Want to show your fondness for the James Webb Space Telescope in physical form? The US Postal Service might have what you’re looking for. The mail agency is launching a JWST stamp that will be available to pre-order starting August 28th in sheets of 20. It’s ultimately a digital depiction of the telescope against a… Continue reading USPS will start selling James Webb Space Telescope stamps on August 8th
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Volkswagen begins ID.4 electric vehicle production in the US
Volkswagen has begun producing its all-electric ID.4 crossover SUV in the United States. The automaker announced on Tuesday that it plans to scale production of the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee factory to 7,000 vehicles per month by the end of 2022 before further increasing output throughout 2023. According to Volkswagen, customers can expect deliveries… Continue reading Volkswagen begins ID.4 electric vehicle production in the US
Meta will raise Quest 2 price to $400 on August 1st
Prices normally drop as devices get older, but that’s not the case for the Meta Quest 2. UploadVR reports Meta will raise the price of the Quest 2 from $299 to $400 for the base 128GB version on August 1st, and from $399 to $500 for the 256GB model. You can still find the VR… Continue reading Meta will raise Quest 2 price to $400 on August 1st
Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ is getting a sequel and a spin-off
It’s only been a few days since Netflix started streaming The Gray Man, its most expensive film to date, but the company has already announced plans to turn it into a major franchise. A sequel is in the works with star Ryan Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo returning. Netflix didn’t say when the… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ is getting a sequel and a spin-off
Researchers turned dead spiders into literal claw machines
While we’ve seen scientists find novel ways to use insects after they’re dead, it’s hard to imagine any group of researchers topping the work of a team from Rice University that turned lifeless wolf spiders into “necrobotic” grippers. Yes, you read that right – and, no, you’re not the only one with a sudden phantom… Continue reading Researchers turned dead spiders into literal claw machines
Meta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn’t know existed
We hope you weren’t using Meta’s experimental Tuned app to keep your relationship fires burning. Gizmodo reports Meta is shutting down Tuned on September 19th, and that sign-up attempts for the couple-oriented app now produce errors. The company wasn’t shy about its reasons for the move. In a statement to Engadget, a spokesperson said Meta’s… Continue reading Meta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn’t know existed
Two of Europe’s biggest internet satellite companies are merging to take on Starlink
Internet satellite operators OneWeb and Eutelsat are planning to merge in the hopes of becoming a stronger rival to SpaceX’s Starlink. The merger, which is subject to approval from regulators and Eutelsat shareholders, is expected to close by mid-2023 and it values OneWeb at $3.4 billion. Shareholders of OneWeb and Eutelsat will each own half… Continue reading Two of Europe’s biggest internet satellite companies are merging to take on Starlink
Faraday Future delays the launch of its first electric vehicle yet again
Back in February, Faraday Future presented the production version of its FF91 electric SUV at its California plant and said it would start manufacturing its long-delayed vehicle in the third quarter of 2022. Now, according to Bloomberg, the embattled company has revealed in a filing for investors that it has to push back the EV’s… Continue reading Faraday Future delays the launch of its first electric vehicle yet again
Apple and Koss settle dispute over wireless headphone patents
Apple and Koss have ended their feud over wireless headphone patents shortly before trial. As Reuters notes, the two told a Waco, Texas-based federal court on Saturday that they had reached a settlement over Koss’ claims Apple had infringed on patents for wireless audio technology. The terms of the settlement haven’t been disclosed, but the… Continue reading Apple and Koss settle dispute over wireless headphone patents
‘World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic’ arrives on September 26th
World of Warcraft Classic will return to the Wrath of the Lich King era on September 26th, Blizzard announced on Monday. WotLK is widely considered one of the best expansions in World of Warcraft’s nearly 20-year history. Even if subsequent releases went on to expand the game’s mechanics in more interesting and creative ways, few… Continue reading ‘World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic’ arrives on September 26th