Spice DAO, the cryptocurrency collective that bought a script bible for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s never-made Dune adaptation, is apparently still figuring out what to make of its success. Earlier this week, the collective stopped working with a core member who posted virulently hateful messages as part of a self-described internet art project. Now, the project’s originator… Continue reading The Dune crypto collective is facing a reckoning
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Wouldn’t life be more fun if charging bricks looked like tiny Macintosh computers?
Accessory-maker Shargeek has launched an Indiegogo to fund a 35W USB-C charger shaped like a tiny Apple Macintosh computer. The page for the Retro 35’s crowdfunding campaign is very careful not to mention the name of Apple’s classic computer, but it’s drawn some very obvious inspiration, from the beige color scheme down to the placement… Continue reading Wouldn’t life be more fun if charging bricks looked like tiny Macintosh computers?
It’s hard to believe Google Drive’s just now getting copy / paste shortcuts
Google has announced that it’s adding the ability to use keyboard shortcuts to cut, copy, and paste files in Drive, as long as you’re using Chrome. The feature will use th— okay, hold on just a minute here. Are you really trying to tell me that we couldn’t already do this? Sure enough, when I… Continue reading It’s hard to believe Google Drive’s just now getting copy / paste shortcuts
Twitter shareholder sues Elon Musk for tanking the company’s stock
A new lawsuit on behalf of Twitter shareholders was filed against Elon Musk in federal district court in San Francisco on Wednesday night, alleging that the Tesla CEO has actively manipulated the company’s stock for personal gain. The complaint focuses on Musk’s conduct since signing the purchase agreement with Twitter’s board on April 25th, particularly… Continue reading Twitter shareholder sues Elon Musk for tanking the company’s stock
Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging
Tesla, along with other electric vehicle companies and environmental groups, asked the Biden administration to invest in charging infrastructure for electric buses, trucks, and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The groups want the administration to allocate 10 percent of the money for electric vehicle charging in the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed last November — a… Continue reading Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging
Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms
Amazon’s household robot is exactly what I expected, but it’s not what I wanted and it definitely isn’t what anyone asked for. Instead of a multitasking mimicry of me that can empty the dishwasher, pick up my kids’ shoes, feed the dog, and clean the house, Amazon’s first attempt at a home bot is simply… Continue reading Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms
Apple’s digital state ID cards are now available for Maryland residents
Apple’s Wallet app now supports Maryland state IDs and driver licenses, marking it as the second state after Arizona to gain the digital identification feature (via MacRumors). Residents of the Free State can now use their iPhone or Apple Watch at certain TSA checkpoints at participating airports, including Baltimore / Washington International and Reagan National.… Continue reading Apple’s digital state ID cards are now available for Maryland residents
Pony.ai’s license to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers in California is revoked
Pony.ai, an autonomous vehicle startup based in Silicon Valley and Guangzhou, China, is no longer able to test its vehicles in California after the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the company’s license for “numerous” safety violations. The news was first reported by TechCrunch. The issue is that the company’s workforce of safety drivers are… Continue reading Pony.ai’s license to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers in California is revoked
Joby Aviation inches closer to getting full government approval for its electric air taxis
Joby Aviation, a leading electric aviation company based in Northern California, announced that it has received its first certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency awarded the company with a Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, which Joby will need to operate an on-demand air taxi service. The certification was awarded ahead of schedule,… Continue reading Joby Aviation inches closer to getting full government approval for its electric air taxis
Elon Musk will put up $6 billion to drop Tesla loans from his Twitter deal
After a brutal month for Tesla stock, Elon Musk will no longer fund his Twitter buyout by borrowing against his Tesla ownership stake. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk announced the expiration of a series of margin loans against Tesla stock, which had been included as part of his original financing… Continue reading Elon Musk will put up $6 billion to drop Tesla loans from his Twitter deal