy a PS5 on Amazon
Ford announces new Mustang, Ranger, and commercial EV in major Midwest expansion
Ford announced it will invest $3.7 billion in manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, with the promise to create 6,200 new unionized jobs, as part of a major Midwestern expansion. The automaker also unveiled plans for an updated Mustang, Ranger, and a new electric commercial vehicle. In a joint announcement with the United Auto… Continue reading Ford announces new Mustang, Ranger, and commercial EV in major Midwest expansion
Polestar’s experimental EV, nicknamed ‘Beast,’ is getting a limited production run
Polestar’s experimental, high-performance one-off for the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed — nicknamed “Beast” — is going into limited production. The Swedish EV maker announced plans to make and sell 270 units of the 476-horsepower fastback sedans, with 47 of those vehicles intended for the US market. The Polestar 2 “BST edition 270,” named for… Continue reading Polestar’s experimental EV, nicknamed ‘Beast,’ is getting a limited production run
GM is slashing prices for the Chevy Bolt amid high demand for electric vehicles
General Motors is slashing prices for the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV amid high demand for electric vehicles. While other automakers are jacking up EV prices to account for rising commodity costs, GM says it wants to send the message that “affordability has always been a priority for these vehicles.” Under the new… Continue reading GM is slashing prices for the Chevy Bolt amid high demand for electric vehicles
Buick is rebranding as an electric-only automaker
Buick, the iconic American automaker owned by General Motors, announced a raft of major changes meant to underscore its shift to electric vehicles. The company says it will release its first EV for the North American market in 2024 and will only sell electric vehicles by the end of the decade. Its future EVs will… Continue reading Buick is rebranding as an electric-only automaker
Instagram puts Amber Alerts in your feed to help find abducted children
Amber Alerts are an important tool in helping locate abducted children. They’re authorized by law enforcement and broadcast via TVs, text messages, and other means. Now, Instagram will also push Amber Alerts into users’ feeds with the feature rolling out in the US today and set to be available in 25 total countries “in the… Continue reading Instagram puts Amber Alerts in your feed to help find abducted children
Volvo will use Epic’s Unreal Engine to create ‘photorealistic’ graphics in its electric cars
Volvo will be the latest automaker to tap into the graphical prowess of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. The Swedish automaker said it will partner with the Fortnite creator to bring “photorealistic visualization” into its next generation of electric vehicles. The crux of the Volvo / Epic partnership will be the “human-machine interface” (HMI), which, in… Continue reading Volvo will use Epic’s Unreal Engine to create ‘photorealistic’ graphics in its electric cars