Toyota said Thursday that it would reduce production in Japan and North America due to a shortage of semiconductor chips, a sign that even the best-run supply chains are being affected by the shortage. In Japan, the automaker will reduce production by 40 percent later this month and into September, which will affect most of… Continue reading Toyota to reduce production in Japan and North America due to chip shortage
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The pandemic revealed the health risks of hospital ransomware attacks
In late October 2020, the University of Vermont Health Network was hit by a ransomware attack. The system couldn’t access electronic health records for nearly a month. Every computer at UVM Medical Center was infected with malware. Hospitals in the network delayed chemotherapy and mammogram appointments, just as COVID-19 cases in the United States started… Continue reading The pandemic revealed the health risks of hospital ransomware attacks
Battery power capacity in the US grew big time in 2020
2020 was a big year for big batteries in the US, which is crucial for getting grids to run on more renewable energy. Power capacity — a measure of how much power a battery can instantly discharge — for large-scale batteries grew at an unprecedented pace in the US last year, according to an annual… Continue reading Battery power capacity in the US grew big time in 2020
Bird’s new electric bike looks like a VanMoof, and you can buy it
Shared electric scooter company Bird is branching out into new two-wheeled vehicles, namely electric bikes. A few months after it introduced its first shared e-bike, the company announced that it would also offer its own e-bike for sale. The bike, dubbed Bird Bike of course, has a 500W rear hub motor, a Gates carbon belt… Continue reading Bird’s new electric bike looks like a VanMoof, and you can buy it
GM and AT&T are teaming up to bring 5G to Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC cars by 2024
General Motors and AT&T are partnering to bring 5G connectivity to “millions” of vehicles over the next decade. The improved connectivity will mean better software performance, enhanced navigation, and faster music and video streaming capabilities, company officials said. Starting with model year 2024, all Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles will come equipped with 5G. In… Continue reading GM and AT&T are teaming up to bring 5G to Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC cars by 2024
Feiyu one-ups DJI by letting you stick its tiny self-balancing camera to anything you like
Half a decade ago, dronemaker DJI realized its miniature aerial steadicams might be handy to carry around on foot — but it’s not the only company monopolizing on the shrinking tech. Rival FeiyuTech now has a DJI Pocket competitor that ups the ante by letting you detach the entire motorized gimbal, so you can stick… Continue reading Feiyu one-ups DJI by letting you stick its tiny self-balancing camera to anything you like
Senators ask FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ promises
Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have asked new Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to investigate Tesla’s marketing of its advanced driver assistance system, Autopilot. The Senators are particularly concerned with how Tesla has been charging customers thousands of dollars for what it refers to as “Full Self-Driving capability,” despite the fact… Continue reading Senators ask FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ promises
Apple’s been playing it too MagSafe
It’s been almost a year since Apple first debuted the iPhone 12 lineup, and introduced its MagSafe accessory system. So where are all the MagSafe chargers? Don’t get me wrong. There are plenty of accessory developers making cases, wallets, car mounts, desk stands, and even magnetic Qi chargers and battery packs that work with MagSafe… Continue reading Apple’s been playing it too MagSafe
How the minds behind Rez and Death Stranding turned virtual worlds into physical spaces
When you build a procedural tree of life, there are going to be branches. This was a learning process for the Irish artist David OReilly, whose existential simulation games started making their way into galleries around the world. Everything, which was long-listed for an Academy Award, was launched in the San Francisco Museum of Modern… Continue reading How the minds behind Rez and Death Stranding turned virtual worlds into physical spaces
Waymo is building a hub for its autonomous trucks in Texas
Waymo announced plans to build a hub for its autonomous semi-trailer trucks on a nine-acre site near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Alphabet-owned company also said it is partnering with rental truck company Ryder on fleet management as it looks to grow the delivery and logistics portion of its business. The hub in South Dallas will… Continue reading Waymo is building a hub for its autonomous trucks in Texas